Things to do in Seoul
53 picks in Seoul, Korea: spots, food and events for travelers.
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EntertainmentSeoul / Jamsil
Lotte World Adventure
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EntertainmentSeoul / Namsan
N Seoul Tower Observatory
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CultureSeoul / Jongno
Gyeongbokgung Palace in Hanbok
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EntertainmentSeoul / Jamsil
Seoul Sky Observatory at Lotte World Tower
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CultureSeoul / Jongno
Changdeokgung Palace & Huwon Secret Garden
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EntertainmentSeoul / Gangnam (COEX)
SEA LIFE COEX Aquarium
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EntertainmentSeoul / Yeouido
Han River Cruise (E-Land Cruise)
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CultureSeoul / Bukchon
Bukchon Hanok Village
Seoul / Myeongdong
NANTA Show at Myeongdong Theater
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Food & DrinkSeoul / Jongno
Street Food at Gwangjang Market
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CultureSeoul / Jung-gu
Deoksugung Palace
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CultureSeoul / Jongno
Changgyeonggung Palace & Glass Greenhouse
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CultureSeoul / Jongno
Jongmyo Shrine
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CultureSeoul / Yongsan
National Museum of Korea
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CultureSeoul / Gwanghwamun
National Palace Museum of Korea
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CultureSeoul / Seodaemun
Seodaemun Prison History Hall
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CultureSeoul / Yongsan
War Memorial of Korea
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CultureSeoul / Insadong
Jogyesa Temple
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CultureSeoul / Gangnam
Templestay at Bongeunsa Temple
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CultureSeoul / Hannam-dong
Leeum Museum of Art
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CultureSeoul / Gwanghwamun
Seoul Museum of History
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CultureSeoul / Samcheong-dong
MMCA Seoul (National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art)
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Food & DrinkSeoul / Namdaemun
Namdaemun Market
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Food & DrinkSeoul / Mangwon
Mangwon Market
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Food & DrinkSeoul / Seochon
Tongin Market Dosirak Café
Seoul / Noryangjin
Noryangjin Fish Market
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Food & DrinkSeoul / Cheongnyangni
Gyeongdong Market
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Food & DrinkSeoul / Sindang-dong
Sindang-dong Tteokbokki Town
Seoul / Jangchung-dong
Jangchung-dong Jokbal Alley
Seoul / Euljiro
Euljiro Nogari Alley
Seoul / Seongsu
Seongsu-dong Galbi Alley
Seoul / Dongdaemun
Wonhalmae Wonjo Dakhanmari
Seoul / Bukchon
Kimchi-Making Class at Seoul Kimchi Academy
Seoul / Gyeongnidan-gil
Korean Sool Tasting at Mr. Ahn's Craft Makgeolli
Seoul / Seochon
Traditional Tea at Seochon Dagwabang
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EntertainmentSeoul / Banpo Hangang Park
Moonlight Rainbow Fountain at Banpo Bridge
Seoul / Yeouido
Ride the Seoul Dal Balloon over Yeouido
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CultureSeoul / Samseong (COEX)
Starfield Library in COEX Mall
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NatureSeoul / Gwanghwamun
Walk Along Cheonggyecheon Stream
Seoul / Hongdae
Busking and Street Culture on Hongdae's Red Road
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EntertainmentSeoul / Seongsu-dong
Pop-up Stores and Cafes on Seongsu's Yeonmujang-gil
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EntertainmentSeoul / Sinsa-dong
Shopping on Garosu-gil in Sinsa-dong
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EntertainmentSeoul / Dongdaemun
DDP 365 Light Show at Dongdaemun Design Plaza
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EntertainmentSeoul / Jamsil
Lotte World Aquarium in Jamsil
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EntertainmentSeoul / Yeouido
Ride the Hangang Bus River Ferry
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NatureSeoul / Seoul Station
Elevated Walk on Seoullo 7017
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NatureSeoul / Gangbuk
Observatory at Bukseoul Dream Forest
Seoul / Jangchung-dong
One-day K-pop Dance Class at World K-POP Center
Seoul / Yeouido
Shopping at The Hyundai Seoul
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Food & DrinkSeoul / Samseong (COEX)
Seoul Int'l Cafe Show (Public Days)
Fri, November 13, 2026 – Sat, November 14
Seoul / Jongno
Jongmyo Autumn Ancestral Rite (Chuhyang Daeje)
Sat, November 7, 2026
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CultureSeoul / Yongsan
Masterpieces from Kunsthaus Zürich at the National Museum of Korea
Fri, November 27, 2026 – Sun, April 18, 2027
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CultureSeoul / Yongsan
Marie Antoinette Style at the National Museum of Korea
Fri, December 18, 2026 – Wed, March 31, 2027