Busan Day Trip from Seoul by KTX - Private Tour with Local Guide
Overview
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8 hours
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Explore the vibrant city of Busan in one day, starting with the peaceful Haedong Yonggungsa Temple by the sea, followed by a relaxing break at a traditional Korean house café, Hanok, In mid-March, enjoy the breathtaking sight of cherry blossoms in full bloom at Samik Beach Apartment’s Cherry Blossom Road. Afterward, drive through the iconic Gwangan Bridge before stopping at Jagalchi Market, Korea’s largest seafood market. Next, head to the lively BIFF Square, filled with street food and entertainment, and explore the bustling Gukje Market, a shopper’s paradise for traditional goods. Then, visit the colorful Gamcheon Culture Village, known for its vibrant murals and art installations. Finally, cap off the day with a scenic ride on the Songdo Marine Cable Car, offering panoramic views of Busan’s stunning coastline. Of course, the tour itinerary can be adjusted to suit your preferences, ensuring a personalized and flexible experience tailored specifically to your interests.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
You can use a full-size van for tour groups of up to 7 people. However, if there are large rolling luggage items, even with a group of 7 people, there may be a possibility of using a minibus.
Tour groups consisting of 8 to 15 people will use a minibus. If the group size exceeds 15 people, please make a reservation for 15 people and kindly leave me a message stating the total number of participants. Thank you.
What To Expect
Haedong Yonggungsa
Haedong Yonggungsa is a breathtaking temple located on the coast of Busan, making it one of the most unique temples in South Korea. Founded in 1376, this temple stands out from others that are typically nestled in the mountains, as it is situated right by the sea, offering a completely different atmosphere. The temple's name, which translates to "East Sea Dragon Palace Temple," is rooted in a legend that a dragon ascended from the sea to bring divine energy to the area. One of the temple's most captivating features is the harmonious blend of the temple's architecture with the stunning coastal scenery. To reach the temple, visitors must descend 108 steps, and as they do, they are greeted by a breathtaking view of the sea. Haedong Yonggungsa is especially famous as a prime spot to watch the sunrise, with many visitors arriving early in the morning to witness the spectacular scene of the sun rising over the East Sea, casting its golden light over the temple.
This place is called 'Hanok,' the most beautiful traditional Korean house in Busan. Here, you can experience both the serene beauty of the traditional Hanok garden and the elegance of its interior. The building also functions as a café, where you can enjoy special blended teas, premium rice lattes, and black sesame lattes. In addition, the soothing melodies of the traditional Korean instrument, the Gayageum, harmonize with nature, allowing you to find peace and escape the stress of the modern world as time seems to slow down.
Options
Busan Day Trip from Seoul by KTX - Private Tour with Local Guide
What‘s Included
KTX Train Round-trip tickets for regular seats
Air-conditioned vehicle
Fuel surcharge
Parking Fees
A professionally qualified tour guide
Pick up and drop off(Busan)
Songdo Cable Car
Meals
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
13 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Perfect from start to finish
Felicia K,Jun 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It was perfect from scheduling to the actual trip. Extremely communicative and quickly answered all questions leading up to the day. The day itself was wonderful and exceeded our expectations. The flexibility offered and choices made the day one that we will never forget. A must is the fish market. Both the guide, Shunwha and the driver were friendly, knowledgeable and went above and beyond . Ask for them!
Well worth the time for a Busan experience!
StellarBHE,Jun 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fin was spectacular! We had sooo much fun on this trip to Busan. Fin picked us up at the station and proceeded to take us on a magical adventure that we will treasure forever. 10 stars on a five star scale. This was a great day trip from Seoul. Highly recommend!
Amazing Day Trip!
Swoneill,Jun 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Having the Busan Day Trip from Seoul by KTX fit perfectly into our trip to South Korea. Korea Go Tours handled the train booking and Tour perfectly, and our guide Jason, was waiting at the Station for us right where we departed. For the rest of the day, Jason provided great company and treated us to beautiful sites and staples of Busan. The Fish Market was a highlight of the tour. Thank you so much Jason for filling our day with laughter and amazing experiences. For anyone looking to fill their South Korea trip with activities, this tourwas 100% worth it.
Busan day trip do the cable car
Quintan W,May 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00The bullet train is a seamless but hotter than hell for a Minnesotan, dress appropriately or bring fan ; way to do a day trip to Busan .We explored many cool spots throughout the city. Traffic can be heavy, so try to pick a day with lighter congestion if you can.The cable car ride is absolutely worth the wait. Our guide Finn was fantastic — friendly, patient, and extremely accommodating. He’s willing to adjust the itinerary and take you wherever you want to go. It helps to come prepared with a couple of places you’d like to visit outside the standard schedule.Tip: The final markets felt similar to (or less interesting than) those in Seoul, so don’t hesitate to ask Finn for alternative recommendations instead.
Today we had a fantastic...
Daniel C,Dec 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Today we had a fantastic time touring the beautiful city of Busan with Dylan as our tour guide. He coordinated everything from the start to the finish eg: giving instructions to the taxi driver and the KTX ticket counter person so that we did not have to struggle with translation and did not miss our train to and from Busan etc. Dylan is a great ambassador for Busan, sharing his insights of one born and bred there. He was flexible enough to tweak the schedule on the day to meet our needs. He bent over backwards to ensure to that we could see as much as we could of Busan. We also loved the Ha:nok Cafe experience in such a lovely setting. Dylan showed lots of care and attention to our family to ensure we were comfortable despite the cold weather. We highly recommend Dylan & Korea Go Tours to anyone visiting Busan. With Dylan's expertise, visiting Busan from Seoul in a day is definitely possible and highly worth it for those with limited time.
The best
Jet23948,Nov 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00MIA was awesome and went out of her way to take me some of the places not on the tour ! And made me feel at ease .it was a fun tour ! Lunch was yummy! I had a blast ..the best tour on my trip Thanks Mia! She even made sure i had a window seat on the way back to Seoul It was worth the money!
Family with American teenagers
jorge m,Jun 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Jenny was extremely knowledgeable and very accommodating to what needed. Traveling with three American teenagers can be a little difficult, but she was great. Also Dylan was great. We missed our train from Seoul to Busan and they worked their entire schedule to give us the full 8 hours experience. The bent backwards to help us with this situation. Dylan spoke to the rail customer service since we do not speak Korean and he resolved everything for us. He also changed our returning tickets since he wanted for us to have the full experience and paid for the difference of changing our tickets so we can leave later and not miss out on anything. Jenny and Dylan did not removed anything from the excursion and they waited literally 3 hours for our train to arrive to Busan. Know the tour itself was great experience to. I highly recommend it specially with Dylan and Jenny. They could have said, well you kissed your train, see you next time but they did not do that. They helped us all the way even to the point of walking us to the train station and making sure we did not miss our train again.
This was a wonderfully...
Tim B,May 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a wonderfully planned trip from Seoul to Busan by train. The Tours company communicated with us through WhatsApp and sent us pictures on my phone to give to the cab driver (to take us to the train station) and to the ticket office at Seoul station for round trip tickets (pre-purchased by the tours company). The Tours company knew our preassigned seats, and was to arrange the guide to meet us when the train door opened from the train at Busan Station. However, there was no guide. I notified the Tour company, and they confessed they forgot to assign a guide and would have one there in an hour. Our guide, Jason, was there in less than an hour, and he was a wonderful guide of Busan. He had lived there his entire life and took us to many special spots. Busan is a special and beautiful city and there is a must see. Since some of these spots were of special interest to my daughter, I asked him to cater to her, and he certainly did. We dropped the first tour of the shrine / or temple (I forget) since we seen many already in Seoul, so that we would make the timeline without having to reschedule the train, not a problem. The Tours company wanted to make it up to us and paid for part of our lunch and had a gift set of chopsticks and spoons delivered to us on the train by the Busan police, (at first, I was very worried as they approached our seats in full gear, but then gave us a gift From the tour company). Mistakes sometimes do happen, but can be fixed. I highly recommend this Tours, ask for Jason. It is done seamlessly and on the same day, and our guide, Jason, was great!! (I wish the tour operator for a Kyoto tour in Japan did it the same way by train for a Kyoto tour from Tokyo, but they do not).
Busan Customized Private Tour via the KTX Train from Seoul
Carla F,Apr 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had an absolutely fantastic private tour to Busan with Mina! From start to finish, she went above and beyond to ensure we had a memorable and enjoyable day. Mina’s caring and attentive nature made us feel so well looked after, and her warmth and lovely personality truly set her apart. Her knowledge of Korea’s history was impeccable, and she enriched the experience by sharing fascinating insights, as well as her own personal stories. Every part of the day was thoughtfully planned, starting with the exciting bullet train ride. The temple visit was serene and enlightening, and exploring Gamcheon Village was an absolute highlight with its vibrant colors and unique charm. The cable car offered stunning views, and the fish market was a lively, authentic experience that we won’t forget. We wholeheartedly recommend this tour to anyone looking for an amazing day in Busan, guided by someone as fantastic as Mina, who adds a personal and meaningful touch to every moment.
Great day in Busan
wvbl,Jul 2, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I’m really glad I decided to do the day tour of Busan from Seoul. I was worried that it was too little time to get to see the city, but Jason made it all work. I felt like I got a solid introduction to the city, and it didn’t feel too rushed. Jason did a great job of introducing me to the city and all that it has to offer. One recommendation is to do the tour on a weekend because you cover a lot of ground, and I think it would be difficult to squeeze everything in if you were dealing with weekday traffic.
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