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Busan Private Tour with Licensed Local guide

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Busan, South Korea
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Booked 10+ times last week!
  • 4 to 8 hours (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Group discounts
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

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· Lee_W ·
Jun 2026
Fun day tour. The tour with Jina is enjoyable. The private tour company even booked the sky capsule tickets for us. We visited Haedong Yonggungsa, Haeundae blue line park, Gamcheon culture village, and Jagalchi market. We had lunch at Jagalchi market. Overall, we had a great time for this day trip.
· Justin_M ·
May 2026
Danny was an absolutly amazing tour guide! He adjusted our tour a bit t oavoid the crowds and really worked hard to get us where we wanted to go. He was full of good information and knew all the great spots. Also he is a wonderful photographer for us! I would definetly recommend Danny for you next stop in Busan!

Overview

Cover Busan’s top sights during a single day on this private tour. Travel comfortably between locations in your own chauffeured, climate-controlled vehicle, with door-to-door pickup from the port, airport, or your hotel included. Follow a bespoke itinerary tailored to your preferences, with optional visits to Gamcheon Culture Village, Seokbulsa or Beomeosa temples, local markets, or Songdo cable car. Enjoy lunch at a carefully selected local restaurant for a more authentic experience.
  • A full-day, private tour of Busan with a licensed local guide
  • Cut through language barriers, visiting the city’s more celebrated locations
  • Get personalized restaurant recommendations and enjoy a tailored itinerary
  • Relax with door-to-door transfers from the airport, port, or hotel

What's Included

  • Pick-up at Preferred Location
  • Licensed Professional Tour guide
  • Private transportation
  • Lunch
  • Travel Insurance
  • Admission Fee - If applicable

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

We pick up clients from the preferred location including hotel, airbnb, train station, airport, and cruise terminal in Busan area.

Itinerary

1

Busan

8 hours Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Infant seats available
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Any infant must be seated in a car seat or booster. Please let us know if you require one
  • If you use a wheelchair or serviced animal, please let us know and we can discuss where to visit.
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

5.0
based on 1,386 reviews
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Half day tour of Busan

Jeanette_L, Jul 2026
Our tour guide William was wonderful. So friendly, knowledgeable and helpful - we thoroughly enjoyed our tour, and are keen to visit Busan again one day!

Excellent Tour in Busan

Kim_E, Jul 2026
Our party of 7 had a wonderful time in Busan. Our driver/guide Moon was fantastic and so flexible with our group. He was very informative, punctual and helped us do all the things we wanted to. He also secured us a reservation for a Korean Barbecue lunch which was delicious. We would highly recommend this tour.

Fun day out with Scott.

Michelle_F, Jul 2026
Scott was very engaging and accommodating. He was also familiar with our part of the UK having studied at Sheffield university. We ticked off everything on our Busan bucket list.

Insider tour from a local!

Feona_S, Jun 2026
Our incredibly knowledgeable and English-fluent guide Pada spoiled us for 8 hours today! He grew up in Busan, and his efficiency plus insider insights gave us a truly complete and memorable day in Busan. We highly recommend Pada and his tour company.

Great day tour in Busan

Lee_W, Jun 2026
Fun day tour. The tour with Jina is enjoyable. The private tour company even booked the sky capsule tickets for us. We visited Haedong Yonggungsa, Haeundae blue line park, Gamcheon culture village, and Jagalchi market. We had lunch at Jagalchi market. Overall, we had a great time for this day trip.

A great experience

Maria_A, Jun 2026
William was a great tour guide. He had so much information about all the places I chose to visit with my family here in Busan. We were very happy with the tour and the lunch restaurant he suggested.

Perfect day in Busan with Daisy!

Julie_M, Jun 2026
We had a fabulous day with Daisy! What a wealth of knowledge she has- we learned so much about Busan and Korea while with her. We were able to design our own tour with her, visiting the Haedong Yongungsa temple, the Songdo Cable Car, and the Jagalchi Fish Market as well as a beautiful observation point over the ocean above Moontan Road that she added at the beginning, where we could see Japan. She also showed us SongJeong Beach where many people were learning to surf, the BIFF Square and its handprints, and Gukje Market and took many photos of our family at various locations. She was warm, friendly and so informative. Highly recommend this tour to anyone who wants to really see Busan with an expert!

Making Family Memories in Busan

Carlos_A, Jun 2026
The tour was great because we were able to pick the places we wanted to go to, and Linda the tour guide was cordial, very nice, and always paying attention to everyone in our group. She made sure we were enjoying the experience, learning about Busan, and she guided us at all times. Linda learned the names of all of us 14 family members. It was a day we will always remember.

Exceptional private tour in Busan, Korea

Kimberly_K, Jun 2026
Ryan Lee was an exceptional tour guide. He went above and beyond in accommodating our travel requests. He even made some suggestions in highlighting local areas that added to our first Busan visit. He took multiple group pictures for us. We really enjoyed getting to know him and would definitely recommend and use him again when returning to the area. Thank you Ryan!

Great way to see Busan Highlights

Stephanie_M, Jun 2026
We went on this private group tour with five family members. Jay Song was our tour guide and we had a very good experience. We visited the temple and the culture village from the cruise terminal. I highly recommend this tour.

Amazing experienc!

Matt_K, Jun 2026
Danny was an amazing and gracious guide! He took such great care of us and really made us feel welcome. He had great ideas on what to see and was very accommodating for any side trips we wanted to make along the way. He also did an amazing job documenting our day with photos that he shared that we'll treasure. He was such an amazing person to spend a day with; it was like having a family member who lived there and took us around to see the best sights. I can't say enough how grateful we are for having such a wonderful guide. I would 10000% recommend him to anyone!

It went great! We had a...

Daniel_M, Jun 2026
It went great! We had a great time at this tour. The guide was helpful and very accomodating to our requests and needs.

Another wonderful tour of Busan with Jino!

Art_L, Jun 2026
We had Jino as our tour guide in Busan last year when we brought my parents, and we loved him so much that we specifically requested him again for this trip with our daughters and my wife’s brother and sister. Honestly, we didn't think he could top our last experience, but he was somehow even more amazing this time around. Jino just has this wonderful, endearing and genuine way of making you feel completely at home and welcomed. He doesn’t just show you around; he really takes care of you. We visited the Haedongyonggungsa Buddhist Temple, Gamcheon Culture Village, Ahopsan Bamboo Forest, and the Jagalchi Fish Market. Hearing his stories and in depth knowledge really enriched our experience and appreciation of these incredible parts of Busan culture and history; it felt so much more special than just checking sights off a list. What really made it special, though, was how much Jino truly cares about his guests. He constantly went out of his way to make sure we were completely comfortable. He’d grab our heavy backpacks so we didn't have to carry them, he took tons of great family pictures for us, and he was always focused on what we needed. It was way more than you would ever expect from a tour guide. The sweetest part of the trip was how he treated my daughters. They were really hoping to visit a Miffy Cafe while we were in town. Jino not only worked it into our schedule, but he actually found the time to take us to TWO different Miffy Cafe locations in Busan! He was incredibly patient while they shopped and never made us feel rushed for a single second. If you’re coming to Busan, do yourself a favor and ask for Jino. He is a genuinely kind person who just wants you to have the best trip possible, and we are so incredibly grateful for him!

Five Stars Aren’t Enough for Fiona! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Yvette_P, Jun 2026
Fiona was hands down the coolest tour guide we have ever had! From the moment we met her, her energy, personality, and passion for what she does made our day incredibly special. She took us to amazing places we never would have discovered on our own and made every stop interesting, fun, and memorable. Her knowledge was outstanding, but what really set her apart was her ability to make us feel like we were exploring with a friend rather than just taking a tour. She went above and beyond to ensure we had the best experience possible, and her enthusiasm was contagious. Every part of the day was thoughtfully planned, stress-free, and filled with wonderful memories. Fiona’s warmth, sense of humor, and attention to detail turned a great day into an unforgettable one. If you’re lucky enough to have Fiona as your guide, you are in for a truly amazing experience. We cannot recommend her highly enough and would choose her again in a heartbeat. Thank you, Fiona, for making our day so special!

Lovely Morning!

Maryanne_W, Jun 2026
Great way to experience Busan instead of going on a cruise ship excursion. We had limited time and greatly appreciated sharing it with Jina. A lovely morning without feeling stressed. Jina was knowledgeable and navigated brilliantly! We enjoyed all the sites visited. Highly recommend!

Great tour

Ayaiza_F, Jun 2026
Excellent experience! Amazing tour guide. Linda was wonderful. Very knowledgeable, pleasant and accommodating. Very good driver as well. Great city. Felt very safe and secure. Very well organized. Would definitely recommend. We were a group of 13 with ages ranging from 12 to 74. Went to bamboo forest (very beautiful and unique if you like nature, just be ready to walk and climb uphill). Visited the Buda temple (highly recommend, very beautiful and unique as well…must do). Fish market was different but not my favorite thing. Overall amazing experience. Thank you Linda!

Perfect tour for all interests. We combined BTS sights and recommended must see places. !

Joana_Y, Jun 2026
This experience was perfect for us, there were specific places we wanted to visit. We were able to combine our points of interests into this tour. Our guide Anthony was attentive and knowledgeable. He made sure we got to do what we were interested in. He told us the history of the places we visited. If you don’t want to be restricted and have specific places you want to visit, this is the tour for you!

Great Start to Busan

Mekol_S, Jun 2026
We had a wonderful tour with Jakeyoung was absolutely wonderful. He was professional, friendly, and so pleasant to be around. He provided so much additional information about the history of Korea and about the sites that we visited; you can tell that he is extremely proud of his country and enjoys sharing its rich culture and history with guests. I only booked a half day because it was our first day in Korea and jet lag is real, but I wish we had booked a full day tour with him. I would tour again with Jaek and would recommend him to others.

Tour for 4 in Busan

Stephen_P, Jun 2026
This was a private tour for 4. Willow was an excellent tour guide, and accommodated all our needs. She was very informative and I would definitely recommend her.

Busan with Iceman

XAVIER_W, Jun 2026
Great tour! Started with Bk who arranged our tour and communicated with us to ensure we knew the plan. Our tour guide Mr. Moon aka "Iceman" was awesome.we actually wanted to deviate from original plan. Iceman was very accommodating and crafted a new itinerary for us that maximized our time and allowed us to not feel rushed.Clean vehicle, and Iceman gave us historical information about Busan as we drove around. Truly an all around great experience. Iceman can be our wing man anytime!

1 adult, 2 kids, 1 exciting day!

Alecia_W, Jun 2026
Great experience. Picked us up on time at the cruise port. Returned us on time to port despite traffic. We were able to jam in a lot for 8 hours. We went to a glass bottom sky walk, cable cars, Busan x the sky, Starbucks at the top, 8 crane game arcades, Michelin beef restaurant, and songdo cable cars all while getting a great history of Busan while riding around on our private tour. Overall, great experience, me and my 2 young sons enjoyed it! Mina was a great guide!

This tour is perfect for...

Ther_S, Jun 2026
This tour is perfect for travellers looking for a personalised and comprehensive tour of Busan. Our guide, Young, is knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. He is also very patient and accommodating when the schedule was delayed. Would recommend it 100%!!

Very good experience with...

Denise_G, Jun 2026
Very good experience with a very knowledgeable guide. Flexible schedule and open to other places not on the list.

Great Busan tour

Lily_O, Jun 2026
We had a great time with our private tour guide Bada. He’s courteous and gave great recommendations. When i booked the tour, I gave the company a list of places to visit about 4-5 places including sky train and they can help purchase tickets and you just pay cash the day off which worked great as we didn’t have to wait in line. Bada took us to lunch at Pork Soup (Gukbap) which is Busan specialty and it was delicious and cheap. All of us enjoyed the food including my picky daughter. One of the stops (Oryukdo skywalk) was closed due to strong winds, so keep that in mind. We just enjoyed the scenery nearby. Before we end our tour, Bada gave recommendations where to have dinner around Gwangalli Beach to be closer to drone shows on Saturday, unfortunately we didn’t get to try since the queue was long. But we appreciated all of his suggestions. I would definitely recommend booking this private tour to enjoy your time in Busan at your own pace.

Brilliant 8 hours in Busan

Wendy_M, Jun 2026
We had an amazing time in Busan thanks to our fantastic guide Jina. The tour was tailored to our exact requirements and we saw so much more than we would have seen on our own, as well as quirky little things we’d have missed. Lunch was also arranged to suit our requirements and was delicious. Communications prior to our trip were excellent, ensuring we had the perfect itinerary, we even had to make a last minute timing change due to immigration which was handled perfectly. I can thoroughly recommend this tour, and having Jina as our guide was like being shown around by an exceptionally knowledgeable friend

Excellent tour!

Elizabeth_H, Jun 2026
We had an excellent tour of Busan with Jake! Jake is a wonderful guide. He is very knowledgeable, patient, a great driver, has attention to detail and is very kind. We saw so much of Busan thanks to Jake. We visited Haedong Yonggungsa temple, Han:ok cafe, Jagalchi fish market, Gamcheon culture village, cable car and suspension walk, and had a delicious lunch at a local restaurant! We couldn’t have seen all of these places by ourselves. We highly recommend this tour!

Jina is a great tour guide with lots of historical knowledge

Judy_M, May 2026
I had a great time with Jina! She is a wonderful tour guide, very knowledgeable about the local history and culture, and I enjoyed spending the day with her. I was not aware of Busan's involvement in the Korea War as a home for refugees and although a solemn place, the UN Cemetery is worth a visit.

Wonderful Experience!

Justin_M, May 2026
Danny was an absolutly amazing tour guide! He adjusted our tour a bit t oavoid the crowds and really worked hard to get us where we wanted to go. He was full of good information and knew all the great spots. Also he is a wonderful photographer for us! I would definetly recommend Danny for you next stop in Busan!

A fabulous day with Bada Cho!

Liza_P, May 2026
We had a great day with Bada Cho! This was a cruise ship port for us. Bada was in communication with us beforehand about our itinerary, made sure to include all we wanted to do and even took us to a real Korean barbecue! His van was very spacious and comfortable for our group of eight. He was waiting at the port for us upon arrival, guided us around the sites, took great photos, managed to keep track of all eight of us at some very busy places, and kept us on schedule so we got back to the ship on time. We would highly recommend Bada if you’re visiting Busan and would happily hire him again to take us around Busan!! It was well worth every penny!

Wonderful with our new...

Ivan_C, May 2026
Wonderful with our new friend Arthur who we now refer to as King Arthur because he treated us like royalty. He was extremely knowledgeable and professional and kind and planned a wonderful day in Busan. He picked us up from the cruise ship terminal early and had a wonderful vehicle to travel in. He showed us some wonderful sights and recommended a traditional Korean bbq and explained how the locals dine. He is truely a prince among men and highly recommend him.

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