Top 10 Tours in Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea

August 12, 2021 Harland Bartelt

Coordinates: 36°15′N 128°45′E / 36.250°N 128.750°E / 36.250; 128.750
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1. Andong Hahoe Folk Village Day Tour From Busan

Kangsan Travel Service Co.,Ltd
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Leave Busan behind and relax on a drive to the countryside during this full-day guided Private tour to Andong. Visit the UNESCO-listed Hahoe Folk Village, where you’ll watch a mask dance performance and explore traditional houses. At the Andong Folk Museum, learn more about regional lifestyles that date back to the Joseon dynasty. Your day of sightseeing also includes a Korean lunch and round-trip hotel transport from Busan. Note: Mask dance performance is not scheduled every monday

Inclusions: Lunch, Professional English-speaking guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, WiFi on board, Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation

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Reviewed By 921julieannl

The temples are the most attractive because it’s like you are living in an ancient times in a modern world. It is just an amazing, uplifting experience.

2. 2 Day Private: Rakkojae Korean Cultural Heritage Tour via Andong Hahoe Village

Rakkojae Korean Cultural Heritage Tour
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Experience Korean traditional culture come alive on a one night, two day tour journey with Rakkojae.  The itinerary includes firsthand exposure to UNESCO World Heritage sites and visiting a beautiful village that has preserved its 700 year history – as if time has stood still. We wish to move your heart with an opportunity to have an honest encounter with Korea that is unavailable elsewhere, through a melange of delectable cuisine, comfortable traditional accommodation and Korea’s magnificent natural scenery. The per-person tour rates are inclusive of one night accommodation at Rakkojae Andong (Hahoe), car service, guide, entrance fees, and meals.

Inclusions: Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Overnight accommodation, Car & driver, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Meals as per itinerary (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner), Bottled water, All taxes, fees and handling charges, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Exclusions: ICN airport pick-up and/or drop-off (one-way KRW110,000 surcharge), Drinks and snacks, Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Gratuities

Reviewed By Doraebe

This was a great tour. Michael the best guide. Nothing too small for him to help with, and lots of fun too. The cherry blossom outside the Hanok was amazing and the night we spent in the village very peaceful. Make sure to visit the mask museum before attending the performance, which is very interesting and lively. The kids enjoyed it too. The village is very special - Over 300 years old and it feels like it has never changed. After the frenetic pace of Seoul, it is a fantastic place to chill out for a day or two.

3. Full day Private Gyeongju UNESCO Heritage Tour : a glimpse into Silla

Here Korea Travel
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Do you want to catch splendid history of Shilla which lasted about 1,000years? Through the tour, you will visit major tourists spot in Gyeongju : Bulguksa temple, Seokguram Grotto, Tomb park, Cheomseongdae observatory, Anapji(Dongung and wolji),etc, learning the history of Shilla by your professional tour guide. If you’re into ancient cultures and traditions or just want a break from the fast cars and bright lights of cities in South Korea, take a day trip to Gyeongju. Make a time travel at Gyeongju! Tour guides are friendly, accommodating and experienced. They will make your trip to Korea more special and memorable! Our guide will bring you local restaurant! This tour is a private tour so you can make your own plan, discussing with your tour guide! Plus, Here Korea Travel offers only quality tour program without any compulsory shopping centers to tourists visiting Korea. Enjoy more time at tour stops!

Inclusions: Lunch, Air-conditioned vehicle, Professional Guide, Entrance fees in the itinerary, Hotel pickup and dropoff, Bottled water, KTX - Korean bullet train from Seoul(Seoul option)

Exclusions: Gratuities(optional), Other activities not on the tour plan

Reviewed By Ulrikagemini

We went on a fullday sightseeing in the Busanarea with Yeoni Cho (Lada) as our guide. She is the best ☆☆☆☆☆!!!

4. Korea Live Virtual Tour from Gyeongju, Art & Culture in HISTORY KTourTOP10

Bulguksa, 15-1 Jinhyeon-dong, Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea Busan Mate - English Small Tour
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Instantly teleporting you to Korea right now! You can learn about the history of Silla, one of Korea's old kingdoms, which you have watched in historical K-dramas at least once. For those of you who think that Gyeongju is a boring city with only similar-looking Hanok buildings, get ready to take a look into various aspects of Gyeongju! A fun tour in the historical city Gyeongju with a local expert who will guide you with hidden stories at each UNESCO heritage site. Don't miss out as well the hidden photo zones, various experiences, and of course, food in Gyeongju! 'KTourTOP10' series consists of 10 most recommended tour themes and tour areas in Korea. Search 'KtourTOP10' in Viator to see the whole tour series! - A virtual tour with real-time communication with a local guide will make you think you are on a real trip - All participants are provided with tips on traveling Gyeongju (in a PDF file) which will be useful for future trips - Each tour is in Korean Timezone (KST)

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!

5. Fun & Informative Daegu in Korea Virtual Tour

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 daegu in your room. Take a peek at the hidden photo zones and restaurants that only locals know in Daegu. - A virtual tour with real-time communication with a local guide will make you think you are on a real trip - All participants are provided with tips on traveling Daegu (in a PDF file) which will be useful for future trips - Each tour is in Korean Timezone (KST)

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

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

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. Gyeongju UNESCO World Heritage Sites and History Full-Day Tour with Lunch

Busan Tourism Center
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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.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Haeundae subway station pickup and drop-off, Professional guide, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Guaranteed to skip the long lines, Bottled water, All taxes, fees and handling charges

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

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.

7. Korail Day Trip to Gyeongju's Unesco World Heritage Sites 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
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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 5-hour guided tour will amaze you as you discover the wonders of an old Buddhist temple, ancient tombs, and the oldest existing astronomical observatory in Asia. You will head back to Seoul in awe and understanding why the historic sites at Gyeongju were registered as UNESCO's World Heritage Sites.

Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Driver/guide, Private tour with private transportation (with fuel surcharge), Pick up/ Drop off at SinGyeongju Station

Exclusions: Meals, Gratuities, Drop-off/ Pickup at Seoul Station

8. 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.

9. Andong Cultural Day Trip from Seoul

I Love Seoul Tour - Day Tours
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Escape from Seoul and visit Andong, a city known for its traditional Korean culture! Begin your trip from convenient pick-up from your hotel and heading to Andong. Visit some of the sites made famous by Queen Elizabeth during her visit, along with attractions unique to this city. You will visit Buyongdae Cliff and Hwacheon Seowon in Andong, then have lunch, Andong salted grilled mackerel which is famous for Andong. After lunch, make your way to Andong Hahoe village where Queen Elizabeth II visited. Also, take a look at the Korean traditional masks in Hahoe Mask Museum. Your day trip will end at your hotel. Hotel pickup/drop-off and lunch are included.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup (downtown only), Local guide, Lunch, Air-conditioned vehicle, Hotel drop-off (downtown only)

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Reviewed By 317geneb

Very interesting and thought-provoking. It must be exhausting for North Korea to keep up this ruse for almost 70 years. Although Covid 19 has put a damper on the DMZ tours, our guide made the best of it. She was well prepared with tickets, directions, and instructions.

10. 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.

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