Beyond K-Pop: Best Family Experiences in Seoul

Planning a family trip to Seoul? Discover the best family-friendly attractions and activities in South Korea’s vibrant capital. Our guide to the 10 best Seoul experiences for families covers everything from amusement park to traditional cultural activities, ensuring your kids and teenagers have an incredible holiday. Find out what to do, where to go, and how to make the most of your Seoul family vacation!

Best Family Experiences in Seoul

1. Korean Baseball Experience with Local Food Tour

Nothing brings families together quite like cheering for the home team! Experience the electric atmosphere of Korean baseball whilst sampling delicious local street food. Korean baseball games are famous for their enthusiastic crowds, organised chants, and unique snacks like dried squid and Korean fried chicken. It’s a brilliant way to experience local culture while enjoying a classic family activity.

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This package includes:

• Baseball (April – October) or Basketball (November – March) game ticket
• Dinner (Before or after game)
• A glass of handmade beer during the game

2. Hanbok Rental at Gyeongbokgung Palace

Transform your family into Korean royalty with traditional hanbok costume rental at one of Seoul’s most magnificent palaces. Then explore the historic grounds and capture beautiful photos together. The experience becomes even more magical if you time your visit with the Changing of the Guard ceremony.

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3. Traditional Korean Folk Painting Workshop

Engage in the meditative art of Korean folk painting through small group workshops designed for beginners yet rich in cultural authenticity. Families work alongside skilled artisans to master brush techniques passed down through generations, creating personal masterpieces. It’s a wonderful way to slow down and connect as a family while learning about Korean artistic heritage. Plus, you get to bring home as a souvenir!

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This package includes:

• Materials and instructions to make 1 Minhwa
• Size of hanging scrolls 50 x 22 (Picture Size 30 x 15)
• 1 drink per person

4. Professional Family Photo Experiences

Capture your Seoul adventure with professional photography sessions that go far beyond typical holiday snaps. Korean photographers are renowned for their creative concepts and attention to detail. Choose from trendy Hongdae studio sessions (SGD 50.84) with themed sets and props that teenagers love, or comprehensive professional shoots (SGD 97.73) with multiple outfits and locations for magazine-quality family portraits. Do take note of the time required for the photoshoot session.

Total Required Time

• Passport/Profile Photo: 30 minutes each
• Hair + Makeup + Passport Photo: About a 1 hour
• Hair + Makeup + Profile Photo: About 1 hour 30 minutes
• Hair + Makeup + Wedding / Hair + Makeup + Profile + Passport Photo: About 2 hours ~ 2 hours 30 minutes
• Couple Photo, Family Photo: 30 minutes each
• Additional time for Hair, Makeup: About 40 minutes per person

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5. Lotte World (Jamsil, Seoul)

Lotte World has a mix of thrilling rides, cultural exhibitions, and aquatic wonders that ensures every family member discovers their perfect adventure. The theme park houses traditional folk museums alongside contemporary attractions, creating an exciting fusion of entertainment and education beneath soaring glass domes.

Families can enjoy world-class shopping, dining, and attractions here at Lotte World. The nearby Seokchon Lake inspires picture-perfect moments with stunning reflections of the theme park’s architecture.

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6. Traditional Korean-style Jjimjilbang at Dongdaemun

Immerse your family in South Korea’s cherished bathhouse tradition at a traditional jjimjilbang, where multiple generations gather for communal wellness and relaxation. Dongdaemun SPAREX Jjimjilbang operates round the clock, with facilities like therapeutic saunas, natural hot springs, and family-friendly entertainment areas.

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7. Seohaerang Coastal Cable Car and Mystical Cave Exploration

Ascend above South Korea’s stunning coastline via cable car before descending into the ethereal beauty of Gwangmyeong Cave. This thoughtfully designed adventure combines breathtaking natural vistas with mysterious underground exploration, complete with artistic light installations that transform ancient limestone formations into mythical wonder. The experience perfectly balances outdoor adventure with geological discovery. The tour itinerary includes a visit to Starfield Suwon, where everyone get to explore, shop and dine.

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8. Seoul KidZania Job Experience Theme Park

Ready to step into a city run by kids? At KidZania Seoul, children get to try out over 90 different jobs in a massive, kid-sized city built just for them. It’s not your average playground—it’s a realistic, role-playing world where kids can be everything from a firefighter to a chef to a pilot.

KidZania Seoul has partnered with renowned global companies to provide authentic career simulations, allowing young minds to explore professional aspirations through immersive play.

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Essential Travel Services For The Whole Family

ChangiWiFi Router Rental – Family Connectivity Sorted

Nothing ruins a family holiday faster than connectivity drama. ChangiWiFi router rental keeps everyone happy! Kids can share their Seoul adventures on social media, parents can navigate the subway system without stress, and nobody fights over who gets to use the phone for Google Translate when ordering Korean BBQ. Pick it up at Changi Airport before you fly, return it at Changi Recommends counter when you’re back.

➡️Reserve ChangiWiFi portable router here!

Changi Travel eSIM – For the Tech-Savvy Families

If you’re the family that’s got their digital life sorted, Changi Travel eSIM service is brilliant. Activate before you travel, land in Seoul already connected, and skip the airport SIM card queues entirely. Perfect for families who want to hit the ground running the moment they touch down at Incheon.

➡️Buy Changi Travel eSIM here!

Action Camera Rental

Don’t miss a single moment of your Seoul journey with professional action camera rental. Perfect for capturing those spontaneous family moments – from riding the cable car up Namsan Tower to exploring bustling markets. The cameras are user-friendly enough for older children to operate, making everyone a family videographer and creating dynamic travel videos you’ll treasure forever.

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