Gyeongju Private Tour with hidden gem by local tour guide
Why we love it?
The Gyeongju Private Tour offers a comprehensive 9-hour exploration of South Korea's rich cultural heritage, guided by a licensed local expert. Ideal for travelers seeking an intimate experience, this tour includes visits to significant sites such as the Seokguram Grotto, a UNESCO World Heritage site renowned for its stunning Buddhist sculptures. Participants benefit from personalized attention, with hotel pickup and drop-off, as well as the option to travel via KTX train from Seoul. The tour stands out for its focus on hidden gems in Gyeongju, providing insights into both well-known attractions and lesser-visited locales, ensuring a deeper understanding of the region's historical significance.
Inclusions
- Hotel pickup and dropoff
- Local Tour Guide with tour guide license
- Bottled water
- (Optional included) KTX train ticket from Seoul to Gyeongju and Gyeongju to Seoul : Economy seat
- Air-conditioned vehicle
Exclusions
- Other activities not on the tour plan
- Entrance fee
- Meals
Itinerary
Step 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.
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.
Step 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.
Step 4
The Daereungwon tomb has the large ancient tombs of kings and nobles of the Silla Kingdom.
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.
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.
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.
Please Note
- Stroller or pram accessible
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infant seats unavailable
- Not suitable for pets
- Not 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
- Most of hotels are available for hotel pickup and drop-off but sometimes it's like Airbnb and located in small alleys, then we let you know where to meet a tour guide before tour date. So please let us know exact your contact number with National Code like. +82 +65 +1,etc Thank you:)
Know Before You Go
- Infants must sit on laps
- Public transportation nearby
Cancellation Policy
Fully refundable until 1 day before start
Non-refundable after 1 day before start
