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.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.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.
South Korea · UNESCO Heritage Sites
Full day Private Gyeongju UNESCO Heritage Tour : a glimpse into Silla
The journey
- 01 Explore Gyeongju’s major Silla-era heritage sites in one day
- 02 Visit UNESCO-listed Bulguksa Temple and Seokguram Grotto
- 03 See royal tombs at Daereungwon and the ancient Cheomseongdae Observatory
- 04 Stroll through Gyeongju Gyochon Hanok Village
- 05 Enjoy views of Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond
- 06 Travel with a professional guide on a private tour
- 07 Private transport with hotel pickup and drop-off included
Step into the world of the ancient Silla Kingdom on this full-day private tour of Gyeongju, one of South Korea’s most important historic cities. Visit major UNESCO-listed and heritage landmarks including Bulguksa Temple, Seokguram Grotto, Daereungwon Tomb Complex, Cheomseongdae Observatory, Gyeongju Gyochon Hanok Village, and Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond, while learning the stories behind them from your professional guide.
This experience is ideal for travellers interested in Korean history, Buddhism, archaeology, and traditional culture. With private transport, hotel pickup and drop-off, and the flexibility of a private tour, you can enjoy a comfortable and more personal way to explore Gyeongju at your own pace.
Step into the world of the ancient Silla Kingdom on this full-day private tour of Gyeongju, one of South Korea’s most important historic cities.
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What's Included
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Professional Guide
- Entrance fees in the itinerary
- Hotel pickup and dropoff (Gyeongju and Busan)
- Bottled water
- KTX - Korean bullet train from Seoul(Seoul option)
What's Not Included
- Gratuities(optional)
- Other activities not on the tour plan
- Lunch
Know before you go
- WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE
- STROLLER OR PRAM ACCESSIBLE
- PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
- INFANTS MUST SIT ON LAPS
- Not suitable for pets
- Infant seats unavailable
- Wheelchair accessible
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Please add country code to your phone number at time of booking
- 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. Thank you:)
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