Cruise Layover : Small Group Busan Highlight Day Tour
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Busan, South Korea
- 8 to 9 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Group discounts
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Discover all that Busan has to offer, from the bustling streets of BIFF Square to the 14th-century Haedong Yonggungsa Temple, on a small-group shore excursion. Combining history, culture, nature, and cuisine, this all-day adventure is perfect for travelers who don’t want to miss anything important. Other itinerary highlights include the Nurimaru APAC House, Busan Tower, Busan Gamcheon Culture Village, and the iconic Jagalchi Fish Market.
- Enjoy a small tour group size of maximum 15 people
- Make the most of your limited vacation time in Busan
- Travel comfortably in an air-conditioned vehicle
- Have lunch at a traditional Korean restaurant
What's Included
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- All Fees and Taxes
- Entrance fees
- Pickup & Drop off at Busan International Cruise Terminal
- English speaking guide
- Gratuities(optional)
- Lunch - Tour guide will suggest
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup point
- Busan Port International Passenger Terminal Cruise TerminalChoryang-dong, Dong-gu, Busan, South Korea
Pickup details
Please let us know in advance when you arrive at port.
Itinerary
1
Haedong Yonggungsa
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
2
Nurimaru APAC House
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
3
UN Memorial Cemetery
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
4
Busan Gamcheon Culture Village
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
5
Gukje Market
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
6
Jagalchi Market
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
7
BIFF Square
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- Please add country code to your phone number at time of booking
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 17 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.8
based on 121 reviews
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A_J, Jul 2026
Had a great day with Luke as our guide. He picked us up from the cruise port in time, in a lovely, modern air conditioned van. He was very friendly and knowledgeable and explained about all the places we visited very well. We are vegetarian and he kindly found a restaurant serving delicious vegan dishes. He kept good time through the day so we felt we had made the most of our few hours in Busan. Thanks again Luke
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for joining our tour service and glad to hear that you enjoyed the tour with my tour guide!
Hope you have good memory in Korea!
Best Regards
Harry
Hava_K, Jun 2026
We had an incredible private excursion, and our tour guide Gina made the experience unforgettable! She was knowledgeable, funny, and kept us entertained while sharing so many interesting facts and stories. Gina was also incredibly flexible, tailoring the day to our interests and making sure we got the most out of every stop. It felt like exploring with a friend who knew all the best places. We couldn’t have asked for a better guide and would highly recommend this tour to anyone looking for a fun, personalized, and memorable experience! Make sure to ask for Gina!
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you for joining our tour service and glad to hear that you enjoyed the tour with my tour guide!
Hope you have good memory in Korea!
Best Regards
Harry
Cassandra_C, Jun 2026
Our guide, SEB is amazing! He is very knowledgeable and gave us the best, local Busan experience. I was travelling with my elderly mum and he paid special attention to her, including getting the driver to pick us up conveniently on side roads to minimise my mum from walking on the steep, Busan slopes. His service was beyond our expectations and I really appreciate the experience he has delivered. 5 stars rating 👍🏼
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you for joining our tour service and glad to hear that you enjoyed the tour with my tour guide!
Hope you have good memory in Korea!
Best Regards
Harry
Alexsia_B, Jun 2026
Our tour guide katie was awesome! She was very knowledgeable, friendly and organized making the entire day stress-free and enjoyable. She made sure to share interesting information about Busan’s history, culture and local attractions while keeping the group on schedule without making us feel rushed. Thank you for a great first time in Busan!
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you for joining our tour service and glad to hear that you enjoyed the tour with my tour guide!
Hope you have good memory in Korea!
Best Regards
Harry
Amy_R, Jun 2026
Kassy was an excellent small group host! She was knowledgeable, organized, and kept our tour on track throughout the entire day. We always knew what to expect and never felt rushed or confused. Her planning and attention to detail made the experience completely stress-free. We especially appreciated knowing we would get back to the ship on time without having to worry. Kassy’s professionalism and friendly demeanor made our day even more enjoyable. Highly recommended!
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you for joining our tour service and glad to hear that you enjoyed the tour with my tour guide!
Hope you have good memory in Korea!
Best Regards
Harry
Julie_B, Jun 2026
We were on a small group tour which was great so that you could really learn from the tour guide. Kassy was great and gave opportunities to explore or make a variation of the plan. We had a great time!
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you for joining our tour service and glad to hear that you enjoyed the tour with my tour guide!
Hope you have good memory in Korea!
Best Regards
Harry
Chelsea_R, Jun 2026
Our guide Brian was fantastic. He was so knowledgeable and showed us the great city of Busan. We would love to come back to explore the city more.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you for joining our tour service and glad to hear that you enjoyed the tour with my tour guide!
Hope you have good memory in Korea!
Best Regards
Harry
Carol_M, May 2026
We had an excellent tour with Kassy in Busan! She was very thorough in her explanations of the areas we visited. We appreciated visiting the UN Cemetery, the APEC sight and the walking path there was lovely!! We do enjoyed our lunch as well. Kassy was very helpful with ensuring I had a vegetarian and gluten free lunch. That was very much appreciated! The village was beautiful and the fish market was fascinating. We had a lovely time. The port in Busan is beautiful!!
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you for joining our tour service and glad to hear that you enjoyed the tour with my tour guide!
Hope you have good memory in Korea!
Best Regards
Harry
Jeffrey_L, May 2026
This nonstop tour is packed with sightseeing. Busan is a sprawling city and it would not be possible to see all the sights included in this tour during a cruise port day on your own. Our guide, Kassy, was amazing and kept the group on schedule as we did not have a lot of extra time to waste. She was easy to understand and passionate about leading the tour. This tour group was much smaller and significantly less cost than ship excursions.
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you for joining our tour service and glad to hear that you enjoyed the tour with my tour guide!
Hope you have good memory in Korea!
Best Regards
Harry
Laura_D, May 2026
Great small tour! Luke, our tour guide was excellent, spoke perfect English, took us to all the best spots, we couldn’t have asked for a better guide. There were only 4 of us on this tour so it was a real treat! My husband and i and only 2 others. The van was super clean and comfortable. Even stopped for a very tasty lunch. We had a great day!
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you for joining our tour service and glad to hear that you enjoyed the tour with my tour guide!
Hope you have good memory in Korea! Best Regards
Harry
Quentin_T, May 2026
Seb and Dean (our driver), gave us a wonderful day trip around Busan.
Seb contacted us via WhatsApp in advance of us arriving at the port. He met us on time in the port terminal and we (with two other people) got into a very luxurious car.
We had a fantastic trip around this beautiful city using their itinerary which covered everything we had hoped to see, and more.
Nothing was too much trouble for them, and we were able to get out of the car very close to all the main sites, and we avoided the crowds from the main cruise ship trips.
Seb was aware of the time that we had to get back to the port, so we had a really relaxing and stress free day out.
He even treated us to some street food which was delicious.
There were too many highlights to mention, we had a fantastic trip.
We would thoroughly recommend this trip. Really excellent.
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you for joining our tour service and glad to hear that you enjoyed the tour with my tour guide!
Hope you have good memory in Korea! Best Regards
Harry
Hillside_G, May 2026
Our guide, Arthur, was awesome
.. he was one of the best tour guides we ever had. He was very knowledgeable and kind, and took us many places without us ever feeling rushed.
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you for joining our tour service and glad to hear that you enjoyed the tour with my tour guide!
Hope you have good memory in Korea!
Best Regards
Janice_W, May 2026
We had an amazing day with our guide Aurther. He is an excellent guide & so
enthusiastic about showing us the best of Busan, his English was very good & he explained everything in an interesting way.
We saw so much more than we expected, the Buddhist Temple, a park with magnificent views of the city & the beach area in an affluent part of Busan. Then Gamcheon Cultural Village, which was such a delight to visit, especially with Aurther’s commentary as to the history of the village.
Then the Fish Markets & International markets, introducing us to Korean street food along the way.
Cannot recommend this tour with Aurther enough. Truly one of the best tour & guide we have had.
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you for joining our tour service and glad to hear that you enjoyed the tour with my tour guide!
Hope you have good memory in Korea! Best Regards
Harry
Jennifer_W, Apr 2026
The tour was wonderful from beginning to end! Jay Song was an excellent tour guide and her fluency in English as well as her knowledge of the places we visited made for a delightful experience.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you for joining our tour service and glad to hear that you enjoyed the tour with my tour guide! Hope you have good memory in Korea!
Best Regards
Harry
Umulbani_I, Apr 2026
Busan is lovely and many sites to see. Our guide Jay was very informative and helpful. She gave us enough time to see everything especially as there was time contraint. The driver was good to
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you for joining our tour service and glad to hear that you enjoyed the tour with my tour guide! Hope you have good memory in Korea!
Best Regards
Harry
Anne_H, Apr 2026
Mina was a great guide and kept us ahead of most of the crowds. She was informative and helpful. This tour definitely lets you see the main sights in Busan.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you for joining our tour service and glad to hear that you enjoyed the tour with my tour guide! Hope you have good memory in Korea!
Best Regards
Harry
Camille_K, Apr 2026
We are very impressed with Busan. Included in that praise is for our fantastic guide Arthur! His tour site selection was wonderful. We visited the Haedong Yonggungsa Temple that sits beautifully perched on the sea. Arthur’s translation of the meaning of the statues and Buddhist customs was impressive. He was so nice to take photos of us or show us where the best location was for us to shoot. We moved on to Dongbaek Park which is a lovely nature island setting and holds the building where the APEC Leaders Meeting was held in 2005 to advance free trade. Breaktime!! What a delicious experience Korean BBQ is! We ended our grand tour at the unique Gamcheon Cultural Village. Because of our cruise time limits we missed (by choice) the Fish Market. Arthur’s English is great. We are envious of his new car. He is a licensed guide and a very personable man. This is an interesting and extremely worthwhile tour that we highly recommend.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you for joining our tour service and glad to hear that you enjoyed the tour with my tour guide! Hope you have good memory in Korea!
Best Regards
Harry
Lynette_B, Apr 2026
We had a delightful tour with Suki who shared her beautiful city of Busan. She shared her culture, the history of Korea and their experience during the Korean War. We explored the fish market, sampled the local cuisine and took in some wonderful scenic sights. Thank you for a wonderful day Suki.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you for joining our tour service and glad to hear that you enjoyed the tour with my tour guide! Hope you have good memory in Korea!
Best Regards
Harry
Emily_C, Mar 2026
This six hour tour covered five major attractions— Haedong Yonggungsa Temple by the sea, APEC 2005 site, UN Cemetery, downtown food street, and the Gamcheon Cultural Village. Guide Misook made this an unforgettable tour.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you for joining our tour service and glad to hear that you enjoyed the tour with my tour guide! Hope you have good memory in Korea!
Best Regards
Harry
DEKY_G, Mar 2026
We visited 6 or 7 places in Busan - a very pack schedule. Our tour guide, Katy, was very informative and she managed the time well ensuring us getting back to our cruise ship terminal in time.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you for joining our tour service and glad to hear that you enjoyed the tour with my tour guide! Hope you have good memory in Korea!
Best Regards
Harry
DEBORAH_K, Mar 2026
An intense tour, covering a lot of ground in the allotted time. The Dragon Temple has a lot of steps to negotiate, as does the Gamcheon cultural village. All in all worth the cost. The UN Cemetery was my highlight. Gamcheon was very very crowded
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you for joining our tour service and glad to hear that you enjoyed the tour with my tour guide! Hope you have good memory in Korea!
Best Regards
Harry
olgayan, Feb 2026
Very good itinerary with visit to interesting places. Our guide Luck was excellent, knowledgeable, attentive, polite, well organized.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you for joining our tour service and glad to hear that you enjoyed the tour with my tour guide! Hope you have good memory in Korea!
Best Regards
Harry
alan, Feb 2026
We went to lots of different places. Our tour guide was very nice and very friendly. She gave us lots of information where we went.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you for joining our tour service and glad to hear that you enjoyed the tour with my tour guide! Hope you have good memory in Korea!
Best Regards
Harry
Susan_L, Feb 2026
Our Tour Guide Luke with Korea Travel spoke excellent english. He provide our small group with excellent service and a great insight of Busan history and culture.
We enjoyed this one day tour very much with pick up and drop off at the Busan Cruise terminal. He made sure we got through the itinerary and to return back to our cruise ship on time. Korea Travel was excellent at communicating our meeting point and ensured the guide would wait for us until our group went through Busan immigration.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you for joining our tour service and glad to hear that you enjoyed the tour with my tour guide! Hope you have good memory in Korea!
Best Regards
Harry
Geraldine_L, Nov 2025
Got picked up right outside the cruise port terminal. Our tour guide, Grace was waiting for us as we exit. Grace is very knowledgeable and very good in communication. Great tour, highly recommend.
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Thank you for joining our tour service and glad to hear that you enjoyed the tour with my tour guide! Hope you have good memory in Korea!
Best Regards
Harry
Donna_M, Oct 2025
Gina gave a beautifully orchestrated tour with flexibility due to a rainy day. She gave options to the group and accommodated everyone's interests.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you for joining our tour service and glad to hear that you enjoyed the tour with my tour guide! Hope you have good memory in Korea!
Best Regards
Harry
Viviana_P, Oct 2025
We had a lovely time in Busan. Even though it rained A LOT, our tour guide managed to give us a good look of the city. They even got us umbrellas. They managed everything so we could arrive on time to the cruise. Helen was really sweet and patient with us. Would recommend.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you for joining our tour service and glad to hear that you enjoyed the tour with my tour guide! Hope you have good memory in Korea!
Best Regards
Harry
Klaus_H, Oct 2025
Gina was a wonderful guide. Sie made us feel at home and showed us her South Korea. Thanks a lot, it was a great day. For following travellers, please don‘t believe the wheater App, take an umbrella with you.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you for joining our tour service and glad to hear that you enjoyed the tour with my tour guide! Hope you have good memory in Korea!
Best Regards
Harry
Bunny_P, Oct 2025
The tour provided by Viator was everything we could have hoped for. Our guide/driver Luke was very well versed in all of our destinations and very patient with me since I have a mobility problem. Kudos to Viator.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you for joining our tour service and glad to hear that you enjoyed the tour with my tour guide! Hope you have good memory in Korea!
Best Regards
Harry
Leslie_S, Oct 2025
Every stop on our tour was fascinating. We thoroughly enjoyed the itinerary and Gina was professional and knowledgeable. She adapted to the unforecasted rain, kept everyone as dry as possible and got us back to the ship on time.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you for joining our tour service and glad to hear that you enjoyed the tour with my tour guide! Hope you have good memory in Korea!
Best Regards
Harry
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