Busan Shore Excursion for Cruise Guests with Guaranteed Return
Recommended by 98% of travelers
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Busan, South Korea
- 6 to 8 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
What's Included
- Admission fees
- Professional licensed guide (English or Chinese)
- Comfortable vehicle
- Pick-up and drop-off at Busan Cruise Port
- LunchThe lunch schedule may change depending on the situation on the day. Please inform the guide in advance of any allergies or dietary requirements, including vegetarian, or religious restriction.
- Personal expenses
- Personal travel insurance
- Admission fee for Busan Tower (on-site purchase, optional)
- Sky Capsule & Beach Train ticket (on-site purchase, optional)
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting points
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End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Start time.8:00 am
Itinerary
1
Haedong Yonggungsa
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
2
UN Memorial Cemetery
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
3
Jagalchi Market
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
BIFF Square
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
5
Gukje Market
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
6
Busan Gamcheon Culture Village
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
7
Songdo Yonggung Cloud Bridge
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
8
Yongdusan Park
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- Please provide a valid WhatsApp number. A WhatsApp group chat with your guide will be created before the tour for easy and efficient communication.
- 08:00 AM is a placeholder time. Your actual meeting time will depend on your ship’s docking time. Once your ship docks, please disembark immediately and proceed to the cruise terminal to meet your guide.
- Once your booking is confirmed, we will contact you via messenger on the evening before your tour. If you have not received a message by 10:00 PM, please contact us via WhatsApp (+82 10 4521 7582).
- Travel and lunch time are included between attractions, so the actual time spent at each stop may vary. The itinerary and schedule may also change depending on traffic, weather, and local conditions on the day.
- Strollers cannot be brought on board the tour vehicle. Please note that guests bringing a stroller may not be able to join the tour.
- Guests who do not wish to return to the cruise port may be dropped off at the final stop of the tour.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 999 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
4.9
based on 380 reviews
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Very busy schedule . Great tour guide . Showed us a lot of interesting stuff.
Food market was the most enjoyable
Joe was our tour guide. He was very friendly and helpful. His passion made us having a good time. We were given enough time to explore the places we visited. I would be happier if we had more time to visit Songdo Cloud Bridge and Yongdusan Park as mentioned on the itinerary.
Response from Host, Nov 2026
Welcome to Diamond Princess! Thank you for your lovely review! We're delighted that Joe's friendliness and passion made your Busan tour enjoyable. We appreciate your suggestions for more sightseeing time and visits to Songdo Cloud Bridge and Yongdusan Park. We will carefully review our itinerary to improve future experiences. Your valuable feedback means so much to us. Thank you!
What a wonderful excursion this was despite the weather not too good. Joe was the perfect guide giving us lots of information and clear instructions on meeting times and places. So impressive that he remembered all our names. I would thoroughly recommend this tour.
Response from Host, Nov 2026
Welcome to Diamond Princess! Thank you for your wonderful 5-star review! We're delighted that Joe made your Busan excursion so memorable despite the weather. His passion, detailed explanations, and thoughtful guidance truly make a difference. We're especially happy that his clear instructions helped you enjoy a smooth, stress-free journey. Your heartfelt recommendation means so much to our entire team!
Best tour and best guide ever. Joe was the best👍 His English was great. Went out of his way to guide us and made sure we had the best experience!!! Highly recommend this tour and our guide Joe.
Response from Host, Nov 2026
Welcome to Westerdam! Thank you for your incredible review! We're thrilled that Joe made your Busan adventure the best tour you've ever experienced! His excellent English, genuine passion, and dedication to every guest make him truly special. Knowing he went above and beyond to create wonderful memories means everything to us. Your heartfelt recommendation is deeply appreciated!
We unfortunlately had to wait on the bus at the port for nearly 40min for a 2nd bus to be filled as they didn't have another bus coordinator. But very fortunate that our guide Sunny was very good and highlighted to all the guests to keep on time which meant we were able to see every attraction in our day.
Sunny was very informative and explained things very well. If the departure issue is resolved it would have given us a bit more time at stops but overall a really good itinerary and dsy out in Busan.
Response from Host, Nov 2026
Welcome to Westerdam! Thank you for your fantastic review! We're delighted that you had such an amazing day exploring Busan. Sunny's friendly personality, local knowledge, and genuine care for our guests are qualities we're incredibly proud of. Your wonderful recommendation is a tremendous encouragement to our team. It was truly an honor to share the beauty of Busan with you!
Wonderful guide. Keep us on time and in schedule to see most of the sights. Would tour again with Joe given the opportunity. 😀🙏
Response from Host, Nov 2026
Welcome to Westerdam! Thank you for your wonderful review! We're delighted that our guide provided such an exceptional experience. Balancing punctuality with meaningful sightseeing is especially important for cruise guests, and we're thrilled you appreciated our efforts. Knowing you would happily travel with us again is the greatest compliment. We look forward to welcoming you back!
He was the best tour guide! Very attentive and friendly. His restaurant suggestion was fabulous and he even cooked the Korean barbecue himself.
Response from Host, Nov 2026
Welcome to Westerdam! Thank you for your lovely review! We're thrilled that our guide's kindness and professionalism made your Busan excursion special. We're especially happy that you enjoyed his restaurant recommendation and delicious Korean barbecue! Sharing authentic local flavors is a wonderful part of discovering Korea. Your appreciation means so much to our entire team!
Joe did an outstanding job directing us, educating us, all while being pleasant and friendly. He memorized everyone’s name! This was a great tour.
Response from Host, Nov 2026
Welcome to Westerdam! Thank you for your fantastic review! We're delighted that Joe made your Busan adventure so memorable. His fascinating stories, warm personality, and thoughtful attention to every guest truly set him apart. Remembering everyone's name reflects his genuine dedication to creating personal connections. Your wonderful praise means the world to our team. Thank you!
This is one of the best excursions that we’ve ever booked, it was a highlight of our trip to Japan and South Korea. Joe was an amazing tour guide and very knowledgeable and friendly. We recommend this tour to everyone especially cruise passengers as this is so much cheaper than the cruise ship excursions. Thank you for a memorable day Joe- this was a wonderful day.
Response from Host, Nov 2026
Welcome to Westerdam! Thank you for your incredible review! We're thrilled that your Busan excursion was one of the best you've ever experienced! Joe's exceptional knowledge, warm personality, and genuine dedication make every journey special. Knowing he helped create such unforgettable memories is our greatest reward. Your heartfelt recommendation means the world to our entire team!
Great tour! Joe gave us details and the best photo option for each location. Saw the best highlights of Busan in one day. Highly recommended.
Response from Host, Nov 2026
Welcome to Westerdam! Thank you for your wonderful 5-star review! We're delighted that Joe made your Busan adventure so enjoyable. His thoughtful attention to photography and passion for sharing the city's highlights help create truly special memories. We're so happy you experienced the best of Busan in one day. Your enthusiastic recommendation means so much to us. Thank you!
Beautiful sites to visit. The guide was not well informed. Unfortunately it rain all day but this did not stop us.
Response from Host, Oct 2026
It was truly an honor to have you explore Busan with us! We're delighted that you enjoyed the beautiful sights despite the rainy weather. However, we sincerely apologize that our guide's explanations fell short of your expectations. We will strengthen our guide training to provide more engaging and informative experiences. Thank you for your honest feedback and for sharing your day with us!
Our tour guide Joe was awesome!
He spoke English perfectly and was so personable and extremely knowledgeable about all the beautiful sites of Korea!
We highly recommend Joe for your tour guide!
Joe was exceptional in his clarity in explaining everything to us.
Best English speaker on our whole holiday.
Thanks for a Great Day it was perfect very well done the weather was bad but you still managed to do a good job Jim &rita
Trip with Erica as guide was excellent we got to many great sites and was assured of a safe and early arrival back to our ship. Highly recommend this tour
Excellent tour.
Erica was outstanding &!very informative
Enjoyable Conversation! Our whole group was very pleased
Tour guide was excellent, very professional & spoke perfect english. The timing for alll listed attractions was bang on. We done to our guide 'Yahoo"
This tour was a lot of fun and packed with interesting things to see. Our tour guide Erica did a great job of providing a good amount of useful information without being overbearing or treating us like children. I wasn't expecting much from this tour but went away very satisfied. Highly recommend!
Kelly
First time in Korea, surprised me is Busan not a small city, very interesting place, enjoyed the visit to the temple, UN memorial cemetery, learning the history and culture, and trying the delicious street foods. Wish we have more time to explore. Our tour guide Erica is fantastic, she kept us entertained and make sure we are safe to return to our cruise on time.
Erica - we had a wonderful time and excellent experience in Gamcheon and Nampo in Busan. Thank you!!!
The places on the tour were interesting. Especially the UN cemetery
Erica kept everyone on track and on time.
JOE was an excellent tour guide. He kept up in line and on time which we all appreciated! HIGHLY recommend!
A very nice and informative tour guide, we were on time everywhere we went. I wish Joe all the best.
Response from Host, Oct 2026
It was truly an honor to have you travel with us in Busan! We’re delighted that Joe’s informative guidance and excellent time management made your shore excursion so enjoyable. Ensuring guests explore comfortably while staying on schedule is always our priority. Your kind words mean so much to Joe and our entire team. Thank you for your wonderful review!
Leo was great. Met us in the terminal at the appointed time. The van he used was comfortable and at the correct temperature. He was respectful of our abilities and we saw many of the major sights of busan. Most importantly we returned to the ship on time
The tour hit all the best spots in Busan and we were given ample free time to explore all the different locations. Our tour guide, Joe, was very knowledgeable and made sure he addressed everyone’s questions. Despite the rain, we all had a great time on this Busan tour!
Joe is a sharp young man with a great personality. He watches over his flock like a good Shepherd. We enjoyed our time with him today.
Excellent tour! Joe was a great guide. He was very knowledgeable and easy to understand.
Enjoyed this Viator experience. Would recommend!
The tour guide, Joe, has excellent English proficiency and is extremely pleasant and accommodating. He continually volunteered to help tour members with information as well as assistance in ordering food or whatever special needs they had. This tour in Busan with this tour guide is highly recommended.
It was excellent, so many top sights in one tour. Our guide was perfect, so helpful, his English was impeccable. From start to finish this tour was a highlight. Our guide made it extra special with recommendations and tips. The Viator messages beforehand were timely too. Top service!
Excellent tour. Guide was fantastic - knowledgeable, personable, helpful. Would recommend to everyone
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