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Home/Destinations/Seoul/Seoul in 3 days
3 days · Seoul itinerary

Seoul in 3 Days: The Complete Itinerary

Three days based in Seoul lets you add Nami Island to the city and the DMZ. Here is how to spend three perfect days in Seoul — with the best-rated tours and day trips to book for each.

At a glance

  1. 1Day 1: palaces & markets
  2. 2Day 2: DMZ
  3. 3Day 3: Nami Island
  4. 4K-culture nights

Day 1: the city

Explore the palaces, the hanok village, markets and the N Seoul Tower.

Day 2: the DMZ

Take a DMZ tour to the tunnel and the Dora Observatory.

Day 3: Nami Island

Enjoy the tree-lined avenues of Nami Island and Petite France.

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Seoul in 3 days — FAQ

Is 3 days enough to see Seoul?
Three days is ideal — the palaces and markets, the DMZ border tour, and a scenic day on Nami Island, with K-culture nightlife in the evenings.
What is the best day trip from Seoul for 3 days?
The DMZ is the most powerful; Nami Island is the most scenic; and the Korean Folk Village or Garden of Morning Calm are lovely cultural options.
How do I plan a 3-day Seoul itinerary?
Spend day one in the city palaces and markets, day two at the DMZ, and day three on Nami Island, booking the DMZ tour ahead with your passport.

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