N Seoul Tower Observatory
Official ₩29,000 ~₱1,400
Adult (13+) observatory ticket
Online tickets are often well below the counter price. The official site showed a 'temporarily closed' notice for the observatory in late October 2026, so check before you go.
Seoul · The classic view over Seoul from the top of Namsan, with the famous love locks on the terrace.
Hanbok rental near Gyeongbokgung
Tour prices vary
Walk-in prices run about ₩15,000–30,000 for a basic set (estimate). Online bookings usually add a discount and hold your size.
Seoul · Traditional dress rental with hair styling. Wearing hanbok gets you into Seoul's royal palaces for free.
Gyeongbokgung Palace
Official ₩3,000 ~₱140
Adult; free in hanbok, for 65+ and 6 and under. Closed Tuesdays
A new palace fee plan has been discussed but no date set as of late 2026. Recheck before you go.
Seoul · Seoul's grandest Joseon palace, with the royal guard-changing ceremony at Gwanghwamun.
Changdeokgung Palace and Secret Garden (Huwon)
Official ₩8,000 ~₱380
Palace ₩3,000 + Secret Garden tour ₩5,000, adult. Closed Mondays
Secret Garden slots open online 6 days ahead at 10:00 Korea time and go fast.
Seoul · UNESCO-listed palace plus a guided walk through its royal rear garden of ponds and pavilions.
Lotte World Tower Seoul Sky
Official ₩31,000 ~₱1,500
Adult regular ticket (approx.; prices vary by time slot)
Foreigner-only online tickets are often several thousand won cheaper.
Seoul · Observatory on floors 117–123 of Korea's tallest building, with a glass-floored Sky Deck.
Lotte World Adventure
Official ₩67,000 ~₱3,200
Adult 1-Day pass at the gate (approx.)
Online foreigner deals are often 30–50% cheaper than the gate. The After 4 ticket is cheaper still if you only want the evening.
Seoul · Indoor theme park plus the outdoor Magic Island, beside Seokchon Lake.
Nami Island admission
Official ₩19,000 ~₱910
Regular adult ticket, includes the ferry
Shuttle bus plus ticket bundles from central Seoul are a good middle ground between DIY and a full tour.
Gapyeong · Island famous for its Winter Sonata tree lanes and autumn leaves. The ticket includes the round-trip ferry.
Nami Island, Petite France and Garden of Morning Calm day tour
Tour prices vary
DIY costs roughly ₩70,000–80,000 per person in trains, taxis (shared by 4) and entry fees. Tours trade some freedom for convenience.
Seoul · Joined day tour from Seoul hitting all three Gapyeong highlights with transport. Easier than DIY for families and seniors.
Petite France & Italian Village
Official ₩12,000 ~₱570
Adult (estimate; couldn't verify the 2026 gate price)
Gapyeong · Little Prince-themed French village and Italian village by Cheongpyeong Lake.
The Garden of Morning Calm
Official ₩11,000 ~₱520
Adult
Gapyeong · Hillside garden with seasonal flowers, autumn maples and a winter lighting festival.
DMZ half-day tour
Tour prices vary
Expect about ₩55,000–95,000 depending on operator and lunch. Bring your passport and book at least 2 days ahead.
Seoul · Guided tour to Imjingak, the Third Tunnel and Dora Observatory. The only way to visit the DMZ.
AREX Express train ticket
Official ₩13,000 ~₱620
Express, one way, adult. All-stop trains are ₩4,750 on T-money
Seoul · Non-stop train between Incheon Airport and Seoul Station: 43 minutes from T1, 51 from T2.
KTX tickets and Korea Rail Pass
Official ₩54,400 ~₱2,600
Seoul–Busan standard seat, one way (after the September 2026 fare cut)
Korea · Bullet train tickets between Seoul and Busan, and the Korea Rail Pass sold only to foreigners.
WOWPASS / T-money card
Tour prices vary
A plain T-money card from a convenience store is all you need for transport. WOWPASS adds payments and exchange.
Korea · Prepaid card for foreigners that works as T-money, a debit card and a cash exchange, picked up at the airport or in town.
Korea eSIM / SIM card
Tour prices vary
Korea · Unlimited data plans, delivered by email or picked up at Incheon or Gimhae.
BUSAN X the SKY
Official ₩27,000 ~₱1,300
Adult
Busan · Busan's highest observatory, at the top of LCT Landmark Tower in Haeundae.
Haeundae Blueline Park Sky Capsule
Official ₩25,000 ~₱1,200
One way, per person in a 2-person capsule (₩50,000 per capsule; ₩55,000 for 3, ₩60,000 for 4). Beach Train from ₩10,000
Capsules sell out first. Book a few days ahead for weekends.
Busan · Pastel capsules on an elevated coastal track between Mipo and Cheongsapo. The Beach Train below is the cheaper option.
Songdo Marine Cable Car
Official ₩19,000 ~₱910
Air Cruise round trip, adult. Crystal Cruise ₩24,000
Busan · 1.6 km cable car over Songdo Bay, with glass-floor Crystal Cruise cabins.
Gyeongju day tour from Busan
Tour prices vary
DIY by KTX plus taxis works well for groups of 3–4.
Busan · Joined tour to Bulguksa, Daereungwon, Cheomseongdae and Donggung Palace with transport from Busan.