This historical day tour from Busan visits 7 of Gyeongju's highlights from day into evening. Starting with the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Bulguksa Temple and Seokguram Grotto, you'll continue to Gyochon Village, Daereungwon and Hwangnidan-gil, ending at the illuminated Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond and Woljeonggyo Bridge. A professional English-speaking guide accompanies you, and all admission fees on the itinerary are included, so there are no tickets to buy. Depart from KTX Busan Station, Seomyeon Station or Haeundae Station and return to the same place at the end of the tour.

Depart from Busan and explore
7 Gyeongju highlights from day to evening

Meet at the meeting point of your chosen option (KTX Busan Station, Seomyeon Station or Haeundae Station) and travel about 1.5 hours in an air-conditioned vehicle. Throughout the day you visit Bulguksa Temple, Seokguram Grotto, Gyochon Village, Daereungwon, Hwangnidan-gil, Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond, and Woljeonggyo Bridge, while your professional English-speaking guide explains 1,300 years of Silla history.

Discover Silla Buddhist art at Bulguksa and Seokguram

Tour Bulguksa Temple, Korea's most famous Buddhist temple and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with your guide and admire the Dabotap and Seokgatap pagodas. During the Bulguksa visit there is a lunch break at a local restaurant, at your own expense.

A 10-minute drive takes you to Seokguram Grotto, a UNESCO World Heritage Site built in the 8th century during the Silla period, where you spend about 1 hour. See the serene granite Buddha facing the East Sea up close.

Stroll through Gyochon Village, Daereungwon and Hwangnidan-gil

In Gyochon Village, home of the famous Choi family of Gyeongju who kept their renown for 12 generations, spend about 1 hour walking through hanok alleys, visiting the Choi family house, taking photos and enjoying free time.

Next, walk among the 23 tombs of Silla royalty at Daereungwon with your guide for about 1 hour. Cheonmachong, the tomb whose interior is open to the public, is also here. Then explore Hwangnidan-gil, lined with cafés, street food and boutique shops, for about 50 minutes.

Admire the illuminated Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond and Woljeonggyo Bridge

At Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond, an artificial pond first built in 674, listen to your guide and enjoy the pavilions reflected on the water for about 40 minutes. Finally, take photos for about 20 minutes at Woljeonggyo, a restored Silla-era wooden bridge, before a drive of about 2 hours 10 minutes back to your original meeting point.

※ Visiting times are adjusted by season, and night or illuminated views are not guaranteed as they depend on the weather and sunset time.
※ The itinerary may change depending on weather and traffic conditions.

• Please check your mobile voucher by email or in the WAUG app.
• Arrive at the meeting point of your chosen option at least 10 minutes before departure and look for the guide holding a TOURSTORY flag.
• Valid only on the selected date and time.

Meeting point :
KTX Busan Station Exit 1 (not the subway station)
Jungang-daero, Dong-gu, Busan, South Korea

Meeting point :
Seomyeon Station Exit 12

Meeting point :
Haeundae Station Exit 5

Meeting point information:
Depending on your option, you will meet at one of the three locations. For Busan Station, meet in front of KTX Busan Station Exit 1, not the subway station. Your guide will be waiting with a TOURSTORY flag, and the tour returns to your original meeting point at the end.

Cancellation & refund

• Cancel up to 24 hours before the activity date for a full refund.

Participation

• Adults are aged 13 and over, children 3–12, and infants 2 and under.
• Infants can join for free but are not provided with a separate seat.

What to bring

• Comfortable shoes

On-site information

• If you are bringing a stroller or wheelchair, please inform the operator in advance.
• A reminder email is sent the day before the tour.
• A chat group with your guide and fellow travelers is provided.
• Departure is guaranteed with no minimum group size.

Other

• Lunch is not included.
• The itinerary may change depending on weather and traffic conditions.