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9 hrneeds an 11-hour call · fits 38% of calls here5.0★ · 32 reviewsPickup at the pier

Gyeongju & Yangdong Village Private Tour to UNESCO site

A nine-hour private car with a driver-guide to Gyeongju, the old Silla capital, choosing four to six stops, with Yangdong Village as an option.

US$233 per person for 2 · US$465 per car · Pickup at the pier

Fits a 10-hour call instead: Guaranteed Return Busan Shore Excursion for Cruise Guests · US$59 each · US$118 for two

Most listings let you reserve now and pay later, and cancel free up to 24 hours before. Your ship's berth or time can change; a reservation costs nothing to hold.

Duration
9 hr
From pickup or the meeting point and back
Your call needs
11+ hours
Incl. getting ashore and the hour before all-aboard
Price
From US$465 per group
Free cancellation 24h ahead · as of 29 Oct 2026
Group
Private · up to 7
Pickup at the pier

Checked · price, reviews and availability from the operator’s Viator listing · Takumi Yamada

What the operator lists

The day, stop by stop

Gyeongju & Yangdong Village Private Tour to UNESCO site (2 of 12), BusanGyeongju & Yangdong Village Private Tour to UNESCO site (3 of 12), BusanGyeongju & Yangdong Village Private Tour to UNESCO site (4 of 12), Busan
Photo: tour operator, via Viator
  1. 1 hr
    Gyeongju
  2. 1 hr
    Bulguksa Temple
  3. 1 hr
    Woljeonggyo Bridge
  4. 1 hr
    The tomb is thought to have been constructed between the late 5th century and early 6th century.
  5. 30 min
    The street is home to numerous restaurants, cafes, photo studios
  6. 1 hr
    Gyeongju Gyochon Traditional Village
  7. 30 min
    Cheomseongdae Observatory
  8. 1 hr
    Donggung Palace And Wolji Pond
  9. 1 hr
    Yangdong Folk Village
Getting there from the ship

The operator collects you at the cruise terminal

Pickup
At the cruise terminal →Give your ship’s name and arrival time when you book.The terminal in Google Maps
Why it is on this site
  • Priced per vehicle for up to seven, with fuel, tolls and parking included: the practical way to reach Gyeongju from a ship.
  • You choose from Bulguksa, the royal tombs, Gyochon village, Cheomseongdae observatory, the palace pond and more.
  • It has 32 reviews, all five stars, from the same operator as the port's best-reviewed private Busan tour.
Best for

History lovers on a long call who would give up the city of Busan for a day among Silla temples and tombs.

Think twice if

The listing lists all attraction entrance fees and meals as extra. Nine hours needs a very long call, and none of Busan's own sights are included.

Included
All Fees and TaxesAir-conditioned vehiclePick up & Drop off prefered placesEnglish or Chinese speaking licensed driving guide will assist youFuel fee, Parking and toll fee
Not included
Mealspersonal expenseAll attraction entrance feeService time: 9 hours ( But starting from or drop to Gyeongju area 8 hours)
Guide: English, Korean, ChineseFree cancellation 24h aheadRun by KOREA JOY TOUR
Book it before you sail

Check dates and book

Gyeongju & Yangdong Village Private Tour to UNESCO site5.0★ · 32 reviewsPrivate · up to 7Free cancellation 24h aheadFrom US$465 per groupCheck dates →

Booked through Viator (a Tripadvisor company); there is rarely a tour desk at the pier. We may earn a small commission if you book, at no extra cost to you.

Against the ship's own excursions

What Princess Cruises charges for a day like this in Busan

This tourUS$233 per person for two · 9 hGyeongju & Yangdong Village Private Tour · Free cancellation 24h ahead
The ship’s closestUS$169.95 per person · 7½ hBest of Gyeong-Ju · strenuous, from price
The ship’s range hereUS$74.95 – US$169.9522 day excursions on Princess Cruises’ Busan list, median US$127.45
Ship's excursion: the ship waits for its own busIndependent: be back an hour before all-aboard

Princess Cruises prices from its public Busan excursion page, 25 October 2026, per person. Tour prices here are the operator’s current from price.

Quick answers

Before you book

Is the Gyeongju & Yangdong Village Private Tour to UNESCO site worth it from the Busan cruise port?

A nine-hour private car with a driver-guide to Gyeongju, the old Silla capital, choosing four to six stops, with Yangdong Village as an option. Best for: History lovers on a long call who would give up the city of Busan for a day among Silla temples and tombs.

How long a port call do I need for this tour?

About 11 hours. The tour runs 9 hr; add half an hour to get off the ship and keep the hour before all-aboard free. Ask for pickup at your terminal; the nine hours include the drive to Gyeongju and back.

Can I cancel if my ship skips the port?

The operator's policy: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What should I know before booking?

The listing lists all attraction entrance fees and meals as extra. Nine hours needs a very long call, and none of Busan's own sights are included.

Does this tour pick up at the cruise pier?

Yes: pickup is at the cruise terminal. Give your ship’s name and arrival time when you book; the operator confirms where the driver or guide waits.

Will I be back on board before all-aboard?

The operator makes no written on-time promise, so the margin is yours to keep. This site only shows the tour as fitting a call of about 11 hours or more, which already includes half an hour to get ashore and the hour before all-aboard. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before means a reservation costs nothing to hold if your ship’s hours change.

Is the price per person or per vehicle?

Per vehicle or group: from about US$465 for the car, so about US$233 a head for two, up to 7 travellers.