Private Tour
Gyeongju UNESCO sites Private tour with licensed tour guide
Overview
Available languages
Mobile ticket
# Possible to pickup from Gyeongju & Drop at Busan
# Possible to pickup from Busan & Drop at Gyeongju
# Possible to pickup from Gyeongju & Drop at Gyeongju
# Possible to pickup from Busan & Drop at Busan
# Knowledgeable and years of experiences
# Licensed tour guide
# Fluent in English
# Customizable itinerary
# Good choice of meals
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Bulguksa Temple
Bulguksa Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Gyeongju, is a masterpiece of Silla-era Buddhist architecture. Built in the 8th century, it features stunning stone pagodas, intricate wooden halls, and a peaceful setting that reflects Korea’s spiritual heritage. You can explore the temple’s rich history, admire national treasures like Dabotap and Seokgatap pagodas, and experience the tranquility of this sacred cultural landmark.
Seokguram
Seokguram Grotto, another UNESCO World Heritage site near Bulguksa Temple, is a stunning example of Buddhist art from the 8th century. Nestled in the mountains, the grotto houses a serene granite Buddha statue surrounded by detailed carvings of bodhisattvas and guardians. This sacred site reflects the spiritual and artistic achievements of the Silla dynasty, offering you a peaceful and awe-inspiring cultural experience.
What‘s Included
Private transportation
Air-conditioned vehicle
Parking fees and Tolls
English or Chinese speaking licensed tour guide
Meal
Entrance fees (if applicable, free over 65years old)
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
Pick-up & Drop-off at Gyeongju
Duration: 7 hours
Pick-up & Drop-off: Pick-up & Drop-off must be in Gyeongju
Pickup included
Gyeongju half day tour
Duration: 4 hours
Pick-up & Drop-off: Pick-up & Drop-off must be in Gyeongju
Pickup included
Pick-up Busan & Drop Gyeongju
Duration: 8 hours
Pick-up & Drop-off: Pick-up in Busan & Drop-off in Gyeongju
Pickup included
Pick-up & Drop-off at Busan
Duration: 9 hours
Pick-up & Drop-off: Pick-up & Drop-off at Busan
Pickup included
Pick-up Gyeongju & Drop Busan
Duration: 8 hours
Pick-up & Drop off: Pick-up at Gyeongju & Drop-off at Busan
Pickup included
Reviews
270 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Walking through 1000 years of Silla history
694mikat,,Dec 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Gyeongju is such a wonderful place to visit if you are looking to take a break from Seoul. Lily is our tour guide and she gave really good insight and information about Gyeongju. She is also very accommodating to our family
Amazing Private Tour from Busan to Gyeongju!
Venture06065798806,,Nov 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an absolutely incredible day exploring the UNESCO World Heritage sites of Gyeongju thanks to our amazing tour guide, Mimi. From the moment she picked us up in Busan, everything was smooth, comfortable, and perfectly organized. Mimi was knowledgeable, kind, patient, and shared so many interesting stories about the Silla Dynasty that truly brought each site to life. We never felt rushed and she always made sure we had the best photo spots, time to explore, and a relaxed pace. Our favorite highlights: • Bulguksa Temple — Stunning architecture and such a peaceful atmosphere. • Seokguram Grotto — A beautiful place with an incredible stone Buddha and amazing mountain views. • Daereungwon Tomb Complex — Super unique and fascinating to learn about the ancient royal tombs. • Woljeonggyo Bridge — One of the prettiest spots of the day, especially with the reflections on the water.
Nov. 2025 Tour with Joy
honnieba,,Nov 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour with Joy was a highlight of our two week trip to Seoul. My brother and I traveled with our mother, so we needed a guide who was fluent in both English and Korean since my brother and I aren’t 100% fluent in Korean, and our mom is not 100% fluent in English. Joy provided a great experience in both languages, filling the tour with interesting information. Though the tour was long, we were never bored, and feel like we gained an enormous amount of knowledge in our time together. Coordinating pick-up and drop-off was also great. We were picked up with our suitcases in the morning from our hotel, and dropped off right at the train station after our tour. All in all, we would give this experience a 6/5 if we could!
Perfect visit
Linda M,,Nov 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00William picked us up at pier and took us to Gyeongju Historic area. Our trip had to be shortened since our ship was leaving early so we asked him to speed our visit up so we got to see all the highlights and make it back to ship in time. He was accommodating and made sure we got to everything. Perfect visit without any stress about time.
Amazing Gyeongju tour with Joy!
Jessica C,,Nov 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an amazing day with our fantastic guide Joy today visiting key Gyeongju sites. Joy made sure we got to see everything on our list and also added some wonderful recommendations, all while giving us very interesting and useful information about what we were seeing. We highly recommend this type of tour! Make sure to ask for Joy :D
Great tour!
Jessica H,,Nov 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The fall colors were fantastic! Our family was able to see so much in our short trip! The private tour allowed us to work with our own schedule and interests. Our guide was fantastic!
Enlightening trip at Gyeongju
Jet24019935425,,Nov 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Me and my husband really enjoyed the day with Cynthia and Mr.Kim. They are very patient and knowledgeable about the history of Shilla. Which ignited our trip with rich culture and history. We visited Gyeongju at Sunday which makes the traffic really challenging, but Cynthia and Mr.Kim did put lots of effort to make sure we wouldn’t be overwhelmed by the amount of walking. Overall this is a really enlightening experience, we are appreciative of all the effort our guide and driver has put in.
4 hour tour
David R,,Nov 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We were staying in Gyeongju, so we opted for the four hour tour. Our guide, Cynthia, picked us up at our hotel and drove us to two different Buddhist temples. She provided great background information on the temples and gave us fantastic recommendations for restaurants and other things to do while in Gyeongju.
Great tour!
W3549FRjessicah,,Nov 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This private tour with CK was fantastic! The fall colors were amazing so all of the stops were quite busy, but absolutely worth it! He was very knowledgeable and was patient with all of our children's questions. Great tour!
Super tour.
R6161CUmichaeld,,Nov 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Jade was great. He was very informative and friendly. Places we went to were beautiful and interesting. Only issue was bad traffic and difficulty parking on this Saturday in November.
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