South Korea · KOREAN TEMPLE TOURS
From Bulguksa in the hills above Gyeongju to a hall built out over the sea at Yonggungsa. These 15 are sorted by where they start and how far the walk in is, with prices and a note on which run early enough for the morning chanting.
Spend 13 to 14 hours beyond Seoul, hiking at Mt Seorak before choosing Nami Island’s tree-lined paths or Naksansa Temple’s sea views. Guides such as Han, Sally, and Eric lead in English, Chinese, or Korean, with free time to explore at your own pace.
“Gina was very helpful and insightful providing us with lots of information. Strongly recommend it!”
See Jogyesa Temple, Gyeongbokgung Palace and its guard ceremony, and Cheongwadae Sarangchae with an English or Chinese guide. Hotel pickup and air-conditioned transport make this a useful first look at Seoul, though the ginseng stop can feel sales-focused.
“Very friendly and provided great info. An excellent tour that I highly recommend. Best tour of our vacation”
Travel from Seoul to Seoraksan National Park and Naksansa Temple with an English or Chinese speaking guide such as Han, Lucia, Jason, or Stella. Choose between hiking and the optional cable car, then explore a 1,300-year-old seaside temple. Expect a long day, steep paths, and about six hours on the road.
“The park itself is a nice destination and worth the 2,5 hour drive there. You can't see all the park has to offer in the time you are there, but still it was worth it.”
Spend a full day touring Busan by private vehicle with a guide such as Steve, Jina, or CK. Visit Gamcheon Culture Village, Songdo Skywalk, three historic market districts, Hwangnyeongsan Mountain, and Haedong Yonggungsa Temple, with hotel pickup and lunch included.
“The entire day was a lot of fun and included a little bit of everything. Mountain top views, a temple, fish market, street food, authentic Korean BBQ for lunch, one of the beaches with skywalk and view of the cable cars, and of course a stop Read more”
Travel by air-conditioned van with an English-speaking guide such as Sue or Steve, visiting Bulguksa, Seokguram, Daereungwon, Cheomseongdae, Gyochon Village, and Wolji Pond. Lunch, entrance fees, hotel pickup, and drop-off are included.
“100% recommended. The tour was super nice and Sue was a really great tour guide, very clear in her explanations. A truly memorable experience”
Spend eight hours seeing Busan by vehicle with a small group of up to 10. Visit Haedong Yonggungsa Temple, Haeundae, Oryukdo Skywalk, the UN Memorial Cemetery, and more. Guides such as Steve, Beth, and Chris are praised for clear English, local insight, photos, and flexible help.
“Fun, funny, and educational tour around Busan. Our tour guide Steve is a local from Busan but educated in the US. He answered our many questions about Busan and South Korea - from history, culture, to customs… offering tips about placRead more”
Spend about 8.5 hours exploring Busan by private vehicle with a local English-speaking guide. Visit Gamcheon Culture Village, Beomeosa Temple, Jagalchi Market, Gukje Market, BIFF Square, and a mountain viewpoint, with hotel pickup and a flexible route.
“Great tour! Saw all parts of Busan. Would definitely recommend it to my friends. Thanks Iceman we enjoyed the day.”
Spend 10 to 11 hours exploring four very different Korean sights with an English-speaking guide. Visit Waujeongsa Temple, walk Suwon Hwaseong Fortress, photograph Starfield Library, then make kimbap and wear hanbok. Guides may include Andrew, Sean Kim, Kim, or SB.
“It was really nice! Our guide, Kim, told us really interesting stories about the culture and the kingdoms. I enjoyed it a lot 😊”
Start with hotel pickup at 8:30 am and explore Jogyesa Temple, Gwanghwamun Square, Gyeongbokgung Palace, the National Folk Museum, and a short Blue House pass-by. Guides such as Cathy, Molly, Rose, and KC bring Korean history to life. The tour ends in Insadong, with a ginseng stop along the way.
“This half day tour packs in a lot. You get to see the palace and the changing of the guard ceremony. This is a quick lesson in Korean history and culture. If you are in Seoul on a short visit this is the tour for you.”
Join guide Shawn for a six-hour Bukhan Mountain hike from Seoul. Expect a steep opening climb, forested valleys, wide views, Buddhist temples, shamanic caves, Korean mountain folklore, and a meal with drinks. Groups are limited to six, and the trail can be adjusted to suit your ability.
“Shawn is ab amazing tour guide who is very experienced on this trail. Taking this tour you can expect a fun climb, spectacular views, interesting heritage sites and absolutely amazing stories told in a great way by Shawn.”
Spend a morning exploring Gyeongbokgung Palace, the National Folk Museum, and Jogyesa Temple with an English-speaking guide such as AJ, Katie, or Grace. Hotel pickup, admission, and air-conditioned transport are included, but plan for a sales-focused ginseng center visit and no hotel drop-off.
“We can recommend this tour. Despite the pouring rain our guide Rebecca was fun and entertained us with her jokes. :- We were first taken to Jogyesa Tempel and than to Gyeongbokgung Palace. Rebecca also took us to an interesting exhibition in the Korean Folk Museum and gave us some interesting information about life in ancient Korea. During the tour our guide was very helpful, answered all our questions and offered to take pictures of the three of us. All in all we liked the tour.”
Spend 9 to 10 hours seeing Busan’s major coastal sights by air-conditioned van. Visit Haedong Yonggungsa, ride Taejongdae’s Danubi Train, walk Gamcheon Village, and cross Songdo Skywalk. English and Chinese-speaking guides such as Ken, Lucy, DK, and Yoona may lead the day.
“If all you want is a ride to all of these locations and a brief 5 min intro, then this tour is for you. I personally expected the tour to include explanations of what we would see and further discussions during the long bus rides. In addition, I was diRead more”
You’ll visit Haedong Yonggungsa, ride the Haeundae Sky Capsule, cruise Busan’s coast by yacht, and explore Gamcheon Culture Village with an English, Chinese, or Korean-speaking guide. Guides such as Kang, Roy, Yoona, and Kris have been praised for clear explanations and smooth timing.
“DK was a great guide for the trip. It was my favorite tour here in Busan but I’m biased since I like being on yachts a lot. The sea temple was great to experience and the sky capsule ride was peaceful. When exploring Gamcheon I walk across a movie set that was being filmed without realizing. 😅😂 Apparently filming happens here from time to time.”
You’ll travel from Busan International Cruise Terminal with an English-speaking guide such as Kassy, Dylan, Lada, or Sang. The 8-hour route links Haedong Yonggungsa Temple, Gamcheon Village, Jagalchi Market, Haeundae Beach, and more, with local restaurant suggestions and cruise-safe transport.
“This was a very good tour. We got to see a lot of Busan in this short period of time we were there. The guide was very nice and knowledgeable. She even squeeze in a couple of places to see before we needed to go back to the cruise.”
Travel from Seoul to Guinsa Temple, Bobaljae Observatory, and Cheongpung Lake with an English or Chinese-speaking guide. Expect forest roads, temple architecture, a possible free vegetarian temple meal, autumn views, and a cable-car ride above the lake. Guides may include Yohan, Jun, Michael, or Mario.
“The day was wonderful, and left everyone speechless. The tour guides Yohan and Jun were a fantastic duo.”
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