Things to Do in Gwanghwamun, Seoul

Gwanghwamun in Seoul is home to Gyeongbokgung Palace, a 14th-century world heritage site with a museum and gardens. Free guided tours are offered of the palace.

  • Gyeongbokgung PalaceWorld Heritage Site
  • 압구정빈티지Flea Market
  • 레망도레 광화문점 LES MAINS DORÉES GwanghwamunCafé & Bakery

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Gwanghwamun in Seoul

Top things to do in Gwanghwamun

  • Gyeongbokgung Palace

    Gyeongbokgung Palace

    4.6 · 46.6k
    World Heritage Site

    Free guided tours are offered of this large 14th-century royal palace with a museum & gardens.

    Mon
    9 AM – 6:30 PM
    Tue
    Closed
    Wed–Fri
    9 AM – 6:30 PM
    Sat
    9 AM – 6:30 PM
    Sun
    9 AM – 6:30 PM
  • 압구정빈티지

    압구정빈티지

    Flea Market

Where to eat & drink in Gwanghwamun

  • 레망도레 광화문점 LES MAINS DORÉES Gwanghwamun

    4.9 · 372
    Café & Bakery· ₩10,000–20,000
    Every day
    8 AM – 9 PM
  • FourB, Gwanghwamun

    4.5 · 881
    Café & Bakery· ₩1–10,000
    Mon–Fri
    7:30 AM – 9:30 PM
    Sat
    9 AM – 9:30 PM
    Sun
    9 AM – 9:30 PM
  • Ogawa

    Ogawa

    4.4 · 707
    Sushi· ₩100,000+

    A Japanese restaurant located in a basement, known for its sushi, abalone congee, and omakase fixed menus.

    Mon–Fri
    11:30 AM – 4 PM, 5:30 PM – 10 PM
    Sat
    Closed
    Sun
    Closed
  • Mutan Gwanghwamun Branch (restaurant)

    4.9 · 2.8k
    Chinese
    Every day
    11 AM – 9:30 PM
  • Wooara restaurant

    5.0 · 304
    Barbecue· ₩100,000+
    Mon–Fri
    11 AM – 10 PM
    Sat
    11:30 AM – 10 PM
    Sun
    11:30 AM – 10 PM
  • 광화문 맛집 고우가 광화문

    4.9 · 345
    Barbecue· ₩100,000+
    Mon–Fri
    11 AM – 10 PM
    Sat
    11:30 AM – 10 PM
    Sun
    11:30 AM – 10 PM
  • Bas Burger, Gwanghwamun Branch

    4.4 · 891
    Burgers· ₩10,000–20,000
    Mon–Fri
    10:30 AM – 3 PM, 4:30 PM – 8:45 PM
    Sat
    10:30 AM – 3 PM, 4:30 PM – 8:45 PM
    Sun
    Closed
  • 관호 광화문점 (kwanho restaurant)

    4.9 · 219
    Barbecue
  • Gwanghwamun Ttukgam

    Gwanghwamun Ttukgam

    4.3 · 1.3k
    Korean· ₩10,000–20,000
  • Gnome

    Gnome

    Bar· ₩10,000–40,000
  • 이도곰탕 광화문 직영점 Ido Gomtang Gwanghwamun Branch

    Korean· ₩10,000–20,000
    Mon–Fri
    10 AM – 10 PM
    Sat
    10 AM – 9 PM
    Sun
    10 AM – 9 PM

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  1. 1Gyeongbokgung Palace
  2. 2압구정빈티지
  3. 3레망도레 광화문점 LES MAINS DORÉES Gwanghwamun
  4. 4FourB, Gwanghwamun
  5. 5Ogawa
  6. 6Mutan Gwanghwamun Branch (restaurant)
  7. 7Wooara restaurant
  8. 8광화문 맛집 고우가 광화문
  9. 9Bas Burger, Gwanghwamun Branch
  10. 10관호 광화문점 (kwanho restaurant)

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