Top 4 Shore Excursions Tours in South Korea

1.Jeju Cruise Shore Excursion Private Taxi Tour Car Charter

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 64 reviews · 5 - 8 hours Our pick

Hire a private sedan, van, or minibus with a driver for 5 to 8 hours around Jeju. Plan east or west, ask for local food, or let drivers such as Mr Kim, Yohan, or GT Kang shape the day. Port, hotel, airport, and island-wide pickup are included.

“Confirmation of the trip was almost instantaneous. Our driver was mansig Jang. He was wonderful, took us to amazing locations including a local lunch. An added unexpected benefit, he was a wonderful photographer! The transportation was very comfortable. You can’t go wrong booking with this company!”

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2.1-Day Jeju Shore Excursion – UNESCO Highlights for Cruise Guests

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 58 reviews · from $62Best value

This 8-hour Jeju shore excursion matches your cruise schedule and visits four major sites based on your port. From Jeju Port, see Seongsan Ilchulbong, Seopjikoji, Seongeup Folk Village, and Dongmun Market. From Seogwipo Port, visit Hallasan, Cheonjiyeon Falls, Jusangjeolli Cliffs, and Olle Market with a local guide.

“The tour was very good. We were picked up right on time outside our cruise terminal. Our guide Peter Kim was excellent. During our long bus ride, he told us stories about the wind, stone & the women; the two things only found on Jeju Island, grandfather statues and Haenyeo, aged woman divers and the cash crop for the island is tangerine all in a humorous way. Very entertaining. This gave us a insight on life on the island. Well done.”

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3.1-Day Busan Shore Excursion – City Highlights for Cruise Guests

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 36 reviews · from $69

See Busan’s major sights in one cruise day with port pickup, an air-conditioned vehicle, and a certified guide. The route includes Haedong Yonggungsa, the UN Memorial Cemetery, Gamcheon Village, Jagalchi Market, and BIFF Square. Expect walking, changing stop times, and a guaranteed return before departure.

“Really enjoyed the tour. Guide took us to the Temple, War Cemetery, Gamcheon Cultural Village, Busan Tower and then the downtown area for freetime. The guide Boni was excellent. She had set up a WhatsApp group in advance to contact us about the tour. She was a lovely lady with a great personality. We would have liked the tour to go to the beach area with the cable cars as that was described in the tour, but they missed it out due to time and traffic constraints. Did it like the stop at Busan Tower as it really is just a large duty free shop. We would have preferred the…”

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4.Busan Shore Excursion; Private City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $280

Spend 7 to 8 hours touring Busan in a private minivan with an English-speaking guide. Visit Jagalchi Market, BIFF Square, Haedong Yonggungsa, Haeundae Beach, Nurimaru APAC House, 49 Culture Village, and Gamcheon, with room to adjust the day.

“Great tour. Kyungae was very flexible and the driver was excellent. She noticed I had breathing issues and adapted drop offs and pick ups to minimize my walking. Lunch was putstanding as recommended ny Kyungae! She also took lots of pRead more”

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