Old Korea Thousand History Tour of Gyeongju from Busan

Name: Old Korea Thousand History Tour of Gyeongju from Busan
Price: 41 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.82 (539 reviews)

Overview

Available languages

Chinese

English

12 hours

Mobile ticket

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

Admission Not Applicable

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.

1 hour • Admission Included

What‘s Included

Round-trip transfers

Professional tour guide

Admission to attractions

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Meals

Other personal expenses

Options

Seokguram UNESCO–Busan Stn

(Sub)Busan Station Exit 2: Sites: Seokguram, Bulguksa, Daereungwon, Cheomseongdae, Hwangnidan, Anapji Pick-up: 09:00

(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–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

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

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

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

Reviews

4.82

539 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

469

Gyeongju- the museum without walls
Q1008CKanital,May 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
Very interesting historic tour. Our tour guide was Hyoni. She has very welcoming and enthusiastic with her explanations about each site. Worth the day trip from Busan .
Great time, lots of fun!...
Karyssa M,May 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Great time, lots of fun! Saw all the sights and enjoyed every second of it! Good people, great experience.
superb visit I recommend
Angélique v,May 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I recommend this visit. Very nice sites. The guide was great, good explanations with anecdotes, bossy and enthusiastic.
The best honeymoon & day tour
1802mimoza,Apr 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had the most wonderful day tour from Busan to Gyeongju with Hyony, and we couldn’t have asked for a better experience—especially as this was part of our honeymoon. The itinerary was incredibly well thought out and organised, allowing us to see so many beautiful and historic sites without ever feeling rushed. At the same time, there was just the right amount of flexibility built in, giving us some quiet moments to explore on our own and really take everything in at our own pace. What truly made the day unforgettable was Hyony herself. Her storytelling brought the history of Gyeongju to life in such an engaging and memorable way. She has a fantastic sense of humour, and we found ourselves laughing while learning—something that made the entire experience feel personal and unique rather than just another tour. We genuinely feel like we discovered a new appreciation for Korean history because of her. A big thank you as well to our driver, who was absolutely amazing—so friendly, professional, and made getting around completely effortless. A true legend! We would 100% book again with Hyony and her support team in the future, and we highly recommend this tour to anyone looking for a meaningful, fun, and well-balanced experience.
Excellent experience with busan historical tour
Journey12954384296,Apr 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Awesome tour. The 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. She was very bubbly and always kept the spirit high of the group even if the trip was overall tiring but fulfilling at the same time.btw Hyony is an awesome photographer
A great tour
Maxim S,Apr 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
An affordable and well organized tour to see the historic complex in Gyeongju, which is dubbed "museum under open sky". Special credits to our guide who timed the visit for a photo op with a lighted temple in the dark.
Solid tour.
H3247LKandyh,Apr 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The 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
5.00
A 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
5.00
The 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
5.00
The “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.

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Old Korea Thousand History Tour of Gyeongju from Busan

Overview

Available languages

Chinese

English

12 hours

Mobile ticket

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.

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

Admission Not Applicable

Bulguksa Temple

1 hour • Admission Included

What‘s Included

Round-trip transfers

Professional tour guide

Admission to attractions

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Meals

Other personal expenses

Options

Seokguram UNESCO–Busan Stn

(Sub)Busan Station Exit 2: Sites: Seokguram, Bulguksa, Daereungwon, Cheomseongdae, Hwangnidan, Anapji Pick-up: 09:00

(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–Seomyeon Stn

Three Kingdoms–Seomyeon Stn

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

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

Reviews

4.82

539 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

469

Gyeongju- the museum without walls
Q1008CKanital,May 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
Very interesting historic tour. Our tour guide was Hyoni. She has very welcoming and enthusiastic with her explanations about each site. Worth the day trip from Busan .
Great time, lots of fun!...
Karyssa M,May 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Great time, lots of fun! Saw all the sights and enjoyed every second of it! Good people, great experience.
superb visit I recommend
Angélique v,May 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I recommend this visit. Very nice sites. The guide was great, good explanations with anecdotes, bossy and enthusiastic.
The best honeymoon & day tour
1802mimoza,Apr 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had the most wonderful day tour from Busan to Gyeongju with Hyony, and we couldn’t have asked for a better experience—especially as this was part of our honeymoon. The itinerary was incredibly well thought out and organised, allowing us to see so many beautiful and historic sites without ever feeling rushed. At the same time, there was just the right amount of flexibility built in, giving us some quiet moments to explore on our own and really take everything in at our own pace. What truly made the day unforgettable was Hyony herself. Her storytelling brought the history of Gyeongju to life in such an engaging and memorable way. She has a fantastic sense of humour, and we found ourselves laughing while learning—something that made the entire experience feel personal and unique rather than just another tour. We genuinely feel like we discovered a new appreciation for Korean history because of her. A big thank you as well to our driver, who was absolutely amazing—so friendly, professional, and made getting around completely effortless. A true legend! We would 100% book again with Hyony and her support team in the future, and we highly recommend this tour to anyone looking for a meaningful, fun, and well-balanced experience.
Excellent experience with busan historical tour
Journey12954384296,Apr 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Awesome tour. The 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. She was very bubbly and always kept the spirit high of the group even if the trip was overall tiring but fulfilling at the same time.btw Hyony is an awesome photographer
A great tour
Maxim S,Apr 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
An affordable and well organized tour to see the historic complex in Gyeongju, which is dubbed "museum under open sky". Special credits to our guide who timed the visit for a photo op with a lighted temple in the dark.
Solid tour.
H3247LKandyh,Apr 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The 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
5.00
A 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
5.00
The 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
5.00
The “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.