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Seoul in 1 Day: The Perfect One-Day Itinerary

Only have one day in Seoul? You can still see the palace, the hanok village and the night view. Here is how to spend one perfect day in Seoul — plus the best-rated tours to book.

At a glance

  1. 1Gyeongbokgung & hanbok
  2. 2Bukchon Hanok Village
  3. 3Gwangjang Market
  4. 4N Seoul Tower at night

Morning: the palace

Visit Gyeongbokgung Palace, ideally in a hanbok, for the changing of the guard.

Afternoon: hanok & markets

Wander the Bukchon Hanok Village and eat at Gwangjang Market.

Evening: the tower

Head up the N Seoul Tower for the city lights.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in Seoul — prices per person.

Seoul Gyeongbokgung Hanbok Fotoshooting und Koreanische Geschichte Tour
Seoul
Seoul Gyeongbokgung Hanbok Fotoshooting und Koreanische Geschichte Tour
5.0(384)·3 Stunden
ab$56/ Person
über Viator
Highlights der Seoul Tour in Seoul : Deoksugung & N Seoul Tower
Seoul
Highlights der Seoul Tour in Seoul : Deoksugung & N Seoul Tower
5.0(20)·5 Stunden
ab$32/ Person
über Viator
Hidden Stories & Flavors Market Food Tour
Seoul
Hidden Stories & Flavors Market Food Tour
5.0(29)·2 Stunden
ab$100/ Person
über Viator
Kino Hanbok Fotoshooting bei Seoul Gyeongbokgung
Seoul
Kino Hanbok Fotoshooting bei Seoul Gyeongbokgung
5.0(74)·1 Stunde
ab$50/ Person
über Viator
Highlights der Seoul Ganztagestour
Seoul
Highlights der Seoul Ganztagestour
4.9(30)·8 Stunden
ab$59/ Person
über Viator
Seoul Street Food Market Tour
Seoul
Seoul Street Food Market Tour
5.0(1,620)·2 Stunden
ab$73/ Person
über Viator
Beste Seoul Stadtrundfahrt (Gyeongbokgung Palace,Insadong,Namsan Tower)
Seoul
Beste Seoul Stadtrundfahrt (Gyeongbokgung Palace,Insadong,Namsan Tower)
4.9(1,993)·8 Stunden
ab$30/ Person
über Viator
Seoul Highlights Tour : Gyeongbok Palace, Insadong & N Seoul Tower
Seoul
Seoul Highlights Tour : Gyeongbok Palace, Insadong & N Seoul Tower
4.8(64)·8 Stunden
ab$28/ Person
über Viator

Seoul in 1 day — FAQ

Can you see Seoul in one day?
Yes — you can visit Gyeongbokgung Palace, wander the Bukchon Hanok Village, eat at Gwangjang Market and ride up the N Seoul Tower in a day, using the fast, easy subway.
What is the best one-day Seoul tour?
A palace and hanbok experience paired with a hanok village walk and a market food tour is the most rewarding way to see Seoul in a day.
How much does one day in Seoul cost?
Budget roughly €40–€80 per person for a palace tour or hanbok rental, the N Seoul Tower and a food tour — street food and palaces are very affordable.

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