One day in Seoul is a walk through the royal heart of the old city. It starts at Gyeongbokgung Palace, crosses the lanes of Bukchon Hanok Village to Changdeokgung and Changgyeonggung palaces, and ends on Namsan at N Seoul Tower. It suits a first visit that wants the palaces and one wide view of the city.
A day · 2 adults ·
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10:50 Gyeongbokgung Palace · Morning · 90–150 min18–23 min walk
12:38 Bukchon Hanok Village · Midday · 1–2 h18–23 min walk
13:56 Changdeokgung Palace · Midday · 90–150 min15–20 min walk
15:41 Ikseon-dong · Afternoon · 45–90 minTram or metro · about 26–34 min
17:00 N Seoul Tower · Afternoon · 1–2 hPick an area, then a place that fits your budget and style.
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Quick answers to common questions.
The one-day plan starts at Gyeongbokgung Palace and walks through Bukchon Hanok Village to Changdeokgung and Changgyeonggung palaces. It ends on Namsan at N Seoul Tower, a short ride from the palace quarter.
One day is enough for the palace quarter and one view of the city, but not for its museums, markets or neighbourhoods. Gyeongbokgung Palace alone usually takes 90 to 150 minutes, so the longer plans spread the sights over more days. As of 1 Nov 2026.
Start early at Gyeongbokgung Palace, which usually takes 90 to 150 minutes, then walk through Bukchon Hanok Village, usually 60 to 120 minutes. Keep the evening for N Seoul Tower, usually 60 to 120 minutes. As of 1 Nov 2026.