Planning your first trip to Seoul?
This 3-day itinerary will guide you through the city’s best experiences — from historic hanok villages to cozy cafés and quiet hidden gems.
No rushing. No tourist traps. Just slow, beautiful travel through the real soul of Seoul.
🗓 Day 1: Tradition & Tea in Bukchon and Insadong
Morning
- Bukchon Hanok Village: Start your trip with a peaceful walk through Seoul’s most beautiful traditional neighborhood.
📍 Photo spot: Bukchon Observatory rooftop view

Lunch
- Tongin Market: Try Korean street food with a lunchbox you build yourself.
Afternoon
- Insadong: Explore calligraphy shops, art galleries, and cultural souvenirs.
Tea break
- Shin Old Tea House: Sit on the floor, sip warm yuzu tea, and breathe.
Dinner option
- Nearby Korean restaurant serving bulgogi or bibimbap.
🗓 Day 2: Quiet Cafés & Hidden Streets
Morning
- Seosulla-gil: A quiet, charming street with independent cafés and bookstores.
👉 Recommended: Café Tertre for tangerine tea

Lunch
- Ikseon-dong: Trendy hanok alley with stylish restaurants and dessert cafés.
Afternoon
- Hanbok Rental + Photos in Ikseon-dong
💡 Affiliate Link: Book Hanbok Rental with Klook

Evening
- Explore Gallery Alley and enjoy warm hanok lights at night.


🗓 Day 3: Nature, Views & Farewell
Morning
- Seoul Forest or Naksan Park: Take a nature walk with city views.

Brunch
- Café in Seongsu-dong or Yeonnam-dong (based on where you stay)
Shopping stop
- Daiso or Artbox for fun, affordable souvenirs.
Last sunset
- Eungbongsan or Haneul Park if time allows.
🧳 Final Tips
- 🏨 Where to Stay
- Hanok Stay in Bukchon
- Trendy Hotels in Hongdae
- 🚇 Transportation
- T-Money Card guide
- Best SIM Cards for Seoul
- 📥 Download This Itinerary as a PDF
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Seoul 3 Day Itinerary for First-Time Visitors: Hanok, Cafés & Calm Places

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