Gyeongju UNESCO World Heritage Guided Day Tour from Busan
Overview
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Enjoy this one day tour to the UNESCO World Heritage site of Gyeongju. The tour offers an immersive journey through the region's rich history and culture with 2 Package Options:
★ UNESCO Tour ★
Yangdong Village + Bulguksa Temple + Daereungwon & Hwangridan Street + Woljeong Bridge and Donggung & Wolji
★ MUSEUM Tour ★
Bulguksa + Hwangnidan Street (Daereungwon Tomb Complex/ Cheomseongdae) + Gyeongju National Museum
Both tours will explore UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Bulguksa Temple, showcasing Buddhist architectural masterpieces and other historic areas including Daereungwon Tomb Complex and vibrant Hwangridan Street.
UNESCO Tour will also experience the culture of the Joseon dynasty at Yangdong Village, marvel at the illuminated Woljeong Bridge and end up at Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond.
While GYEONGJU Tour will end up at Gyeongju National Museum, home to priceless artifacts from the Silla Kingdom, including golden crowns and Buddhist relics.
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
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Itinerary is subjected to traffic & weather condition.
Please inform us if you will be bring along a baby stroller or wheelchair.
Infant is free of charge, no seat available.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Transport by air-conditioned coach/minivan
English, Chinese and Korean speaking guide
Donggung & Wolji Admission Fees [UNESCO Tour]
Cheonmachong Tomb ticket [UNESCO Tour]
Yangdong Village Admission Fees [UNESCO Tour]
Meals
Travelers Insurance
Other Personal Expenses
What To Expect
Bulguksa Temple
A jewel of Silla-era Buddhist architecture, Bulguksa Temple is a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site and one of Korea’s most revered temples. Originally built in the 8th century, the temple complex showcases stunning architectural harmony between nature and design. Visitors can admire iconic structures like Dabotap and Seokgatap pagodas, and intricate stone staircases that symbolize the path to enlightenment. Set amidst pine forests and lotus ponds, Bulguksa offers spiritual peace and timeless beauty.
Yangdong Folk Village
[UNESCO Tour ONLY] Step back in time at Yangdong Village, Korea’s largest and most well-preserved traditional village designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Nestled among scenic mountains and gentle rivers, this centuries-old village embodies the Confucian ideals and class structure of the Joseon Dynasty. With over 160 hanok-style homes scattered across the hills, some still inhabited today, visitors can stroll past tiled rooftops, ancestral halls, and ancient academies. Surrounded by nature, Yangdong offers a serene, immersive look into Korea’s aristocratic past. (Lunch time at own expense is included)
Options
MUSEUM Tour, Haeundae Station
Meeting Point: Please be at Haeundae Station Exit 5 before the departure time. Ktourstory staff will be there for you.
Starting point:
Haeundae, U-dong, Busan, South Korea
UNESCO Tour, Haeundae Station
Meeting Point: Please be at Haeundae Station Exit 5 before the departure time. Ktourstory staff will be there for you.
Starting point:
Haeundae, U-dong, Busan, South Korea
UNESCO Tour, KTX Busan Station
Meeting Point: Please be at KTX Busan Station Exit 1 (NOT the subway station) before the departure time. Ktourstory will be there for you
Starting point:
Jungang-daero, 초량제3동 Dong-gu, Busan, South Korea
MUSEUM Tour, Seomyeon Station
Meeting Point: Please be at Seomyeon Station Exit 12 before the departure time. Ktourstory staff will be there for you.
Starting point:
Seomyeon Station Exit 12, Bujeon-ro, Busanjin District, Busan, South Korea
UNESCO Tour, Seomyeon Station
Meeting Point: Please be at Seomyeon Station Exit 12 before the departure time. Ktourstory staff will be there for you.
Starting point:
Seomyeon Station Exit 12, Bujeon-ro, Busanjin District, Busan, South Korea
MUSEUM Tour, KTX Busan Station
Meeting Point: Please be at KTX Busan Station Exit 1 (NOT the subway station) before the departure time. Ktourstory will be there for you
Starting point:
Jungang-daero, 초량제3동 Dong-gu, Busan, South Korea
Reviews
617 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
great tour, great price
Odyssey55917782697,
Nov 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience! Brian is a wonderful travel guide, spent enough time in each place. Not sure if it's a trip advisor issue but we didn't realize we were stopping for lunch (which was great) but the communication of this could be a bit better earlier.
Highly recommended day trip from Busan
Richard F,
Nov 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Charles Li was amazing! We visited so many really cool places and really got our moneys worth as we didnt get back until about 9pm. Lunch was pretty ropey but there were plenty of other cafes and shops along the way
Amazing
camilacD8779ZN,
Nov 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Charles Lee was our tour guide , he was absolutely amazing , kind and helped us all out with photos . The tour was well organized , you had enough time to enjoy all the sites, take good pics , and just take it all in . I highly recommend this tour if you want a day trip from Busan To Gyeongju, I personally felt relaxed.
Great way to see Gyeongju
Q936CXroses,
Nov 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00If staying in Busan this is a great way to see the impressive highlights of Gyeongju. We were fortunate to be there to see the beautiful autumn colours. Our tour guide Lucy aided by Aldo was excellent. She was very organised, knowledgeable and friendly.
travel back in time
minht843,
Nov 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was easily one of the best tours I’ve taken in Korea. Victoria was an excellent guide and leader - experienced, knowledgeable, friendly, and attentive. Each destination was full of cultural and historical significance, and the schedule was thoughtfully arranged with time to rest between activities. Highly recommended!
Interesting enough tour but too long.
Christine K,
Nov 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00Interesting enough tour but too long. Guide Charles was working diligently to keep everybody happy and to not lose anybody on the way. A lot of information presented in a well-summarized and easily digestible way. For me personally even more in-depth information would have been nice and a little less "free-roaming" would have been better. Enjoyed the sights and the Korean countryside along the drive. The driver was working very hard. Food quality for lunch was mediocre at best and not worth the money. Dinner was contrary to lunch not pre-organized and quite tricky to get a balanced meal, mainly street food stalls Tour is covering half a day so bring clothes that cover all the expected temperatures. You need WhatsApp and a Google account to fully participate. Workarounds are possible but put unnecessary stress on guides. To the organizer: Please indicate estimated times for when the tour ends for each of the pick-up places. For Busan station in my case it was pick-up at 9h and got off the bus around 21h. Please employ your guides in a way that they can rest when sick. Uncomfortable sharing the whole day including long bus rides with evidently sick and likely infectious people.
Very good, informative...
Krzysztof K,
Nov 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Very good, informative tour over the historical Asian Korea. Beautiful sights, great food in Yongdong Village and very nice and cheerful guide in Sol. Highly recommended if you are visiting Busan!
Great experience, covered a lot of ground
Connector18632316987,
Nov 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Sol was a fantastic and enthusiastic guide, always willing to help take photos and explain the sights. She actually walks us through each spot first instead of just leaving us to wander around on our own, so that is much appreciated. The tour is great if want to be able to explore the history and main sights of Gyeongju in just one day - it's well paced and we got just the right amount of free time per stop to explore and take photos. There is quite a bit of walking involved, so bring comfortable shoes.
Had a great tour in...
Jean J,
Nov 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Had a great tour in Gyeongju. Brian was knowledgeable, organised, and provided clear insights about each site. The itinerary was well-planned and enjoyable.
Great trip in autumn
jambummie,
Nov 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great experience for the day trip which was guided by Bobby Kim. He was very enthusiastic and helpful by offering to take photos for us. He was knowledgeable with the history of places we visited. Always making sure we had clear instructions so that we won't be lost. We enjoyed ourselves for this day trip and would like to thank Bobby as our guide.
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