Seoul 5-Day Itinerary for Foodies

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📅 Dec 24 – Dec 28, 2025 Published Jan 12, 2026

A 5-day Seoul itinerary for food lovers, featuring local markets, iconic Korean dishes, and neighborhood eats. Designed with walkable routes and flexible stops, so you can explore Seoul’s food scene at your own pace, from street food to must-try local favorites.

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1

Wed, Dec 24

Airport Transfer & Hotel Check-in

Airport Transfer & Hotel Check-in

10:00 (3h)

📍Incheon International Airport to Seoul

Airport Transfer & Hotel Check-in

10:00 (3h)

Airport Transfer & Hotel Check-in

📍Incheon International Airport to Seoul

Wear Hanbok & Wander Gyeongbokgung Palace

Wear Hanbok & Wander Gyeongbokgung Palace

11:00 (2h)

📍161 Sajik-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul🚇Line 3 Gyeongbokgung Station🕐Mon-Sun 09:00-18:00🗺️View on map

Wear Hanbok & Wander Gyeongbokgung Palace

11:00 (2h)

Wear Hanbok & Wander Gyeongbokgung Palace

📍161 Sajik-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul • 🚇Line 3 Gyeongbokgung Station

🕐Mon-Sun 09:00-18:00

Join a Traditional Tea Ceremony at Bukchon Hanok Village

Join a Traditional Tea Ceremony at Bukchon Hanok Village

14:00 (2h)

📍Gyedong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul🕐Mon-Sun 09:00-18:00🗺️View on map

Join a Traditional Tea Ceremony at Bukchon Hanok Village

14:00 (2h)

Join a Traditional Tea Ceremony at Bukchon Hanok Village

📍Gyedong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul

🕐Mon-Sun 09:00-18:00

Wander the Secret Garden (Huwon) at Changdeokgung

Wander the Secret Garden (Huwon) at Changdeokgung

16:00 (2h)

📍99 Yulgok-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul🚇Line 3 Anguk Station🕐Mon-Sun 09:00-18:00 🗺️View on map

Wander the Secret Garden (Huwon) at Changdeokgung

16:00 (2h)

Wander the Secret Garden (Huwon) at Changdeokgung

📍99 Yulgok-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul • 🚇Line 3 Anguk Station

🕐Mon-Sun 09:00-18:00

Sip and Savor on a Makgeolli Tour in Insadong

Sip and Savor on a Makgeolli Tour in Insadong

18:00 (2h)

📍Insadong, Jongno-gu, Seoul🚇Anguk Station Line 3🕐Mon-Tue 17:00-20:00;Sat 17:00-20:00🗺️View on map

Sip and Savor on a Makgeolli Tour in Insadong

18:00 (2h)

Sip and Savor on a Makgeolli Tour in Insadong

📍Insadong, Jongno-gu, Seoul • 🚇Anguk Station Line 3

🕐Mon-Tue 17:00-20:00;Sat 17:00-20:00

Stroll the Cheonggyecheon Stream

Stroll the Cheonggyecheon Stream

20:00 (1h)

📍Changsin-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul🚇Line 2 Euljiro 1-ga Station🕐Mon-Sun 09:00-23:00🗺️View on map

Stroll the Cheonggyecheon Stream

20:00 (1h)

Stroll the Cheonggyecheon Stream

📍Changsin-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul • 🚇Line 2 Euljiro 1-ga Station

🕐Mon-Sun 09:00-23:00

Enjoy Korean Fried Chicken with Draft Beer

Enjoy Korean Fried Chicken with Draft Beer

21:00 (2h)

📍Myeongdong 7gil, Jung-gu, Seoul🚇Euljiro 1il-ga Line 2, Exit 5 or 6🕐Mon-Sun 10:00-20:00🗺️View on map

Enjoy Korean Fried Chicken with Draft Beer

21:00 (2h)

Enjoy Korean Fried Chicken with Draft Beer

📍Myeongdong 7gil, Jung-gu, Seoul • 🚇Euljiro 1il-ga Line 2, Exit 5 or 6

🕐Mon-Sun 10:00-20:00

Day 2

Thu, Dec 25

Serene temple walk at Bongeunsa

Serene temple walk at Bongeunsa

10:00 (2h)

📍531 Bongeunsa-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul🚇Bongeunsa Station line 9, exit 1🕐Mon-Sun 05:00-19:00🗺️View on map

Serene temple walk at Bongeunsa

10:00 (2h)

Serene temple walk at Bongeunsa

📍531 Bongeunsa-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul • 🚇Bongeunsa Station line 9, exit 1

🕐Mon-Sun 05:00-19:00

Grill & Feast on Korean BBQ in Gangnam

Grill & Feast on Korean BBQ in Gangnam

12:00 (2h)

🕐Mon-Sun 12:00-22:00🗺️View on map

Grill & Feast on Korean BBQ in Gangnam

12:00 (2h)

Grill & Feast on Korean BBQ in Gangnam

🕐Mon-Sun 12:00-22:00

Snap COEX Starfield Library’s Sky-High Bookshelves

Snap COEX Starfield Library’s Sky-High Bookshelves

14:00 (2h)

📍513 Yeongdong-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul🚇Line 2 Samseong Station🕐Mon-Sun 10:30-22:00 🗺️View on map

Snap COEX Starfield Library’s Sky-High Bookshelves

14:00 (2h)

Snap COEX Starfield Library’s Sky-High Bookshelves

📍513 Yeongdong-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul • 🚇Line 2 Samseong Station

🕐Mon-Sun 10:30-22:00

See Seoul from the Top at Seoul Sky

See Seoul from the Top at Seoul Sky

17:00 (1h)

📍300 Olympic-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul🚇Jamsil Station Line 2 or 8, Exit 1 or 2🕐Mon-Thu 10:30-22:00; Fri-Sun 10:30-23:00🗺️View on map

See Seoul from the Top at Seoul Sky

17:00 (1h)

See Seoul from the Top at Seoul Sky

📍300 Olympic-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul • 🚇Jamsil Station Line 2 or 8, Exit 1 or 2

🕐Mon-Thu 10:30-22:00; Fri-Sun 10:30-23:00

Cruise the Han River for Sparkling City Views

Cruise the Han River for Sparkling City Views

19:00 (2h)

📍290 Yeouidong-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul🚇Line 5 Yeouinaru Station🕐Mon 15:00-22:00; Tue-Sun 11:30-22:00🗺️View on map

Cruise the Han River for Sparkling City Views

19:00 (2h)

Cruise the Han River for Sparkling City Views

📍290 Yeouidong-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul • 🚇Line 5 Yeouinaru Station

🕐Mon 15:00-22:00; Tue-Sun 11:30-22:00

Day 3

Fri, Dec 26

Market-to-Table Korean Cooking Class in Seoul

Market-to-Table Korean Cooking Class in Seoul

10:00 (2h)

🕐Mon-Sun 10:00-18:00 🗺️View on map

Market-to-Table Korean Cooking Class in Seoul

10:00 (2h)

Market-to-Table Korean Cooking Class in Seoul

🕐Mon-Sun 10:00-18:00

Watch the Royal Guard Changing at Deoksugung

Watch the Royal Guard Changing at Deoksugung

13:00 (2h)

📍99 Sejong-daero, Jung-gu, Seoul🚇Line 2 City Hall Station🕐Tue-Sun 11:00-11:30; Tue-Sun 14:00-14:30; Mon Closed🗺️View on map

Watch the Royal Guard Changing at Deoksugung

13:00 (2h)

Watch the Royal Guard Changing at Deoksugung

📍99 Sejong-daero, Jung-gu, Seoul • 🚇Line 2 City Hall Station

🕐Tue-Sun 11:00-11:30; Tue-Sun 14:00-14:30; Mon Closed

Try the Netflix-Famous Street Eats at Gwangjang Market

Try the Netflix-Famous Street Eats at Gwangjang Market

15:00 (2h)

📍88, Changgyeonggung-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul🚇Line 1 Jongno 5-ga Station🕐Mon-Sun 09:00-18:00🗺️View on map

Try the Netflix-Famous Street Eats at Gwangjang Market

15:00 (2h)

Try the Netflix-Famous Street Eats at Gwangjang Market

📍88, Changgyeonggung-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul • 🚇Line 1 Jongno 5-ga Station

🕐Mon-Sun 09:00-18:00

Cable Car to N Seoul Tower & Enjoy Seoul’s Best Views

Cable Car to N Seoul Tower & Enjoy Seoul’s Best Views

17:00 (2h)

📍105 Namsangongwon-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul🚇Line 4 Myeong-dong Station🕐Mon-Fri 10:30-22:30; Sat-Sun 10:00-23:00🗺️View on map

Cable Car to N Seoul Tower & Enjoy Seoul’s Best Views

17:00 (2h)

Cable Car to N Seoul Tower & Enjoy Seoul’s Best Views

📍105 Namsangongwon-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul • 🚇Line 4 Myeong-dong Station

🕐Mon-Fri 10:30-22:30; Sat-Sun 10:00-23:00

Walk the Seoul City Wall in the Evening

Walk the Seoul City Wall in the Evening

19:00 (2h)

📍Nusang-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul🚇Line 4 Hyehwa Station🕐Mon-Sun 17:00-22:00🗺️View on map

Walk the Seoul City Wall in the Evening

19:00 (2h)

Walk the Seoul City Wall in the Evening

📍Nusang-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul • 🚇Line 4 Hyehwa Station

🕐Mon-Sun 17:00-22:00

Eat & Drink Like a Local at a Pojangmacha

Eat & Drink Like a Local at a Pojangmacha

21:00 (2h)

🕐Mon-Sun 17:00-23:00🗺️View on map

Eat & Drink Like a Local at a Pojangmacha

21:00 (2h)

Eat & Drink Like a Local at a Pojangmacha

🕐Mon-Sun 17:00-23:00

Day 4

Sat, Dec 27

Cafe-Hop & Boutique Shop in Trendy Seongsu-dong

Cafe-Hop & Boutique Shop in Trendy Seongsu-dong

10:00 (2h)

📍Seongsu-dong, Seongdong-gu, Seoul🚇Line 2 Seongsu Station🕐Mon-Sun 10:00-20:00🗺️View on map

Cafe-Hop & Boutique Shop in Trendy Seongsu-dong

10:00 (2h)

Cafe-Hop & Boutique Shop in Trendy Seongsu-dong

📍Seongsu-dong, Seongdong-gu, Seoul • 🚇Line 2 Seongsu Station

🕐Mon-Sun 10:00-20:00

Go on a K-Beauty Haul at Olive Young’s Biggest Store in Seongsu

Go on a K-Beauty Haul at Olive Young’s Biggest Store in Seongsu

12:00 (2h)

📍13, Yeonmujang 7-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul🕐Mon-Sun 10:00-22:00🗺️View on map

Go on a K-Beauty Haul at Olive Young’s Biggest Store in Seongsu

12:00 (2h)

Go on a K-Beauty Haul at Olive Young’s Biggest Store in Seongsu

📍13, Yeonmujang 7-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul

🕐Mon-Sun 10:00-22:00

Slurp Spicy Tteokbokki in Sindang

Slurp Spicy Tteokbokki in Sindang

14:00 (2h)

📍10-18, Dasan-ro 33-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul🚇Line 2 Sindang Station🕐Mon-Sun 09:00-20:00🗺️View on map

Slurp Spicy Tteokbokki in Sindang

14:00 (2h)

Slurp Spicy Tteokbokki in Sindang

📍10-18, Dasan-ro 33-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul • 🚇Line 2 Sindang Station

🕐Mon-Sun 09:00-20:00

Shop & Snack Your Way Through Myeongdong

Shop & Snack Your Way Through Myeongdong

16:00 (2h)

📍66, Eulji-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul🚇Line 4 Myeong-dong Station🕐Mon-Sun 10:00-20:00🗺️View on map

Shop & Snack Your Way Through Myeongdong

16:00 (2h)

Shop & Snack Your Way Through Myeongdong

📍66, Eulji-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul • 🚇Line 4 Myeong-dong Station

🕐Mon-Sun 10:00-20:00

Bargain-hunt at Namdaemun Market

Bargain-hunt at Namdaemun Market

18:00 (2h)

📍21, Namdaemunsijang 4-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul🚇Hoehyeon Station line 4, exit 5🕐Mon-Sat 09:00-19:00; Sun Closed🗺️View on map

Bargain-hunt at Namdaemun Market

18:00 (2h)

Bargain-hunt at Namdaemun Market

📍21, Namdaemunsijang 4-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul • 🚇Hoehyeon Station line 4, exit 5

🕐Mon-Sat 09:00-19:00; Sun Closed

Hang Out & Sip Outdoors in Euljiro Nogari Alley

Hang Out & Sip Outdoors in Euljiro Nogari Alley

19:00 (2h)

📍15 Eulji-ro 13-gil, Euljiro 3(sam)-ga, Jung District, Seoul🚇Exit 3 of Euljiro 3-ga Station on Seoul Metro Line 3🕐Mon-Sun 17:00-23:00🗺️View on map

Hang Out & Sip Outdoors in Euljiro Nogari Alley

19:00 (2h)

Hang Out & Sip Outdoors in Euljiro Nogari Alley

📍15 Eulji-ro 13-gil, Euljiro 3(sam)-ga, Jung District, Seoul • 🚇Exit 3 of Euljiro 3-ga Station on Seoul Metro Line 3

🕐Mon-Sun 17:00-23:00

Day 5 — Final Moments & Departure

Sun, Dec 28

Explore Haebangchon & Sinheung Market

Explore Haebangchon & Sinheung Market

10:00 (2h)

📍95-9 Sinheung-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul🚇Line 6 Noksapyeong Station🕐Mon-Sun 08:00-21:00🗺️View on map

Explore Haebangchon & Sinheung Market

10:00 (2h)

Explore Haebangchon & Sinheung Market

📍95-9 Sinheung-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul • 🚇Line 6 Noksapyeong Station

🕐Mon-Sun 08:00-21:00

Taste Ocean-Fresh Seafood at Noryangjin Market

Taste Ocean-Fresh Seafood at Noryangjin Market

13:00 (2h)

📍674, Nodeul-ro, Dongjak-gu, Seoul🚇Line 1 Noryangjin Station🕐Mon-Sun 00:00-23:59🗺️View on map

Taste Ocean-Fresh Seafood at Noryangjin Market

13:00 (2h)

Taste Ocean-Fresh Seafood at Noryangjin Market

📍674, Nodeul-ro, Dongjak-gu, Seoul • 🚇Line 1 Noryangjin Station

🕐Mon-Sun 00:00-23:59

Hop Cafes & Restaurants in Yeonnam-dong

Hop Cafes & Restaurants in Yeonnam-dong

17:00 (2h)

📍Yeonnam-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul🚇Line 2 Hongik Univ. Station🕐Mon-Sun 10:00-21:00🗺️View on map

Hop Cafes & Restaurants in Yeonnam-dong

17:00 (2h)

Hop Cafes & Restaurants in Yeonnam-dong

📍Yeonnam-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul • 🚇Line 2 Hongik Univ. Station

🕐Mon-Sun 10:00-21:00

Catch Street Performers in Lively Hongdae

Catch Street Performers in Lively Hongdae

19:00 (3h)

📍20 Hongik-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul🚇Line 2 Hongik Univ. Station🕐Mon-Sun 15:00-22:00🗺️View on map

Catch Street Performers in Lively Hongdae

19:00 (3h)

Catch Street Performers in Lively Hongdae

📍20 Hongik-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul • 🚇Line 2 Hongik Univ. Station

🕐Mon-Sun 15:00-22:00

Snack Hunt in Seoul’s Convenience Stores

Snack Hunt in Seoul’s Convenience Stores

21:00 (0.5h)

📍53 Myeongdong-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul🚇Line 4 Myeongdong Station🕐Mon-Sun 09:00-23:59🗺️View on map

Snack Hunt in Seoul’s Convenience Stores

21:00 (0.5h)

Snack Hunt in Seoul’s Convenience Stores

📍53 Myeongdong-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul • 🚇Line 4 Myeongdong Station

🕐Mon-Sun 09:00-23:59

Sing Your Heart Out at a Cozy Coin Noraebang (Karaoke)

Sing Your Heart Out at a Cozy Coin Noraebang (Karaoke)

22:00 (1h)

🕐Mon-Sun 12:00-23:00🗺️View on map

Sing Your Heart Out at a Cozy Coin Noraebang (Karaoke)

22:00 (1h)

Sing Your Heart Out at a Cozy Coin Noraebang (Karaoke)

🕐Mon-Sun 12:00-23:00

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