This small-group tour spends a full day in Gyeongju, the ancient Silla capital known as the 'museum without walls'. Visit the UNESCO World Heritage sites of Bulguksa Temple and Seokguram Grotto with your guide's commentary, then see Gyeongju's top sights in turn, including the Daereungwon Tomb Complex, Cheomseongdae Observatory, Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond, and Gyochon Hanok Village. You'll be picked up from your accommodation in Busan or Gyeongju and travel in an air-conditioned van, with all entrance fees, lunch and bottled water included.

Discover the UNESCO World Heritage sites of
Bulguksa Temple and Seokguram Grotto

After pickup from your accommodation in Busan or Gyeongju, head to Gyeongju, the ancient Silla capital. At Bulguksa Temple, the heart of the tour, explore the old stone bridges, quiet courtyards and the famous Dabotap and Seokgatap pagodas with your guide. Then go up Tohamsan Mountain to visit Seokguram Grotto, home to a granite Buddha surrounded by finely carved guardian figures.

Feel the history of the Silla royal family at Daereungwon and Cheomseongdae

Walk through Daereungwon, where the grass-covered tombs of Silla kings and nobles rise like hills. Highlights include Cheonmachong, where a famous horse painting was found, and the large Hwangnamdaechong tomb. You'll also see Cheomseongdae, a stone tower-shaped observatory built during the reign of Queen Seondeok.

Stroll Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond and Gyochon Hanok Village

At Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond, a royal palace garden built during the reign of King Munmu, admire the pavilions and trees reflected on the water. In Gyochon Village, a cluster of traditional hanok houses, visit the old house of the Gyeongju Choi family and walk the quiet alleys. When available, you can also taste Gyeongju Gyodong Beopju, a traditional local liquor. After sightseeing, you'll be dropped off at your accommodation or a chosen location in Busan or Gyeongju.

※ The itinerary is for reference only, and the order and schedule may change depending on local conditions.

• Please check your mobile voucher in your email or the WAUG app.
• Let us know your exact pickup location in Busan or Gyeongju when booking, and meet your guide-driver there to start the tour.
• Valid only on the selected date and time.

Meeting point :
Busan / Gyeongju hotel pickup

Meeting point info:
Pickup takes place at the hotel or designated pickup location you selected when booking. Pickup in Busan is around 8 a.m. and in Gyeongju around 9 a.m., and the exact pickup time will be sent a few days before the tour. Please check the voucher provided after your booking is confirmed for the exact pickup location and time.

On-site information

• The tour lasts about 8 hours.
• Pickup is around 8 a.m. in Busan and around 9 a.m. in Gyeongju.
• The exact pickup time will be sent a few days before the tour.
• Your guide-driver leads the tour in English.
• This is a small-group tour.

Other

• The Gyeongju Gyodong Beopju tasting is offered only when available.
• The itinerary is for reference only and may change depending on local conditions.