Things to do in Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do: The Best Multi-day Tours

February 11, 2022 Matilde Konrad

Gyeongju (Korean: 경주, pronounced [kjʌŋ.dʑu]), historically known as "Seorabeol" (Korean: 서라벌, pronounced [sʌ.ɾa.bʌl]), is a coastal city in the far southeastern corner of North Gyeongsang Province in South Korea. It is the second largest city by area in the province after Andong, covering 1,324 km (511 sq mi) with a population of 264,091 people (as of December 2012.) Gyeongju is 370 km (230 mi) southeast of Seoul, and 55 km (34 mi) east of Daegu. The city borders Cheongdo and Yeongcheon to the west, Ulsan to the south and Pohang to the north, while to the east lies the coast of the East Sea. Numerous low mountains—outliers of the Taebaek range—are scattered around the city.
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1. Korean UNESCO World Heritage Tour including Gyeongju, Andong and Daegu(2N3D)

Kangsan Travel Service Co.,Ltd
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Gain a true appreciation for Korea’s history and UNESCO world heritage sites on this package of day trips from Busan. Visiting Gyeongju, Daegu and Andong over three days, this comprehensive tour allows you to understand Korea’s most important ruling dynasties, sample each regions’ culinary specialties, and compare city to rural life. With your dedicated English-speaking guide and private minivan, sit back and enjoy Korea’s most spectacular sights. Day1 First destination is Gyeongju that's the oldest unified Kingdom in Korean History is called a Museum doesn't have a roof. Day2 after look around capital city of Shilla Dynasty you are supposed to go to Daegu where you are staying 2nights and you are going to see Andong which is known as good place about learning Joseon Dynasty Day3 for the last day, you are going to Haeinsa Temple which has 2 UNESCO heritages from Goryeo Dynasty and Joseon, before going to Seoul you are walking around Herb Museum and public market in Daegu as well.

Inclusions: Lunch, Lunch, Bottled water, Lunch, Driver/guide, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Transport by private vehicle, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, WiFi on board

Exclusions: Gratuities, accommodation in Daegu for 2 nights is not included. Our office is happy to provide information and can recommend places to stay. It is possible to start the tour from Gyeongju or another city near Busan.

Reviewed By paigeal

My friends and I had such a fun time touring with our guide, Jade. He was very informative with a sense of humor. We learned a lot about Busan culture and the history of the places we saw. My favorite was the village. Thank you Jade!

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

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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.

3. (Private) 9-Days Tasty Journey Around South Korea Tour

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This 9 days tour will take you to beautiful fishing villages, mountain villages, and big cities such as Busan and cities with thousands of years of history. Korea has a perfect combination of mountains and beaches. Historical sites and beautiful scenery can be found not only in the small coastal towns but also in the remote forested mountains. This is a tour around Korea to uncover the many flavors and delicacies that define the very identity of a region, the lifestyle of its people as well as the many ways in which eating habits and cities give shape to one another. Enjoy the adventure of exploration when traversing around South Korea. The tour allows you to enjoy the beauty of nature, energetic trendy big city, peaceful rural areas, mountain range canyon sightseeing train, and tasty Korean local foods. ◆ A great tour for first-time visitors to South Korea who want to get to know a detail history of Korea and Korean foods. ◆ Take a Mountain Range Canyon Train (V-Train)

Inclusions: Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Private transportation, Accommodation (8nights) 3 or 4 star Hotel, 8N/ double, twin, Triple sharing room based), Local English-speaking tour guide , Mountain Range Canyon Train(V-Train fares), Pick up & Drop off Service, Lunch : Local delicacies

Exclusions: Dinner, Travel insurance, Gratuities, ZIP Line fares

Reviewed By jeonbuk_en

Jeonbuk has Korail Jeonbuk One-day. 2D1N tours. All you have to do is just follow amazingly talented guide. they will show you all you need and all you have to know about the Jeollabukto area.

4. 5-Day South Korean Cities Tour from Seoul Including Gongju, Busan, and Yeosu

149 Sejong-daero, Jongno 1(il).2(i).3(sam).4(sa), Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea US Travel
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See the standout sights of South Korea on an action-packed 5-day tour! With a guide, travel counterclockwise around the country from Seoul, stopping at must-see cities like Yeosu and Busan to visit monuments, plantations, markets, preserved folk villages and more. Hear tales of bygone dynasties at historical sites such as Gongsanseong Fortress, discover the countryside at Mt Seorak National Park and learn about the 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympic Games. Four-star hotel accommodation is included.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Transportation to all the places on the itinerary (vehicle size depends on the number of people on the tour), Professional English-speaking guide, 4 nights of accommodation

Exclusions: Lunch, dinner, snacks, and other food or drinks unless specified, Optional admission fees as per itinerary (e.g. Goransa Temple ferry surcharge, entry to Seokguram Grotto, monorail to Pyeongchang ski jump, and Gwongeumseong Fortress cable car ride and temple entry), Hotel pickup and drop-off in Seoul

Reviewed By chungfam

Great quick survey trip of Easter Korea giving some highlights. Best stop was Hahoe folk village... beautiful. Long road trip but interesting scenery and stops. Justin Choi was great as guide with humor and good history knowledge. Could have skipped Pyeonchang Olympic site as nothing's there anymore and spend more time at Mt Seoraksan or other location. Good for first timer visit.

5. 2-Day Gyeongju Rail Tour from Seoul

Paju, Paju, Gyeonggi-do Travel in South Korea with the top leading Korean Travel Agency: Aju Incentive - Gyeongju

Journey by bullet train from Seoul to Gyeongju to experience a 5-hour guided tour as part of this 2-day adventure. During your guided tour, learn about Korea’s history, religion, and science by visiting a Buddhist temple, ancient tombs, and the oldest astronomical observatory in Asia. Your tour includes train tickets to and from Seoul (on consecutive days) as well as overnight accommodation in Gyeongju.

Inclusions: Local & professional guide, Private tour with private transportation , Overnight accommodation, Breakfast, Pickup from SinGyeongju Station & Drop-off at Gyeongju Hotel

Exclusions: Lunch, Dinner, Pickup at Seoul Station, Gratuities

Reviewed By suemacp6

Great day with our English speaking guide. As a retired local school teacher, Sarah made our day very enjoyable and informative. Would happily recommend this day trip to a beautiful historical part of Korea. So glad we made the effort.

6. 2-Day Rail Tour to Gyeongju and Busan from Seoul

Singyeongju Station, 80 Singyeongjuyeong-ro, Geoncheon-eup, Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea Travel in South Korea with the top leading Korean Travel Agency: Aju Incentive - Gyeongju

Journey down to Gyeongju from Seoul by taking a ride on Korea's bullet train, KTX. After the 2 hour ride, explore into the past of Korean history, religion, and science. The half day guided tour will amaze you as you discover the wonders of an old Buddhist temple (Bulguksa Temple), ancient tombs (Tumuli Park), and the oldest existing astronomical observatory in Asia (Cheomseongdae Observatory). Next day, experience what Busan has to offer through politics, religion, history, culture, traditions, and current lifestyle. The full day guided tour will have you explore Nurimaru APEC House, Haedong Yonggungsa Temple, Jagalchi Fish Market, Yongdusan Park, and Gukje Market. After finishing the 2-days unique experience at Gyeongju and Busan, head back to Seoul in a 3 hour ride by KTX. 

Inclusions: Overnight accommodation, Breakfast, All taxes, fees and handling charges, Private transportation with Driver/Local Professional guide, Drop-off & pick up from Gyeongju Hotel

Exclusions: Lunch, Dinner & Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off (before start of tour and at end of tour)

Reviewed By suemacp6

Great day with our English speaking guide. As a retired local school teacher, Sarah made our day very enjoyable and informative. Would happily recommend this day trip to a beautiful historical part of Korea. So glad we made the effort.

7. 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

8. KORAIL Pack Voyager: Gyeongju, Busan and Jeju 5 Days from Seoul

Seoul, South Korea Travel in South Korea with the top leading Korean Travel Agency: Aju Incentive - Gyeongju

Journey down to Gyeongju from Seoul by taking a ride on Korea's bullet train, KTX. After the 2 hour ride, explore the past of Korean history, religion, and science. The half day guided tour will amaze you as you discover the wonders of Bulguksa Temple, Tumuli Park, and Cheomseongdae Observatory. Next day, experience what Busan has to offer through politics, religion, history, culture, traditions and current lifestyle. The full day guided tour will have you explore Nurimaru APEC House, Haedong Yonggungsa Temple, Jagalchi Fish Market, Yongdusan Park, and Gukje Market. The next day, take a flight to Jeju Island from Gimhae Airport and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure. The following day, take part in a shared tour visiting either the East, West or South course depending on the day of the week. On the last day, fly back to Seoul via Gimpo Airport.

Inclusions: 4 nights accommodation with breakfasts, All taxes, fees and handling charges, Driver/ Professional guide, Transport by private vehicle for Gyeongju and Busan city tours. Drop-off & pickup at hotels included, Transport by shared vehicle for Jeju Island tours, Lunch (during Jeju Island shared tour), Domestic air Busan-Jeju/Jeju-Seoul (Economy Class)

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities, Drop-off & Pickup at Seoul Station and Jeju hotel

Reviewed By suemacp6

Great day with our English speaking guide. As a retired local school teacher, Sarah made our day very enjoyable and informative. Would happily recommend this day trip to a beautiful historical part of Korea. So glad we made the effort.

9. The Beauty of the Korea Fall foliage Discover 9days 8nights

Lotte City Hotel Myeongdong, 362 Samil-daero, Myeong-dong, Jung-gu, Seoul, South Korea Korea DMC Tour

Accommodation: Best selected 4star hotels located in the heart of downtown. Tour Guide: Best selected Licensed English speaking guides, who are passionate, well-trained, and knowledgeable to create a truly unforgettable experience. Tour condition: Premium quality Service, Comfort, Hassle-free Travel, Not too rushed. Lasting from September through November, the mild days of fall make it the most pleasant time of the year. The temperature varies greatly from day to night. The mountains, when blanketed with vivid golden and red autumnal leaves under the clear blue sky, are breathtaking.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, KTX Train from Seoul to Gyeongju, Domestic airfare Busan - Jejudo Island - Seoul

Exclusions: Lunch and Dinner

10. Soul of Korea 11days 10nights

Lotte City Hotel Myeongdong, 362 Samil-daero, Myeong-dong, Jung-gu, Seoul, South Korea Korea DMC Tour

Accommodation: Best selected 4star hotels located in the heart of downtown. Tour Guide: Best selected Licensed English speaking guides, who are passionate, well-trained, and knowledgeable to create a truly unforgettable experience. Tour condition: Premium quality Service, Comfort, Hassle-free Travel, Not too rushed. There is so much to explore in Sparkling Korea - from the magnificent scenery, affluent cultural heritage, to the unique customs & traditions. Be inspired in this fantastic Korea experience! As Korean culture spreads around the globe, more and more people come to Korea seeking to experience it first hand.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, All Fees and Taxes

Exclusions: Lunch and Dinner

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