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Gyeongju History Tour: Journey through Ancient Silla's UNESCO Culture Sites
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378 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:
24 hours
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
(378 Ratings)
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Greghz1434dn
Oct 1, 2024
The tour and Kayla were Daebak! - My daughter and I did this tour and it was excellent. Each site was unique and worth seeing and our tour guide, Kayla Kim, personalized the experience with her local insights and infectious energy.
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Sandy_t
Sep 29, 2024
Beautiful views of Korea - Great Tour. It is long and you do a lot so be prepared. For the meal it is optional and you have to pay for it separately. I didn't realize that til after. You'll go to a town area and you can look for your own restaurant there if you like. Otherwise they plan your meal and you can pick what you want for easy decision making. Kayla was great and took photos which looked really good. She is very communicative through whatsapp the night before so you have all the information you need. There were a lot of beautiful places to take pics of as well. I'm really happy that I booked it. I was staying in gwangalli and got picked up at latest time at 1050am so I got the morning to go to Haeundae beach and explore around before getting picked up. Got dropped off at earliest time around 9pm. Got to walk around Haeundae afterwards as well and went last minute shopping.
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Ginevra1463
Sep 28, 2024
Recommended not to miss any wonders near Busan - We booked this tour to not miss anything of the areas near Busan and we were not disappointed! Our Guide was engaging and fun! We are vegetarians and even the organized lunch was delicious (one of the best of our trip)! We absolutely recommend the experience and the group experience is not at all heavy even for skeptics of groups like us!
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796johnl796
Sep 20, 2024
Great tour and guide - The tour was arranged very well. Our guide, Kayla Kim, did a terrific job. She was very energetic throughout the long tour. Definitely worth visiting Gyeongju!
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Haroldyung
Sep 19, 2024
Rosey went out of her way... - Rosey went out of her way to take care of every single members of the group. I had joined tours offered by Viator in a lot of cities, I will rate Rosey the first choice I have encountered.
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Filipbo2180bi
Sep 19, 2024
This trip is worth going! - The trip was a nice experience of some Korean history and culture. Kayla was na amazing guide, she has a lot of knowledge and is a good photographer also. I highly recomend this trip.
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Cristine_l
Sep 17, 2024
An adventurous day in Gyeongju - Rosey was very punctual and efficiently handled a big group for this trip. She is very fluent in English and assisted in our request such as toilet stops and food when we missed out the bookings. We had a great day.
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Rosiew773
Sep 17, 2024
Amazing culture - Amazing silla dynasty culture. Worth going. Our tour guide Katrina and Kelly did fantastic job explaining all the stories
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Evgeniia_b
Sep 17, 2024
100% worth it! - This tour was the best of the four tours we took during our time in South Korea - we managed to see so many places in one day! Our guide, Rosey, was fantastic - fun, knowledgeable, and spoke perfect English, making the tour engaging and easy to follow! She brought the rich history of Gyeongju to life, and her enthusiasm for the region made the experience even more enjoyable :)
The traditional Korean lunch we had with our group was absolutely delicious, adding an authentic touch to the day. If you're looking to explore Korea's history and visit stunning locations, this tour is an absolute must!
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Lizbethg568
Sep 16, 2024
A great time 💯 - This trip was an amazing experience for sure. Our guide was Kayla Kim. She was so informative and knowledgeable, with a great sense of humor she kept all of 37 of us entertained for a whole day. The sights were beautiful. The food was a traditional lunch which was delicious also. Definitely recommend this tour, it was conducted well 👍
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