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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.

All inclusive Seoul Highlight Tour opzionale Noleggio Hanbok
Seoul
All inclusive Seoul Highlight Tour opzionale Noleggio Hanbok
5.0(19)·9 ore
da$68/ persona
via Viator
(Tour privato) Seoul highlights; Gangnam e oltre Tour
Seoul
(Tour privato) Seoul highlights; Gangnam e oltre Tour
4.9(16)·9 ore
da$300/ persona
via Viator
Busan Food Market Tour Frutti di mare e cibi di strada
Busan
Busan Food Market Tour Frutti di mare e cibi di strada
5.0(15)·3 ore
da$52/ persona
via Viator
Noleggio Hanbok, esperienza hanbok
Seoul
Noleggio Hanbok, esperienza hanbok
5.0(13)·26 ore
da$25/ persona
via Viator
Highlights di Seoul di un'intera giornata Tour guidato privato
Seoul
Highlights di Seoul di un'intera giornata Tour guidato privato
4.9(48)·10 ore
da$235/ persona
via Viator
Tour del mercato dello street food di Seoul
Seoul
Tour del mercato dello street food di Seoul
5.0(1,617)·2 ore
da$73/ persona
via Viator
Esperienza Gayageum in Corea autentica a Hanbok - Bukchon Seoul
Seoul
Esperienza Gayageum in Corea autentica a Hanbok - Bukchon Seoul
5.0(10)·1 ora
da$84/ persona
via Viator
Piccolo gruppo di un giorno intero Palazzo Reale e Seoul City Tour (Pick-up)
Seoul
Piccolo gruppo di un giorno intero Palazzo Reale e Seoul City Tour (Pick-up)
4.9(1,674)·8 ore
da$68/ persona
via 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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