Busan Private Tour with Licensed Local guide

Our English speaking guide (DK) was a fabulous resource for our customized half day tour. His knowledge of the sites we sought to visit, and the way he accommodated a short side detour to see some interesting modern architecture, really made the experience for us… and he as invaluable when we stopped at local-only street vendors for ordering assistance. If we come back to Bussn, we’d make a whole day either DK. Great local dude!

Everything was perfect! From planning the itinerary with BK to the actual day of the tour with our guide William. We were right on schedule and we hit all the stops we wanted. Highly recommended!

It was a hot day, as expected at this time of year, so we had chosen this tour as it kept us mainly inside an air conditioned vehicle and this didn't disappoint. We had an amazing tour guide in CK who was flexible and understood that we wanted to go to Busan X The Sky, which we'd prebought tickets for (although only for the four of us, which was a concern when CK joined us, only to discover that tour guides dont need a ticket), and then we were happy to go wherever he suggested. After crossing the Diamond Bridge on our way to X the Sky, we had no other must do's, so CK suggested we visit the APEC Conference Centre in a very nice park further around the bay and this was ideal and a beautiful setting. I would definitely recommend both the tour and CK in particular who was friendly and really engaged with us as a family.

Booked a trip for my husband , son and myself for a tour of Busan Korea while we were on cruise ship. Due to mobility issues we needed to get as close as possible to sites without excessive walking and wanted to see as much of the area as possible. Right from time of booking we were impressed with communication and follow up. Our guide, Danny was probably one of the best guys we have ever had. He was personable and attentive, and very considerate of my husband’s mobility issues. He took us to sites that we would not have otherwise been able to see and stayed with us throughout the day to guide us including taking us right up to the cruise ship at the end of the day to avoid excess walking . We have done many trips in thepast, but Denny’s attention to details exceeded all expectations. It was such great use of our time!! . I have no hesitation and recommending him to others as a top notch tour guide . Korea Discovery ( booked through Vistor ) is excellent in all areas and we especially enjoyed our guide Danny. Thank you to Korea Discovery !

Communication was excellent. Driver/guide Daisy was awesome! She was there ready to pick us up. Nice newer clean car. She asked what we wanted to if anything change on the itinerary and took it from there. She was very friendly day, knowledgeable and took alot of pictures on her phone that she edited and sent to me. Highly recommend.

We had a fabulous tour of Busan with our incredible tour guide Seb. Everything was very well organized and ran smoothly. Seb guided us through the highlights of the city and made sure we saw some hidden spots that offered a unique perspective. Seb is very knowledgeable and offered anecdotes and commentary that only a local guide can provide. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Busan.

We had such a special day with our guide Jino!!! He planned the day beautifully and it was a perfect mix of our interests and his suggestions. He was so patient with us and our kids loved him. Everything went smoothly and exceeded our expectations. Busan is such a beautiful city and Jino was the perfect guide.

The tour guide was amazing! The route was perfect and loved every minute of it. The van was very comfortable and the tour guide was very friendly

We came to Busan for one day on a cruise and knew we didn’t want to spend our limited time trying to figure out the city on our own. We decided to book a private tour after seeing it recommended by a previous cruiser on YouTube—and somehow, we ended up with the exact same guide they had featured in their video: Sang! We could not have asked for a better guide. Sang was incredibly knowledgeable, personable, and clearly knew Busan inside and out. He took the time to get to know us and what we wanted to see, then adapted the itinerary around our interests. Since we only had one day, that made a huge difference. We saw all the different sides of Busan we were hoping to experience without ever feeling rushed. He also gave us a fantastic history lesson along the way. As we passed different places, he explained Korea’s history, how it shaped Busan, and how it connects to local traditions and life today. He somehow managed to answer every random question we threw at him! And then there was lunch. Sang introduced us to several Korean dishes that were unique to the area, and we introduced him to Dr Pepper because we’re from Texas. 😂 We were actually thrilled when he decided to join us for lunch instead of leaving us on our own. It turned into one of the most adventurous dining experiences we’ve ever had—and definitely one we’ll never forget. His van was clean, spacious, safe, and—most importantly in August—very air-conditioned. He also seemed to have an “in” with the locals, because we rarely had to wait in lines for food or other stops. That saved us a ton of time and let us experience places we probably wouldn’t have found on our own. One of our favorite surprises was an incredible walkway along the beach that I never would have thought to visit. Sang knew all the best spots and made sure we experienced more than just the typical tourist stops. By the end of the day, it honestly felt less like we were being taken on a tour and more like we were spending the day with a friend who happened to know everything about Busan. If you’re visiting Busan—even if you only have one day from a cruise—I highly recommend booking a private tour with Sang. We would absolutely do this again, and if we ever come back to the area, we’d hire him for the whole week! Five stars without hesitation. Sang made our one day in Busan unforgettable.

Daisy was our guide, and we spent the most wonderful day with her learning all about Busan and Korean history. She made our first tour in Korea a truly memorable one, and would highly recommend this tour to anyone!