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Cruise Layover : Small Group Busan Highlight Day Tour

From $74 • 8 hours 30 minutes • Here Korea Travel • Busan, South Korea • Pickup available • Free until 1 day before

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Why we love it?

The Cruise Layover: Small Group Busan Highlight Day Tour offers an immersive experience of South Korea's vibrant coastal city, Busan, over the course of 8 hours and 30 minutes. Ideal for cruise passengers with limited time, this tour caters to those seeking to explore key attractions in a small group setting. Participants will benefit from the convenience of an air-conditioned vehicle, with all fees and taxes included, as well as an English-speaking guide to enhance their understanding of the local culture and history. Notable highlights of the itinerary include visits to significant landmarks, providing a well-rounded glimpse into Busan's unique blend of modernity and tradition.

Inclusions

Air-conditioned vehicle
All Fees and Taxes
Entrance fees
Pickup & Drop off at Busan International Cruise Terminal
English speaking guide

Exclusions

Gratuities(optional)
Lunch - Tour guide will suggest

Itinerary

Step 1

After your tour guide picks you up at Busan International Cruise Terminal, you will head to Haedong Yonggung Temple.
This place offers tourists a chance to know two birds with one stone- head up for second-to-none panoramic views of the ocean against the city, and learn more about traditional Korean religion.

Step 2

Nurimaru APEC House means an APEC conference hall. It is noted for its beautiful, natural landscape accented by dense camellia and pine trees. Nurimaru APEC House has been used as a memorial hall and a prestigious international conference hall since the APEC summit meeting.

Step 3

The UN Memorial Cemetery in Korea honors UN soldiers from 16 countries and UN aids from five countries that were killed in battle during the Korean War from [ ]. This serene park spreads across a grassy plain area of 135,000 square meters. Some notable sites and memorials include: Memorial Service Hall, Memorabilia Hall, two Turkish Monuments, Greek Monument, Australian Monument, British Common Wealth Monument and two ponds. The Memorial Service Hall and the Memorabilia Hall were constructed in 1964 and 1968 respectively. The citizens of Busan dedicated the Main Gate in 1966. There are many annual events held here such as April’s Tributary Ceremony of the Veterans of the Korean War, May’s American Memorial Day, June’s Korean Memorial Day, and October’s UN Ceremony Day.

Step 4

One of the most famous landmarks in Busan. You can see almost the entire metropolis as you walk around the top deck. You will find yourself surprised at the view of Busan Tower as you exit the tower. Busan Tower offers a 360 degree view of Busan.

Step 5

Are you interested in Busan’s modern district? Then hit BIFF Square. There are events such as hand printing of movie celebrities.
The 428 meter-long street stretching from the Buyeong Theater in Nampo-dong to the overpass in Chungmu-dong was divided into “Star Street” and “Festival Street,” and on the eve of the festival each year the “Ground Opening the BIFF Square” is held on the street.
During the ceremony events such as the hand printing of famous movie celebrities and Nunggot Jeomdeung (snow-flower lighting) take place.

Step 6

Because Busan is one of the biggest seaports in South Korea, it says nothing of best seafood. Jagalchi market is the most famous seafood market in all of Korea. You can see every seller yell their bargains and bargain at once. You can try some seafood like squid, octopus, crab, mussels and prawns.

Step 7

Here is one historically rich mountainside cultural quarter. It was originally settled by refugees during the Korean War. You will see tiny hillside homes and nifty collection of clever decorative pieces installed by art students. After Gamcheon Culture Village, you will have lunch. Your guide will take you to local restaurant.