The 10 Best Walking Tours in Busan, South Korea

January 22, 2022 Franklyn Hardiman

Busan is Korea's second largest city.  Tourists often come to this region to hike and to visit the Buddhist Temples located deep within the region's mountains. The Beomeosa Temple, founded in 678 AD, is perhaps one of the most frequented temples in the area and is always packed with worshipers and tourists. For art buffs, Busan offers several museums and historical buildings. If scenery is your thing, try visiting the Dongbaek Island, or bird watch at the Nakdong river estuary.
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1. Busan Like a Local: Customized Private Tour

Jagalchi Market, 52 Jagalchihaean-ro, Nampo-dong, Jung-gu, Busan, South Korea Jagalchi Market, 52 Jagalchihaean-ro, Nampo-dong, Jung-gu, Busan, South Korea
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Get to know the city through the eyes of a passionate local. With no set itinerary, you can customize the tour or leave it up to the local for an insightful introduction to the city. Make travel about the people you meet not just the places you see.

Inclusions: Local guide ("Lokafyer", Customized private walking tour

Exclusions: Personal expenses, Tips and gratuities (optional), Optional activity costs, Food and drinks, Transportation to/from attractions (It’s a walking tour, car transportation isn’t included)

2. Gwangalli Night Food tour

Kent Hotel Gwangnlli by Kensinton, 229 Gwanganhaebyeon-ro, Gwangan-dong, Suyeong-gu, Busan, South Korea Here Korea Travel
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Do you like to taste traditional food and nice dessert in Busan? Then, you should join this tour. Your guide will take you to nice Korean BBQ restaurant. Also, you will stroll around Gwanalli Beach where many Koreans have happy memories of Busan to specifically spend a hot summer’s day. Enjoy night view of Gwangalli Beach with foodies! - Sample Busan speciality dish  - Explore nightlife and lively atmosphere in Gwanganlli Beach - All entrance fees are included - Acquaint yourself with Korean street food nearby Gwangalli Beach

Inclusions: Dinner, Tasting street food, Hotel pickup and dropoff, Professional Photographer guide, English speaking tour guide

Exclusions: Personal expenses, Food and drink(unless specified), Snacks, Gratuities, Hotel pickup & dropoff

Reviewed By NicolasL312-fr

It was a great tour, Gyeongju was a great city to visit. Our tour guide Mimi, was amazing from the moment she picked us from our hotel to every step of the visit and really tried to make the best trip possible for us. She spoke very well English and was very knowledgeable. Highly recommend if you wish to fully understand the Shilla period.

3. 3-Days 2-Nights Gyeongju UNESCO Sites & Busan City [Private Tour from Seoul]

Outdoors Korea
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This tour is a private tour that reduces the cost per person as the number of participants increases. It is a very rewarding tour schedule that allows you to travel between Gyeongju, the capital of the old dynasty of Silla which unified 3 kingdom to one, and Busan, the second largest city in Korea. ● This tour was designed for tourists who visit Korea for the first time or who visit more than once in Korea and want to see other than Seoul. ● Our journey starts with Korea travel specialist who has full of knowledge about Korean History, Politics, Religions and Nature So Our tourist can listen a lot of story while moving. ● Tour start from Seoul or Incheon Airport, and drive down to southeast about 4 hours and then will reach in the millennium city called Gyeongju city and move to Busan city which is the second largest and biggest port city of Korea with full of joy and variety seafood. ※ Tour Itinerary is subject to change by customers request.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, 2-nights accommodation, Breakfast, Vehicle Service, Private Driving guide, Hotel pick-up and sending

Exclusions: Personal Food(Lunch & Dinner) and Drink, Gratuities

Reviewed By chrisparker91

Chance was a very knowledgeable and enthusiastic tour guide. My fiancé and I enjoyed the trip and we feel that it was worth the money spent. Chance gave us a private skiing lesson and his visible passion for the job made the trip one to remember.

4. Busan Small Group City Tour (Max.8)

Jungang-daero, Choryang 3(sam)-dong, Dong-gu, Busan, South Korea Triends
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This experience will make you discover the true beauty of Busan and teach you about the culture and history of the city. I will also tell you fascinating local stories about each location on the trip.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, All Fees and Taxes

Exclusions: Lunch, Souvenirs

Reviewed By AnselmJo

I booked the tour with three friends. There was no one else with us, so we had the comfortable bus to ourselves. The guide Jesse spoke English very well and was very flexible and in a good mood. We talked a lot about everything. We really enjoyed it with him. He also took some nice pictures of us during the tour. I am happy to do a tour with him again. :)

5. Fun & Informative Busan in Korea Virtual Tour

Gimhae International Airport, 165 Gonghangjinim-ro, Daejeo 2(i)-dong, Gangseo-gu, Busan, South Korea Busan Mate - English Small Tour
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Instantly teleporting you to Korea right now! Korea has many more beautiful spots to visit other than Seoul. Go on an online tour with local experts in the region. Enjoy a true virtual tour to Busan in your room. Take a peek at the hidden photo zones and restaurants that only locals know in Busan.

Inclusions: Access Link to The Virtual Group Tour - 100% online., Live Professional Local Guide from Korea, Local’s Top Secret Tour Guide Book in PDF

Exclusions: PC or Mobile Device to Join Virtual Tour, Internet Connection

Reviewed By Belle S

My sister found this company online and I'm so glad she booked with them. Our party of 4 consisted of my sister, our elderly parents and myself. Our super guide Jun Eun-jong met us at our hotel, went over what sights we wanted to cover and understood our need to be flexible depending on how our parents were feeling. I cannot say enough about Jun! Her English is excellent, she is knowledgeable native of Busan, great sense of humor and just an all around joy. The vehicle we had was perfect for the four of us, easy for my parents to get in and out of, and very clean. Jun let us set the pace of the tours, never hurrying us and made sure everyone's needs were met. Lunch at a local restaurant was very good, ordered ahead as to minimize wait time. The food was good but more importantly for my mom, it was super clean. Our day lasted from 9 am to just about 5 pm, we covered what we had wanted and more. I specifically asked Jun for her business card because I would recommend her in a heart beat to anyone going to Busan. Thanks Jun!

6. Busan Night food tour - Bupyeong Kkangtong market

Jagalchi Station, Nampodong 6(yuk)-ga, Busan, South Korea Here Korea Travel
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Are you big eater or big fan of street food in Korea? If so, you will enjoy this tour. Your guide will show you street food locals love. There are many street vendors at Bupyeong Kkangtong Market. Even more, there are not only Korean street food also Vietnamese, Turkish, Japanese and Chinese food. This tour starts at 6:00pm. You can also see night view of Busan.  After looking around the night market, you will have Korean BBQ which busan local people love a lot! You will experience mouth watering special pork BBQ! - Taste street food at Gukje Market and Bupyeong Kkangtong market - Check one of tourist spots in Busan on your way to Bupyeong Kkangtong market(BIFF Square) - Find joy in food with Busan style fried chicken - Wrap up food tour with Stir-fried ice cream

Inclusions: Local Licensed Tour Guide, Dinner and all the street food, Drink or beverages, Narration about Korean history, customs, culture, Dinner, Snacks

Exclusions: Personal expenses, Hotel pickup & dropoff

Reviewed By NicolasL312-fr

It was a great tour, Gyeongju was a great city to visit. Our tour guide Mimi, was amazing from the moment she picked us from our hotel to every step of the visit and really tried to make the best trip possible for us. She spoke very well English and was very knowledgeable. Highly recommend if you wish to fully understand the Shilla period.

7. Absolute: Busan Pub Crawl & Party

205-4 Bujeon-dong, Busanjin-gu, Busan, South Korea Absolute Busan Pub Crawl
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The most popular experience of Seoul and Korea, now available in Busan! Join us every Friday(in Seomyeon) and Saturday(in Haeundae) for two nights of "ABSOLUTE" FUN and HAPPINESS! Two events in the two coolest areas of Busan! Socializing, dancing, and drinking are only a few of the things that you should expect from our amazing parties. Together with us, your friendly guides, and Party Animals from Korea and all around the world, you will visit 4+ bars/clubs and party the night away! Each time the bar hopping experience is unique! Enjoy Busan nightlife with style and without breaking the bank.

Inclusions: Guided group visit to 4+ bars/clubs, Free 4+ Shots

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified(We offer you 4+ shots)

8. Full-Day Shopping Tour in Busan

Busan Tourism Center

Get ready for a full-day shopping itinerary with a English speaking driver who knows Busan shopping hot spots. Customers will be  accompanied to three main shopping places (Nampodong, Shinsegae Centum, and Lotte Premier Outlet). The driver will drop you off and pick you up at appointed time and will not follow you around while shopping. This tour needs a minimum of three people in order to run and will be cancelled if this requirement isn't met.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, English-speaking driver, Transport by air-conditioned minivan

Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks

Reviewed By eowv

My tour was lead by Beth who is so sweet, knowledgeable and personable. I learned so much and had an amazing time. And Beth was so helpful, even taking the time to help me sort out my issue with my train to Seoul. And I am grateful to the company too as accommodations were made for me to be able to go on both the tours I booked with them. 10/10 on all three accounts.

9. VIP Gyeongju Day Trip from Busan Including UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Busan Tourism Center

During this 8-hour small group tour, your dedicated guide and driver will take you around the beautiful city of Gyeongju. Visit UNESCO World Heritage sites, Bulguk Temple and Seokguram Grotto, as well as other important historic places. This tour also includes lunch, entrance fees, and transportation. * This tour requires a minimum of 2 to operate; if this requirement is not met the tour may be cancelled. * VIP Tour will be operated with Mercedes S class sedan instead of Starex Van.

Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Bottled water, Professional guide, Professional photographer guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points, Guaranteed to skip the long lines, Transport by air-conditioned luxurious sedan, Lunch

Exclusions: Gratuities, Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Food and drinks, unless specified

Reviewed By eowv

My tour was lead by Beth who is so sweet, knowledgeable and personable. I learned so much and had an amazing time. And Beth was so helpful, even taking the time to help me sort out my issue with my train to Seoul. And I am grateful to the company too as accommodations were made for me to be able to go on both the tours I booked with them. 10/10 on all three accounts.

10. Discovering Korea - 10-day Self-Guided Tour

Incheon International Airport, 272 Gonghang-ro, Jung-gu, Incheon, South Korea Travel in South Korea with the top leading Korean Travel Agency: Aju Incentive

Perfect for Explorer & Independent traveler, enjoy a 9N10D driving trip around Korea. This package includes a rental car (with English speaking navigation), airport transfer by minivan with private driver, nine nights accommodation in 3/4-star hotels, one way KTX from Busan to Seoul.

Inclusions: 09 nights accommodation as per itinerary with daily breakfast, Round-trip private transfer to Incheon /Gimpo Airport by private minivan, 7 days rental car from Seoul to Busan with an English speaking GPS, One way KTX in standard class from Busan to Seoul, Car rental : SOUL, AVANTE MD, AVANTE AD, K3, NEW SM3, AVEO, VELOSTER, SUV Car rental from 4 pax, Car Insurance 100%

Exclusions: Gasoline fee / Any guide service / Optional Activities / Lunch & Dinner, Any transfer except airport transfer & Tips for driver

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