Full Day Private Gyeongju UNESCO Heritage Tour

Experience a full day private tour of Gyeongju’s UNESCO Heritage sites and dive into the rich history of the Silla Dynasty. Visit top attractions like Bulguksa Temple, Seokguram Grotto, and more with a knowledgeable guide. No shopping stops, just quality exploration.

Duration: 11 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Bulguksa Temple - Visit Bulguksa, a UNESCO World Heritage site celebrated as “a masterpiece of Buddhist art in the Far East.” In spring, the temple grounds are adorned with blooming cherry blossoms, and in fall, vibrant foliage.
  • Seokguram - At the Seokguram Grotto, marvel at the statues of devas, bodhisattvas, and disciples intricately carved…
What's Included
  • Bottled water
  • Hotel pickup and dropoff (Gyeongju and Busan)
  • KTX - Korean bullet train from Seoul (Seoul option)
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Professional Guide
  • Entrance fees included in the itinerary
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities(optional)
  • Other activities not on the tour plan
  • Lunch
Additional Information

Are you intrigued by the illustrious history of the Shilla era that spanned a millennium? This tour takes you through the primary tourist attractions in Gyeongju, such as the Bulguksa Temple, Seokguram Grotto, Tomb Park, Cheomseongdae observatory, Anapji (Dongung and Wolji), and more. Learn about the Shilla dynasty from your knowledgeable tour guide. If…

Location
Bulguksa Temple
Bulguksa 385 Bulguk-ro,
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Chamaole671
Nov 29, 2024
Amazing Tour Guide!! - Joy was absolutely wonderful!! She brought us special Korean cookies as a way of welcoming us to her country, which made us feel comfortable from the start. She catered to all our picture taking needs, as well as capturing some of her own to send us later. She is very knowledgeable about the history of the country and area, and her quest to learn more has really shown. We truly enjoyed our time with Joy and would recommend her to anyone traveling here. Not to mention, the area is beautiful!
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Joerf7902gr
Nov 13, 2024
Glorious Gyeongju - Hi. Our pickup from the hotel went smoothly as did the train journey. We met up with Kevin and spent a fascinating day with him. He was very professional, courteous and considerate of our needs and capabilities. We would highly recommend him as a guide (and photographer). The places we saw were fascinating and it was a very memorable day. Thankyou for arranging the logistics Rachel and Joe Rosen
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Janet_k
Jul 16, 2024
Very spiritual journey - When we arrived at the train station, after taking the bullet train from Seoul to Gyeongju, Kevin, our tour guide, was waiting for us and he was ready to take us around and show us all the sites. Kevin was excellent!! He was so nice, friendly and knowledgeable, and we visited amazing places. The Seokguram Grotto located at the Tohamsan mountain has the most impressive Budha, such an spiritual place. We were very excited about this trip and it really was everything and more than we expected. Thank you Kevin!!!!
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Khloudw2024
Jun 19, 2024
Super well-rounded and comfortable! - This was a really lovely tour! Not only was transportation 100% taken care of for us, but the tour was fully catered to our liking. We were given a few set options to choose from based on our preference as a starting point, then were able to customise it as we liked. Our tour guide, Dongmin, was very accommodating and knowledgable, and he really made sure we were enjoying our time. Overall, I would highly recommend this tour, and I would love to revisit Gyeongju again some day - it’s absolutely gorgeous!
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Rogerio_r
May 20, 2024
Amazing Experience - It was a wonderful experience, from the moment we were picked up from our hotel in Seoul by Alicia, who was very empathetic and supportive. We were then met by our guide Min in Gyeongju. Min guided us throughout the park, with a deep knowledge of the area and of Buddhism, adding significantly to the quality of the experience. Our lunch was at a typical Korean restaurant, which we loved. Min made us feel very welcome and was an excellent guide.
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Stephanieu358
May 14, 2024
A glimpse of the glory of ancient Korea - Guided by our knowledgeable and attentive guide, Mimi, our group of 9 spent 4 hours touring UNESCO city of Gyeongju. While we enjoyed weaving in and out through the lanes of Yangdong Traditional Village and stepping into the homes, Mimi provided interesting commentary. After that, we visited the impressive tomb park, Donggung & Wolji and a bridge. These ancient relics provided a rare glimpse into the royal life in the Silla dynasty. Our group, aged 4 to 70, were impressed with the cultural heritage of the korean people. We wished we had allocated more time in Gyeongju! Definitely not to be missed on your tour of South Korea!
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Emily_n
May 14, 2024
100% reco seeing Gyeongju - Larry was a great guide. He drove us around to various historical sites. Explained the history and background. We enjoyed the day with him. You should definitely visit Gyeongju! Make sure to go in the tomb and see the Buddha in the cave. It’s on the activity list but apparently some say no. Totally recommend!
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Mirandam988
May 4, 2024
Best tour ever! - We couldn't have asked for a better tour and guide. Mimi was knowledgeable, friendly and flexible, taking us to all the best places at all the best times. A special day we will always remember. Highly recommend!
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Alexar9218yl
Apr 29, 2024
Worth the time and money - Excellent guide and nice spots! Suggestions: see the remains of the old Dilla palace at night with suggestive illumination.
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Cynthiamontano
May 20, 2024
Tour was delivered incomplete - Transportation was great, tour group was only for we two (nice as it became a “private” tour), pick up punctuality was perfect. The itinerary was not followed, since the first stop we asked for the order of the itinerary since the first stop was different as what’s advertised, driver mentioned that not all the stops listed were to be completed because that’s not the instructions he got from his company, therefore not all the stops listed in description were visited, driver said that in the time allocated (11hrs) was not feasible. Driver had presented himself as a certified tour guide, unfortunately explanations were few, very short, limited and vague due to poor English language skills. Driver yawned a lot while driving. We end up calling what destination stop to go next instead of getting that from an expert to make the most of our time. Driver proposed to drive us back to the drop spot earlier vs. the itinerary, we had insisted to walk around the village listed in itinerary and used the rest of the time to have dinner at that village, that’s the reason we had completed the 11 hrs duration of the tour (as described in the expectations of the tour listed), if it were for the driver recommendation we were to finish 2 hrs earlier.
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