Seoul, ancient palaces and buzzing districts
46 activities · South Korea
Seoul, ancient palaces and buzzing districts
Seoul moves from royal palaces to glass towers in a few subway stops. South Korea's capital blends tradition, street food and pop culture, with an energy that lasts well into the night.
Begin with Gyeongbokgung Palace and the traditional houses of Bukchon. Continue with the Myeongdong and Gwangjang markets, then the lively streets of Hongdae or Gangnam.
A trip to the DMZ, the demilitarized zone between the two Koreas, sheds light on the peninsula's history. Depending on the tour, it includes a tunnel, a suspension bridge or a talk with a North Korean defector.
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- 2026 Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best: DMZ Tour from Seoul
- Best DMZ Tour Korea from Seoul (Suspension Bridge & JSA Museum)
- Best DMZ Tour Seoul: Defector Q&A, 3rd Tunnel & Suspension Bridge
- Best Seoul City Tour (Gyeongbokgung Palace, Insadong, Namsan Tower)
- DMZ Guided Tour with N.K., Gondola, Suspension Bridge from Seoul
- DMZ Tour from Seoul: 3rd Tunnel, Dora Observatory & Defector Talk
- DMZ Tour from Seoul: Exclusive JSA Museum Access & NK Defector Q&A
- DMZ Tour from Seoul: North Korean Defector Meetup & 3rd Tunnel
- DMZ Tour: Defector Q&A, Tunnel & Suspension Bridge / Hotel pick up
- DMZ: NK Defector, 3rd Tunnel, Suspension Bridge, Hotel Pick-up
- Day Trip to Nami Island with Rail bike and The Garden of Morning Calm
- Downtown Seoul Guided Food & Market Tour with 8+ Local Tastings
- Drinking and Eating through the Alleys of Seoul
- Exclusive JSA Museum Experience and DMZ Tour from Seoul
- Exclusive Small Group DMZ Tour with Hotel Pickup & Dropoff
- Full-day Customizable Private Seoul Highlight Tour
- Half Day Korea DMZ Tour / Optional: Suspension Bridge
- Local Home Korean Cooking Class & Market Adventure in Seoul
- Mt. Seorak+Nami Island+Garden of Morning Calm Day Trip from Seoul
- Nami Island, K-garden and Gangchon Rail Bike tour from Seoul
- Premium Private DMZ Tour & (Suspension Bridge or N-Tower) with Lunch
- Private Airport Transfer: Incheon to/from Seoul (up to 7 passengers)
- Private DMZ Insider Tour: Meet a NK Defector, 3rd Tunnel & Bridge
- Private DMZ Tour from Seoul
- Seoul City Private Full-Day Tour Including Lunch
- Seoul City Sightseeing Tour Including Gyeongbokgung Palace, N Seoul Tower, and Namsangol Hanok Village
- Seoul DMZ Tour with 3rd Tunnel and Red Suspension Bridge
- Seoul Fun Food Tour: 12 Different Food Tastings
- Seoul Ghost Walk: Dark History & Folklore After Dark
- Seoul Gyeongbokgung Hanbok Photoshoot & Korean History Tour
- Seoul Highlights & Hidden Gems Tours by Locals: Private + Custom
- Seoul Like a Local: E-Bike Tour with Hidden Gems & Korean Food
- Seoul Night Palace & Market Food Tour with Vehicle
- Seoul Private Full-Day Sightseeing Tour with Custom Itinerary
- Seoul Private Guided Tour with Optional Layover
- Seoul Street Food Market Tour
- Seoul: DMZ Tour with Military Veterans & North Korean Defector
- Seoul: Gyeongbok Palace, Hanok Village, and Gwangjang Tour
- Seoul: Night Hidden Gems Walking Tour
- Small Group DMZ Tour with Hotel pickup: 3rd Tunnel & Suspended Bridge
- Small Group Seoul Highlight Tour with optional Hanbok & Tea Ceremony
- Small-Group DMZ Tour w/ North Korea Experience Hall & Susp.Bridge
- Small-Group Full-Day Royal Palace & Seoul City Tour (Pick-up)
- South Korea DMZ the 3rd Tunnel Private Tour from Seoul
- South Korea Demilitarized Zone, DMZ Tour from Seoul
- Ultimate Korea DMZ Tour from Seoul (JSA Museum & Bridge Crossing)
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- Population
- 9,668,465 (2020)
- Elevation
- 38 m
- Currency
- won
- Official language
- Korean
- Driving
- on the right
- Power plugs
- C, F · 220 V
- Emergency number
- 112
- -3°Jan
- -1°Feb
- 4°Mar
- 10°Apr
- 16°May
- 21°Jun
- 24°Jul
- 25°Aug
- 20°Sept
- 14°Oct
- 7°Nov
- -1°Dec
Sources: Wikidata; climate: NASA POWER, 2001-2025 averages.
Plan your trip
Guide · 5 min readSeoul in one day, from the palace to N Seoul TowerA single group tour covers Seoul in one day: Gyeongbokgung Palace, N Seoul Tower and Namsangol Hanok Village. Here are the two options, the stops, the closing days and what is not included.
Guide · 5 min readDMZ from Seoul: which tour to choose?The Dora Observatory and an infiltration tunnel are on the programme of every tour. The defector's testimony, the JSA museum and the suspension bridges depend on the tour and the option. Here is how to find your way between four very highly rated tours.
Frequently asked questions about Seoul
What should I see in Seoul?
Gyeongbokgung Palace, Bukchon Hanok Village, N Seoul Tower, Insadong and Gwangjang Market. In the evening, Cheonggyecheon Stream and the streets of Hongdae take on a festive mood.
How many days do you need in Seoul?
The city is large, but the subway makes getting around easy. A short stay covers the palaces and main districts; stay longer to add the DMZ or trips outside the city.
When is the best time to visit Seoul?
Spring, with its cherry blossoms, and fall, with its colorful foliage, are the most pleasant seasons. Summer is hot and humid, winter cold and dry.
How do you visit the DMZ from Seoul?
You can only enter the area on an organized tour. Tours leave from Seoul, with hotel pickup on some options, and visit sites such as the tunnels or observation points.
What can you do in Seoul with kids?
The palaces, which you can visit in a rented hanbok, Lotte World and the street markets appeal to children. The subway makes getting around with a stroller easy.