Gyeongju Private Tour with hidden gem by local tour guide

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Gyeongju Private Tour with hidden gem by local tour guide
Do you want to catch splendid history of Shilla which lasted about 1,000years? Make your own customized private tour and use your time efficiently in limited time in Gyeongju ! Experienced local Tour guide/Driver(one person) who can speak English in a well cleaned Private air-conditioned tour vehicle will take you to places that you want to visit! There are many places though, you can discuss where to go and how much you want to spend time at the site! Itinerary is flexible! Plus you will have authentic local food Lunch in Gyeongju like locals! Through the tour, you will visit major tourists spot in Gyeongju : Bulguksa temple, Seokguram Grotto, Tomb park, Cheomseongdae observatory, Anapji(Dongung and wolji),etc. Flexibility to customize your itinerary to your own preferences Air-conditioned vehicle and Private driver for a more personalized experience Roundtrip hotel transport, plus all parking fees and tolls are included Make your own plan and special memory in Gyeongju with us
Free cancellation Private tour Pickup included

What's included

  • BOTTLED_WATER
  • Hotel pickup and dropoff
  • AIR_CONDITIONED_VEHICLE
  • (Optional included) KTX train ticket from Seoul to Gyeongju and Gyeongju to Seoul : Economy seat
  • Local Tour Guide with tour guide license

What's not included

  • Other activities not on the tour plan
  • Entrance fee
  • Meals

Itinerary

  1. Visit Bulguksa which is designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site for being “a masterpiece of Buddhist art in the Far East.” If you are in the temple, you will see blooming cherry blossoms in spring and colorful foliage in fall. (1h 0min)
  2. In the Seokguram Grotto, you can see statues of devas, bodhisattvas and disciples sculpted on the surrounding walls. After that, you will have Tteokgalbi(grilled short rib patties) for lunch. (1h 0min)
  3. Here you can watch the animated movie about this thousand year old Silla Kingdom. Take a look at Silla dynasty. The value of the show is on a par with a national treasure of Gyeongju. (1h 0min)
  4. The Daereungwon tomb has the large ancient tombs of kings and nobles of the Silla Kingdom. (30 min)
  5. Near this tomb complex, there is Chemseongdae Observatory which is the oldest surviving astronomical observatory in Asia. The name of this observatory means star-gazing tower. (30 min)
  6. Around Chemseongdae Observatory, you will see a mix of old historical buildings and newly built hanok at Gyeongju Gyochon Hanok Village. You will figure out how they used to be back in the days. There are lots of handcraft shos and cafes too. (1h 0min)
  7. From the tomb complex, your guide will take you to the Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond. This place is known as Anapji. You can see the most beautiful nightscape in Gyeongju. It may even give a sensational feeling of walking at night in the past during the time of Silla Dynasty. You can also hear one story behind this place from your guide. (1h 0min)
  8. This is the UNESCO village in Korea, you can explore the traditional Korean village (1h 0min)
  9. You can see the genuine relics of Shilla Kingdom in the museum (1h 0min)
  10. It's the bridge connecting the palace and wolji pond and it has beautiful view of ancient kingdom and nature (20 min)

Practical information

Operated by
Here Korea Travel
Travellers per booking
1–15
Confirmation
INSTANT

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation available.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Important notes

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Please add country code to your phone number at time of booking
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required

Frequently asked questions

The tour runs for around 8 hours. Times are approximate and may vary depending on group size, traffic, and site conditions on the day.

What's included is set out in the tour description above. As a general guide, transport and guiding are normally covered; meals, personal expenses, and gratuities are typically extra unless the description states otherwise.

We don't hold specific age or fitness guidance for this tour. Read the activity description carefully and, if in any doubt, speak to your cruise line's excursion desk before you book.