The 15 Best Gyeongju Tours

1.Gyeongju UNESCO sites Private tour with licensed tour guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 275 reviews · from $186Our pick

Explore Gyeongju’s Silla-era temples, tombs, museum, village, and bridge with a private English or Chinese speaking guide from Busan or Gyeongju.

“We had an incredible day with CK. He arrived on time and gave us a great tour! We learned so much about Gyeongju but also got so much information about the history, culture and politics of South Korea. We saw and did things we could nevRead more”

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2.Private Gyeongju Tour – Explore Gyeongju UNESCO Sites

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 272 reviews · from $186

Review of a private Gyeongju day tour covering Bulguksa, Seokguram, royal tombs, palace ruins, lunch, and expert local guiding.

“I don’t recommend our tour guide, Joy. Very slow and insensitive to our needs. I traveled with a 5-year old and my grandma who is 90. We hardly had any bathroom breaks. The tour was advertised with 5 destinations in the itinerary. Joy was very slow that we barely made to four. Joy parked the car far away from the entrance so that it was under the shade but then my grandma had to walk very far because of that. Very little explanation during the tour. Constantly giving us wrong information. We also found her very awkward e.g. she asked to join our lunch and sat in our table and…”

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3.Gyeongju UNESCO Legacy Tour with National Museum

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 172 reviews · 12 hours · from $48

See Bulguksa Temple, Gyochon Village, Ahopsan Forest, and Silla treasures on a full-day Gyeongju tour from Busan for $48.

“The trip was just great - Chris our guide was really knowledgeable, we made so many interesting stops and had a great lunch. Our guide took such good care of us from pickup till drop of in the evening! We loved the day and can just recommend it !!”

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4.UNESCO Heritage Tour Including Bulguksa Temple

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 104 reviews · 8 hours · from $189

See Gyeongju’s Silla tombs, Bulguksa Temple, Seokguram Grotto, and Wolji Pond on an 8-hour guided tour from Busan or Gyeongju.

“My husband and I spent a fantastic day seeing all these amazing sites and really enjoyed the company of our tour guide Sue and driver Joe. They were both so pleasant, informative, and kind. It was so nice to be driven in comfort to all these spread-out places. Each one was a fun experience, and we never could have seen even half of them on our own. Sue told us all sorts of interesting facts and stories, and answered our many questions. Joe frequently pulled up photos on his phone related to what we were looking at. They bought us snacks sold by the ladies outside the Seokguram Grotto, which…”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 104 reviews · from $189

See Gyeongju’s Silla-era temples, tombs, village, and palace ruins on an 8-hour tour with lunch, entry fees, and transport.

“Very nice tour to see some culture and heritage of Korea. With excellent guide Steve. Knows his way around and pleasant way of guiding around and see all the good parts within few hours. Thanks Steve!”

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6.Private Car Tour with a Licensed Tour Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 85 reviews · 4 - 9 hours

See Gyeongju’s Silla treasures by private car with an English-speaking guide, flexible stops, local food, and door-to-door service from Busan.

“This tour checks off many boxes: frequent pre-tour communication, well organized logistics during the tour, good driver/tour guide, visits all major sites in Gyeongju, and very good value as a full-day private tour. From beginning to end, our tour guide Larry lead our group of 7 people on a wonderful and action-packed day in Gyeongju. He arrived for our pick up in Busan on time and drove us to Gyeongju. We felt safe with his driving throughout the day. In Gyeongju, the sites we visited suited our group well and the recommend lunch place consisted of tasty Korean food. Furthermore, Larry’s English was clear and easy to understand, and he…”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 60 reviews · from $256

Explore Gyeongju’s Silla treasures on a private 11-hour tour with Bulguksa, Seokguram, royal tombs, museum stops, lunch, and optional KTX travel.

“John was an incredibly knowledgeable guide who took us to every major site in Gyeongju. We especially loved the temples and grotto he took us to and the history he told us about the sites. We also went to a delicious lunch and dinner based on John’s recommendation. Overall, John’s passion for Gyeongju’s history is palpable and we really enjoyed our day with him!”

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8.Guided Car Tour in Geyongju with a Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 38 reviews · from $70

Explore Gyeongju by electric car with a local guide, visiting Bulguksa, Seokguram, Bomun Lake, Woljeonggyo, and the National Museum.

“Despite bad weather and bad traffic due to the Chuseok holidays, my guide was great! He was kind and friendly even though he needed to use a translation app to converse. He tried to fit as much as possible into the tour even though trafRead more”

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9.Private Car Charter Taxi Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 37 reviews · 3 - 9 hours

Explore Gyeongju by private taxi, fitting temples, royal tombs, night views, and local stops into a flexible 3 to 9 hour tour.

“Our driver was kind and accommodating. Made recommendations to fit our preferences. Had a great time.”

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10.Private World Heritage Gyeongju Taxi Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews

See Gyeongju’s UNESCO sites, royal tombs, temples, and food streets by private taxi with a flexible route and hotel pickup.

“Fue una excelente opción para conocer lo más relevante de Gyeongju en un día. Jeon, nuestro chofer y guía, una maravillosa persona, muy preocupado de nosotros. Se adaptó a todos nuestros requerimientos dentro del recorrido. UsaRead more”

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11.7 Highlights Gyeongju City One Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 10 reviews · from $47

See Gyeongju’s Silla tombs, Bulguksa, Hwangnidan-gil, and more on a practical one-day trip from Busan for $47.

“Our tour guide was absolutely fantastic! Knowledgeable, friendly, and incredibly passionate, they made every moment of the trip unforgettable. Their stories brought each location to life, and they always made sure everyone felt included and comfortable. I couldn’t have asked for a better guide – highly recommended!”

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13.Busan & Gyeongju One Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 11 hours · from $84

Explore Busan and Gyeongju in 11 hours, from Gamcheon’s colorful lanes to ancient tombs, bridges, villages, and Cheongsapo’s sea views.

“We had a fantastic time on the Busan + Gyeongju one-day tour with Zoe! From the start, she made the experience feel truly personalized, which made us feel comfortable and relaxed throughout the day. Zoe’s knowledge of the places we visited was exceptional, but what really made the tour stand out was her fun, personable nature. She has a great sense of humor, and her energy was contagious, which made the entire day feel more like a fun outing with a friend than a typical tour. She was attentive to our needs, and her jokes and stories made the historical sites even more enjoyable. Zoe’s warmth and charm really made…”

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14.Gyeongju UNESCO Tour 7 Highlights with Bulguksa

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 5 reviews · 10 hours · from $80

Visit Gyeongju’s temples, royal tombs, palace pond, old village, and famed bridge on a 10-hour small-group tour from Daegu.

“The visit is stunning and our driver was perfect, always is time and caring, but our guide was not very professional. He was nos particularly fluent in English and did not provide any detailed explanations (google was more useful). Lunch time was a bit messy since we joined other group that seemed to have priority though we arrived before. We would have appreciated some advice on how to prepare the bulgogi, for instance, or information about the food, which is part of the cultural experience. Contact through whatsapp vas very useful”

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