Private Tour
Gyeongju city tour by KTX bullet train from Seoul
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Discover Gyeongju, a Korean gem, via a swift KTX express train journey at 300 km/h. In just two hours, you'll arrive at Gyeongju station. Dive into the city's rich history with a day trip through its cultural wonders. Gyeongju, the former capital of the ancient Korean Kingdom of Silla (57 BCE – 935), boasts a wealth of heritage sites reflecting its remarkable cultural achievements.
Guided by our experts, witness traditional art and culture, immersing yourself in Korea's vibrant history. Join us for a day filled with the essence of Gyeongju's past and present.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Local English-speaking guide
All admission fees to tourists sites
KTX round trip fare (Economic class)
Roundtrip transfer service with private vehicle
Hotel Pick-up (Seoul areas)
Every meals
Hotel drop off service
Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
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What To Expect
Cheonmachong Tomb
It has more than 20 large and small tombs from the Shilla period. The tombs are presumed to be those of kings and court officials. Most of them are earthen and mound-shaped. Some double gourd-shaped ones are for the joint burial of a husband and wife. As those excavated were all found to be stone-pilled wood-lined chamber type, most of the tombs here are presumed to be of the same type. During the excavations of chenmachong and Hwangnamchong , numerous artifacts (including a gold crown, gold girdles, gold and silver personal ornaments, horse fittings, and weapons) were uncovered.
Gyeongju National Museum
Arguably the best history museum in Korea, the Gyeongju National Museum is where you can appreciate the significance of this ancient city in one fell swoop. The main archaeological hall has dazzling displays of jewellery, weaponry and other ceremonial items from the Shilla dynasty, including a 5th-century gold crown.
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Gyeongju city tour by KTX bullet train from Seoul
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Reviews
8 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Well organized and with knowledgeable tour guide
yurimsung,
Oct 25, 2024
- Viator
4.00This was a great tour: it was well organized, stress-free for us, and a great guide. We really want to give 5 stars, but unfortunately we had a hard time with the guide's accent. He was a historian, and knew not just korean history and culture, but was able to relate it to world history and culture also. We were so disappointed we were not able to understand him fully. What we loved about the tour is that it was stress-free. We didn't have to worry about details, so could just enjoy the day. Somebody met us at our hotel lobby, drove us to the train station and put us on the train. He even came into the train car to show us our reserved seats. He handed us the tickets in an envelope, with the train information including car# and seat#s written on the front, and also the return train information. On the back of the envelope was our hotel name and address, so that we can just show it to the taxi driver on the way home. At Gyeongju our guide met us at the platform, and took us around all day. Even at the museum he accompanied us, which was a great boon, because he was able to highlight the more important items, and relate them to what we had learned and seen earlier. He then brought us back to the station, waited with us on the platform and saw us into our train car. Gyeongju is fascinating and well worth the visit. We were afraid it would be too strenuous a day, but it wasn't. The day was full, but the getting there and back by the bullet train was relaxing, thanks to the tour company taking such good care of us.
Amazing tour to Gyeongju from Seoul
Stephanie S,
Aug 1, 2024
- Viator
5.00We wanted to take a day out of the city to explore Gyeongju. It was amazing. Not only were the sights terrific but the tour company and our guide were the best. They took care of every detail and made sure we were comfortable and safe at all times. We could not have asked for a better experience. They even included amazing sites that were not on our itinerary because we had expressed an interest. We would highly recommend this tour and Tagy Travel Company. If we could give them 6 stars we would.
Must do
Sarah A,
Jun 12, 2024
- Viator
5.00Amazing trip to see something very rare and interesting. To me this was one of the most important sites in S Korea
Meehhh
Kelly L,
Jun 1, 2023
- Viator
3.00Too much traveling from Seoul for what it is in the format of a day trip. Tour guide was kind but it heavy rained and that pretty much ruined it for me since everything to see is outdoors. Little improvement needed on english but i recommend the touring agency since they were accommodating when i had to make adjustments to time
Fun day in Gyeongju
Daniel S,
Jul 30, 2022
- Viator
5.00We had a fantastic day exploring Gyeongju with Dylan. Was an easy trip on the KTX to and from Seoul and we got to see lots of fascinating Silla history. We would recommend this tour to anyone interested in ancient Korea and would recommend Dylan as a personable and knowledgeable tour guide.
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