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Seoul split into nine areas you can explore on foot. Tap a circle on the map to see the area’s sights, food, parks and streets, with photos.
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- From Incheon AirportThe AREX Express (Airport Railroad) reaches Seoul Station in 43 minutes from Terminal 1 and 51 minutes from Terminal 2 (walking in stations not included). For buses and late arrivals, see the guide.Incheon Airport to the city →
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Checked 1 Nov 2026. Times and fares can change; check the official pages.
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Places on the Korea Tourism Organization’s 100 Must-Visit list and official tourist market list
서울관광 아카이브 · 2023 · KOGL Type 1 Gwanghwamun & Jongno
Gyeongbokgung Palace
경복궁
A starting point for travelers who want to visit a Joseon royal palace. Check official guidance for closure days, last admission and the tickets you need on your visit date.
🚇 Nearest station
- Line 5 · Gwanghwamun Station · Exit 2 · 471m (광화문역)
- Line 3 · Gyeongbokgung Station · Exit 5 · 492m (경복궁역)
- Hours
- Jan–Feb, Nov–Dec 09:00–17:00Mar–May, Sep–Oct 09:00–18:00Jun–Aug 09:00–18:30Last entry 1 hour before closing
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Fee
- Foreign adults ₩3,000
- Same area
- Changdeokgung Palace · Changgyeonggung Palace
Before you go
How to explore: Allow time to explore one place before adding nearby stops. Plan indoor admission and outdoor walks separately.
Before you go: Check official information on open areas, closure days, reservations and last admission. Follow on-site rules for protected areas and photography of exhibits and heritage.
문화재청 · 2012 · KOGL Type 1 Gwanghwamun & Jongno
Changdeokgung Palace
창덕궁
Plan the palace and Secret Garden as separate parts of your visit. Do not assume garden access is automatically included in general admission; check official reservation guidance.
🚇 Nearest station
- Line 3 · Anguk Station · Exit 3 · 389m (안국역)
- Hours
- Feb–May, Sep–Oct 09:00–18:00Jun–Aug 09:00–18:30Nov–Jan 09:00–17:30Last entry 1 hour before closing
- Closed
- MondayNext day instead if it is a public holiday
- Fee
- Adults ₩3,000
- Same area
- Changgyeonggung Palace · Gwanghwamun Square
From the Korea Tourism Organization page · checked 2026-11-01 ↗
Before you go
How to explore: Allow time to explore one place before adding nearby stops. Plan indoor admission and outdoor walks separately.
Before you go: Check official information on open areas, closure days, reservations and last admission. Follow on-site rules for protected areas and photography of exhibits and heritage.
문화재청 · 2013 · KOGL Type 1 Myeongdong & Namsan
Deoksugung Palace
덕수궁
Explore the history of the Korean Empire at this palace. Planning palace admission separately from a walk through nearby streets helps avoid an unrealistic schedule after last admission.
🚇 Nearest station
- Lines 1/2 · City Hall Station · Exit 1 · 72m (시청역)
- Hours
- 09:00–21:00Last entry 20:00
- Closed
- Monday
- Fee
- Adults ₩1,000
- Same area
- N Seoul Tower · Namdaemun Market
Before you go
How to explore: Allow time to explore one place before adding nearby stops. Plan indoor admission and outdoor walks separately.
Before you go: Check official information on open areas, closure days, reservations and last admission. Follow on-site rules for protected areas and photography of exhibits and heritage.
More places (37 places)
Amsa-dong Prehistoric Settlement SiteSouth & East Seoul
G41rn8 · 2016 · CC BY-SA 4.0 South & East Seoul
Amsa-dong Prehistoric Settlement Site
서울암사동유적
Explore prehistoric dwelling sites and traces of daily life. This historical site offers a different era from a palace-focused Seoul itinerary.
🚇 Nearest station
- Line 8 · Amsa History Park Station · Exit 3 · 773m (암사역사공원역)
- Hours
- 09:30–18:00
- Closed
- Monday · Public holidaysNext day instead if it is a public holiday
- Fee
- Adults ₩500
- Same area
- Hangdong Railroad Trail · Namseong Four Season Market
Before you go
How to explore: Allow time to explore one place before adding nearby stops. Plan indoor admission and outdoor walks separately.
Before you go: Check official information on open areas, closure days, reservations and last admission. Follow on-site rules for protected areas and photography of exhibits and heritage.
Bongeunsa TempleGangnam
kallerna · 2022 · CC BY-SA 4.0 Gangnam
Bongeunsa Temple
봉은사
Experience temple culture in the city. Distinguish visitor areas from worship spaces and explore quietly.
🚇 Nearest station
- Line 9 · Bongeunsa Station · Exit 1 · 135m (봉은사역)
Before you go
How to explore: Allow time to explore one place before adding nearby stops. Plan indoor admission and outdoor walks separately.
Before you go: Check official opening, reservation and last-admission information. At religious sites, distinguish worship or Mass from sightseeing and follow photography rules.
Bukchon Hanok VillageGwanghwamun & Jongno
Basile Morin · 2024 · CC BY-SA 4.0 Gwanghwamun & Jongno
Bukchon Hanok Village
북촌한옥마을
This is a residential neighborhood as well as a place to see traditional hanok houses. Check permitted visiting areas and hours first, and do not photograph residents or home interiors without permission.
🚇 Nearest station
- Line 3 · Anguk Station · Exit 3 · 516m (안국역)
- Hours
- 10:00–17:00
- Closed
- Open every day
- Same area
- Changdeokgung Palace · Changgyeonggung Palace
Before you go
How to explore: Choose shops or places to take a break, then explore the streets. Group nearby stops together, but check the actual journey on NAVER Map.
Before you go: Check the latest official guidance on restricted areas, visiting hours and closure days. Do not block residents' entrances or photograph inside homes.
Changgyeonggung PalaceGwanghwamun & Jongno
d'n'c · 2006 · CC BY-SA 2.0 Gwanghwamun & Jongno
Changgyeonggung Palace
창경궁
Add this Joseon palace to a history-focused itinerary. Even when visiting neighboring palaces together, check each one's entry conditions and last-admission time.
🚇 Nearest station
- Line 4 · Hyehwa Station · Exit 4 · 779m (혜화역)
- Hours
- 09:00–21:00Last entry 20:00
- Closed
- Monday
- Fee
- Foreign adults ₩1,000
- Same area
- Changdeokgung Palace · Gwanghwamun Square
Before you go
How to explore: Allow time to explore one place before adding nearby stops. Plan indoor admission and outdoor walks separately.
Before you go: Check official information on open areas, closure days, reservations and last admission. Follow on-site rules for protected areas and photography of exhibits and heritage.
Culture Station Seoul 284Myeongdong & Namsan
Korearoadtour · 2017 · CC BY-SA 4.0 Myeongdong & Namsan
Culture Station Seoul 284
문화역서울284
Visit exhibitions in the former Seoul Station building. Distinguish viewing the building itself from attending a current exhibition.
🚇 Nearest station
- Lines 1/4, AREX, Gyeongui-Jungang Line, GTX-A · Seoul Station · Exit 1 · 76m (서울역)
- Hours
- 10:00–18:00
- Closed
- Monday
- Fee
- Free
- Same area
- Deoksugung Palace · N Seoul Tower
Before you go
How to explore: Choose the exhibition or performance you want to see first, then connect the rest of your itinerary.
Before you go: Check reservations, last admission and closure information for each exhibition or performance. Special exhibitions and activities may have different conditions from general admission.
Daehangno StreetDongdaemun
Photo and Share CC · 2013 · CC BY 2.0 Dongdaemun
Daehangno Street
대학로거리
Choose this street to experience Seoul through live performances. Before booking, check the language, availability of subtitles and audience age requirements.
🚇 Nearest station
- Line 4 · Hyehwa Station · Exit 2 · 127m (혜화역)
- Hours
- Open 24 hours
- Closed
- Open every day
- Same area
- Gwangjang Market · Dongdaemun Design Plaza
Before you go
How to explore: Choose shops or places to take a break, then explore the streets. Group nearby stops together, but check the actual journey on NAVER Map.
Before you go: There are no shared opening hours for the whole street. Check your destination's hours and rules for access and photography in private and residential spaces.
Dongdaemun Design PlazaDongdaemun
Dwxn · 2024 · CC BY-SA 4.0 Dongdaemun
Dongdaemun Design Plaza
동대문디자인플라자
Explore design and architecture at this cultural venue. Viewing outdoor spaces and entering exhibitions are separate activities, so check which exhibition you want to see first.
🚇 Nearest station
- Lines 2/4/5 · Dongdaemun History & Culture Park Station · Exit 1 · 37m (동대문역사문화공원역)
- Hours
- 10:00–20:00See the official site
- Closed
- 1 January · Seollal and Chuseok
- Same area
- Gwangjang Market · Daehangno Street
Before you go
How to explore: Choose the exhibition or performance you want to see first, then connect the rest of your itinerary.
Before you go: Check reservations, last admission and closure information for each exhibition or performance. Special exhibitions and activities may have different conditions from general admission.
Eunpyeong History Hanok MuseumWest Seoul
Mobius6 · 2023 · CC BY-SA 4.0 West Seoul
Eunpyeong History Hanok Museum
은평역사한옥박물관
Explore Eunpyeong's history and hanok culture through exhibitions. Plan an outdoor walk through the surrounding hanok area separately from indoor visits.
- Hours
- 09:00–18:00
- Closed
- Monday · 1 January · Seollal and ChuseokNext day instead if it is a public holiday
- Fee
- Adults ₩1,000
- Same area
- Gongdeok Market · National Aviation Museum of Korea
Before you go
How to explore: Choose the exhibition or performance you want to see first, then connect the rest of your itinerary.
Before you go: Check reservations, last admission and closure information for each exhibition or performance. Special exhibitions and activities may have different conditions from general admission.
Gilsangsa TempleNorth Seoul
S h y numis · 2022 · CC BY-SA 4.0 North Seoul
Gilsangsa Temple
길상사
Quietly explore the temple's spaces and culture. Follow the designated visitor areas so you do not disturb ceremonies or worship.
- Hours
- See the official site
- Closed
- Open every day
- Same area
- Donam Market · Dream Forest
Before you go
How to explore: Allow time to explore one place before adding nearby stops. Plan indoor admission and outdoor walks separately.
Before you go: Check official opening, reservation and last-admission information. At religious sites, distinguish worship or Mass from sightseeing and follow photography rules.
Gwanghwamun SquareGwanghwamun & Jongno
Seoul Tourism Organization · 2024 · KOGL Type 1 Gwanghwamun & Jongno
Gwanghwamun Square
광화문광장
Visit this square when linking historic places in central Seoul. Visiting the square is separate from reserving admission to nearby palaces.
🚇 Nearest station
- Line 5 · Gwanghwamun Station · Exit 2 · 235m (광화문역)
- Hours
- Open 24 hours
- Closed
- Open every day
- Fee
- Free
- Same area
- Changdeokgung Palace · Changgyeonggung Palace
Before you go
How to explore: Choose shops or places to take a break, then explore the streets. Group nearby stops together, but check the actual journey on NAVER Map.
Before you go: There are no shared opening hours for the whole street. Check your destination's hours and rules for access and photography in private and residential spaces.
Gyeonghuigung PalaceGwanghwamun & Jongno
Jtm71 · 2005 · CC BY 2.0 KR Gwanghwamun & Jongno
Gyeonghuigung Palace
경희궁
Add this palace to a history-focused itinerary. Check which areas are open and the visiting guidance for the day you plan to go.
🚇 Nearest station
- Line 5 · Gwanghwamun Station · 875m (광화문역)
- Line 5 · Seodaemun Station · 639m (서대문역)
- Hours
- 09:00–18:00
- Closed
- Monday · 1 January
- Fee
- Free
- Same area
- Changdeokgung Palace · Changgyeonggung Palace
Before you go
How to explore: Allow time to explore one place before adding nearby stops. Plan indoor admission and outdoor walks separately.
Before you go: Check official information on open areas, closure days, reservations and last admission. Follow on-site rules for protected areas and photography of exhibits and heritage.
Ikseon-dong Hanok VillageGwanghwamun & Jongno
S h y numis · 2020 · CC BY-SA 4.0 Gwanghwamun & Jongno
Ikseon-dong Hanok Village
익선동한옥마을
Explore cafés and food and drink venues in hanok lanes. Leave room for other visitors to pass when taking photos or waiting in line in narrow passages.
🚇 Nearest station
- Lines 1/3/5 · Jongno 3-ga Station · Exit 4 · 123m (종로3가역)
Before you go
How to explore: Choose shops or places to take a break, then explore the streets. Group nearby stops together, but check the actual journey on NAVER Map.
Before you go: There are no shared opening hours for the whole street. Check your destination's hours and rules for access and photography in private and residential spaces.
Insa-dong StreetGwanghwamun & Jongno
S h y numis · 2020 · CC BY-SA 4.0 Gwanghwamun & Jongno
Insa-dong Street
인사동거리
Explore traditional crafts, souvenirs, galleries and teahouses. Decide whether you want to shop for crafts or relax over tea to help choose which lanes to explore.
🚇 Nearest station
- Line 3 · Anguk Station · Exit 5 · 418m (안국역)
- Lines 1/3/5 · Jongno 3(sam)-ga Station · Exit 5 · 438m (종로3가역)
Before you go
How to explore: Browse the street's shops for crafts and souvenirs, or choose a teahouse if you want a break. For galleries, check individual exhibitions and opening arrangements.
Before you go: The street, shops and galleries have different opening arrangements. Check craft materials, prices and delivery terms before buying. If materials or production methods matter to you, ask the seller before purchasing.
Jeongdong-gilMyeongdong & Namsan
Joongwon Lee - SKKU DOA · 2019 · CC BY-SA 4.0 Myeongdong & Namsan
Jeongdong-gil
정동길
Walk around places connected with modern history. Check street access separately from the opening conditions for individual building interiors.
🚇 Nearest station
- Lines 1/2 · City Hall Station · Exit 12 · 580m (시청역)
- Line 5 · Seodaemun Station · Exit 5 · 581m (서대문역)
Before you go
How to explore: Choose shops or places to take a break, then explore the streets. Group nearby stops together, but check the actual journey on NAVER Map.
Before you go: There are no shared opening hours for the whole street. Check your destination's hours and rules for access and photography in private and residential spaces.
Jogyesa TempleGwanghwamun & Jongno
Francisco Anzola · 2007 · CC BY 2.0 Gwanghwamun & Jongno
Jogyesa Temple
조계사
Explore temple culture in central Seoul. Distinguish sightseeing routes from religious activity spaces and follow photography guidance.
🚇 Nearest station
- Line 1 · Jonggak Station · Exit 2 · 413m (종각역)
Before you go
How to explore: Allow time to explore one place before adding nearby stops. Plan indoor admission and outdoor walks separately.
Before you go: Check official opening, reservation and last-admission information. At religious sites, distinguish worship or Mass from sightseeing and follow photography rules.
Jongmyo ShrineGwanghwamun & Jongno
João Trindade · 2010 · CC BY 2.0 Gwanghwamun & Jongno
Jongmyo Shrine
종묘
Explore a space used for royal ancestral rites. Check official information on the visiting format and admission conditions first.
🚇 Nearest station
- Lines 1/3/5 · Jongno 3-ga Station · Exit 8 · 220m (종로3가역)
- Hours
- See the official site
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Fee
- ₩1,000
- Same area
- Changdeokgung Palace · Changgyeonggung Palace
Before you go
How to explore: Allow time to explore one place before adding nearby stops. Plan indoor admission and outdoor walks separately.
Before you go: Check official information on open areas, closure days, reservations and last admission. Follow on-site rules for protected areas and photography of exhibits and heritage.
Leeum Museum of ArtItaewon & Yongsan
takato marui · 2006 · CC BY-SA 2.0 Itaewon & Yongsan
Leeum Museum of Art
리움미술관
Explore traditional and contemporary art at this museum. Check reservation and entry conditions for permanent and special exhibitions separately.
🚇 Nearest station
- Line 6 · Hangangjin Station · Exit 1 · 399m (한강진역)
- Hours
- 10:00–18:00
- Closed
- Monday · 1 January · Seollal and Chuseok
- Same area
- National Museum of Korea · Gyeongnidan-gil
Before you go
How to explore: Choose the exhibition or performance you want to see first, then connect the rest of your itinerary.
Before you go: Check reservations, last admission and closure information for each exhibition or performance. Special exhibitions and activities may have different conditions from general admission.
MMCA SeoulGwanghwamun & Jongno
서울연구원 · 2020 · CC BY 4.0 Gwanghwamun & Jongno
MMCA Seoul
국립현대미술관서울관
Build part of your Seoul itinerary around contemporary art. Choose the exhibition you want to see first and check reservations and entry conditions.
🚇 Nearest station
- Line 3 · Anguk Station · Exit 1 · 764m (안국역)
- Hours
- See the official siteLast entry 1 hour before closing
- Closed
- 1 January · Seollal and Chuseok
- Same area
- Changdeokgung Palace · Changgyeonggung Palace
Before you go
How to explore: Choose the exhibition or performance you want to see first, then connect the rest of your itinerary.
Before you go: Check reservations, last admission and closure information for each exhibition or performance. Special exhibitions and activities may have different conditions from general admission.
Mullae Art VillageYeouido
lazy fri13th · 2023 · CC BY 2.0 Yeouido
Mullae Art Village
문래창작촌
Explore lanes where metalworking businesses and art spaces coexist. Do not treat active workshops as tourist sets; ask permission before taking photos or entering.
🚇 Nearest station
- Line 2 · Mullae Station · Exit 1 · 459m (문래역)
- Hours
- See the official site
- Same area
- Yeouido Hangang Park · IFC Mall
Before you go
How to explore: Choose shops or places to take a break, then explore the streets. Group nearby stops together, but check the actual journey on NAVER Map.
Before you go: There are no shared opening hours for the whole street. Check your destination's hours and rules for access and photography in private and residential spaces.
Myeongdong CathedralMyeongdong & Namsan
kallerna · 2022 · CC BY-SA 4.0 Myeongdong & Namsan
Myeongdong Cathedral
명동성당
Visit a cathedral in central Seoul. Distinguish Mass times from visiting hours and follow guidance on photography inside.
🚇 Nearest station
- Line 4 · Myeong-dong Station · Exit 8 · 590m (명동역)
- Line 2 · Euljiro 1(il)-ga Station · Exit 5 · 616m (을지로입구역)
- Hours
- See the official site
- Closed
- Monday
- Same area
- Deoksugung Palace · N Seoul Tower
Before you go
How to explore: Allow time to explore one place before adding nearby stops. Plan indoor admission and outdoor walks separately.
Before you go: Check official opening, reservation and last-admission information. At religious sites, distinguish worship or Mass from sightseeing and follow photography rules.
National Aviation Museum of KoreaWest Seoul
KSH1015 · 2023 · CC BY-SA 3.0 West Seoul
National Aviation Museum of Korea
국립항공박물관
Plan a museum visit around aviation history and activities. Check reservation and age conditions for exhibitions separately from additional activities.
🚇 Nearest station
- Lines 5/9, AREX, Seohae Line, Gimpo Goldline · Gimpo Airport Station · Exit 4 · 988m (김포공항역)
- Hours
- 10:00–18:00
- Closed
- Monday · 1 JanuaryNext day instead if it is a public holiday
- Fee
- Free
- Same area
- Eunpyeong History Hanok Museum · Gongdeok Market
Before you go
How to explore: Choose the exhibition or performance you want to see first, then connect the rest of your itinerary.
Before you go: Check reservations, last admission and closure information for each exhibition or performance. Special exhibitions and activities may have different conditions from general admission.
National Folk Museum of KoreaGwanghwamun & Jongno
Julian Fong · 2001 · CC BY-SA 2.0 Gwanghwamun & Jongno
National Folk Museum of Korea
국립민속박물관
Explore Korean daily life and folk culture through exhibitions. Check official information for the exhibition halls and programs you want to visit.
🚇 Nearest station
- Line 3 · Anguk Station · Exit 2 · 780m (안국역)
- Hours
- Mar–Oct 09:00–18:00Nov–Feb 09:00–17:00
- Fee
- Free
- Same area
- Changdeokgung Palace · Changgyeonggung Palace
Before you go
How to explore: Choose the exhibition or performance you want to see first, then connect the rest of your itinerary.
Before you go: Check reservations, last admission and closure information for each exhibition or performance. Special exhibitions and activities may have different conditions from general admission.
National Museum of KoreaItaewon & Yongsan
Jinah78 · 2010 · CC BY-SA 3.0 Itaewon & Yongsan
National Museum of Korea
국립중앙박물관
Build a history-focused itinerary around Korean artifacts. Choose a topic that interests you rather than trying to see every exhibition in one visit.
🚇 Nearest station
- Line 4, Gyeongui-Jungang Line · Ichon Station · Exit 2 · 309m (이촌역)
- Hours
- See the official site
- Fee
- Free
- Same area
- Gyeongnidan-gil · Haebangchon
Before you go
How to explore: Choose the exhibition or performance you want to see first, then connect the rest of your itinerary.
Before you go: Check reservations, last admission and closure information for each exhibition or performance. Special exhibitions and activities may have different conditions from general admission.
National Palace Museum of KoreaGwanghwamun & Jongno
Mobius6 · 2024 · CC BY 4.0 Gwanghwamun & Jongno
National Palace Museum of Korea
국립고궁박물관
Explore royal culture through museum exhibitions. You can combine the museum with a palace visit, but check their operating information separately.
🚇 Nearest station
- Line 3 · Gyeongbokgung Station · Exit 5 · 135m (경복궁역)
- Hours
- 09:30–17:30Saturdays 09:30–21:00
- Fee
- Free
- Same area
- Changdeokgung Palace · Changgyeonggung Palace
Before you go
How to explore: Choose the exhibition or performance you want to see first, then connect the rest of your itinerary.
Before you go: Check reservations, last admission and closure information for each exhibition or performance. Special exhibitions and activities may have different conditions from general admission.
Oil Tank Culture ParkWest Seoul
Mvcervi · 2021 · CC BY-SA 4.0 West Seoul
Oil Tank Culture Park
문화비축기지
Explore a former oil depot transformed into a cultural space. Distinguish outdoor access from the operating arrangements for individual exhibitions and events.
🚇 Nearest station
- Line 6 · World Cup Stadium Station (Seongsan) · Exit 2 · 790m (월드컵경기장역(성산))
- Fee
- Free
- Same area
- Eunpyeong History Hanok Museum · Gongdeok Market
Before you go
How to explore: Choose the exhibition or performance you want to see first, then connect the rest of your itinerary.
Before you go: Check reservations, last admission and closure information for each exhibition or performance. Special exhibitions and activities may have different conditions from general admission.
Samcheong-dong StreetGwanghwamun & Jongno
Foxy Who \(^∀^)/ · 2014 · CC BY-SA 3.0 Gwanghwamun & Jongno
Samcheong-dong Street
삼청동거리
Explore hanok houses and shops along this street. Decide whether your focus is a café visit or a street walk, and distinguish private spaces from visitor areas.
Before you go
How to explore: Choose shops or places to take a break, then explore the streets. Group nearby stops together, but check the actual journey on NAVER Map.
Before you go: There are no shared opening hours for the whole street. Check your destination's hours and rules for access and photography in private and residential spaces.
Seochon Cafe StreetGwanghwamun & Jongno
An Yeonggwan · 2024 · KOGL Type 1 Gwanghwamun & Jongno
Seochon Cafe Street
서촌카페거리
Explore hanok lanes and cafés during a Seochon visit. Respect residential spaces and confirm the actual entrance of the shop you want to visit.
Before you go
How to explore: Choose shops or places to take a break, then explore the streets. Group nearby stops together, but check the actual journey on NAVER Map.
Before you go: There are no shared opening hours for the whole street. Check your destination's hours and rules for access and photography in private and residential spaces.
Seodaemun Prison History HallWest Seoul
Noh Mun Duek · 2013 · CC BY-SA 4.0 West Seoul
Seodaemun Prison History Hall
서대문형무소역사관
Explore exhibitions about the history of Korea's independence movement. Consider the nature of the exhibits when deciding what to see with your companions.
🚇 Nearest station
- Line 3 · Dongnimmun Station · Exit 5 · 209m (독립문역)
- Hours
- Mar–Oct 09:30–18:00Nov–Feb 09:30–17:00
- Closed
- Monday · 1 January · Seollal and Chuseok
- Fee
- Adults ₩3,000
- Same area
- Eunpyeong History Hanok Museum · Gongdeok Market
Before you go
How to explore: Choose the exhibition or performance you want to see first, then connect the rest of your itinerary.
Before you go: Check reservations, last admission and closure information for each exhibition or performance. Special exhibitions and activities may have different conditions from general admission.
Seongbuk-dongNorth Seoul
안우석 · 2013 · CC0 North Seoul
Seongbuk-dong
성북동
Choose places of interest among hanok, religious and literary spaces. Do not assume the whole area is a single short walking route; check the actual journey.
Before you go
How to explore: Choose shops or places to take a break, then explore the streets. Group nearby stops together, but check the actual journey on NAVER Map.
Before you go: There are no shared opening hours for the whole street. Check your destination's hours and rules for access and photography in private and residential spaces.
Seoul Arts CenterGangnam
Piotrus · 2014 · CC BY-SA 3.0 Gangnam
Seoul Arts Center
예술의전당
Visit this cultural complex for a performance or exhibition. Confirm the exact building and venue, and arrive in time for the starting time shown on your ticket.
🚇 Nearest station
- Line 3 · Nambu Terminal Station · Exit 4-2 · 654m (남부터미널역)
- Hours
- See the official site
- Same area
- Banpo Hangang Park · Apgujeong Rodeo Street
Before you go
How to explore: Choose the exhibition or performance you want to see first, then connect the rest of your itinerary.
Before you go: Check reservations, last admission and closure information for each exhibition or performance. Special exhibitions and activities may have different conditions from general admission.
Seoul Museum of Art Seosomun Main BranchMyeongdong & Namsan
Tksgk262 · 2013 · CC BY-SA 4.0 Myeongdong & Namsan
Seoul Museum of Art Seosomun Main Branch
서울시립미술관서소문본관
Add an art exhibition to your central Seoul itinerary. Check the exhibition you want to see and its entry and reservation conditions first.
🚇 Nearest station
- Lines 1/2 · City Hall Station · Exit 10 · 264m (시청역)
- Hours
- See the official site
- Closed
- Monday · 1 January
- Same area
- Deoksugung Palace · N Seoul Tower
Before you go
How to explore: Choose the exhibition or performance you want to see first, then connect the rest of your itinerary.
Before you go: Check reservations, last admission and closure information for each exhibition or performance. Special exhibitions and activities may have different conditions from general admission.
Seoul Museum of Craft ArtGwanghwamun & Jongno
*Youngjin · 2024 · CC BY-SA 4.0 Gwanghwamun & Jongno
Seoul Museum of Craft Art
서울공예박물관
Explore Korean culture through crafts at this museum. Check operating arrangements for exhibitions separately from hands-on programs.
🚇 Nearest station
- Line 3 · Anguk Station · Exit 1 · 141m (안국역)
- Hours
- 10:00–18:00Last entry 17:30
- Closed
- Monday · 1 JanuaryOpen if it is a public holiday
- Fee
- Free
- Same area
- Changdeokgung Palace · Changgyeonggung Palace
Before you go
How to explore: Choose the exhibition or performance you want to see first, then connect the rest of your itinerary.
Before you go: Check reservations, last admission and closure information for each exhibition or performance. Special exhibitions and activities may have different conditions from general admission.
Seoul Museum of HistoryGwanghwamun & Jongno
서울연구원 · 2020 · CC BY 4.0 Gwanghwamun & Jongno
Seoul Museum of History
서울역사박물관
Learn about the history of Seoul as a city. You can connect a museum visit with other historical places afterward.
🚇 Nearest station
- Line 5 · Gwanghwamun Station · Exit 7 · 462m (광화문역)
- Line 5 · Seodaemun Station · Exit 4 · 641m (서대문역)
- Hours
- 09:00–18:00Last entry 17:30
- Closed
- Monday · 1 January
- Fee
- Free
- Same area
- Changdeokgung Palace · Changgyeonggung Palace
Before you go
How to explore: Choose the exhibition or performance you want to see first, then connect the rest of your itinerary.
Before you go: Check reservations, last admission and closure information for each exhibition or performance. Special exhibitions and activities may have different conditions from general admission.
Seoul Urban Life MuseumNorth Seoul
hyolee2 · · CC BY-SA 4.0 North Seoul
Seoul Urban Life Museum
서울생활사박물관
Explore changes in the daily lives of Seoul residents through exhibitions. Consider this indoor visit if you want a topic beyond palaces and royal history.
🚇 Nearest station
- Lines 6/7 · Taereung Station · Exit 5 · 320m (태릉입구역)
- Hours
- 09:00–18:00
- Closed
- Monday · 1 JanuaryOpen if it is a public holiday
- Fee
- Free
- Same area
- Donam Market · Dream Forest
Before you go
How to explore: Choose the exhibition or performance you want to see first, then connect the rest of your itinerary.
Before you go: Check reservations, last admission and closure information for each exhibition or performance. Special exhibitions and activities may have different conditions from general admission.
Suyeonsanbang Tea HouseNorth Seoul
한국관광공사 · 한국관광콘텐츠랩 · KOGL Type 1 North Seoul
Suyeonsanbang Tea House
수연산방
Consider this place if you are interested in a writer's former home and a teahouse setting. Check current opening arrangements and conditions before visiting.
Before you go
How to explore: Plan around the teahouse visit, then connect nearby stops according to actual travel distances.
Before you go: Check Suyeonsanbang's opening days and entry, ordering and seating conditions. Follow rules for photographing the building and other guests.
War Memorial of KoreaItaewon & Yongsan
d. FUKA · 2006 · CC BY-SA 2.0 Itaewon & Yongsan
War Memorial of Korea
전쟁기념관
Explore military history through exhibitions. Check conditions for indoor exhibitions, outdoor areas and special programs separately.
🚇 Nearest station
- Line 4 · Samgakji Station · Exit 11 · 227m (삼각지역)
- Hours
- 09:30–17:40
- Fee
- Free
- Same area
- National Museum of Korea · Gyeongnidan-gil
Before you go
How to explore: Choose the exhibition or performance you want to see first, then connect the rest of your itinerary.
Before you go: Check reservations, last admission and closure information for each exhibition or performance. Special exhibitions and activities may have different conditions from general admission.
Yeonhui Multicultural StreetHongdae & Yeonnam
Minchelin · 2021 · CC BY-SA 2.0 KR Hongdae & Yeonnam
Yeonhui Multicultural Street
연희복합문화거리
Explore cultural spaces such as bookshops and galleries. If you have a particular place in mind, check its exhibitions and opening arrangements in advance.
Before you go
How to explore: Choose shops or places to take a break, then explore the streets. Group nearby stops together, but check the actual journey on NAVER Map.
Before you go: There are no shared opening hours for the whole street. Check your destination's hours and rules for access and photography in private and residential spaces.
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Place details follow each place’s official sources; every photo shows its author and license. Areas follow the Seoul Tourism Organization’s area tabs (checked 26 Oct 2026).