Busan Highlights Shore Tour – Cruise Return Assured
Overview
Available languages
8 hours
Mobile ticket
Enjoy the very best of Busan on this full-day small-group shore excursion. Your English-speaking guide will introduce you to the city’s most iconic highlights, beginning with a walk along the Songdo Skywalk, Korea’s longest ocean skywalk offering stunning coastal views. Continue to the vibrant Gamcheon Culture Village, known for its colorful hillside homes and artistic charm, before heading to Hwangnyeongsan Mountain Observatory, where you can take in a sweeping panoramic view of Busan’s skyline and coastline.
For your convenience, this tour includes round-trip port pickup and drop-off as well as a Korean-style lunch or dinner, depending on your schedule.
Please note that a minimum of two participants is required for this tour to operate. If the minimum is not met, the tour may be cancelled.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Adult pricing applies to all travelers ages 4 and above
Please wear a comfortable shoes (high heels are not recommended)
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
Schedule could vary (shorten) depending on your cruise arrival/departure time. You will be notified in advance
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Songdo Skywalk
The sky walk has drawn attention as the first of its kind in Korea, and for its long, curving trail. To date, the first section of the walk has been installed and measures 104 m, stretching around Geobukseom Island. When completed next February, the Songdo Sky Walk will set a new record as the longest ocean walk in Korea at 296 m in length and 2.3 m in width. The sky walk will also have a viewing platform stretching out into the water to give visitors a spectacular view of the coastline. Transparent tempered glass was also used in sections of the flooring for the walk, allowing for clear views of the waters below and giving people the true sensation of walking on water. It is positioned 5.5~8 m above sea level making it far closer to the sea than the Oryukdo Sky Walk, which is positioned 37 m above the shore, along a seashore cliff. Everyone will be able to enjoy the thrilling and exciting experience of watching blue waves under their feet.
Busan Gamcheon Culture Village
Gamcheon Culture Villiage is formed by houses built in staircase-fashion on the foothills of a coastal mountain, earning this village the nickname of "Machu Picchu of Busan." The many alleys cutting through this community are vibrantly decorated with murals and sculptures created by the residents.
What‘s Included
Professional guide
Bottled water
Lunch
Guaranteed to skip the long lines
Port pickup and drop-off
Transport by air-conditioned minivan or small bus
Gratuities
Pickup points
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Busan Highlights Shore Tour – Cruise Return Assured
Pickup included
Reviews
34 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Busan beautiful
Joann K,,Nov 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Might be the best all day tour I ever experienced. Fabulous tour guide who took us to new and old Korea. Korean lunch was equally great. Sue was our tour guide. Highly recommend her.
Fun day in South Korea
Pamela R,,Nov 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an outstanding day in South Korea with our tour guide Sue. We saw everything we were to see and had a wonderful traditional Korean Bar-B-Que. Sue was very knowledgeable, and had an excellent grasp on the English language. We had a tour in Nagasaki two days later for similar cost and there was no comparison.
A very well organized and fun day
pamr84,,Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A wonderful day from start to finish. Our guide, Sue, and driver Joe, were prompt, friendly and professional. We saw all of the main sights of Busan and had a wonderful Korean BBQ lunch. Sue provided excellent information on the sights and the history surrounding them. We highly recommend this tour, and Sue as a guide. It is worth every penny.
Excellent overview of the great city of Busan!
Erik G,,Nov 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Sue was engaging, informative, and spoke English fluently. The driver was also very helpful. The two of them made a great team, and we felt that we got to see the best of Busan during our short time in the city.
A great tour of Busan with Steve
Neil E,,May 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Steve collected us from the Busan cruise terminal promptly, and with our name on a card. We had already given Steve our preferences.of places to visit and his itinerary did not disappoint. A great tour around Busan, including the Temple, Culture Village, and great viewing points. Steve took us to a Korean barbecue restaurant where he guided us through the menu and set us up to cook and enjoy a great meal. Steve left us to complete our cooking and collected us at the end of the meal. A great tour with an extremely knowledgeable, friendly guide in an air conditioned car with water supplied. Highly recommended
Great learning opportunity in Busan
Joseph S,,Aug 7, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00We knew very little about South Korea and were interested in the history and culture. We asked our guide to show us the city addressing the community as a whole. She excelled in helping us visit the community and learn about the whole country.
Very personal!
Ricky L,,Nov 25, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00We were surprised that we were the only ones in the tour. As a result, we received special care by our guide Chris. The weather was beautiful with slight wind. On top of the tourist spots that we had visited, we received an excellent lesson on the history of Korea. Chris speaks American English with no accent at all. This was the first time we were in a private tour, it didn't matter if it were by design or not. Good job, Chris!
Chris was amazing. The tour is fantastic.
Quest34048484868,,Nov 24, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was fantastic. I was alone and luckily they didn't cancel me. Chris took me on an amazing tour. He showed me everything and told me the history. The places are really worth it. It was super fun. Thank you Chris! You are great.
Beautiful city tour
Annette P,,Jul 15, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00Gamcheon Village had beautiful views. The temple was also interesting. Chris did a great job navigating the city and dealing with a difficult passenger.
Busan tour is well worth the money, with pick-up and return right at the Cruise Ship Terminal.
Maurice D,,May 12, 2023
- Review from Viator
4.00Steve is an excellent guide and fluently bilingual. City is very impressive, with many North American size cars and skyscrapers. We enjoyed a in-restaurant BBQ lunch cooked at our table. Gamcheon Village is very colorful.
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