Private Tour
Private Gyeongju Tour - Explore Gyeongju UNESCO Sites
Overview
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Discover the rich history and beauty of Gyeongju on this private tour of its most iconic sites. Begin your journey at Bulguksa Temple and Seokguram Grotto, then enjoy a traditional Korean meal. Continue to the Daereungwon Tomb Complex and Cheomseongdae Observatory, explore the Gyeongju National Museum, and end your day at Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond.
Additionally, as this is a customized tour, you can modify the itinerary to include visits to places like Hwangnidan-gil, Gyochon Village, Woljeong Bridge, or Yangdong Village based on your preferences, ensuring a personalized and unforgettable experience in Gyeongju.
If you would like to enjoy the beautiful night view of the ancient palace, we suggest starting at 12:00 PM during summer, or at 11:00 AM in spring, autumn, and winter.
Additional Info
Specialized infant seats are available
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
This tour provides not only an intimate and personalized small private experience for a single group of 1 to 7 guests, but also offers a mid-sized private tour option for a single group of 8 to 15 guests.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Toll fees
Pickup and drop-off
Air-conditioned vehicle
Fuel surcharge
Parking Fees
A professionally qualified tour guide
Daereungwon Tomb Complex
Donggung Palace & Wolji Pond
Meals
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
Bulguksa Temple
The beautiful Bulguksa Temple in Gyeongju is a masterpiece that embodies the essence of Silla Buddhism, both in its architectural splendor and spiritual significance. As a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it offers visitors a journey through time, where they can admire the intricate design and craftsmanship of structures like the Dabotap and Seokgatap stone pagodas, symbols of the temple's rich heritage. The graceful Cheongun-gyo and Baegun-gyo bridges, leading to the main temple complex, reflect the skillful fusion of nature and architecture. Inside the main hall, the serene statue of Seokgamoni Buddha invites contemplation and reverence, drawing visitors into a deeper connection with the spiritual traditions of ancient Korea. Bulguksa Temple is not only a place for historical exploration but also a haven for reflection and tranquility. The temple's harmonious blend of nature and spirituality makes it a favorite destination for those seeking both cultural enrichment and a peaceful retreat
Seokguram
The Seokguram Grotto is a unique and awe-inspiring temple built within a cave, renowned for its unparalleled beauty and spiritual significance. Designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, this grotto offers visitors a rare glimpse into the extraordinary craftsmanship and artistic mastery of the Silla dynasty. At its heart lies a stunning, perfectly preserved stone statue of the Buddha, seated gracefully in a lotus position. The Buddha, with its calm and serene expression, radiates an aura of peace and enlightenment, surrounded by a series of intricately carved bodhisattvas, guardians, and deities that enhance the spiritual atmosphere of the space. Seokguram is a masterpiece of ancient engineering and architecture, designed with precise mathematical and astronomical calculations to protect the Buddha statue from natural elements, preserving it perfectly for over a thousand years, and it is regarded as one of the finest masterpieces of Korean Buddhist art.
Options
Busan Pickup & Busan Drop-off
Duration: 9 hours
Pickup included
Gyeongju Pickup,Busan Drop-off
Duration: 8 hours
Pickup included
Pickup & Drop-off in Gyeongju
Duration: 8 hours
Pickup included
Busan Pickup,Gyeongju Drop-off
Duration: 8 hours
Pickup included
Half-day Tour(Up to 7 Pax)
Duration: 4 hours
Pick-up, drop-off in Gyeongju.
Pickup included
Reviews
267 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great one day tour experience
Jim J,
Nov 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Had a great day with our guide Finn. We were traveling with our two kids (10 and 14) my sis in law, and her mom and my parents (in 70s) so a very mixed group of interests. Finn was parent and flexible throughout the day and gave us good background and stories of the areas we visited. The car was very comfortable for our group of 8 people. We had limited time in Busan and were grateful to enjoy our day.
Enjoyable day trip @ Gyeongju
seoull2025,
Nov 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour guide Joy Kim was fantastic. Full of knowledge and helpful. Well-planned tour itinerary and accommodate our need as well.
Great tour with Joy our guide.
John H,
Nov 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Joy was a tremendous guide who not only showed us key sights but also explained Korean culture and history along the way. Fun and educational day. Highly recommended.
Outstanding tour with Joy as guide! Highly recommended!
actgrp,
Nov 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Joy was a tremendous guide! She tailored our day of sightseeing to fit our interests and explained Korean culture and history along the way. Joy made this tour a real highlight of our trip to Korea!
Great tour of Gyeongju
karril2015,
Nov 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Korea Go is a great company to work with no matter which tour you choose. Dylan was very helpful with planning the trip and gave us great recommendations on what to see and do, and where to stay. We did 2 with them, but let me review the Gyeongju tour first. Jason our amazing tour guide picked us up at 9 am sharp and we were off. Good to start early as things get crowded. You can see from the itinerary on their web site what all we saw, but Jason was full of interesting facts, great information and we learned a ton about the Korean culture and people. If you are going to Gyeongju I highly recommend this tour. It is so hard to do it on your own (this are very spread out) and you will miss a lot of the historical/religious explanations. Also, an added bonus was Jason gave us a ride to Busan at the end of the tour so we didn't have to worry about luggage storage or train tickets - door to door service.
From start to finish,...
Haley P,
Nov 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00From start to finish, Jason was very informative, easy going, and a great time all around. The entire family enjoyed the day trip with him all around Gyeongju.
Excellent tour guide, amazing sites
suhad2017,
Nov 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My tour guide was Cynthia. She was super excellent, knowledgeable, pleasant, good company and caring. She was attentative to anything I might need like support on stairs, feeling tired...etc. The sites we visited were amazing. Never thought I'd see anything like that. Highly recommended.
Excellent tour guide and amazing places
Suha D,
Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Guide- Cynthia was excellent. She is knowledgeable, pleasant and excellent company. Sites- are amazing. Never thought I'd see anything like that.
Lily made the trip memorable. What a fabulous city!
szx8n2ft6v,
Oct 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Lily helped us maximize our time and took us to to see the temples. Then to the palace lit up at night which was spectacular!
Perfect visit with Joy !
XtineDem,
Oct 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience with Joy ! She was fantastic guide, explaining things very clearly and extremely kind. Her English is perfect.
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