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Busan, South Korea

Things to Do in Busan

Top sights, the tours and tickets travellers book most, hidden gems and day trips.

Most booked:Busan Highlights: Small Group, Hotel Pick-up & Sky Capsule

Most booked tours and tickets in Busan

Busan Highlights: Small Group, Hotel Pick-up & Sky Capsule

Busan Highlights: Small Group, Hotel Pick-up & Sky Capsule

4.91,765 reviews8h
Busan Private Tour with Licensed Local guide

Busan Private Tour with Licensed Local guide

5.01,502 reviews4h
Gyeongju UNESCO World Heritage Guided Day Tour from Busan

Gyeongju UNESCO World Heritage Guided Day Tour from Busan

4.81,016 reviews10h
Authentic Busan Full-Day City Highlights Tour

Authentic Busan Full-Day City Highlights Tour

4.9820 reviews9h 5m
Busan Top Coastal Highlights with Gamcheon Village & Sky Capsule

Busan Top Coastal Highlights with Gamcheon Village & Sky Capsule

4.9778 reviews9h
Best of Busan Day Tour: Coast, Culture and Local Markets

Best of Busan Day Tour: Coast, Culture and Local Markets

4.7723 reviews8h
Private Busan Tour - Explore Landmarks with a Licensed Guide

Private Busan Tour - Explore Landmarks with a Licensed Guide

5.0644 reviews4h
Old Korea Thousand History Tour of Gyeongju from Busan

Old Korea Thousand History Tour of Gyeongju from Busan

4.8559 reviews12h

Top sights in Busan

  1. 1Gamcheon Culture Village
  2. 2Jagalchi Fish Market
  3. 3Haeundae Beach
  4. 4Haedong Yonggungsa Temple
  5. 5Busan Tower
  6. 6Hot Springs
  • For Unparalleled Coastal & Mountain Scenery: Hike the dramatic cliffs of Igidae Coastal Walk for breathtaking views of the Oryukdo Islets, or take the cable car up to Geumjeongsan Fortress. The city is uniquely framed by the sea and mountains, offering vistas like the panoramic sweep from Busan Tower in Yongdusan Park.
  • For a World-Class Seafood Experience: Dive into the visceral, thrilling atmosphere of Jagalchi Fish Market, Asia's largest, where you can pick a live fish and have it prepared sashimi-style right at a rooftop restaurant. Don't miss the smaller but equally authentic Bupyeong Kkangtong Market for a more local vibe.
  • For Its Unique Artistic & Cultural Villages: Wander the labyrinthine alleyways of Gamcheon Culture Village, a former hillside slum transformed into a vibrant canvas of murals, sculptures, and quaint cafes. Explore the more residential yet equally photogenic Huinnyeoul Culture Village, with its cliffside views and hanok cafes.

Tickets and passes in Busan

Busan Social Pub Crawl(Seomyeon&Gwangalli Beach)

Busan Social Pub Crawl(Seomyeon&Gwangalli Beach)

4.815 reviews4h 30m
Busan Night Food Walk: Fish Market to Harborside Soju Tent

Busan Night Food Walk: Fish Market to Harborside Soju Tent

5.012 reviews4h

Food and drink experiences in Busan

Small group Busan Highlights with Food Market Tour and Night View

Small group Busan Highlights with Food Market Tour and Night View

5.0135 reviews8h
4-Hours Hiking and Tasting Rice Wine in the Mountain of Busan

4-Hours Hiking and Tasting Rice Wine in the Mountain of Busan

5.094 reviews4h 30m
Busan Tailored Korean cooking class (Vegan OK)with market tour

Busan Tailored Korean cooking class (Vegan OK)with market tour

4.983 reviews5h

Day trips and outdoor activities from Busan

From Busan: 5 Highlights Pohang Small Group Tour

From Busan: 5 Highlights Pohang Small Group Tour

4.936 reviews11h

Hidden gems in Busan

Places most visitors miss, many of them free.

Huinnyeoul Culture Village

A quieter, more residential alternative to Gamcheon, this cliffside village in Yeongdo-gu offers stunning views of the harbor, narrow alleys, and charming hanok-style cafes.

Igidae Coastal Walk

A spectacular 4.7km hiking trail along the rocky coastline of the Igidae Park, offering some of the most dramatic ocean views in Busan.

Busan Modern History Museum & Provisional Capital Memorial Hall

A museum complex in Dong-gu detailing Busan's crucial role as the provisional capital during the Korean War.

Dalmaji-gil Road

A winding, tree-lined road in the hills above Haeundae, famous for its art galleries, sophisticated cafes, and cherry blossoms.

Amnam Park & Songdo Beach Cable Car

A coastal park connected to the revived Songdo Beach by a stunning glass-bottomed cable car that soars over the ocean.

Day trips from Busan

Tongyeong

1.5 hours by intercity bus

A beautiful coastal city known as the 'Naples of Korea' for its stunning harbor dotted with islands. It's a paradise for fresh seafood, cable car rides, and exploring a more traditional, artistic maritime culture.

Gyeongju

1 hour by KTX train

The ancient capital of the Silla Kingdom, offering a profound journey through Korea's history. It's an open-air museum filled with royal tombs, serene temples, and historic ruins set in a picturesque landscape.

Geoje Island

1 hour by car/bus (via Busan-Geoje Bridge)

Korea's second-largest island, known for its dramatic coastal scenery, shipbuilding history, and beautiful beaches. It offers a mix of natural beauty and unique historical sites related to the Korean War.

Plan your Busan trip

Things to do in Busan: FAQ

What are the best things to do in Busan?+

Top sights include Gamcheon Culture Village, Jagalchi Fish Market, Haeundae Beach and Haedong Yonggungsa Temple. Away from the crowds, try Huinnyeoul Culture Village and Igidae Coastal Walk.

What are the most popular tours in Busan?+

The most booked experiences on Viator are Busan Highlights: Small Group, Hotel Pick-up & Sky Capsule (4.9 stars, 1,765 reviews); Busan Private Tour with Licensed Local guide (5.0 stars, 1,502 reviews); Gyeongju UNESCO World Heritage Guided Day Tour from Busan (4.8 stars, 1,016 reviews).

How much do tours in Busan cost?+

The tours and tickets on this page start between €18 and €153 per person, depending on length and what is included.

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