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Gyeongju UNESCO Sites Private Tour
5.0
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Gyeongju
Experience the UNESCO sites of Gyeongju city on a full-day private tour with a knowledgeable guide. Choose your pickup and drop-off locations, enjoy a customizable itinerary, and savor delicious meals. Book now for an unforgettable experience!
Experience the UNESCO sites of Gyeongju city on a full-day private tour with a knowledgeable guide. Choose your pickup and drop-off locations, enjoy a customizable itinerary, and savor delicious meals. Book now for an unforgettable experience!
Duration:
9 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Bulguksa Temple - Bulguksa Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site located in Gyeongju, is a remarkable example of Silla-era Buddhist architecture. Constructed in the 8th century, it boasts beautiful stone pagodas, detailed wooden halls, and a serene environment that embodies Korea’s spiritual legacy. Visitors can delve into the temple’s rich…
- Bulguksa Temple - Bulguksa Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site located in Gyeongju, is a remarkable example of Silla-era Buddhist architecture. Constructed in the 8th century, it boasts beautiful stone pagodas, detailed wooden halls, and a serene environment that embodies Korea’s spiritual legacy. Visitors can delve into the temple’s rich history, admire national treasures like the Dabotap and Seokgatap pagodas, and enjoy the tranquility of this revered cultural landmark.
- Seokguram - Seokguram Grotto, another UNESCO World Heritage site near Bulguksa Temple, exemplifies 8th-century Buddhist art. Situated in the mountains, the grotto contains a tranquil granite Buddha statue encircled by intricate carvings of bodhisattvas and guardians. This sacred site showcases the spiritual and artistic accomplishments of the Silla dynasty, providing a peaceful and inspiring cultural experience.
- Daereungwon Tomb Complex - Daereungwon is a royal tomb complex in Gyeongju, featuring ancient burial mounds from the Silla dynasty. Among them, Cheonmachong, or “Heavenly Horse Tomb,” is notable for its excavated artifacts and murals, offering a unique insight into Silla royal life. Visitors can enter the tomb to view treasures such as a golden crown and learn about Korea’s rich history in this tranquil, park-like setting surrounded by grassy mounds.
- Gyeongju National Museum - Gyeongju National Museum houses over 100,000 artifacts from the Silla Kingdom (57 BC–935 AD), including the renowned 20t Bell and golden crowns from royal tombs. Its permanent exhibitions cover Silla history, Buddhist art, and treasures from Anapji Pond.
- Cheomseongdae Observatory - Cheomseongdae Observatory, constructed during Queen Seondeok’s reign (632–647 CE), is the oldest existing astronomical observatory in Asia. Standing 9.17 meters tall, this cylindrical stone tower is made up of 365 granite blocks, representing the days of the year. Strategically placed windows and openings enabled ancient astronomers to observe celestial events, assisting in agricultural and political decisions.
- Gyeongju Gyochon Traditional Village - Gyochon Village provides a glimpse into Korea’s rich cultural heritage. Home to the Gyeongju Choi Clan, known for their 12-generation legacy, the village features the historic House of the Gyeongju Choi Clan, a designated Important Folklore Material. Visitors can explore traditional hanok houses.
- Woljeonggyo Bridge - Woljeonggyo Bridge is a reconstructed wooden bridge originally built in 760 AD during the Unified Silla period. Destroyed during the Joseon dynasty, it was rebuilt between 2008 and 2018, becoming the largest wooden bridge in Korea. The bridge spans 66.15 meters and showcases traditional Korean architectural elements. It is illuminated at night, creating a picturesque scene, and is a popular spot for photography and leisurely walks.

What's Included
- Private transportation
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Parking fees and Tolls
- English or Chinese speaking licensed tour guide
- Private transportation
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Parking fees and Tolls
- English or Chinese speaking licensed tour guide
What's Not Included
- Meal
- Entrance fees (if applicable, free over 65years old)
- Meal
- Entrance fees (if applicable, free over 65years old)
Additional Information
Feasible to collect from Gyeongju & Deliver to Busan
Feasible to collect from Busan & Deliver to Gyeongju
Feasible to collect from Gyeongju & Deliver within Gyeongju
Feasible to collect from Busan & Deliver within Busan
Expert with extensive experience
Certified touring professional
Proficient in English
Tailor-made travel plans
Excellent selection of dining options
Feasible to collect from Gyeongju & Deliver to Busan
Feasible to collect from Busan & Deliver to Gyeongju
Feasible to collect from Gyeongju & Deliver within Gyeongju
Feasible to collect from Busan & Deliver within Busan
Expert with extensive experience
Certified touring professional
Proficient in English
Tailor-made travel plans
Excellent selection of dining options
Location
Bulguksa Temple
Bulguksa 385 Bulguk-ro,
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(265 Ratings)
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Jet24019935425
Nov 9, 2025
Enlightening trip at Gyeongju - Me and my husband really enjoyed the day with Cynthia and Mr.Kim. They are very patient and knowledgeable about the history of Shilla. Which ignited our trip with rich culture and history. We visited Gyeongju at Sunday which makes the traffic really challenging, but Cynthia and Mr.Kim did put lots of effort to make sure we wouldn’t be overwhelmed by the amount of walking. Overall this is a really enlightening experience, we are appreciative of all the effort our guide and driver has put in.
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David_r
Nov 9, 2025
4 hour tour - We were staying in Gyeongju, so we opted for the four hour tour.
Our guide, Cynthia, picked us up at our hotel and drove us to two different Buddhist temples. She provided great background information on the temples and gave us fantastic recommendations for restaurants and other things to do while in Gyeongju.
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W3549frjessicah
Nov 8, 2025
Great tour! - This private tour with CK was fantastic! The fall colors were amazing so all of the stops were quite busy, but absolutely worth it! He was very knowledgeable and was patient with all of our children's questions. Great tour!
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R6161cumichaeld
Nov 8, 2025
Super tour. - Jade was great. He was very informative and friendly. Places we went to were beautiful and interesting. Only issue was bad traffic and difficulty parking on this Saturday in November.
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Svenskamob
Nov 7, 2025
Breathtaking Gyeongju with fill Autumn color with Korea Discovery Tour! - I absolutely recommend seeing doing the Gyeongju with these people. Our tour guide Gino was fabulous, with great info, and super professionalism. We arranged for them to pick us up in Busan, drive us to Gyeongju, a full day tour, and then drop off at our hotel in Gyeongju where we will chill out for a couple of days. Very reliable and decent people. 10/10
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Mauricev410
Nov 7, 2025
Joy is an excellent tour guide - An excellent day! Joy is not only a knowledgeable and passionate tour guide, but only someone who shares the insights of daily Korean culture which make the day very interesting, fun and personal.
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Jeffreyj132
Nov 4, 2025
Wonderful Tour of Gyeongju with Jade - We had a wonderful day trip to Gyeongju with Jade. He picked us up at our hotel in Busan and we spent the entire day with him. We got to see Gyeongju, a lovely city and UNESCO World Heritage site. It was a terrific way to visit this city without having to stay overnight there.
Jade was an excellent guide, gave us great information about Gyeongju and we had a delightful lunch with him. He let us stay to see the beautiful lights at Donggong Palace and Wolji Pond, and then brought us back to Busan in the evening. He dropped us off at an excellent restaurant for dinner near Gwangalli Beach, so that we could see the Saturday night drone show there at 9 pm. Fabulous day!!
Highly recommend!
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Tibor_i
Nov 3, 2025
Packed day we had - Our guide Lily was super nice and had great historical and local knowledge. She offered us to be our photographer during the tour as well, which took like 8 hours btw. She also took us to eat and we could try out some really nice traditional korean meals. She picked us up at our Hostel and dropped us out at the same place at the end (very convenient). We are definitely booking other tours too while staying in Korea.
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Debnaths2025
Nov 2, 2025
Great tour of Gyeongju with Mimi - Our visit with Guide Mimi for the Gyeongju UNESCO Sites tour was fabulous. Her very informative and educative description of each and every site we visited was excellent. Mimi is highly recommended for your visit to Busan and Gyeongju
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Burrito_girl
Nov 2, 2025
Excellent, informative tour - We did a private tour for 3 people (myself, my partner, and my mother) and had a fantastic time seeing the sights of Gyeongju! Our guide Jino was friendly, professional, courteous, and knowledgeable. He drove us around in a spacious , comfortable van. He was able to cater the tour to our needs, taking into account if we have already seen some sights on our own. We were able to get a pickup from our accommodation in Gyeongju and dropoff at our next hotel in Busan. This was a good arrangement because we stayed 1 night in Busan to be and to see some sights that are nice to see at night (Woljeonggyo Bridge, etc.) and then do the tour the following day to see everything in the day, then head straight to Busan afterwards. I think you can see all the major sights in Gyeongju within one day. You can see them by yourself, but if you can do this tour, you will learn so much more and get a lot out of your visit. We learned a lot about the Silla dynasty (and many other subjects) that Jino was very knowledgeable about. I highly recommend this tour.
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