Highlights of Busan Private Tour by Licensed tour guide
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Is Highlights of Busan Private Tour by Licensed tour guide worth booking?
Highlights of Busan Private Tour by Licensed tour guide is a 6-hour experience in Busan, South Korea, from $70 per person. It scores 75 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Strongly Recommended”, based on a 4.8/5 rating across 63 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 75 / 100
- Rating
- 4.8/5 (63)
- Duration
- 6 hours
- From
- $70 per person
Make your own customized private tour and use your time efficiently in limited time in Busan! Busan licensed tour guide will take you to places that you want to visit! There are many places though, you can discuss wh
What you get
- Cost for vehicle : fuel, parking, toll fee, ext
- Hotel Pickup and dropoff service
- English Speaking Busan Local Tour Guide with Guide license
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Port Pickup and dropoff service
About this experience
Make your own customized private tour and use your time efficiently in limited time in Busan! Busan licensed tour guide will take you to places that you want to visit! There are many places though, you can discuss where to go and how much you want to spend time at the site! Itinerary is flexible! Plus you will have authentic local food in Busan like locals! Tour guide will introduce good local restaurants. Tour destination in Busan - Haedong yonggungsa temple - Blue line train - sky capsule or beach train - UN memorial Park - Dongbaek Island - Igidae Park - Busan Cinema Center - Gwangalli Beach - Haeundae Beach - Oryukdo Skywalk or Cheongsapo skywalk - Songdo Skywalk or Ocean cable car - BIFF street and Gukje market - Beameosa or Samkwangsa temple - Tongdosa temple - Ahopsan bamboo forest - BTS fan ? - Magnate cafe and shooting location - K pop fan ? - there are many filming location! - Wave on cafe - Bibibidang cafe - Any places in Busan No problem!
What's included
Included
- Cost for vehicle : fuel, parking, toll fee, ext
- Hotel Pickup and dropoff service
- English Speaking Busan Local Tour Guide with Guide license
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Port Pickup and dropoff service
Not included
- Personal Expenses
- Meals
- Entrance fee
What you'll see and do
Haedong Yonggungsa
Yonggungsa is a Buddhist temple built in 1376, but was reconstructed in 1970 since it was once destroyed by Japanese invasion. You will see Yongwangdang Shrine where like any other temples, the pattern details are just beautiful.
60 minutes here
Haeundae Market
Busan Haeundae Traditional Market is a popular attraction most often visited during vacation seasons due to the fact that it is conveniently located near Haeundae Beach. There are many things to see and buy as well as much to eat as the market offers a wide range of products for sale. Fresh vegetables, meat and seafood are available at low prices as well. You will have lunch at Haeundae Market.
60 minutes here
UN Memorial Cemetery
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. This 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 Common Wealth Monument and two ponds. The Memorial Service Hall and the Memorabilia Hall were constructed in 1964 and 1968 respectively. The citizens of Busan dedicated the Main Gate in 1966. There are many annual events held here such as April’s Tributary Ceremony of the Veterans of the Korean War, May’s American Memorial Day, June’s Korean Memorial Day, and October’s UN Ceremony Day.
60 minutes here
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.
60 minutes here · Admission included
Busan Tower
It literally towers over Busan and to see it up close in a relaxing park ambiance, makes visiting this icon more enjoyable for visitors.
30 minutes here · Admission included
Yongdusan Park
Yongdusan Park offers not just sights and attractions to see, but an opportunity to appreciate big open spaces for visitors not just to enjoy urban outdoors in Busan. With 70 species of trees and flowers, it is a great area to relax and enjoy downtime exploring the city. Here are some things you can see at Yongdusan park as follows: Statue of Yi Sun-sin (a 16th century naval hero), Bronze dragon figure, Museum of World Folk Instruments, Korean Traditional Bell Flower Clock, Locks of Love and Artificial waterfall
30 minutes here
BIFF Square
Are you interested in Busan’s modern district? Then hit BIFF Square. There are events such as hand printing of movie celebrities and Nunggot Jeomdeung(snow- flower lighting). You can have some street food here.
60 minutes here
Jagalchi Market
Jagalchi market is the most famous seafood market in all of Korea. You can see every seller yell their bargains and bargain at once. You can try some seafood like squid, octopus, crab, mussels, and prawns. After that, you will have dinner with your guide.
60 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers.
Options you can book
VIP service
VIP service: Tour vehicle with a driver and tour guide will travel with you They will give you exellent tour service! Duration: 8 hours Mini Van Pickup included
Standard Private Tour
Tour Guide / Driver Service: Tour guide drives the tour vehicle with you Tour guide will accompany with you at tour destination Duration: 9 hours Depending on Group: 1 - 3 : Sedane to MPV 4 - 7pax : MPV over 8pax - 15 : Big Van to Mini Bus - a driver and a tour guide service Pickup included
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- ko, en, zh-CN
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Here Korea Travel
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
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- You don't have to follow suggested Itinerary above. Just let me know where you want to visit and explore.
- Please add country code to your phone number at time of booking
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 63 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
7 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
6 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Food and drink
3 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Pace and timing
2 mentionsSeveral reviewers comment on how the schedule is paced.
Small groups
2 mentionsThe group size is repeatedly described as intimate rather than packed.
Traveler reviews
63 verified traveler reviews for Highlights of Busan Private Tour by Licensed tour guide. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
We had a great private...
We had a great private tour with Luke. He communicated with us well for pick up and adjusted the itinerary to our interests and what was possible and realistic given the weather (it was raining in the AM). We were definitely able to see much more in 1 day than we would have on our own. Having a private car with AC was a major benefit since the weather was warm and humid. Luke provided us with useful information and insight into the locals’ way of life.
Response from the operator: Thank you for joining our tour service and glad to hear that you enjoyed the tour with my tour guide! Hope you have good memory in Korea! Best Regards Harry
via Viator
Memorable Busan tour with JS
We had a private tour of the city of Busan with JS. He tailored the tour to our needs and gave us excellent recommendations. He showed us all the great spots and hidden gems about which we would, otherwise, have never known. Since he is a native of Busan, he was a big wealth of information. He was very personable and friendly and an excellent communicator, and we really enjoyed getting to know him. . He was also very patient with us and went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable and satisfied. He was a very good friend to us throughout the day. I hope we get an opportunity to go back to Busan and do a tour aggain with JS again.
Response from the operator: Thank you for joining our tour service and glad to hear that you enjoyed the tour with my tour guide! Hope you have good memory in Korea! Best Regards Harry
via Viator
Highly Recommended: Julia Made Our Busan Trip Special
We had a wonderful experience with our tour guide, Julia. As a Busan native, she brought a genuine local perspective to our trip and shared insights that made our experience much more meaningful and authentic. Julia was incredibly responsive, responsible, and easy-going throughout our time together. She was flexible with our plans, listened carefully to our requests, and tailored the itinerary to suit our interests. Nothing ever felt rushed, and she always made us feel comfortable and well taken care of. One of the highlights was her fantastic local food recommendations. Thanks to her local knowledge, we enjoyed some excellent Busan specialties and hidden gems that we would never have discovered on our own. Warm, friendly, and professional, Julia made exploring Busan both enjoyable and effortless. Her passion for her hometown truly shines through, and it made a big difference to our experience. Highly recommended for anyone visiting Busan and looking for a knowledgeable, accommodating, and personable guide. Thank you, Julia, for making our trip so memorable! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Response from the operator: Thank you for joining our tour service and glad to hear that you enjoyed the tour with my tour guide! Hope you have good memory in Korea! Best Regards Harry
via Tripadvisor
Wonderful experience tour.
Mina is an excellent tour person. She’s very knowledgeable guide that can explain in a plain English. We would recommend her for our friends and family for the future tour.
Response from the operator: Thank you for joining our tour service and glad to hear that you enjoyed the tour with my tour guide! Hope you have good memory in Korea! Best Regards Harry
via Tripadvisor
Magic day, with a great guide.
Had a great experience with tour guide Danny, full day of great adventures. Great conversasionalist and top notch photographer skills really made this a trip to remember.
Response from the operator: Thank you for joining our tour service and glad to hear that you enjoyed the tour with my tour guide! Hope you have good memory in Korea! Best Regards Harry
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 6 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- 1+
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $70 to $600
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 22
- Verdict
- Strongly Recommended
Why this scores 75
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Highlights of Busan Private Tour by Licensed tour guide: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Busan.
How much does Highlights of Busan Private Tour by Licensed tour guide cost?
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Prices start at $70 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 Highlights of Busan Private Tour by Licensed tour guide take?
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Plan for about 6 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 Highlights of Busan Private Tour by Licensed tour guide worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 75 out of 100, which we label "Strongly Recommended". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.8/5 across 63 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 Highlights of Busan Private Tour by Licensed tour guide?
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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 Highlights of Busan Private Tour by Licensed tour guide suitable for kids and families?
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The operator sets a minimum age of 1. Older children generally do well here, and families should factor in the 6-hour running time when deciding.
How far in advance should I book Highlights of Busan Private Tour by Licensed tour guide?
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Around 22 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 6-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Highlights of Busan Private Tour by Licensed tour guide 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, Authentic Busan Full-Day City Highlights Tour, Busan Top Coastal Highlights with Gamcheon Village & Sky Capsule. 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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