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Gyeongju Heritage Tour: Explore Ancient Silla
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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.
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:
13 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Bulguksa Temple - Bulguksa Temple is the iconic landmark of Gyeongju and was recognized as a World Cultural Asset by UNESCO in 1995. The temple’s beauty and the artistic craftsmanship of its stone relics are renowned worldwide.
- Yangdong Folk Village - Yangdong Village: UNESCO World Heritage - Korea’s largest traditional village, highlighting…
- Bulguksa Temple - Bulguksa Temple is the iconic landmark of Gyeongju and was recognized as a World Cultural Asset by UNESCO in 1995. The temple’s beauty and the artistic craftsmanship of its stone relics are renowned worldwide.
- Yangdong Folk Village - Yangdong Village: UNESCO World Heritage - Korea’s largest traditional village, highlighting the traditional culture of the Joseon Dynasty and its stunning natural surroundings.
- Daereungwon Tomb Complex - Daereungwon, also known as the Park of Royal Tombs, is a site with 23 tombs from the Silla Dynasty. Among these, Cheonmachong (Tomb of the Heavenly Horse), which is open to the public, stands out as one of the most significant.
- Hwangnidan-gil - Adjacent to Daereungwon, Hwangridan Street showcases the modern side of Gyeongju with a variety of street food and trendy cafes.
- Woljeong Bridge - Woljeong Bridge boasts a rich history spanning centuries. Built with robust stone arches, it exemplifies ancient engineering techniques. Crossing the Woljeongcheon Stream, this historic bridge has been a crucial part of Gyeongju’s transportation network for generations, serving as a tangible link to the city’s past.
- Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond - Donggung & Wolji: Initially constructed in 674, this artificial pond in Gyeongju National Park is steeped in historical memories. In 1972, the Korean government temporarily drained the pond, uncovering thousands of Silla artifacts that had either fallen into or been thrown into the water.
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
- 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
- Traveler’s insurance
- Hotel pickup/drop-off
- Meals
- Traveler’s insurance
- Hotel pickup/drop-off
Additional Information
Enjoy this one day tour to the UNESCO World Heritage site of Gyeongju. The tour offers an immersive journey through the region’s rich history and culture.
You will explore UNESCO World Heritage Sites, such as Yangdong Village and Bulguksa Temple, showcasing traditional Korean life and Buddhist architectural masterpieces. The tour includes a visit to the…
Enjoy this one day tour to the UNESCO World Heritage site of Gyeongju. The tour offers an immersive journey through the region’s rich history and culture.
You will explore UNESCO World Heritage Sites, such as Yangdong Village and Bulguksa Temple, showcasing traditional Korean life and Buddhist architectural masterpieces. The tour includes a visit to the ancient tombs of Silla Dynasty royals at Daereungwon and a stroll through the modern yet traditional Hwangridan Street.
You will also experience the historical Donggung Palace and the serene Wolji Pond. Also, visit Woljeong Bridge at night for its beautiful night view scenery. Led by an expert guide providing historical context, this tour is perfect for those looking to discover the best of Gyeongju in one day, complete with comfortable transportation for a memorable experience.
Location
Seomyeon Station Exit 12
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
4.8
(354 Ratings)
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Lucas_s
Feb 3, 2025
Amazing experience, great... - Amazing experience, great views, specially at night. Yoona, the English guide, did an impressive job, very knowledgeable, and great energy.
Must do activity.
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Soyeong_c
Feb 2, 2025
Yuna was great!! - All of staffs are courteous and welcoming!!!
Ride was pleasant and Yuna was wonderful and informative. It was a great day.
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251courtneym
Jan 7, 2025
Amazing day trip! - Such a great day with guides Song (English) and Vincent (Mandarin)! I highly recommend this Gyeongju day trip. The tour was well organized, with a good amount of time at each stop to learn about the history, explore a bit, and take photos. Song was so kind and knowledgeable about each location. She also had good tips on the best views at each place and helped us all take photos.
Note: if you will each lunch with the group (not included, but delicious!) make sure to bring cash to pay, it was about W15,000-20,000 per person depending on what you ordered.
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Thomas_c
Jan 3, 2025
Amazing Gyeongju Day Tour Experience - I recently joined the Gyeongju day tour from Busan, and it was truly an unforgettable experience. The tour was exceptionally well-organised, and a lot of credit goes to the guides, Lucy (English guide) and Ko (Chinese guide), who were both professional, passionate, and incredibly knowledgeable about Korean history and culture.
Their deep understanding of Gyeongju’s rich historical significance brought each site to life, making it much more than just a sightseeing trip. Lucy’s ability to narrate stories and explain the historical background in detail was impressive, while Ko’s insights were equally engaging and informative. Together, they created an atmosphere of enthusiasm and curiosity, which made the tour all the more enjoyable.
Even though it was a long day with a packed itinerary, Lucy and Ko maintained their energy and enthusiasm throughout. They ensured everything ran smoothly, keeping the group on schedule without making us feel rushed. Their warm and approachable personalities made it easy for everyone to ask questions and fully immerse themselves in the experience.
I left the tour with a deeper appreciation for Korea’s history and culture. I highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Busan—it’s a perfect way to explore Gyeongju with exceptional guides who truly care about creating a meaningful and enjoyable experience for their guests.
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Mariahelena_r
Dec 30, 2024
Great day visiting beautiful places! - Great day visiting many beautiful places. The English guides (Jiwon and her assistant Miya) were awesome. Very charismatic and fun, besides being informative and always available to our questions. We spent a lovely day!
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Wander12576986331
Dec 28, 2024
Amazing tour with amazing tour guides! - Awesome tour, incredible spots, and Lucy and Mike were the best guides! It was a long day, but totally worth it. Seriously recommend it, even if you're going solo!
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Ekaterinasr3120kr
Dec 25, 2024
Juna is amazing, book this tour! - Highlight of our trip to Korea so far. Juna was an amazing tour guide and her smile lit up our day. Very well organized and informative tour and I will recommend all our friends to book this tour when they visit Busan in the future.
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Siwen_c
Dec 23, 2024
Great tour; Enzo is awesome! - Enzo was our English speaking guide. He was fantastic! Enzo is a professional—he moderates the speed of the tour to meet the needs of the group and often repeats information for people who just joined or to help us remember important facts. He does it seamlessly and you don’t even notice. Enzo was very knowledgeable on Korean history, culture, and trivia, and gave everyone the “need to know” so we all walked away with a baseline idea of Korean history (based on the places we visited). Also, Enzo was funny! The tour itself was perfectly timed. We packed in quite a bit of siteseeing in one day, but there was plenty of rest in between. Many of the sites were “go at your own pace” where you could stay with Enzo and the group or moderate the speed as preferred. Enzo always gave the time to be back at the bus before we got off. Bonus: Enzo takes good pictures too (my husband and I had him take a photo of us and he got all the best angles). I highly recommend this tour for anyone who is traveling to Korea and wants a crash course on Korean history (to help understand the story behind the cultural artifacts that we see). Highly recommended and well worth the money!
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Heavyed
Dec 11, 2024
Great tour and guides - Great experience with Ken and Tien. My native language is English, my wife's is Mandarin so we were able to get tours in our native languages.
The tour sites themselves were interesting and well explained by the guides. Lunch setup was good except they didn't take foreign credit cards so had to borrow cash from another member of tour. Well organized with sufficient rest breaks. What's app group started for sharing information.
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Stay37085247320
Jan 1, 2025
Great places to visit, but would try to find something better - The tour was fine. I wish there was more of a detailed historical aspect to the places we visited. The tour guides did speak English but it was very basic and found it confusing to follow what they were saying. It felt more like being driven to a place, given a 4-5 sentence summary of something and then told to look around and see things by ourselves.
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