Gyeongju Heritage Tour: Explore Ancient Silla

Immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of Gyeongju on this UNESCO Heritage Tour. Explore ancient tombs, traditional villages, Buddhist temples, and more in one day.

Duration: 12 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Bulguksa Temple - A masterpiece of Silla-era Buddhist architecture, Bulguksa Temple is a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site and one of Korea’s most esteemed temples. Originally constructed in the 8th century, the temple complex exemplifies a beautiful architectural harmony between nature and design. Visitors can admire iconic structures like the…
What's Included
  • Yangdong Village Admission Fees
  • Transport by air-conditioned coach/minivan
  • Donggung & Wolji Admission Fees
  • English, Chinese and Korean speaking guide
  • Daereungwon Admission Fees including Cheonmachong Tomb ticket
What's Not Included
  • Meals
  • Travelers Insurance
  • Other Personal Expenses
Additional Information

Delight in a one-day excursion to the UNESCO World Heritage site of Gyeongju. This tour provides an engaging exploration of the area’s abundant history and culture.
Participants will visit UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including Yangdong Village and Bulguksa Temple, which highlight traditional Korean lifestyles and stunning Buddhist architecture. The…

Location
Seomyeon Station Exit 12
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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971travisv
May 8, 2025
Chill people while exploring the beauty of South Korea. - Miya was an incredibly kind, well-spoken, and knowledgeable tour guide. She wrangled people to keep us on time but also gave us the freedom to explore after giving us background information and answering any questions we had. Overall I was very happy with our trip.
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709rhiannonj
May 7, 2025
Beautiful temples and pagodas from Busan - We did the tour with Jun and had a really wonderful day. The sights in Gyeongju are spectacular and Jun included a lot of great historical tidbits that added a lot to the experience. Highly recommend doing this tour if you are staying in Busan!
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Gladys
May 6, 2025
Awesome tour, I enjoyed every single moment of it❤️. Gyeongju historical city, Yangdong Village and the Buddhist temple, - JUN A is an excellent Guide, very knowledgeable and enthusiastic. I enjoyed every single moment of it❤️. Gyeongju historical city, Yangdong Village and the Buddhist temple, I loved all❤️
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Monica_g
May 5, 2025
Highly recommended! - I had Bobby as a tour guide and he was great! He was knowledgeable, funny, and gave us enough time to explore on our own while stil somehow managing the group so we weren't late anywhere. The tour ends late, so be aware of it, but it has some impressive sights lit during the nighttime that will take your breath away!
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Liam
May 3, 2025
Good day out - It was a very good day out, Jun a was very informative on the history surrounding the tour and was really friendly as well.
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Julie_k
Apr 28, 2025
Excellent tour to see the highlights of Gyeongju - Eva was a very nice tour guide with lots of information. This tour hits all of the highlights and is very convenient to take from Busan. Loved it!!!
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Allison_r
Apr 26, 2025
Morning to Night 11/10 Culture Tour - This is an all day affair! We left Busan at 10 am and arrived back at 9pm, but it is absolutely worth the all day travel just by virtue of the bus alone, especially on weekends. A lot of locals travel to these locations on weekends, so parking lots become packed. There’s really no way to visit these places without a car or on a tour. Do not skip out on the traditional lunch— highly recommend the marinated spicy crab and acorn jelly at the first location. (Acorn jelly is a speciality that is not served everywhere in Korea). Mariana was a wonderful tour guide, very knowledgeable, and so courteous! While we personally would have liked a little more time at the tomb site — that was purely by virtue of the traffic on a Saturday and not the tour itself. Try to go on a weekend if you can to avoid crowds!
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Michelle_c
Apr 24, 2025
Whole day visit to historic Gyeonjoo - Comfortable and clean bus. Our guide Yoona was cheerful and gave sufficient commentary (though I wished there had been more information shared). There was a good balance of guided vs free time. Sight were well worth the visit being UNESCO Heritage sites and they were planned in a good order as some sights were beautiful to admire at night. It would be good to have given us a heads up for dinner so that if we wanted, we could have eaten more at the 2nd stop instead of shopping. Toilets along the way were clean. Lunch was pre-ordered and very well organised. Considering it was a big group of 35, Yoona managed us very well. Great job Yoona!
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H6749aekarenp
Apr 24, 2025
Packed with interesting sights - Yoona was a lovely guide, and we saw so many great sights. The timing was good for the evening lights, and there was a good amount of free time to wander around. It was a long day but worth it. Interesting mix of people from all over the world. Value for money too.
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Dolores_d
May 4, 2025
Good tour guide - Our guide Juna kept everything running smoothly, even with bad weather and on a busy bank Holiday weekend. She kept us informed of what to expect, where changes had to be made, and made the day fun and interesting even though the weather and crowds made some of the day a bit difficult.
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up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).