South Korea · BUSAN TOURS
Busan spreads along the coast rather than around a centre, so the good days here are the ones that link the beaches, the painted hillside village and the fish market without leaving you on a bus. These 15 do that, and the strongest of them carry on to Gyeongju.
Review of Busan’s Gyeongju day trip, covering Bulguksa, royal tombs, Wolji Pond, village streets, transport, value, and practical tips.
“From start to finish our tour guide Katrina was great! It’s a long day but she made the trip so interesting and fun would definitely recommend.”
Review of Busan’s small-group day tour, covering temples, markets, beaches, and cultural sights with hotel pickup for $99.
“Peter was very friendly,helpful and knowledgeable.We had a great day looking around Busan and a great seafood lunch.”
Explore Gyeongju from Busan with expert guides, royal tombs, Bulguksa Temple, historic villages, and magical evening sights.
“Jun-A was really helpful and her charisma was felt on all the group”
Explore Busan by private vehicle with a licensed English-speaking guide, flexible stops, port pickup, local food tips, and tailored sightseeing.
“Great tour! Great combination of historical sites, international/seafood markets and found some good street bites.”
See Busan’s coastal temple, beach train, Gamcheon Village, seafood stops, and Songdo Skywalk on a practical one-day tour.
“It was a very nice trip. The weather was terrible cold but we enjoy the activities. My favorite part was the view of the sea from the gondola. The tour has a lot of activities so that means not much time for some places. Our guide Vincent was very kind and helpful.”
See Busan’s seaside temple, Beach Train, Gamcheon Village, and Songdo Skywalk on a full-day tour with transport and guide.
“I was sick, but my family went. They enjoyed the tour. They enjoyed the coastal scenery, especially the ride on the cable car.”
Review of the Gyeongju UNESCO day tour from Busan, with temples, royal tombs, village life, guides, timing, meals, and value.
“This was a huge day. But interesting. Lots to see. But also lots of time on the bus. The food was good at the various places.”
Review of a private Busan tour with a local guide, coastal temples, markets, Gamcheon Village, private transport, costs, tips, and drawbacks.
“We had a great day in Busan, and our tour guide Grace was terrific, as she focused on ensuring we saw as much as we could in the limited time we had, including picking us up early at the port. Starting the day early allowed us to be one of the first tourists at the Haedong Yonggungsa Temple, which is located on the sea and is simply breathtaking. We didn’t enjoy the Blue Line Capsule ride very much: it was very hot and the cars aren’t air conditioned and although the views are nice, they probably aren’t worth the 45-minute time investment. Grace gave us a great tour of the…”
Review of Gyeongju’s full-day tour from Busan, covering Bulguksa, royal tombs, palace ruins, local streets, transport, guides, value, and practical tips.
“It was a great experience . We have seen many interesting and historical places in one day . Our guide Keyla gave us a nice tour with information about places we’ve been visited. She always add the funny stories to makes our trip more entertaining. I think all group loved her . She was really nice and funny . In the top of that she takes photos of us in the nice spots on our request. I truly recommend this activity. Thank you very much .”
See Busan’s sea temple, Sky Capsule, Huinnyeoul and Gamcheon Village in one well-organized nine-hour tour for $39.
“Amazing tour! Transportation comfortable and clean. The guide was speaking perfect english and told us lots of information about different places. I really enjoyed the fact we have visited a lot of different places during one day, would definitely recommend this tour for those who have short time in Busan and want to see major city spots.”
See Busan’s sea temple, coastal observatory, UN cemetery, Gamcheon Village, and Jagalchi in one well-paced full-day tour.
“Erica was an amazing tour guide who helped us learn about the history of Busan and get a sense of the culture. 10/10 would recommend!”
See Busan’s Sky Capsule, seaside villages, Oryukdo Skywalk, and Gamcheon Culture Village on a practical full-day tour.
“The places are far between so taking a tour is worth it to visit all the Busan stops in one day. Sol was very nice and helpful to my mom. Would recommend this tour for anyone visiting!”
See Busan’s coastal temple, skywalks, and culture villages in one 10-hour tour with guide support and round-trip transport for $38.
“The tour guide is very good, helpful, give all information needed, and On time. And the bus driver is very good also, drive safely.”
See Busan glowing from a coastal cruise, Hwangnyeongsan Observatory, and the Busan Cinema Center on a relaxed evening tour.
“It was nice, small group, nice guide, not cheap due to small group. We have been to nice places, a bit more information would have been nice and a blanket while we were on the boot.”
See Busan’s seaside temple, markets, Gamcheon Village, and Cloud Bridge on an 8 to 9-hour cruise-port tour for six.
“The guided tour of Busan was fantastic and with exceptional service from start to finish, Daniel and Clara were fabulous”
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