Start with a light Korean-style breakfast at a nearby cafe (sandwich, coffee) or hotel buffet to fuel you for a palace morning; quick and easy before sightseeing.
Major Joseon dynasty palace with throne halls and changing-of-the-guard ceremonies; visit early to avoid crowds. (Open ~9:00am–6:00pm; typically closed Tuesdays — confirm on the day.)
Stroll preserved hanok streets and browse Insadong's antiques and tea houses — great for photos and souvenirs (open all day; shops vary by business hours).
Join a guided DMZ tour (many depart early) to visit the Third Tunnel, Dora Observatory and Imjingak; JSA tours require separate booking and passport. (Tours typically run 7:00am–5:00pm; reserve in advance.)
Choose the National Museum for deep cultural history (open ~10:00am–6:00pm) or the War Memorial for military history; both are informative and low-cost/free.
Visit Seokguram Grotto viewpoint (check shuttle/timed entry) and the Daereungwon royal tomb park for Silla-era history; opening times vary—confirm ahead.
Scenic cliffside park with coastal views and lighthouse; take the Danubi tourist train if you prefer less walking (park open ~9:00am–6:00pm; Danubi train schedules vary).
Take the AREX express or airport limousine bus to Incheon — allocate time for transit and security (AREX express ~43 minutes from Seoul Station; allow extra buffer).