Private 8-9 Hour Gyeongju Tour of UNESCO Sites Including Bulguksa, Seokguram, Daereungwon, Cheomseongdae
by Korea Go Tours
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This private 8-9 hour tour of Gyeongju visits several UNESCO World Heritage Sites and other important locations. The tour begins with a one-hour visit to Bulguksa Temple, where visitors can see the stone pagodas Dabotap and Seokgatap, as well as the Cheongun-gyo and Baegun-gyo bridges. Next is a one-hour visit to Seokguram Grotto, a cave temple housing a stone Buddha statue surrounded by carved figures. After the morning visits, the tour includes a one-hour lunch break at Hongsi, a traditional Korean restaurant offering authentic appetizers, main dishes, and a persimmon dessert with tea. Following lunch, the tour continues with a one-hour visit to the Daereungwon Tomb Complex, where visitors can explore ancient burial mounds including Cheonmachong Tomb, which can be entered to see Silla artifacts such as gold crowns and models of horses and chariots. The itinerary then moves to Cheomseongdae Observatory for one hour, the world’s oldest surviving astronomical observatory built with 362 stones arranged in 27 layers. Afterward, the tour visits the Gyeongju National Museum for one hour to view artifacts from the Silla period, including pottery and bronze statues, with interactive exhibits. The final stop is Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond, a former secondary palace site with an artificial pond built in 674, where visitors can learn about the palace’s history and see archaeological finds. The tour includes toll fees, pickup and drop-off, air conditioning in the vehicle, fuel surcharges, parking fees, and a qualified guide. Entrance fees and meals are not included. The itinerary can be adjusted to include other local sites such as Hwangnidan-gil or Yangdong Village. Starting times may be set to allow viewing of the palace’s night illumination, recommended at 12:00 PM in summer or 11:00 AM in other seasons.
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What's included
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Bulguksa Temple
The tour begins with a one-hour visit to Bulguksa Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its Silla Buddhist architecture. Visitors see the stone pagodas Dabotap and Seokgatap and cross the Cheongun-gyo and Baegun-gyo bridges leading to the main temple. The main hall features a serene statue of Seokgamoni Buddha.
60 min
Seokguram
Next is a one-hour visit to Seokguram Grotto, a cave temple housing a well-preserved stone Buddha statue seated in lotus position. The statue is surrounded by carved bodhisattvas, guardians, and deities, designed with precise engineering to protect it for over a thousand years.
60 min
Lunch at Hongsi Korean Restaurant
The group then spends about an hour dining at Hongsi, a traditional Korean restaurant in Gyeongju recommended for its authentic appetizers, main dishes, and a persimmon dessert served with traditional tea.
60 min
Daereungwon Tomb Complex
The tour continues with a one-hour visit to the Daereungwon Tomb Complex, where large burial mounds of Silla kings and nobles are located. Visitors can enter Cheonmachong, the Heavenly Horse Tomb, and see artifacts such as gold crowns, ceremonial items, and a horse and chariot model.
60 min
Cheomseongdae Observatory
Cheomseongdae Observatory, visited for one hour, is the oldest surviving astronomical observatory globally. Built in the 7th century with 362 stones representing days in a lunar year and 27 layers honoring Queen Seondeok, it was used to observe celestial events and predict weather.
60 min
Gyeongju National Museum
The group spends one hour at the Gyeongju National Museum viewing artifacts from the Silla Kingdom, including pottery, bronze statues, and interactive exhibits that explain the history and culture of the area.
60 min
Gyeongju National Museum
The final stop is a one-hour visit to Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond, an artificial pond and former secondary palace built in 674. The site includes archaeological finds like pottery and roof tiles, and the pond is known for its night illuminations.
60 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
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Private 8-9 Hour Gyeongju Tour of UNESCO Sites Including Bulguksa, Seokguram, Daereungwon, Cheomseongdae
by Korea Go Tours
Choose from 5 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$373Overview
This private 8-9 hour tour of Gyeongju visits several UNESCO World Heritage Sites and other important locations. The tour begins with a one-hour visit to Bulguksa Temple, where visitors can see the stone pagodas Dabotap and Seokgatap, as well as the Cheongun-gyo and Baegun-gyo bridges. Next is a one-hour visit to Seokguram Grotto, a cave temple housing a stone Buddha statue surrounded by carved figures. After the morning visits, the tour includes a one-hour lunch break at Hongsi, a traditional Korean restaurant offering authentic appetizers, main dishes, and a persimmon dessert with tea. Following lunch, the tour continues with a one-hour visit to the Daereungwon Tomb Complex, where visitors can explore ancient burial mounds including Cheonmachong Tomb, which can be entered to see Silla artifacts such as gold crowns and models of horses and chariots. The itinerary then moves to Cheomseongdae Observatory for one hour, the world’s oldest surviving astronomical observatory built with 362 stones arranged in 27 layers. Afterward, the tour visits the Gyeongju National Museum for one hour to view artifacts from the Silla period, including pottery and bronze statues, with interactive exhibits. The final stop is Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond, a former secondary palace site with an artificial pond built in 674, where visitors can learn about the palace’s history and see archaeological finds. The tour includes toll fees, pickup and drop-off, air conditioning in the vehicle, fuel surcharges, parking fees, and a qualified guide. Entrance fees and meals are not included. The itinerary can be adjusted to include other local sites such as Hwangnidan-gil or Yangdong Village. Starting times may be set to allow viewing of the palace’s night illumination, recommended at 12:00 PM in summer or 11:00 AM in other seasons.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Bulguksa Temple
The tour begins with a one-hour visit to Bulguksa Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its Silla Buddhist architecture. Visitors see the stone pagodas Dabotap and Seokgatap and cross the Cheongun-gyo and Baegun-gyo bridges leading to the main temple. The main hall features a serene statue of Seokgamoni Buddha.
60 min
Seokguram
Next is a one-hour visit to Seokguram Grotto, a cave temple housing a well-preserved stone Buddha statue seated in lotus position. The statue is surrounded by carved bodhisattvas, guardians, and deities, designed with precise engineering to protect it for over a thousand years.
60 min
Lunch at Hongsi Korean Restaurant
The group then spends about an hour dining at Hongsi, a traditional Korean restaurant in Gyeongju recommended for its authentic appetizers, main dishes, and a persimmon dessert served with traditional tea.
60 min
Daereungwon Tomb Complex
The tour continues with a one-hour visit to the Daereungwon Tomb Complex, where large burial mounds of Silla kings and nobles are located. Visitors can enter Cheonmachong, the Heavenly Horse Tomb, and see artifacts such as gold crowns, ceremonial items, and a horse and chariot model.
60 min
Cheomseongdae Observatory
Cheomseongdae Observatory, visited for one hour, is the oldest surviving astronomical observatory globally. Built in the 7th century with 362 stones representing days in a lunar year and 27 layers honoring Queen Seondeok, it was used to observe celestial events and predict weather.
60 min
Gyeongju National Museum
The group spends one hour at the Gyeongju National Museum viewing artifacts from the Silla Kingdom, including pottery, bronze statues, and interactive exhibits that explain the history and culture of the area.
60 min
Gyeongju National Museum
The final stop is a one-hour visit to Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond, an artificial pond and former secondary palace built in 674. The site includes archaeological finds like pottery and roof tiles, and the pond is known for its night illuminations.
60 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.