This English-guided walking tour starts at Busan Station and follows Busan's modern history, getting around by bus and subway like a local. At the Busan Museum of Modern and Contemporary History and the Joseon Tongsinsa History Museum, you'll look into the Japanese colonial period and Korea–Japan diplomacy during the Joseon Dynasty, then walk through Jaseongdae Park with traces of the old Busanjin Fortress. Enjoy local food and the lively atmosphere of Bujeon Market, and finish at Dongnae Eupseong Fortress, the site of resistance during the 1592 Japanese invasion. With a maximum of 10 people per group, you can calmly discover a different side of Busan beyond the famous sights.

Start at Busan Station
and follow Busan's hidden modern history

Meet your guide at Busan Station (KTX) Exit 1 and take a bus to the first stop. On the way, you'll get an overview of the tour and Busan's historical background. You'll get around by bus and subway like a local, using the T-money card your guide provides.

Discover Busan under Japanese rule at the Museum of Modern and Contemporary History

Explore the Busan Museum of Modern and Contemporary History and learn about the city's modern history and the lasting impact of the Japanese colonial period. Your guide explains how the port, coastline, trade and urban development changed during this time.

Explore Korea–Japan diplomatic history at the Tongsinsa Museum and Jaseongdae Park

At the Joseon Tongsinsa History Museum, learn about Korea–Japan diplomatic relations during the Joseon Dynasty and how the two countries interacted through times of peace and tension. Then stroll through Jaseongdae Park (Busanjinseong Park), where traces of the old Busanjin Fortress remain, and hear about Busan's military and diplomatic role.

Taste local food at Bujeon Market and head to Dongnae Fortress

Wander the narrow alleys of Bujeon Market, one of Busan's traditional markets, tasting Korean dishes, snacks and seasonal specialties and enjoying lunch. Meals at the market are at your own expense.

Then take the subway to the Dongnae Eupseong Fortress Site and walk along the fortress remains while hearing how local officials and residents fought back during the 1592 Japanese invasion. The tour ends at Dongnae Station (Subway Line 1).

※ The itinerary and order of visits may change depending on local conditions.

• Please check your mobile voucher by email or in the WAUG app.
• Meet your English-speaking guide at Busan Station (KTX) Exit 1 at your booked time to start the tour.
• Valid only on the selected date and time.

Meeting point :
Busan Station (KTX) Exit 1
대한민국 부산광역시 동구 초량제1동 1203-5

Meeting point information:
Meet your guide in front of Busan Station (KTX) Exit 1. From here, you'll take a bus to the first stop.
The tour ends at Dongnae Station (Subway Line 1).

Participation restrictions

• Children under 11 cannot participate.
• People aged 80 and over cannot participate.
• Pregnant women and people with visual impairments cannot participate.
• Wheelchair, electric wheelchair and mobility scooter users cannot participate.
• Minors not accompanied by an adult cannot participate.
• Strollers are not allowed.
• Bachelor/bachelorette party groups cannot participate.

What to bring

• Sun hat
• Camera
• Sunscreen

On site

• This is a walking tour, so please wear comfortable sneakers or walking shoes. Some sections are sloped.
• Please avoid flip-flops or bare feet, sleeveless shirts, ripped clothing and see-through clothing.
• Please do not touch museum exhibits.
• Smoking indoors, alcohol, drugs and explosive materials are not allowed.
• You'll travel by bus and subway, and a T-money card loaded with fares is provided.
• The tour runs in small groups of up to 10 people.
• Food and snacks at Bujeon Market are at your own expense.