Gyeongju & Yangdong Village Private Tour with Local Guide
Overview
Available languages
9 hours
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Explore Gyeongju, the ancient capital of the Silla Kingdom with over 1,000 years of history, on a fully private and customizable day tour.
Enjoy a comfortable hotel pick-up and create your own itinerary with the help of your local guide. You can choose to visit famous attractions such as Bulguksa Temple, Daereungwon Tomb Complex, Gyochon Traditional Village, Hwangridan-gil, Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond, Yangdong Folk Village (optional), and many more.
With 9 hours available, most travelers can comfortably visit 4 to 6 attractions, including time for lunch and short breaks.
Learn about Korean history, culture, and local life from your private guide while exploring Gyeongju at your own pace. All vehicle and guide services are included. Guests only need to cover admission fees and meals.
For lunch, you may enjoy free time at Hwangridan-gil or receive recommendations for authentic local restaurants, where you can experience some of Gyeongju's most famous traditional dishes.
Additional Info
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
What To Expect
Gyeongju
This is 9 hours customizable private tour. You can visit anywhere in Gyoengju. Discover the rich history of Gyeongju at your own pace on a private full-day tour of its UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Get the personalized experience of a private tour in Korea Travel comfortably in a private air-conditioned vehicle Make the most of your limited vacation time in South Korea Visit multiple UNESCO World Heritage Sites in South Korea. Departing from Busan or Gyeongju, you’ll enjoy the flexibility to choose a round-trip or one-way tour. Bulguksa Temple (1h), Daereungwon Tomb Complex (1h), Gyeongju National Museum (1h), Cheomseongdae (30min), Hwangridan-gil road (1h), Donggung and Wolji (1h), Gyochon village (1h), Woljeonggyo Bridge (20min) * Times given in parentheses refers to approx. time taking at each place. They don't include transportation time.
Bulguksa Temple
Bulguksa Temple is a representative relic of Buddhist culture from the Silla kingdom. The temple was built during the 15th year of King Beopheung's reign (514-540) to wish for peace and prosperity for all. Starting in 1920, the temple has undergone continual restoration work. The temple now holds seven national treasures and a number of additional important heritages and was designated a World Cultural Heritage Site along with the nearby Seokguram Grotto by UNESCO in December 1995. and good for maple leaves tour.
Options
Gyeongju tour for 9hours
From Busan to Gyeongju tour: Bulkuksa temple-Dareungwon tomb-huanglidangil- Gyochon villahge -Woljeong bridge-donggongand wolji Private car: Pickup included (Up to 7 Guests) Sedan or Minivan: Based on the number of people Service time: If your tour starts from or ends in Gyeongju, the service time will be 8 hours. Pickup included
Yangdong&Gyeongju for 9hours
From Busan Yangdong&Gyeongju : tour for 9 hours Yangdong folk village- Huanglidangil(lunch)- Daereungwon tomb- Bulkuksa private car: Pickup included (Up to 7 Guests) Sedan or Minivan: Based on the number of people service time: If your tour starts from or ends in Gyeongju, the service time will be 8 hours. Pickup included
What‘s Included
All Fees and Taxes
Air-conditioned vehicle
Pick up & Drop off prefered places
English or Chinese speaking licensed driving guide will assist you
Fuel fee, Parking and toll fee
Meals
personal expense
All attraction entrance fee
Service time: 9 hours ( But starting from or drop to Gyeongju area 8 hours)
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
27 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Gyeongju explored!
29yhwong,Jun 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Alan was a fantastic guide. He was very knowledgeable about the sights and also history of Korea. Very patient with the elderly folks and helped us take lots of photos with great suggestions. He also recommended good food options. It was a truly pleasant trip!
Excellent day in Busan
ichicorp,Jun 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Alan is a great guide, very comfortable car, great day altogether, very complete visit. He took us to a great lunch
Outstanding intro to Korean history, religion and culture
Alan D,Jun 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great intro to Korean history, religion and culture. Our guide, Mr. Kim, was outstanding: friendly and informative.
Perfect trip to pack in alot in a very pleasant atmosphere
Robin U,May 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Mr Kim was amazing - from start to finish. He reached out in advance to coordinate. Car was immaculate and he suggested some modifications to our schedule based on the holiday. They were all spot on! He had tricks and tips to minimize wait times and maximize what we got from the day. Delicious vegetarian restaurant for lunch. Highly recommended!!
Visit Kyungjoo from AZ
EunJeong K,May 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We wanted to visit Kyungjoo for a long time especially after we watched the tv show, Queen Sundeok. We wanted to visit every important spots with a specialized tour guide. Mr.Kim was our guide and he THOROUGHLY took us every must visit with a great explanation with his historical knowledge and passion. He also customized our trip per our interest and request and recommended some places that we couldn’t think of. Since he loves his work, it was such a pleasure to be with all day trip. Also, he planned the trip with the flow of the timeline and when to be best to be in a specific location. The final spot-Anapji- was the highlight of the day as the night lights around the pond was so besutiful. He managed the time so well to get out of the crowd, it was awesome!! Strongly recommend to have as your guide to Kyungjoo!! It was just awesome!! Thank you Mr.Kim!!
Excellent private tour and guide!
Roaming392,May 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Best trip ever! Our guide Danny took such good care of us and was extremely considerate of my elderly parents needs. We all had a wonderful time visiting all the sites and Danny even acted as our own professional photographer. Thank you for such perfect day!
History & Temples in Gyeongju
kaitlinh473,Apr 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour was absolutely terrific! Our tour guide Mr. Kim was knowledgeable, friendly, and so kind. I booked the tour for my parents who are older and completely new to Korea in hopes to show them a little bit more about the country's history and culture. Suffice to say, the tour did not disappoint. We learned so much, saw things we wouldn't have been able to see otherwise (having a private car is a major bonus when going to places like Bulguksa and Seokguram), and got lots of great photos to commemorate the trip. The temples were so gorgeous and we particularly enjoyed the burial mounds at the Daereungwon Tomb Complex. Wow - what a unique piece of history! Mr. Kim: thank you for your patience and good humor in entertaining my parents for the day. I'm sure they'll remember their Korean lessons for the rest of their lives! Thank you again for such a fantastic experience!
Very very good service and reliable driver
FarAway68285251987,Apr 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very good service. Jun was a very good reliable driver and he is also trying to give us some informations about each location we went. Overall I was very happy and satisfied. I will book with them again when I am in Korea next time.
Good vibes and great times
aileeno453,Apr 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00For about 9 hours my three friends and I got to experience a lot of Gyeongju. Our guide Jun, was very relaxed, patient and flexible with us — allowing us to take our time in various areas while still providing us fun bits of cultural context and information. We thought it was worth the price we paid, being able to get picked up and dropped off at our accommodation was very convenient. The atmosphere of most of the areas was great. There were quite a few tourists about though particularly at Hwangnidan-Gil. It gave us an opportunity to try a lot of snacks though! Would say this tour is best if you want a chill but enjoyable experience. We saw a lot and had a great time. (And Jun took excellent photos of us, thank you!)
Best private tour with Jun
johnpaul m,Jan 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Jun is such an amazing guide. He is very patient and takes great photos. He is highly recommended. And the van he uses is brand new too. Lots of space for 7 people.
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