Gyeongju Private Tour : Explore the Legacy of Ancient Silla Kingdom
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Gyeongju

#Gyeongju served as the capital of the ancient Silla kingdom from 57 BC to 935 AD, during which it controlled the majority of the Korean Peninsula. For nearly a millennium, Silla thrived as a prosperous and powerful country, with Gyeongju serving as its bustling metropolitan center and the fourth largest city in the world.

Duration: 9 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Bulguksa Temple - The Beautiful Temple that Showcase the Essence of Silla Buddhism - At Bulguksa Temple in Gyeongju, tourists can see various historic and cultural artifacts, including the Dabotap and Seokgatap stone pagodas, the Cheongun-gyo and Baegun-gyo bridges, and the main hall, which houses the Seokgamoni Buddha statue. The temple’s serene natural surroundings also make it a popular spot for enjoying a peaceful stroll or meditation.
What's Included
  • pick up and drop off
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Surcharges on fuel
  • Parking fees
  • A professionally qualified tour guide
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities (Optional)
  • Lunch
  • Entrance Fees - Daereungwon(2$), Donggung Palace(2$)
Location
Bulguksa Temple
Bulguksa 385 Bulguk-ro,
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Alaina
Jun 27, 2024
Lucy is an amazing tour guide 🙌✨ - LUCY WAS SO NICE 🫶 She was such a respectful and caring person. Not just to us, but to the locals and other tour groups. My dad had his knees replaced and she was very accommodating and looked for the most accessible paths. 🙌 She was very flexible when my family got tired and planned everything so well. I would definitely recommend her to others. She really makes sure you know the history of Korea and is so knowledgeable. Speaks amazing English too ☺️🌸
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Alialkhudhair
Jun 18, 2024
Busan highlight - Good spots, good guide! Awesome! Preserved old village is a must, shouldn’t be an optional! Museum one of the best in Korea, very informative
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Ichigo09
Jun 16, 2024
Fantastic Gyeongju day trip and guide - We took the Gyeongju tour with Larry. He was fantastic. He was knowledgeable, friendly and patient. We traveled with two elderly parents and Larry was very attentive with them. He went above and beyond - he took us to more places than planned. We thoroughly enjoyed the day with Larry. Highly recommended!
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Chxmd
Jun 11, 2024
Historical tour - Today started with Jason asking us how we’d like our tour. More interested in the sites and photo opportunities (he was ‘reading the room’ well with my 2 daughters) or would we like a more historical day. We opted for both, and he delivered. 2 years ago we visited multiple Buddhist temples in Thailand, so we are armchair experts on temples. Bulguksa and Seokguram temples were truly beautiful. We are not Buddhist, but have come to truly appreciate its traditions. These temples combine their natural settings with the temples themselves to deliver the inner calmness and peace that draws us to this philosophy. Next we visited Gyeongju museum. Initially we were a little pensive about walking through a museum that reportedly holds over 200k artifacts. We weren’t counting but we walked the entire museum and got the information we needed to appreciate the next part of the tour. The Daereungwon Tomb complex. Prior to planning this trip I had never heard of them. They are basically IMHO the pyramids of the east. A must see.
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Lance_t
Jun 9, 2024
Great tour with an excellent guide! - Joy was our guide and she was excellent! Friendly, knowledgeable, very good English. It was the best way to see what Gyeongju has to offer!
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Carolinaar3844zt
Jun 9, 2024
Great place to visit and learn history - We have a wonderful day discovering Gyeongju with our tour guide Jason Lee, a place with beautiful surroundings we highly recommend Jason for your visit
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Lancet556
Jun 9, 2024
Excellent tour of Gyeongju - Joy was an excellent guide! Excellent English. Very knowledgeable and friendly. Took pictures for us the whole tour and sent them and a video of our day at the end. Even our teenage son thought it was great! Got to make the most of our one full day in Gyeongju!
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Vacation20872669072
Jun 8, 2024
A really recommendable tour. - Our tour guide Lily showed us around Gyeongju excellently and very competently. Thanks to her, we were able to see all the sights and got a great insight into the history of Gyeongju.
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Connector22258881355
Jun 6, 2024
Gyeongju private tour - Our guide Jason was friendly and accommodating. There were 5 of us, age ranging from 8 yrs to over 70 yrs. Hence we opted for a private tour. Jason was patient and thoughtful, he sent us to the entrance while he looked for carpark. He recommended a Korean restaurant that caters to my daughter’s food allergy (to egg and seafood) and the food was delicious. Thanks for your help!
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Thomasmc2540uo
Jun 5, 2024
Visit to Gyeongju - I spent an unforgettable day in Gyeongju, the historic cradle of Korea. The majestic temples, royal tombs and the beautiful Anapji Park amazed me. Our Korean guide was very professional and natural, making the English tour extremely enjoyable and informative. The authenticity and cultural richness of this city are impressive. A must-visit for any lover of history and natural beauty.
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