Old Korea Thousand History Tour of Gyeongju from Busan
Overview
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12 hours
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You can visit UNESCO-listed cultural sites in Gyeongju, the capital of Silla, which has one of the best historical sites in Korea.
In Gyeongju, you can enjoy many hanok houses and beautiful natural scenery, and you can see the night view of Korean palace.
Bulguksa Temple - A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Bulguksa Temple is a tourist destination that Koreans of all ages have visited at least once. It is a temple representing the Silla period and is in harmony with the beautiful natural scenery.
Gyochon Village - It is a village made up of hanok houses, and there are high-class Korean restaurants, Gyeongju Hyanggyo, and Woljeonggyo
Daereungwon is a densely populated area of large tombs of kings, queens, and aristocrats of the old Silla era.
Hwangridan-gil is a street where you can feel the old atmosphere as old buildings from the 1960s have been preserved.
Anapji Pond- It is a palace site from the Unified Silla period and one of the representative ancient Korean structures.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
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
Busan Station Tourist Information Center
Start at Busan Station, complete the pickup at Seomyeon Station and Haeundae Station, and go to Gyeongju During Summer Season(APR~SEP) Busan Station: 10:00/Seomyeon Station: 10:20/Haeundae Station: 11:00 During Winter Season(OCT~MAR) Busan Station: 9:30/Seomyeon Station: 9:50/Haeundae Station: 10:30
Bulguksa Temple
A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Bulguksa Temple is a tourist destination that Koreans of all ages have visited at least once. It is a temple representing the Silla period and is in harmony with the beautiful natural scenery.
What‘s Included
Round-trip transfers
Professional tour guide
Admission to attractions
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Meals
Other personal expenses
Options
Three Kingdoms–Haeundae Stn
Haeundae Station Exit 7: Sites: Bulguksa, Gyochon, Daereungwon, Hwangnidan, Donggung&Wolji, Woljeonggyo
Pick-up: Oct–Mar 10:30 | Apr–Sep 11:00
Starting point:
Haeundae Station, Busan, South Korea
Seokguram UNESCO–Haeundae Stn
Haeundae Station Exit 7: Sites: Seokguram, Bulguksa, Daereungwon, Cheomseongdae, Hwangnidan, Anapji Pick-up: 10:00
Three Kingdoms–Busan Stn
(Sub)Busan Station Exit 2: Sites: Bulguksa, Gyochon, Daereungwon, Hwangnidan, Donggung&Wolji, Woljeonggyo Pick-up: Oct–Mar 09:30 | Apr–Sep 10:00
Seokguram UNESCO–Seomyeon Stn
Seomyeon Station Exit 12: Sites: Seokguram, Bulguksa, Daereungwon, Cheomseongdae, Hwangnidan, Anapji
Pick-up: 09:20
Starting point:
Seomyeon Station Exit 12, Bujeon-ro, Busanjin District, Busan, South Korea
(XXX) Three Kingdoms–Haeundae
Haeundae Station Exit 7: Sites: Bulguksa, Gyochon, Daereungwon, Hwangnidan, Donggung&Wolji, Woljeonggyo Pick-up: Oct–Mar 10:30 | Apr–Sep 11:00
Seokguram UNESCO–Busan Stn
(Sub)Busan Station Exit 2: Sites: Seokguram, Bulguksa, Daereungwon, Cheomseongdae, Hwangnidan, Anapji Pick-up: 09:00
Three Kingdoms–Seomyeon Stn
Seomyeon Station Exit 12: Sites: Bulguksa, Gyochon, Daereungwon, Hwangnidan, Donggung&Wolji, Woljeonggyo
Pick-up: Oct–Mar 09:50 | Apr–Sep 10:20
Starting point:
Seomyeon Station Exit 12, Bujeon-ro, Busanjin District, Busan, South Korea
Reviews
533 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Solid tour.
H3247LKandyh,Apr 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The bus was split into three separate groups by languages so whenever we reached a destination, we would split off into 3 smaller groups, one in English, one in Chinese, and one in Japanese. Our guide was a girl named Hyony and she was great. Very informative and helpful with resolving issues or providing recommendations over whatsapp. I learned a lot and the experience was overall very tiring but fulfilling at the same time.
Fabulous tour and guide - a great day out
Guide650738,Apr 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A really well-planned day to see all of the key highlights of Gyeongju. Each stop was very thoughtfully done with the perfect amount of time. I must also give. Shoutout to Kee, who was an incredible guide- truly the best balance of information/guided moments and allowing everyone to explore solo. Thanks Kee and team for an amazing Korean experience.
Perfectly organized and truly memorable experience
Emilia R,Apr 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The trip to Gyeongju was an absolutely outstanding experience – it definitely deserves 5 stars! Everything was very well organized, and the itinerary was both interesting and diverse. The journey was comfortable thanks to the bus, and the program itself was perfectly planned. Special thanks go to all guides, who were incredibly helpful, kind, and engaged throughout the entire trip, as well as for the beautiful photos. A particular mention goes to Hyony, who guided us – her knowledge, storytelling, and passion made the history and culture of this place truly fascinating. It was not only a beautiful trip, but also a very valuable experience. I would highly recommend it to everyone! 😊
The “Old Korea Thousand...
Johanna W,Apr 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The “Old Korea Thousand History Tour of Gyeongju from Busan” with Kee was great! The day is packed but Kee and the other guides handled the large group and logistics amazingly! It’s a great mix of guided and self-directed.
Excellent Gyeongju History Tour
nipes,Apr 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a truly wonderful experience on the “Old Korea Thousand Years of History Tour” to Gyeongju from Busan. The tour was very well organized and offered a fascinating insight into over a thousand years of Korean history. Visiting iconic sites such as Bulguksa Temple and the Daereungwon Tomb Complex made the rich cultural heritage of Gyeongju come alive in a very engaging way. What we especially appreciated was how informative yet relaxed the entire day felt. We learned a great deal without ever feeling rushed or overwhelmed. A special thank you goes to our tour guide, Hyony, who did an excellent job. Her knowledge, enthusiasm, and friendly manner made the experience even more memorable. Highly recommended for anyone interested in history and culture.
Informative tour with...
Manisha R,Apr 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Informative tour with beautiful sights. Well paced day with plenty of time at each stop to soak in the history and the views. Kee was such a fantastic guide - thank you for making our day so enjoyable!
Best tour guide Hyony
T8599UN,Apr 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Review of Geyongiu Three Kingdoms Capitol 11/4 /2026. Hyony guide. What a fantastic day.Despite the weather I thoroughly enjoyed the day. Hyony was a great guide. Caring and informative. I felt so well looked after. I wanted to see Korean history and culture and travelled to Busan for that. I was not disappointed but thrilled. The day was packed with History which is perfect for me. I have been on many organised trips while travelling but this was the best one so far. I was particularly please there was no forced shopping. 100% recommended to culture vultures. Thank you Hyony. Also thank you to our driver super smooth journey. Alison United Kingdom 🇬🇧
Very nice excursion from Busan to Gyeongju
Justin T,Apr 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Very nice excursion from Busan to Gyeongju. The tour took us to various temples and tombs throughout the city, truly revealing the city itself to be a "museum without walls." Lots of history presented and it was greatly appreciated by me, as someone who likes history. It is a 12 hour excursion, prepare accordingly. Food was not included on this tour, lunch is available for a nominal fee, which most of the tour group took. We did get to sample some Korean rice wine though. Traveled solo on this excursion. Our tour guide was Hyony, who gave a good representation of the history of the city and finer points of each attraction. Our trip got rained on sadly, but at least we had a good time. A good recommendation for a day trip from Busan.
Very good tour! An entire...
Oded A,Apr 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Very good tour! An entire day of sightseeing with just enough information and time for every place. I highly recommend it. The guide was great, fluent and very clear English and very friendly
The tour that won’t disappoint
deborahv394,Mar 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I booked my trip via booking.com. Our guide Hyony was absolutely fantastic, knowledgeable and extremely organised. She contacted us the day before and told us the detailed schedule, the forecast, what to bring and also provided us the pictures of the menu of the restaurant she was going to bring people to (of course, we could choose either to go or not). At the sites, she took us around and provided interesting information. She also took us to the best places to take pictures (and took beautiful pictures for anyone who asked). In my opinion, thanks to her, this was the most beautiful and memorable tour. She is truly professional and funny. I definitely recommend it.
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