Full- day PRIVATE Busan tour
Busan, South Korea

Full- day PRIVATE Busan tour

Outty Ranking 53 3.5 · 2 traveler reviews8 hoursFrom $291
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53/100

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3.5/5

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Is Full- day PRIVATE Busan tour worth booking?

Full- day PRIVATE Busan tour is a 8-hour experience in Busan, South Korea, from $291 per person. It scores 53 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 3.5/5 rating across 2 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.

Outty Ranking
53 / 100
Rating
3.5/5 (2)
Duration
8 hours
From
$291 per person

Busan has established itself as a mecca of the cultural tourism industry as a place where you can see the past and present at a glance with steady economic growth after the Korean War. You can enjoy Busan's representative history and local cultures, foodies at Gukje Market, Nampo-dong, and Jagalchi Market, Gamcheon culture village, and the view of the new town of Haeundae in perfect harmony with the sea and the night view in the evening is popular as the best spot for many Koreans and foreigners to visited as you can get a wonderful memory trip to Busan, a place full of love and romance. Tour for a private small-Group. -Recommend itinerary- Haedongyonggungsa Temple-Gwanganli Bridge Dalmaji road photo Zone- Haeundae beach and Dong back island or "UN" memorial park- Lunch ( recommend local food as you wish )- Songdo beach -Gamcheon culture village- Yongdusan park- Gukje market- Nampodong-Jacalchi fish market

What you get

    About this experience

    Busan has established itself as a mecca of the cultural tourism industry as a place where you can see the past and present at a glance with steady economic growth after the Korean War. You can enjoy Busan's representative history and local cultures, foodies at Gukje Market, Nampo-dong, and Jagalchi Market, Gamcheon culture village, and the view of the new town of Haeundae in perfect harmony with the sea and the night view in the evening is popular as the best spot for many Koreans and foreigners to visited as you can get a wonderful memory trip to Busan, a place full of love and romance. Tour for a private small-Group. -Recommend itinerary- Haedongyonggungsa Temple-Gwanganli Bridge Dalmaji road photo Zone- Haeundae beach and Dong back island or "UN" memorial park- Lunch ( recommend local food as you wish )- Songdo beach -Gamcheon culture village- Yongdusan park- Gukje market- Nampodong-Jacalchi fish market

    What's included

    Included

    • Private transportation
    • Entrance decides to pay on the spot by travelers
    • Guide + driver or driving guide
    • Busan Cruise port, Hotel, KTX train station pickup and drop-off
    • Gas + toll + parking fees

    Not included

    • Meals
    • Entrance fees

    What you'll see and do

    1. I will pick up your location confirmed time and then we will start tour As one of the only ocean side Buddhist temples in all of South Korea, Haedong Yonggungsa is also one of the country’s most unique places of worship. With more than 600 years of history, the temple is known for its unusual location and mystical occurrence

      40 minutes here

    2. Haeundae Dalmaji-gil Road

      Called Busan’s Montmartre, Dalmaji-gil Road is famous for its views of the blue ocean, white sandy beach, Camellia forest, and pine tree forest, creating one of Busan’s eight scenic sites.

      20 minutes here

    3. (optional) Haeundae Beach is an urban beach in Busan, South Korea. Often dubbed one of the country's most famous and popular beaches, it is located in the eponymous Haeundae District

      30 minutes here

    4. Dongbaekseom

      (optional) Dongbaekseom Island is an island located in Busan, near the famous Haeundae Beach. The island honors Scholar Choi Chi-won. You can visit this island through a long walking path. You will pass by different points of attraction such as the mermaid statue (it represents the legendary heart breaking love story of the princess of Topaz from the Naranda country beyond the Sea. In this country lived a mermaid who was married to the King of Mungungnara. She shed many tears longing for her homeland and reflected on the topaz bead given by her grandmother-in-law), the Nurimaru APEC House, the Carved stone.

      30 minutes here

    5. UN Memorial Cemetery

      (optional) The UN Memorial Cemetery in Korea honors UN soldiers from 16 countries and UN aids from five countries that were killed in battle during the Korean War from 1950-1953. It is the only memorial cemetery in the world dedicated to UN soldiers. While the cemetery originally held up to 11,000 graves, most of the fallen soldiers were repatriated at the request of their families, with only 2,300 graves remaining. The serene park spreads across a grassy plain area of 135,000 square meters. Some notable sites and memorials include: Memorial Service Hall, Memorabilia Hall, two Turkish Monuments, Greek Monument, Australian Monument, British Commonwealth Monument and two ponds.

      40 minutes here

    6. Gwangandaegyo Bridge

      The Gwangandaegyo or Diamond Bridge is a suspension bridge located in Busan, South Korea. It connects Haeundae-gu to Suyeong-gu. The road surface is about 6,500 meters long, with the bridge as a whole spanning 7,420 meters. It is the second longest bridge in the country after the Incheon Bridge. ( nature view seaside with marine city town )

      Pass by without stopping

    7. Songdo Cable Car

      (optional) Opened in 1913, Songdo Beach is the first beach in Korea. After its golden period in the 1960s and 1970s, the beach became deserted. Those who wished to bring it back to its former beauty joined forces to repair the abandoned beach, making it even more breathtaking than it was in its heyday. With its spotless sandy beach, clear water, cloud trails, and an overwater cable car, Songdo Beach is once again a popular tourist destination receiving over five million visitors per year.

      30 minutes here · Admission not included

    8. Busan Gamcheon Culture Village

      Gamcheon Culture Villiage is formed by houses built in staircase-fashion on the foothills of a coastal mountain, earning this village the nickname "Machu Picchu of Busan." Many alleys that cut through this community are vibrantly decorated with murals and sculptures created by the residents.

      40 minutes here

    9. Originally formed by Korean War refugees, this downtown market has grown into Busan's largest. Here you can find the best wholesale prices for clothing, silk, linen, curtains, bags, glasses, and many imported items. Similar to Namdaemun Market in Seoul, the stores are small and the vendor-filled alleys are narrow. Kukje Market spills out into the streets and continues into Kwangbok-dong & Namp'o-dong. Along its southern boundary is the Jagalchi Fish Market

      30 minutes here

    10. This market represents Busan and is famous throughout the country. Visitors can eat fresh raw fish right at the market. Even nowadays visitors can see women selling mackerel, sea squirts (ascidians) and other seafoods on wooden boxes along the road outside of the market and along the shore. After tour we will return to your start point

      30 minutes here

    Where it starts and ends

    Meeting point

    Busan

    Travelers requested

    Hotel pickup

    Pickup is available for selected locations. Pickup begins about 10 minutes before departure.

    Ends at

    Travelers requested

    Ends at

    Travelers required

    Options you can book

    • Private Large Group(1-30 pax )

      Large Van, Mini-Bus, Coach-Bus Pickup included

    • Private Small Group (1-7 Pax)

      Sedan, Mini-Van, Large-Van Pickup included

    Before you book

    Cancellation
    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
    Languages
    zh-TW, ru, ja, en
    Ticket
    Mobile Only
    Runs on
    Every day
    Group size
    Up to 30 travelers per booking
    Operated by
    Frank Yi

    Know before you go

    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • At the time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at the time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time, and re-boarding time
    • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at the time of booking
    • Minimum 2 people numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet the requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
    • Meet up point: Customers are requested on time and location and we will pick- your up in front of the exit gate with your name picker
    • Traveler's with Luggage's at the Airport (PUS) transport possible

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    Traveler reviews

    2 verified traveler reviews for Full- day PRIVATE Busan tour. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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    Sherry_C · August 2023

    All sights listed on site but not actually visited

    Hmmm… tour guide? More just a driver. HUGE language barrier which made the tour very quiet. Didn’t realize it was just 2 of us. It was nice to be driven everywhere but had very little conversation about the areas. I felt this tour was more just a driver service, you pretty much have to read signs to know what the places were. . Frank was helpful but he wasn’t part of the tour he was just a phone call away. We didn’t get to see everything listed if not we had to take a taxi back. So told Frank we didn’t need to see Busan Tower. Songjeong beach we didn’t even stop it was a drive by sight. Never even heard of Nampodong or gukje market because it wasn’t even offered. If you take this $180 tour make sure you have someone that speaks English so that the tour becomes more of a tour knowing about the areas we visited. Not really worth the $180 paid unless you speak Korean. But made the best of it. I had a better time with my $110 tour. Make sure you get a timeline of visiting the sights.

    Response from the operator: Dear Sherry I will explain that about Korean Driver with transport only. it support when you moving the tour translator as you need it, as All about itineraries decide you and driver. but not explain about each area, Unfortunately, you did book is very less cost, It is not private tour with guide. So, If you need better service, please get a private tour with guide and pay more and have comfortable an enjoy the trip ( the cost USD 500 -USD 600 ) thank you and best regards frank, yi

    via Viator

    Chris_S · November 2022

    Full, fun day in Busan!

    My husband and I had a fabulous day. Mr. Frank was friendly, super flexible, knowledgeable, and fun. We had a couple of places we wanted to see and asked him to take us to other places we should see. By the end of the 9-hour day, we had gone to: 1) Haedong Yonggung Temple 2) Jagalchi Market 3) Gamcheon Culture Village 4) United Nations Memorial Cemetery 5)Haeundae Beach Sky Capsule 6) a local place for a delicious lunch We couldn't have seen/ experienced most of these places on our own due to time and transportation limitations. Frank gave us background information for every place we went and made the day flow from one place to another effortlessly. I highly, HIGHLY recommend this tour.

    Response from the operator: Dear Chris Thank you for your best review, if you have a chance to come again, Maybe, I will provide your preferred multiple day's programs in Korea

    via Viator

    Good to know

    Duration
    8 hours
    Free cancellation
    Up to 24h before
    Minimum age to book
    All ages
    Availability
    Bookable today
    Runs on
    Every day
    Price range
    $291 to $602
    Hotel pickup
    Available for selected locations
    Booked in 30 days
    1
    Verdict
    Worth a Look

    Who runs this experience

    Operated by Frank Yi, who run 11 experiences we rank across 1 city, with an average Outty Ranking of 54.8.

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    Why this scores 53

    The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.

    Traveler sentiment (30% weight)81
    Review evidence (18% weight)16
    Booking momentum (14% weight)12
    Value for money (12% weight)42
    Listing quality (10% weight)85
    Local standing (8% weight)35
    Booking flexibility (8% weight)100

    Full- day PRIVATE Busan tour: questions travelers ask

    Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Busan.

    How much does Full- day PRIVATE Busan tour cost?

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    Prices start at $291 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Busan usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.

    How long does Full- day PRIVATE Busan tour take?

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    Plan for about 8 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Busan is not rushed.

    Is Full- day PRIVATE Busan tour worth it?

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    It holds an Outty Ranking of 53 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (3.5/5 across 2 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Busan, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.

    Can I cancel or reschedule Full- day PRIVATE Busan tour?

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    Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.

    Is Full- day PRIVATE Busan tour suitable for kids and families?

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    Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 8-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.

    How far in advance should I book Full- day PRIVATE Busan tour?

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    Around 1 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Busan can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.

    What should I bring or wear?

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    Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Busan and add a light layer if any part of the 8-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.

    Where does Full- day PRIVATE Busan tour start and how do I get there?

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    The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Busan within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.

    What are the best things to do in Busan?

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    On Outty we rank every Busan experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Busan Highlights: Small Group, Hotel Pick-up & Sky Capsule, Busan Top Coastal Highlights with Gamcheon Village & Sky Capsule, Authentic Busan Full-Day City Highlights Tour. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.

    When is the best time to visit Busan?

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    Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.

    How many days do you need in Busan?

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    Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.

    Do I book through Outty or through the operator?

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    Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.

    What is included in Full- day PRIVATE Busan tour?

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    Included: Private transportation; Entrance decides to pay on the spot by travelers; Guide + driver or driving guide; Busan Cruise port, Hotel, KTX train station pickup and drop-off; and Gas + toll + parking fees. Not included: Meals; and Entrance fees. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.

    Does Full- day PRIVATE Busan tour include hotel pickup?

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    Yes, pickup is offered, or you can meet at the start point instead from 6 listed pickup locations in and around Busan. Be ready about 10 minutes before the start time. You can also enter a custom pickup address when booking.

    What languages is Full- day PRIVATE Busan tour offered in?

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    It is offered in Chinese, Russian, Japanese and English. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.

    Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Full- day PRIVATE Busan tour?

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    Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.

    Is Full- day PRIVATE Busan tour wheelchair or stroller accessible?

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    The operator notes: Wheelchair accessible; Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller; and Transportation options are wheelchair accessible. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.

    What happens to Full- day PRIVATE Busan tour if the weather is bad?

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    It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in Busan. Standard cancellation terms apply: free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.

    What booking options are available for Full- day PRIVATE Busan tour?

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    There are 2 options to choose from, including Private Large Group(1-30 pax ), Private Small Group (1-7 Pax). Prices and start times differ by option, so compare them on the booking screen.

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