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Echoes of Silla Gyeongju Historical Guided Day Tour from Busan

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Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is €55 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 13h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

Most Complete Gyeongju Full Day Tour with 7 Stops.
Day to Night, Ancient to Modern, with 2 UNESCO World Heritage Sites in A Day!

— What You’ll Experience —

• Gyochon Traditional Village — Living Piece of History
• Bulguksa Temple — The Crown Jewel of Silla Buddhism (UNESCO)
• Seokguram Grotto (May 7~) — Korea's Most Sacred Stone Buddha (UNESCO)
• Daereungwon — Walk Among Royal Tombs
• Hwangnidan Street — Modern Bites, Local Flavour
• Donggung Palace & Wolji Pond — Illuminated Gyeongju After Dark
• Woljeonggyo Bridge — The Perfect Final Frame of Glowing Bridge

— Why Choose This Tour —

✔ Complete Itinerary — 7 stops with both UNESCO sites
✔ Perfect For History & Culture Lovers — step into 1,300 years of Silla
✔ Day to Night Experience — ancient villages to illuminated palaces & bridges
✔ Seasonal Timing Adjusted — every stop hits at the right light
✔ All entrance fees covered — no hidden costs
✔ 3 Busan Area Pick up: Busan KTX Stn, Seomyeon Stn, Haeundae Stn

Activity location

  • Gyeongju Gyochon Traditional Village
    • Gyochonan-gil
    • Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Seomyeon Station Exit 12
    • Bujeon-ro
    • 47248, Bujeon-ro, Busan, South Korea

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

Check availability

Mar-Sept: KTX Busan Station

  • Activity duration is 13 hours13h
    13h
  • English

Without Seokguram before May 6
Starting point:
Jungang-daero, 초량제3동 Dong-gu, Busan, South Korea

Starting time: 10:20
Price details
€54.60 x 1 Adult€54.60
Total
Price is €54.60
Until Mon, 4 May

Mar-Sept: Seomyeon Station

  • Activity duration is 13 hours13h
    13h
  • English

Without Seokguram before May 6
Starting point:
Seomyeon Station Exit 12, Bujeon-ro, Busanjin District, Busan, South Korea

Starting time: 10:40
Price details
€54.60 x 1 Adult€54.60
Total
Price is €54.60
Until Mon, 4 May

Mar-Sept: Haeundae Station

  • Activity duration is 13 hours13h
    13h
  • English

Without Seokguram before May 6
Starting point:
Haeundae, U-dong, Busan, South Korea

Starting time: 11:20
Price details
€54.60 x 1 Adult€54.60
Total
Price is €54.60
Until Mon, 4 May

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    All Admission Fees
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Donggung & Wolji Admission Fees
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Air-conditioned vehicle
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Professional English Speaking Tour Guide
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Meals & Other Personal Expenses
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Travellers Insurance

Know before you book

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Travel time from spot to spot is included in the total tour duration.
  • Itinerary is subjected to traffic & weather condition.
  • Please inform us if you will be bring along a baby buggy or wheelchair.
  • Infant is free of charge, no seat available.
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

Activity itinerary

Busan (Pass by)

Enjoy Pick up from 3 major Busan area: Busan KTX Station, Seomyeon Station, Haeundae Station

Gyeongju Gyochon Traditional Village

  • 1h 30m
The village is centred around the Gyeongju Choi Clan. Wander the original hanok compounds, explore the site of Silla Princess Yoseok's residence, and settle in for lunch in surroundings unchanged for centuries. (Lunch time is included at own expenses)

Choe Jun's House

  • 30m
One of Korea's most legendary noble families who preserved their wealth and influence across 12 generations. Visitors can explore the lifestyle and spending habits that allowed the family to achieve this.

Bulguksa Temple

  • 1h 20m
A jewel of Silla-era Buddhist architecture, Bulguksa Temple is a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site and one of Korea’s most revered temples. Originally built in the 8th century, the temple complex showcases stunning architectural harmony between nature and design. Visitors can admire iconic structures like Dabotap and Seokgatap pagodas, and intricate stone staircases that symbolise the path to enlightenment. Set amidst pine forests and lotus ponds, Bulguksa offers spiritual peace and timeless beauty.

Seokguram Grotto

  • 1h
(Add to itinerary from May 7 Onwards) Seokguram Grotto is a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site and one of the finest examples of Buddhist art in the world. Built in the 8th century during the Silla Dynasty, it features a serene granite Buddha statue seated in a domed chamber overlooking the East Sea. The grotto is admired for its precise architectural design and the spiritual atmosphere created by the harmony between nature and human craftsmanship.

Daereungwon Tomb Complex

  • 50m
Daereungwon, also known as the Park of Royal Tombs, is a complex containing 23 tombs that were built during the Silla Dynesty. There are a number of tombs with significant historical value, but Chenmachong (Tomb of the Heavenly Horse), where the inside of the tomb is open to public, is one of the most symbolic sites. Next to Daereungwon, there is the famous Hwangnidan Street, which introduces the modern face of Gyeongju with various street food and trendy cafes.

Hwangnidan-gil Street

  • 1h
Next to Daereungwon, there is the famous Hwangridan Street, a trending hotspot that blends Gyeongju’s ancient charm with modern style. Indulge in gourmet street food, sip speciality coffee in hanok cafés, or shop for handmade souvenirs in this fashionable yet historic street.

Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond

  • 40m
  • Admission ticket included
An artificial pond in Gyeongju National Park that was first constructed in year 674. The Korean governement temporaily drained the pond in 1972, revealing thousands of Silla artefacts that had fallen into the lake or were thrown in. This place is filled with lots of historical memories.

Woljeonggyo Bridge

  • 20m
The Woljeonggyo Bridge in boasts a rich history dating back centuries. Constructed with sturdy stone arches, it stands as a testament to ancient engineering techniques. Spanning the Woljeongcheon Stream, this historic bridge has been a vital link in Gyeongju's transport network for generations, serving as a tangible reminder of the city's past.

Busan (Pass by)

Enjoy Drop Off back to 3 major Busan area: Busan Subway Station, Seomyeon Station, Haeundae Station

Location

Activity location

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    Gyeongju Gyochon Traditional Village
    • Gyochonan-gil
    • Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Seomyeon Station Exit 12
    • Bujeon-ro
    • 47248, Bujeon-ro, Busan, South Korea
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Haeundae
    • U-dong
    • 48087, U-dong, Busan, South Korea
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Busan
    • Jungang-daero
    • 48760, Jungang-daero, Busan, South Korea

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