Busan and Gyeongju Private Tour: 3-Day Itinerary

Explore Busan and Gyeongju in 3 days with a private guide. Visit temples, markets, and cultural sites. Perfect for couples, families, and groups.

Duration: 3 days
Cancellation: 6 days learn more
Highlights

1st day - Busan tour

Cheongsapo Daritdol Skywalk - The Cheongsapo Skywalk is a high, transparent-bottomed walkway offering stunning ocean views. Recently renovated, it is now larger and more expansive.

Haeundae Blue Line Park - Enjoy a 30-minute ride in a sky capsule, offering a slow, scenic ocean view. This romantic experience is one of Busan’s most popular attractions.

Haedong Yonggungsa - Built in 1376 during the Goryeo Dynasty, this temple is known for its legend that making a wish here will ensure at least one comes true. The 108 steps symbolize the dispelling of 108 types of suffering.

Dongbaekseom - Dongbaek Island features a scenic ocean-view walking path and is home to the APEC House, where the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation conference was held.

Haeundae Beach - Haeundae Beach, stretching 1.6 km, is the longest and most famous beach in Busan.

Haeundae Cinema Street - A popular filming location with beautiful ocean views and a stunning view of the Gwangandaegyo Bridge.

2nd day - Busan tour

Gukje Market - A large, affordable outdoor market that originated around the Korean War when American forces sold their goods. Today, it is a special tourist zone.

Jagalchi Market - The largest fish market in Busan, offering fresh seafood. Visitors can choose their fish on the first floor, which is then cooked on the second floor.

Busan Gamcheon Culture Village - An artist’s village known for its colorful houses, artworks, murals, and museums. Often referred to as the ‘Santorini of Busan.’

Trickeye Museum Busan - A fun museum where visitors can use an app on their phones to take interactive photos and videos.

Hwangnyeongsan Mountain - Drive up the mountain to enjoy panoramic views of Busan, especially beautiful at night. No hiking is required as cars can reach the observation deck and nearby café.

3rd day - Gyeongju tour

Bulguksa Temple - Depart from Busan at noon for a sunset and night view tour of Gyeongju. The first stop is Bulguksa Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site built during the Silla Dynasty by Kim Daeseong. The temple was destroyed during the Imjin War and later rebuilt, with some restorations in the 1970s.

Daereungwon Tomb Complex - This area features ancient tombs from the Silla period, which are like museums. In ancient times, the deceased were buried with their possessions, grave goods, and even slaves.

Cheomseongdae Observatory - Built between the 5th and 7th centuries during the Silla Dynasty, this is the oldest astronomical observatory in Asia and is designated as National Treasure No. 31.

Woljeonggyo Bridge - Known for the love story between Monk Wonhyo and Princess Yosok, this bridge was once reserved for the high class. It is also renowned for its beautiful night views.

Gyeongju Gyochon Traditional Village - This site was once home to a university during the Silla Dynasty.

Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond - Built by King Munmu of the Silla Dynasty to celebrate the unification of the Three Kingdoms, this palace and artificial pond are famous for their night views and are a popular dating spot.

What's Included
  • 1 day Private Gyeongju tour
  • 2 day Private Busan full day tour
  • Licensed English tour guide / licensed Chinese tour guide
  • Parking lot fee
  • Toll gate fee
  • Fuel surcharge
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities and tip
  • personal expenses
  • Lunch
  • Insurance
  • sky capsule ride fare (35000won for 2 people, 45000won for 3 people, 50000won for 4 people)
  • Entrance fee - trick eye museum (7000won per each peron)
  • coffee at cafe on the mountain (around 6000won per each peron)
  • Entrance fee - Cheonmachong royal tombs (3000won per each peron)
  • Entrance fee - Donggung palace and wolji pond (3000won per each peron)
  • accomodations
Additional Information

A licensed tour guide will lead this private tour, ensuring that only your group participates. The itinerary includes two full-day tours in Busan and one full-day tour in Gyeongju. This excursion is perfect for couples, families, colleagues, or any group you choose to bring along.

Day 1: Visit Cheongsapo Skywalk, ride a sky capsule at Blue Line Park in Haeundae, explore Yonggungsa Temple, Dongbaek Island, Haeundae Beach, and Cinema Street.

Day 2: The tour begins at noon (12:00 PM) to allow for a panoramic view of Busan and its nightscape from the mountain. You’ll also visit Gukje Market, Jagalchi Fish Market, Gamcheon Culture Village, Trick Eye Museum, and end the day with a night view from Hwangnyeongsan Mountain.

Day 3: Travel to Gyeongju by private car to see Bulguksa Temple (a UNESCO World Heritage site), Daereungwon Tomb Complex, Cheomseongdae Observatory, Woljeonggyo Bridge, Gyochon Village, and Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond.

Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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