Walking routes · Seoul, South Korea
Walking routes in Seoul
Self-guided routes through Seoul — every stop timed, mapped and in the order that works on the ground.
3h
Budget
Namsan and Myeongdong in three hours
The old south gate, the shopping district, a preserved hanok village and the tower on the mountain.
Sungnyemun Gate · Myeongdong · Namsangol Hanok Village · N Seoul Tower
1.7 km on foot
4 stops
2h 47m total
6h
Mid-range
The palaces and Bukchon in six hours
Two Joseon palaces with the preserved hanok village between them, then the craft street and the daylighted stream.
Gyeongbokgung · Bukchon Hanok Village · Changdeokgung · Insadong · Cheonggyecheon
3.3 km on foot
5 stops
4h 54m total
Planning the rest of the trip
These routes cover the walking. The Seoul guide has where to stay, what a day costs at each tier, and what to book before you go.