Walking Tours in Gyeongju

Hidden Buddhist Trails of Gyeongju – Namsan Hike with Local

Wonderful hike!

Ryan is a very good guide. This was not just a hike to see Buddhist shrines. Having grown up in the area he provided meaningful and historical context for what I was seeing. I feel like I learned so much from him, and it was so beautiful at the top. He was also patient with me needing to take a few breaks to catch my breath :-))

UNESCO Listed Historic Sites in Gyeongju National Park

Highlight of our trip

This was the best cultural activity we have done in S.Korea to date. Our two guides were fantastic. Jihye was full of knowledge and enthusiasm, and both she and her colleague were so thoughtful and couldn’t have been kinder to our son. We got a fantastic overview of the sites and religious symbolism throughout that we wouldn’t have been able to appreciate visiting on our own, and they both took some lovely family photos for us. Jihye and her colleague were so considerate to us, making sure we got home safely and reuniting us with our son’s lost hat. The baking activity was a fantastic surprise. We highly recommend participating in this if you have the opportunity during your visit to Gyeongju, and feel very fortunate to have been able to take part. Thank you so much again Jihye and your colleague!

Gyeongju UNESCO Sites Tour by KTX train; The Museum Without walls

Truly a memorable day.

It was a long day, but absolutely worth it. We started early with Andrew picking us up from our Airbnb and driving us to the train station. He even waited with us and walked us onto the train when it was time to board. Two hours later, we arrived in Gyeongju, where our guide, Dongmin “Domingo,” was waiting right outside our train car. Domingo took us to several shrines and archaeological sites throughout the day, impressing us with his deep knowledge and personable nature. His decades of experience and local perspective on Gyeongju’s history and culture really stood out. The highlight of the day was lunch—Korean BBQ is a must when visiting Korea, and Domingo treated us to a restaurant his family frequents, making it feel extra special. After a few more stops, Domingo brought us back to the train station and made sure we were on our way to Seoul. For our first day in Korea, it was an incredible experience. Back in Seoul, you’ll need to arrange transportation back to where you are staying; having your address written in Korean helps avoid stress, as taxi drivers are unlikely to speak or read English.