Busan Highlights Shore Tour – Cruise Return Assured Discount Tickets

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Overview

Enjoy the very best of Busan on this full-day small-group shore excursion. Your English-speaking guide will introduce you to the city’s most iconic highlights, beginning with a walk along the Songdo Skywalk, Korea’s longest ocean skywalk offering stunning coastal views. Continue to the vibrant Gamcheon Culture Village, known for its colorful hillside homes and artistic charm, before heading to Hwangnyeongsan Mountain Observatory, where you can take in a sweeping panoramic view of Busan’s skyline and coastline. For your convenience, this tour includes round-trip port pickup and drop-off as well as a Korean-style lunch or dinner, depending on your schedule. Please note that a minimum of two participants is required for this tour to operate. If the minimum is not met, the tour may be cancelled.

Pickup Information

We will be standing outside of immigration with tourists' name cards and will drop you off at the same place at the time requested.

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Songdo Skywalk
The sky walk has drawn attention as the first of its kind in Korea, and for its long, curving trail. To date, the first section of the walk has been installed and measures 104 m, stretching around Geobukseom Island. When completed next February, the Songdo Sky Walk will set a new record as the longest ocean walk in Korea at 296 m in length and 2.3 m in width. The sky walk will also have a viewing platform stretching out into the water to give visitors a spectacular view of the coastline. Transparent tempered glass was also used in sections of the flooring for the walk, allowing for clear views of the waters below and giving people the true sensation of walking on water. It is positioned 5.5~8 m above sea level making it far closer to the sea than the Oryukdo Sky Walk, which is positioned 37 m above the shore, along a seashore cliff. Everyone will be able to enjoy the thrilling and exciting experience of watching blue waves under their feet.
Duration: 60 mins
2. 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 of "Machu Picchu of Busan." The many alleys cutting through this community are vibrantly decorated with murals and sculptures created by the residents.
Duration: 60 mins
3. BIFF Square
Busan’s modern movie district was originally little more than a pair of cinemas that were built following Korea’s liberation from Japanese colonial rule over half a century ago. However, major renovations took place ahead of the first Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) in 1996, and the newly transformed district was named BIFF Square on August 14, 1996
Duration: 20 mins
4. Gukje Market
Following the Korean War, refugees who had fled to Busan set up stalls in order to make a living, and this was the beginning of the Gukje Market (gukje meaning "international"). The Gukje Market is one of Korea’s largest markets; each alleyway is crowded with stalls, and it connects to the Bupyeong Market, Kkangtong Market, and other smaller markets. The market stocks such a wide variety of goods, that you can find almost everything you need right here.
Duration: 30 mins
5. Jagalchi Market
The Jagalchi Market is Korea's largest seafood market. After the Korean War the market solidified itself as a fish market. Most of the people who sell fish are women, so the women who sell here are called 'Jagalchi Ajumma,' 'ajumma' meaning middle-aged or married women. This market represents Busan and is famous throughout the country. If you visit you can eat fresh raw fish right at the market. Even these days you can see women selling mackerel, sea squirts (ascidians) and whale meat on wooden boxes along the road.
Duration: 30 mins
6. Hwangnyeongsan Mountain
We will drive you guys to the top. Hwangnyeongsan Mountain is located in the heart of Busan. With an altitude of 427m, the mountain is the second highest mountain in the Geumnyeon Mountain Range. The mountain is mostly made up of andesite and the summit is relatively flat. Some parts of the mountain are also characterized by exposed bedrocks. ( We will be driving to the top )
Duration: 60 mins
7. Samgwangsa Temple
Samgwangsa Temple is to hold its famous lantern festival, which has been attracting over a million visitors each year. CNN Travel also voted this temple to be one of the best spots you must visit in Korea. The festival is known for a variety of lanterns of over 3 millions kinds. The lanterns with hope and sincere love toward Buddha will create spectacular views, watching wave of lanterns lighten up the dark sky with their brilliant colors.
Duration: 60 mins

Inclusion

Professional guide

Bottled water

Lunch

Guaranteed to skip the long lines

Port pickup and drop-off

Transport by air-conditioned minivan or small bus

Exclusion

Gratuities

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Children must be accompanied by an adult

Adult pricing applies to all travelers ages 4 and above

Please wear a comfortable shoes (high heels are not recommended)

Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required

At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time

Schedule could vary (shorten) depending on your cruise arrival/departure time. You will be notified in advance

Supplied by Busan Tourism Center

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