This is the No.1 explore in Busan. If you're looking for an ordinary and boring experience, this is not for you. But if you choose this, you will have so much fun This is a walking explore and typically includes: -- Where to go Yeongdo, Heuinyuul Culture Village Gamcheon Culture Village A local market Jagalchi Market Other local spots -- What to Expect Meeting local people Understanding Korean culture A fun and engaging experience with jokes along the way -- Price not Included Lunch at a local market (Around 10,000 Kwon, so prepare some cash) Transportation costs (typically one taxi and one bus) I will take plenty of pictures and videos for you using my camera and phone. For a full-day experience, please let us know in advance. If you have already visited the listed locations, we can explore other places instead. For cruise passengers, I can adjust the schedule to match your docking time.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 13.
I will share stories about the Japanese colonial period and the Korean War while capturing photos with a stunning backdrop.
I will show you the lives of refugees who were forced to flee to Busan during the Korean War, the lives of Yeongdo haenyeo (female divers), and the everyday lives of Busan locals.
I will share nostalgic stories with you as you enjoy the scenery, talk about the history embedded within it, and capture beautiful photos with stunning backdrops.
Jagalchi Market is Busan’s largest seafood market, famous for its fresh seafood and vibrant atmosphere. Visitors can explore stalls, interact with local vendors, and enjoy seafood prepared on the spot. It reflects Busan’s history, culture, and daily life. If you want to try some seafood, you can enjoy the food here
Gukje Market, also known as Kkangtong Market, is a historic market in Busan known for its diverse goods and street food. It dates back to the Korean War when refugees sold imported canned goods. Today, it offers a mix of traditional and modern items, reflecting Busan’s vibrant culture.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Real Busan Walking Experience lasts about 5 hours. The itinerary has 5 stops.
Prices start at $88 per person for this Busan experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 11:00 AM.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is - google map. https://maps.app.goo.gl/hQkvpPAAH6nsGUbd8?g_st=ic. This is Lotte Department store in '' Nampo station. ''. Let's meet at 13th floor (roof top) in front of Noah Roasting cafe. You can use elevator next to apple stour on the ground floor to go to 13th floor straight away. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 10 participants.
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 34 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by MUSTVISITKOREA.
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I spent so long comparing different tours trying to hit all Busan’s hot spots, so glad I landed here instead! A much more meaningful experience, mixing culture, food, walking and really interesting conversations. Joe is a fantastic host, able to connect to all different people and creates a really lovely experience - not once did I feel like I was on a trite itinerary every tourist in Busan does Don’t think twice and book this!
It was a fantastic tour, Joe! I learned a lot about Korean people, your culture, history and traditions! You show people Busan from a different side: walking around, testing a really good street food, explaining behavior of some Korean people. You always support serious conversation by jokes. Your environment was very comfortable, and it was very easy to understand you! You have perfect English skills! Thank you, Joe! You are a professional guide!
Jo was an amazing guide. He took us to many interesting places, and explained their significance and history. He was very knowledgeable about Busan and Korean culture generally. He took us to some incredible restaurants - it was some of the best food of our trip, and we never would have found those places without him! We also travelled with our two-year-old, and Jo was also very attuned to our little one’s needs. What made this tour so special was how open and engaged Jo was. He would discuss anything about Korea (or any other topic)! Our many questions turned into interesting and insightful conversations. We learned so much, and really valued the time we had with Jo. This tour is a must. If you have one day in Busan, spend it with Jo!
Seriously the best tour! Joe is from Busan and his love for his city is obvious. He is a comedian and made the tour fun and engaging. But he is also knowledgeable about a variety of topics and we had interesting conversations on politics, culture, etc- nothing is off limits! He is very personable and genuinely cared about our experience. He does a great job catering the tour to the group and went above and beyond to show us many different neighborhoods of Busan. I was worried about it being a longer tour and how much walking there would be, but it was paced very well with multiple stops and breaks for lunch and coffee. This is a must do tour! One of the best I have had in all my travels. Thank you Joe!
I definitely recommend this tour. We saw places I would otherwise miss or never find and received insights from a local's perspective. I really enjoyed this tour.
If you want to do more than just tick off tourist attractions and instead experience the real Busan and its authentic people, you absolutely must get in touch with Joe. I booked the “Real Busan Walking Experience Tour” with Joe and was thrilled. Joe grew up in Busan and truly knows and appreciates the city and its people. He manages to give you a completely different perspective on Busan. It’s not just about looking at something, taking a photo, and moving on. It’s about immersing yourself in the culture and real life. Joe speaks excellent English, knows everything about Busan and South Korea—the history, the concerns, the strengths, and the politics—and is therefore an excellent tour guide and conversation partner. On top of that, Joe is also a stand-up comedian and always has us laughing with his wit. The tour was surprising, extremely interesting, and took us to places I would never have found on my own. Joe showed us restaurants, introduced us to local food, introduced us to people, and facilitated communication with the locals. I found that unique and wonderful. Joe took attentive and respectful care of the group’s well-being, ensuring everyone had a wonderful day. He was very flexible with spontaneous requests and perfectly prepared for any eventuality. As a solo traveler, I felt very comfortable and, thanks to Joe, was able to enjoy an experience that would not have been possible on my own. Thank you so much, Joe!
Joe our guide made the tour memorable. He was knowledgeable and a real character. We were taken to lots of interesting places which we would never have found by ourselves.
We had such a wonderful day exploring Busan with Joe and learned so much about this incredible city. Joe was brilliant! He is knowledgeable, has a great sense of humour and showed us a side of Busan we would have never found on our own. Thank you so much Joe - we can’t wait to come back :)
Joe is passionate about Busan and how the people really live. He is very knowledgeable. He is also a comedian so be prepared to laugh a lot. Lots of walking with stairs which we liked. He also takes lots of photos which he shared with us. Overall fun adventure!
Joe is a fantastic guide. Very knowledgeable about the history of Busan and Korea. Our group was able to see amazing views during the tour and ask lots of questions that Joe cheerfully answered. In addition, Joe took some nice photos and shared them with us after we were done. 10/10 tour, highly recommend if you like to walk and learn about Busan, its history and see some wonderful sights. Joe has perfect English too!
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