What to do and see in Gwangju, South Korea: The Best Tours

May 17, 2022 Venice Greaves

Gwangju (Korean pronunciation: [kwaŋ.dʑu]) is the sixth largest city in South Korea. It is a designated metropolitan city under the direct control of the central government's Home Minister. The city was also the capital of South Jeolla Province until the provincial office moved to the southern village of Namak in Muan County in 2005.
Restaurants in Gwangju

1. 5-Day South Korean Cities Tour from Seoul Including Gongju, Busan, and Yeosu

149 Sejong-daero, Jongno 1(il).2(i).3(sam).4(sa), Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea US Travel
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See the standout sights of South Korea on an action-packed 5-day tour! With a guide, travel counterclockwise around the country from Seoul, stopping at must-see cities like Yeosu and Busan to visit monuments, plantations, markets, preserved folk villages and more. Hear tales of bygone dynasties at historical sites such as Gongsanseong Fortress, discover the countryside at Mt Seorak National Park and learn about the 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympic Games. Four-star hotel accommodation is included.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Transportation to all the places on the itinerary (vehicle size depends on the number of people on the tour), Professional English-speaking guide, 4 nights of accommodation

Exclusions: Lunch, dinner, snacks, and other food or drinks unless specified, Optional admission fees as per itinerary (e.g. Goransa Temple ferry surcharge, entry to Seokguram Grotto, monorail to Pyeongchang ski jump, and Gwongeumseong Fortress cable car ride and temple entry), Hotel pickup and drop-off in Seoul

Reviewed By chungfam

Great quick survey trip of Easter Korea giving some highlights. Best stop was Hahoe folk village... beautiful. Long road trip but interesting scenery and stops. Justin Choi was great as guide with humor and good history knowledge. Could have skipped Pyeonchang Olympic site as nothing's there anymore and spend more time at Mt Seoraksan or other location. Good for first timer visit.

2. World Cup Stadium & MBC World Walking Tour

World Cup Stadium, Seongsan 2(i)-dong, Seoul, South Korea Korina Tour

This tour will start in Seoul World Cup Stadium. Just from the name, we can tell that this is the place where was held the Worldcup soccer games in 2002. If you are a football lover, this is a perfect place for you. Here, you can take a look at it's huge football ground. And learn about the story behind the place. After a visit in famous stadium, our next stop will be the Digital Media City (DMC). It is a complex area of the Korean major broadcasting companies like MBC, SBS, and YTN. If you lucky enough, you will have a chance to encounter with some pop stars in the one of it's buildings! After the tour, The tour guide will take you to the nearest subway station of Digital Media Station (line 6 and Airport line) or he will give you more information about the public transportations including bus. --- ITINERARY--- 09:40 Start the tour 10:00 Visting the World Cup Stadium 11:10 Moving to Digital Media City* 11:30 MBC tour 12:30 – 13:00 Finish the tour

Inclusions: Local tour guide (speak Korean, Japanese & English), Cold mineral water & McDonald's ice cream, World Cup Stadium Museum admission fee

Exclusions: MBC World admission fee, Another Meals, Extra Mineral Water, Transport Cost, Personal Expenses, Individual Traveler Insurance

Reviewed By lorrainechallenor

The tour guide was not needed if we were given a map of the theme park. I was looking forward to looking at the Winery but oh what a disappointment, Just a few empty barrels and at the end of the short walk through the walk way to the wine bar. No free samples and certainly did not have a french feel with a picture of St Marks Square Italy. Would have liked to look around the gardens but was hurried to the next cable car to the the top to the theme park not impressed. I had high hopes for this trip but felt let down., More toilet stops on the way there would have been good due to medication I struggled. More for families. Disney land and still building work being carried out. Would advise not to go but go to and spend more time at Hue, I did like the views on the cable cars going up and down.

3. 7-Day Best Private Tour from Busan:Tongyeong, Sucheon, Damyang, Gwangju

Here Korea Travel

In 7 days 6nights, this tour will set your feet at every single most thrilling attraction Southern part of South Korea. The tour starts from visiting the Busan highlight city tour with street Food tasting and we will drive to numerous characterful cities including Gyeongju UNESCO sites, Tongyeong with cable car with ride Skyline Luge, Suncheonman Bay Wetland Reserve with National Garden, Boseong Green tea plantation, Damyang’s Bamboo Forest with Metasequoia-lined Road, Enjoy local tastes of teokgalbi and daetong bap !! and Gwangju, Seoul highlight tour. The assistance of our professional tour guide will always keep you properly appreciate the exquisite beauty and delightful culture of Korea. You can customize your destinations during this private tour, so that you can spend your time effectively. Ask your tour guide about places you wish to visit! The original itinerary is always up for a discussion and change. Plus, the tour guide can recommend you the best local restaurants.

Inclusions: Dinner, Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Dinner, * 6N Accommodation: 4 or 5star Hotel as itinerary:2pax sharing 1twin room sharing basis, * All cost to the vehicle (toll fee , Parking lot and Gas), * English Speaking Tour guide and driver, * Entrance Fee as itinerary mentioned only, * Bottled Water / D / P, * Photo Service , * Food tasting at Market in Busan and drinking tea experience , * Private Transportation : Mini Van (MPV), * Wifi Service, * airport transfer service from Hotel in Seoul to Incheon airport

Exclusions: * International flight airfare, * 5 USD Tips / Per day , * airport transfer service from Busan airport to hotel in Busan

Reviewed By NicolasL312-fr

It was a great tour, Gyeongju was a great city to visit. Our tour guide Mimi, was amazing from the moment she picked us from our hotel to every step of the visit and really tried to make the best trip possible for us. She spoke very well English and was very knowledgeable. Highly recommend if you wish to fully understand the Shilla period.

4. Soswaewon Garden Walking Tour in Traditional Korean Costume, KTourTOP10

Soswaewon Garden, Nam-myeon, Damyang-gun, South Korea Young Kim

Do you want to spend a memorable day in Damyang, living a day as a Korean noble scholar from 1550s? Here at Soswaewon Garden, you can try on Korean traditional clothing and learn about Korean noble scholar's culture and spirits surrounded by nature. For lunch, you can choose either Cheosa meal or Geosa meal. If you want to enjoy a proper Korean meal with fresh ingredients from nature, this is your chance! 'KTourTOP10' series consists of 10 most recommended tour themes and tour areas in Korea. Let's find out more 'KTourTOP10' on Viator! - Relax at Gwangpunggak Pavilion and enjoy the refreshing breeze and air - Follow the footsteps of the noble scholars in past, wearing the costume of the time - Walk around Soswaewon Garden with loved ones and make wonderful memories

Inclusions: Professional tour guide, Entry fee to Soswaewon Garden, Traditional costumes, Lunch

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5. 15 Days 14nights Private Custom Korea tour including Tongyeong, Damyang, Boseong

Here Korea Travel

In 15 days 14nights with hotels, this adventure tour will set your feet at every single most thrilling attraction with outdoor leports throughout South Korea. The tour starts from visiting the natural wonders of volcanic Jeju Island Hiking, and we will drive to numerous characterful cities including Busan Highlight tour with Food Tasting, Gyeongju UNESCO, Rafting+ATV Quad Bike tour on Donggang River,Jeonju Hanok Village, Damyang Bamboo forest, Tongyeong with ride cable car & skyline Luge, Suncheon wetland, Seoul Highlight on Ride Segway or E-bike and DMZ. The assistance of our professional tour guide will always keep you properly appreciate the exquisite beauty and delightful culture of Korea. You can customize your destinations during this private tour, so that you can spend your time effectively. Ask your tour guide about places you wish to visit! The original itinerary is always up for a discussion and change. Plus, the tour guide can recommend you the best local restaurants.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, * 14N Accommodation :4 or 5star Hotel with Breakfast : 2pax sharing 1twin room sharing basis, * All cost to the vehicle (toll fee , Parking lot and Gas), * English Speaking Tour guide cum driver, * Bottled Water / D / P, * Photo Service , * Domestic flight (Gimpo -> Jeju, Jeju -> Busan), * Entrance Fee as itinerary activities only ( included rafting, ATV, Segway or E-Bike ), * Food tasting at Market in Busan and drinking tea at Insadong, * Private Transportation : Mini Van (MPV), * Wifi Service

Exclusions: * International flight airfare, * 5 USD Tips / Per day

Reviewed By NicolasL312-fr

It was a great tour, Gyeongju was a great city to visit. Our tour guide Mimi, was amazing from the moment she picked us from our hotel to every step of the visit and really tried to make the best trip possible for us. She spoke very well English and was very knowledgeable. Highly recommend if you wish to fully understand the Shilla period.

6. 15Day 14N Classic tour with Jeju,Busan,Gyeongju,Tonggyeong,Suncheon,Damyang

Here Korea Travel

In 15 days 14nights with hotels, this tour will set your feet at every single most thrilling attraction throughout South Korea. The tour starts from visiting the natural wonders of volcanic Jeju Island, and we will drive to numerous characterful cities including Busan tour with Food Tasting, Gyeongju UNESCO site, Jeonju Hanok Village, Damyang Bamboo forest, Tongyeong with ride cable car with Oedo Botania and Haegeumgang, Yeosu, Suncheon wetland with Naganeupseong Folk Village, Seoul Highlight and DMZ/JSA. The assistance of our professional tour guide will always keep you properly appreciate the exquisite beauty and delightful culture of Korea. You can customize your destinations during this private tour, so that you can spend your time effectively. Ask your tour guide about places you wish to visit! The original itinerary is always up for a discussion and change. Plus, the tour guide can recommend you the best local restaurants.

Inclusions: Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, * 14N Accommodation :4 or 5star Hotel with Breakfast : 2pax sharing 1twin room sharing basis, * All cost to the vehicle (toll fee , Parking lot and Gas), * English Speaking Tour guide and driver, * Bottled Water / D / P, * Photo Service , * Domestic flight (Gimpo -> Jeju, Jeju -> Busan), * Entrance Fee as itinerary activities only , * Food tasting at Market in Busan and Tea ceremony experience, * Private Transportation : Mini Van (MPV), * Wifi Service

Exclusions: * International flight airfare, * 5 USD Tips / Per day

Reviewed By NicolasL312-fr

It was a great tour, Gyeongju was a great city to visit. Our tour guide Mimi, was amazing from the moment she picked us from our hotel to every step of the visit and really tried to make the best trip possible for us. She spoke very well English and was very knowledgeable. Highly recommend if you wish to fully understand the Shilla period.

7. 10-Days Busan South Sea and Surroundings & Seoul Private Tour

Here Korea Travel

In 7 days 6nights, this tour will set your feet at every single most thrilling attraction Southern part of South Korea. The tour starts from visiting the Busan highlight city tour with street Food tasting and we will drive to numerous characterful cities including Gyeongju UNESCO sites, Tongyeong with cable car, Oedo Botanica+Haegeumgang, Suncheonman Bay Wetland Reserve with National Garden, Boseong Green tea plantation, Damyang’s Bamboo Forest with Metasequoia-lined Road, Enjoy local tastes of teokgalbi and daetong bap !! and Gwangju, Seoul highlight tour. The assistance of our professional tour guide will always keep you properly appreciate the exquisite beauty and delightful culture of Korea. You can customize your destinations during this private tour, so that you can spend your time effectively. Ask your tour guide about places you wish to visit! The original itinerary is always up for a discussion and change. Plus, the tour guide can recommend you the best local restaurants.

Inclusions: Lunch, Dinner, Dinner, Lunch, Dinner, Lunch, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, * 6N Accommodation: 4 or 5star Hotel as itinerary:2pax sharing 1twin room sharing basis, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, * All cost to the vehicle (toll fee , Parking lot and Gas), * English Speaking Tour guide and driver, * Bottled Water / D / P, * Photo Service , * Entrance Fee as itinerary mentioned only, * airport transfer service from Hotel in Seoul to Incheon airport, * Food tasting at Market in Busan and drinking tea experience , * Private Transportation : Mini Van (MPV), * Wifi Service

Exclusions: * International flight airfare, * airport transfer service from Busan airport to hotel in Busan , * 5 USD Tips / Per day

Reviewed By NicolasL312-fr

It was a great tour, Gyeongju was a great city to visit. Our tour guide Mimi, was amazing from the moment she picked us from our hotel to every step of the visit and really tried to make the best trip possible for us. She spoke very well English and was very knowledgeable. Highly recommend if you wish to fully understand the Shilla period.

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