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Gyeongju History Tour: Journey through Ancient Silla's UNESCO Culture Sites
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367 Ratings
427Q+FM
Embark on a captivating journey through the ancient history of Silla in Gyeongju. Explore UNESCO-listed cultural sites, visit the iconic Bulguksa Temple, wander through the charming Gyochon Village, and marvel at the beauty of Anapji Pond.
Duration:
12 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
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Busan Station Tourist Information Center - Begin your journey at Busan Station, with pickups at Seomyeon Station and Haeundae Station, then head 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 must-visit for Koreans of all ages. This temple, emblematic of the Silla period, is beautifully integrated with its natural surroundings.
- Gyeongju Gyochon Traditional Village - Gyochon Village (Woljeonggyo) is composed of hanok houses and features upscale Korean restaurants, Gyeongju Hyanggyo, and Woljeonggyo. Walking along the stone wall road, you can admire the hanok structures and Woljeong Bridge over Muncheon stream.
- Daereungwon Tomb Complex - A key cultural heritage site in Gyeongju, Daereungwon is densely packed with large tombs of kings, queens, and aristocrats from the ancient Silla era.
- Hwanglidangil - Hwangridan-gil is a street that preserves the nostalgic atmosphere of the 1960s with its old buildings.
- Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond - Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond (Anapji Pond) are remnants from the Unified Silla period and are among Korea’s most iconic ancient structures. The palace’s reflection in the pond is stunningly beautiful, making it a must-see night view attraction in Korea.
- Gyeongju-si - Return to Busan after completing the Gyeongju tour.
What's Included
- Round-trip transfers
- Professional tour guide
- Admission to attractions
What's Not Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Meals
- Other personal expenses
Additional Information
Explore UNESCO-accredited cultural landmarks at Gyeongju, once Silla’s heart, home to some of South Korea’s finest historical attractions. Gyeongju offers visitors the chance to experience hanok structures, stunning landscapes, and a breathtaking view of a Korean palace at night.
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Bulguksa Temple: Accredited as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Bulguksa Temple is a must-see destination for all Koreans. It stands as a symbol of the Silla era, blending seamlessly into the surrounding natural beauty.
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Gyochon Village: This village, featuring traditional hanok homes, boasts top-tier Korean restaurants, Gyeongju Hyanggyo, and Woljeonggyo.
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Daereungwon: This area houses a concentration of large tombs belonging to kings, queens, and nobility from the ancient Silla era.
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Hwangridan-gil: This street lets visitors take a step back in time with preserved structures from the 1960s.
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Anapji Pond: This palace site from the Unified Silla period ranks among renowned customary Korean structures.
Location
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(367 Ratings)
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Sebastian_k
Jul 25, 2024
Amazing Geyonju tour - I took my two kids to see Geyonju. Description said 10-12 hours and I wasn’t sure if they would last for the whole tour. Our tour guide was Kayla. She did a fantastic job and kept my kids entertained. We saw a total of 5 different spots and each time Kayla was engaging with her history and explanations. We definitely got a full days worth of activities and saw some incredible monuments. I highly recommend this tour.
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Jennifer
Jul 24, 2024
Amazing and unforgettable experience! - Rosie and Kathrina (not sure about the 2nd name tho😅) where an amazing team. I learned so much about South Korea, its culture and food. I highly recommended both of them, and the driver too! 🫢
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Ian_w
Jul 23, 2024
Highly recommend to anyone wanting a well organised and informative history tour with fantastic guides. - Really enjoyed the Bulguksa temple and Daereungwon Tomb complex. Great opportunity to understand ancient South Korea and was really bought to life by our tour guide.
Would have loved a little more time exploring both the Bulguksa temple and Gyeongju Gyochon Traditional village however understand that we were on a schedule.
Guides were extremely informative and passionate about sharing local history. Could not recommend them enough particularly Rosey who was our groups guide. We really enjoyed her humour even if most people in our group missed it! Historical stories were well explained and made personal by anecdotes shared by guide.
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Tetarenkaj
Jul 22, 2024
Awesome tour of Korean historical sites! - Excellent tour that allows you to efficiently see many sites in one day. Rosey our guide was very kind and incredibly knowledgeable about Korean history, I learned so much! Highly recommended!
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Guide44743804660
Jul 21, 2024
Superb day ☀️⛩️ - Great visit to Gyeonju in one day! We visited many magical places and rich in history. The guides are professional and very friendly! The bus is comfortable and has beautiful colors inside it gives a small atmosphere. We loved it! Thank you again!:)
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Seaside814523
Jul 21, 2024
Four good sites - I had a spare day before a conference and this seemed an opportunity to find out about the history of Korea. I was not disappointed. All the arrangements worked exactly as they were supposed to. The four sites were very interesting and not unduly crowded. Rosey, our english-speaking guide, was very good. Lunch worked very well as Rosey took a pre-order on the bus and it was waiting for us when we got to the restaurant. We had a lot of traditional Korean food for lunch and the bill was 20000 Won/head - good value for what we had. I thought the tour was good value as you get at least 10 hours (depending on where you get picked up) - note that you don't get back until about 10pm.
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Joe_i
Jul 16, 2024
Tour - Kayla was a great guide. Very informative. The sites were beautiful and memorable. Great way to see old Korea. Zoe
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Najumaa2019
Jul 8, 2024
South Korean Antiquity - Kayla is a phenomenal English tour guide. She is knowledgeable, engaging with the crowd, has a pleasant disposition, and she's humorous. There is so much to see and learn on this tour. It is as many hours long as advertised. I don't think the last part is appropriately reflected... the sunset, as the sun was already setting as we arrived. Maybe I was just tired and ready to go home by then. I would recommend this tour to anyone that's interested in history, culture, ancient civilizations, etc. I would not recommend this for teenagers who aren't interested in the aforementioned, especially if they don't have wifi to use their phone. I saw an unhappy teen and as a high school teacher, I felt bad for her. It was like a lonely and long a$$ day of school without friends and devices.
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Zhibai_x
Jul 8, 2024
Enjoyable trip - Sherry is an excellent tour guide. She explained a lot about the history of Gyeongju and provided us with a wealth of information. We appreciate her service. It was an enjoyable trip!
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Tania
Jul 6, 2024
Very instructive, good tour, you see many places - Tour houses, temples, palaces, tombs, museums and a shopping district. Lunch is in a typical place, very abundant and not expensive
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