South Korea · HISTORICAL TOURS
Every itinerary has one spare morning too few. These 15 historical tours earn the slot, priced and timed so the decision takes minutes rather than an evening.
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”
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.”
Explore Seoul after dark with ghost stories, folklore, royal secrets, hidden alleys, and Korea’s darker history on this 2 to 3 hour walk.
“Great stories and city tour! Gave a very skilled history on korea and all the things that have happened here and was very professional on his story telling.”
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 .”
Dress in hanbok, explore Seoul’s royal palace, and receive 100 edited photos with a lively guide and professional photographer.
“I think the idea is really great. I loved the hanbok and the guide and photographer were very nice. I just prefer quality over quantity. I think the group was quite large. And there were a lot of pictures taken, but not a lot of pose direction. I am not Read more”
Explore Seoul’s Dae Jang Geum Park, famous K-drama sets, Joseon-era streets, BTS Suga’s Daechwita locations, and expert guided photo stops.
“We loved that there was plenty of time to take photos. Sophie was informative and so happy to talk and take photos for us. Our all group was lovely. Thank you so much Sophie.”
Explore Gyeongju’s Silla treasures, Bulguksa, Seokguram, royal tombs, and Wolji Pond on an 8-hour guided tour from Busan or Gyeongju.
“The Tour was so great ! We had a lot of fun🤣 Our Tour guide Steve was funny and incredibly knowledgeable and made history of the Silla Dynasty come alive with fascinating stories. The bibimbap in Gyeongju was the best we’ve ever had! Thank you for the unforgettable Tour of Gyeongju ! Tuba and Beyza !”
Review of Gyeongju’s full-day UNESCO tour from Busan, covering Bulguksa, Seokguram, royal tombs, lunch, transport, and value.
“Fantastic tour! Steve was fabulous and this was a great way to comfortably see the sights and experience a different part of Korea.”
Review of Seoul’s 4-hour palace and hanbok tour, with Gyeongbokgung, Bukchon, local snacks, photo stops, price, and practical tips.
“We LOVED dressing in Hanbok and touring the palace!! We were able to take such amazing pictures!! The tour was very informative and worth the money.”
Seoul walking tour with a historian and photographer, visiting Jongmyo Shrine, Cheonggyecheon, Seun Arcade, and Ikseon-dong.
“Great tour and experience learning the history and seeing the hidden gems of seoul. James and Jacob both make the walking tour worth a visit. Historical incidences and information shared by both and the candid pictures at the beautiful spots makes the walking your memorable. I recommend this tour completely!”
Explore Gyeongju’s Silla treasures on a private 11-hour tour with temple visits, tombs, museum time, Korean lunch, and hotel pickup.
“What an amazing day! We explored all the 'must see' sights in Gyeounju. Mrs Han, our guide, was fabulous. She quickly understood that we were interested in the dynastic history of Korea/origins of Buddhism/ cultural influence and was so passionate about her country yet in a super friendly, engaging and informative way. Mrs Han went above and beyond and nothing was too much trouble. Very good value and extremely enjoyable, this personal tour is highly recommended. There is a moderate amount of walking and steps. The traditional lunch in the heart of Gyeongju was a particular and unexpected highlight! Well done!”
Explore Busan’s Jagalchi, BIFF, and Bupyeong markets with local chef Heeyoung, tasting Korean street food and learning food history.
“I traveled by myself, and by joining the tour, I not only encountered other friendly people, but also learned some histories from the Chef. The history of Korea, especially Korean War, has shaped the culture of food in Busan, and as we tasted a little of many things, we also had fun and good memories:) Thank you so much!”
Explore Gyeongju from Busan on a 12-hour Silla history tour with Bulguksa, royal tombs, palace ruins, and night views.
“The trip was organized down to the smallest detail. We saw a lot of spectacular places, and our guide, Vincent, was brilliant! I highly recommend it.”
Review of Jeju’s UNESCO bus tour, covering forests, folk villages, waterfalls, beaches, food, guides, costs, and practical tips.
“The East and west of jeju are different but equally amazing. This tour allowed me to do both! Mr kim was a great driver and guide.”
Walk Seoul from City Hall to Bukchon Hanok Village, with royal history, tea houses, local food tips, and expert guidance.
“I had a terrible experience… I had a situation happen and told the tour guide I wouldn’t be attending. My situation was resolved and I tried to contact the tour guide to ask if I could still join. The tour started at 9am and I texted her at 9:50… I Read more”
Every kind of day out on the peninsula, and the best of each.
