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Seoul 5-Day Itinerary for Foodies
Seoul
5 Days
December
30 Activities
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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
Airport Transfer & Hotel Check-in
Incheon International Airport to Seoul
Wear Hanbok & Wander Gyeongbokgung Palace
11:00 (2h)
Wear Hanbok & Wander Gyeongbokgung Palace
Mon-Sun 09:00-18:00
Join a Traditional Tea Ceremony at Bukchon Hanok Village
14:00 (2h)
Join a Traditional Tea Ceremony at Bukchon Hanok Village
Mon-Sun 09:00-18:00
Wander the Secret Garden (Huwon) at Changdeokgung
16:00 (2h)
Wander the Secret Garden (Huwon) at Changdeokgung
Mon-Sun 09:00-18:00
Sip and Savor on a Makgeolli Tour in Insadong
18:00 (2h)
Sip and Savor on a Makgeolli Tour in Insadong
Mon-Tue 17:00-20:00;Sat 17:00-20:00
Stroll the Cheonggyecheon Stream
20:00 (1h)
Stroll the Cheonggyecheon Stream
Mon-Sun 09:00-23:00
Enjoy Korean Fried Chicken with Draft Beer
21:00 (2h)
Enjoy Korean Fried Chicken with Draft Beer
Mon-Sun 10:00-20:00
Day 2
Serene temple walk at Bongeunsa
10:00 (2h)
Serene temple walk at Bongeunsa
Mon-Sun 05:00-19:00
Snap COEX Starfield Library’s Sky-High Bookshelves
14:00 (2h)
Snap COEX Starfield Library’s Sky-High Bookshelves
Mon-Sun 10:30-22:00
See Seoul from the Top at Seoul Sky
300 Olympic-ro, Songpa-gu, SeoulJamsil Station Line 2 or 8, Exit 1 or 2Mon-Thu 10:30-22:00; Fri-Sun 10:30-23:00View on map
17:00 (1h)
See Seoul from the Top at Seoul Sky
Mon-Thu 10:30-22:00; Fri-Sun 10:30-23:00
Cruise the Han River for Sparkling City Views
290 Yeouidong-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, SeoulLine 5 Yeouinaru StationMon 15:00-22:00; Tue-Sun 11:30-22:00View on map
19:00 (2h)
Cruise the Han River for Sparkling City Views
Mon 15:00-22:00; Tue-Sun 11:30-22:00
Day 3
Watch the Royal Guard Changing at Deoksugung
99 Sejong-daero, Jung-gu, SeoulLine 2 City Hall StationTue-Sun 11:00-11:30; Tue-Sun 14:00-14:30; Mon ClosedView on map
13:00 (2h)
Watch the Royal Guard Changing at Deoksugung
Tue-Sun 11:00-11:30; Tue-Sun 14:00-14:30; Mon Closed
Try the Netflix-Famous Street Eats at Gwangjang Market
15:00 (2h)
Try the Netflix-Famous Street Eats at Gwangjang Market
Mon-Sun 09:00-18:00
Cable Car to N Seoul Tower & Enjoy Seoul’s Best Views
105 Namsangongwon-gil, Yongsan-gu, SeoulLine 4 Myeong-dong StationMon-Fri 10:30-22:30; Sat-Sun 10:00-23:00View on map
17:00 (2h)
Cable Car to N Seoul Tower & Enjoy Seoul’s Best Views
Mon-Fri 10:30-22:30; Sat-Sun 10:00-23:00
Walk the Seoul City Wall in the Evening
19:00 (2h)
Walk the Seoul City Wall in the Evening
Mon-Sun 17:00-22:00
Day 4
Cafe-Hop & Boutique Shop in Trendy Seongsu-dong
10:00 (2h)
Cafe-Hop & Boutique Shop in Trendy Seongsu-dong
Mon-Sun 10:00-20:00
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
Mon-Sun 10:00-22:00
Slurp Spicy Tteokbokki in Sindang
14:00 (2h)
Slurp Spicy Tteokbokki in Sindang
Mon-Sun 09:00-20:00
Shop & Snack Your Way Through Myeongdong
16:00 (2h)
Shop & Snack Your Way Through Myeongdong
Mon-Sun 10:00-20:00
Bargain-hunt at Namdaemun Market
21, Namdaemunsijang 4-gil, Jung-gu, SeoulHoehyeon Station line 4, exit 5Mon-Sat 09:00-19:00; Sun ClosedView on map
18:00 (2h)
Bargain-hunt at Namdaemun Market
Mon-Sat 09:00-19:00; Sun Closed
Hang Out & Sip Outdoors in Euljiro Nogari Alley
15 Eulji-ro 13-gil, Euljiro 3(sam)-ga, Jung District, SeoulExit 3 of Euljiro 3-ga Station on Seoul Metro Line 3Mon-Sun 17:00-23:00View on map
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
Explore Haebangchon & Sinheung Market
10:00 (2h)
Explore Haebangchon & Sinheung Market
Mon-Sun 08:00-21:00
Taste Ocean-Fresh Seafood at Noryangjin Market
13:00 (2h)
Taste Ocean-Fresh Seafood at Noryangjin Market
Mon-Sun 00:00-23:59
Hop Cafes & Restaurants in Yeonnam-dong
17:00 (2h)
Hop Cafes & Restaurants in Yeonnam-dong
Mon-Sun 10:00-21:00
Catch Street Performers in Lively Hongdae
19:00 (3h)
Catch Street Performers in Lively Hongdae
Mon-Sun 15:00-22:00
Snack Hunt in Seoul’s Convenience Stores
21:00 (0.5h)
Snack Hunt in Seoul’s Convenience Stores
Mon-Sun 09:00-23:59
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