South Korea · HISTORICAL TOURS
Everything here is bookable today: 15 historical tours, priced per head, with the one thing worth knowing before you commit to any of them.
Review of the Gyeongju UNESCO day tour from Busan, covering temples, royal tombs, villages, night views, transport, value, and practical tips.
“very well organized and great value for the tour. Victoria was a great guide”
Review of the Gyeongju UNESCO day tour from Busan, with temple, tomb, village, palace, transport, costs, timing, and practical tips.
“Sol took us to so many great spots. We have many great photos and really enjoyed this tour. Normally we stay away from tours but it’s so much easier and can fit so much more in. Definitely recommend this one!”
Explore Seoul after dark through palace ghosts, Korean folklore, secret alleys, and grim history on this highly rated evening walking tour.
“If you into history, spooky stuff and dad humor then its for you. The guide did a good job mixing all those components. Also was kinda the official first date with my girlfriend and she liked it. XD”
See Gyeongju’s Silla treasures from Busan, including Bulguksa, royal tombs, Donggung Palace, and Wolji Pond on a full-day guided tour.
“Heat and humidity was formidable but well worth braving. Such a great cultural experience that I’m not likely to do again. Kayla was an awesome guide full of information and energy.”
Dress in hanbok, explore Gyeongbokgung Palace, learn Joseon history, and receive more than 100 edited photos from a professional Seoul photographer.
“Very good tour. The 2 young guys were very pleasant and accomodating. They were engaging and knowledgable. Overall memorable and fun experience aside from educational. Thanks to these guys -- Korea left an indemnable part of an experience.”
Explore Seoul’s Dae Jang Geum Park, famous K-drama sets, Joseon-era streets, and Suga’s Daechwita filming spots with a friendly guide.
“Nice and interesting tour. Our guide Rachel was very kind and told us many interesting things, also she was always available to take beautiful photos!”
Review of Gyeongju’s 8-hour UNESCO tour from Busan or Gyeongju, with Bulguksa, Seokguram, royal tombs, lunch, and hotel transport.
“100% recommended. The tour was super nice and Sue was a really great tour guide, very clear in her explanations. A truly memorable experience”
Explore Gyeongju’s UNESCO temples, royal tombs, palace pond, and Silla history on an 8-hour tour from Busan with lunch included.
“Pick up at the hotel is fantastic. The drive to the historical sites was interesting. Heavy rain, and extreme heat didn't stop us. Chris our guide was so knowledgeable about the history of the area and buildings, with very good English too. He fitted around our preferences and made the day enjoyable.”
Review of Seoul’s four-hour palace and Bukchon tour, with hanbok, English guide, snacks, photo stops, pricing, walking, and practical tips.
“Great tour! Jade was very knowledgeable and helpful. It’s nice to understand what your seeing when visiting other countries. Dressing up in the traditional clothes was a lot of fun.”
Explore Seoul’s royal past, streamside sunset, and Ikseon-dong with a historian, photographer, and 50-plus edited photos.
“They truly took us to hidden gems! It was the right mix of information and having fun with the photos. I’m glad I did it.”
Review of a private Gyeongju day tour covering Bulguksa, Seokguram, Silla tombs, museums, lunch, and optional KTX travel from Seoul.
“We had a wonderful time seeing the sights in Gyeongju. The tour takes you to several locations that are must see places. We were also very lucky with the timing - there were Cherry blossoms everywhere!”
Explore Busan’s Jagalchi, BIFF, and Bupyeong markets with chef Heeyoung, tasting local street food and learning the city’s food culture.
“This was an amazing tour. Our guide, Heeyoung, was knowledgeable and friendly and gave us so much information it made the rest of our trip so much easier. The tour hit all the places and foods we wanted to try and we very much enjoyed our time with her. She is a fantastic guide and we highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Busan”
Review of the $64 Gyeongju day tour from Busan, covering Bulguksa, royal tombs, Hwangnidan-gil, palace ruins, and night views.
“The English Guide was soo amazing and easy to talk to. She was really careful with all Guests and in got us the right amount of information for each place. I learned a lot more about Korean history and culture! we had the perfect amount of time to discover things for ourselfs and in generell: everything was well planned. I'm glad I did this tour. The amount of time was exactly right and you can decide at which check out point you want to go out and at which of the locations you want to be picked up. In my opinion very individual for that kind of Day tour. Thank…”
Explore Jeju’s UNESCO sites, forests, beaches, temples, markets, and tea fields on flexible three-day bus tours for $56 per person.
“I liked all the places we've been to, Terry, our driver from Jeju Taxi Tour was nice and accommodative and patiently waiting for us. I thought a professional English tour guide will be provided but only a driver to drop us off in the places and wait for us. Terry speaks English well.”
Explore Seoul’s palaces, royal stories, hanok lanes, tea houses, and local food tips on this focused 3.5-hour walking tour.
“Moises was a wonderful tour guide! He gave us enough history to better understand the country and the culture. He is very experienced. Knew where to get the best, authentic Korean street food. He was considerate to the interests of his tRead more”
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