7 Days in Busan: A Journey of Sights and Flavors

Ronald Kimberly

7 Dec 2023

Embark on a thrilling 7-day adventure in Busan, South Korea. Discover hidden gems, indulge in mouthwatering cuisine, and immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of this coastal city. From historic landmarks to stunning beaches, this itinerary has it all!

Trip to Busan

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Seafood Delights and Coastal Beauty

$65

$ 3

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

•

$14

15 - 18 min

Directions

Landmark cable-stayed bridge with nighttime illuminations, offering views of ships in the harbor.

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

•

Free

23 - 28 min

Directions

Lively, sprawling marketplace with vendors selling street food, home goods & souvenirs.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

•

Free

9 - 11 min

Directions

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

•

$27

2 - 3 min

Directions

Winding walkway at Songdo Beach, with views of a lighthouse & a cable car line overhead.

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

•

Free

12 - 17 min

Directions

A cable car & unique pedestrian overpass are the main draws at this manmade beach created in 1913.

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

•

Free

1 - 2 min

Directions

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

•

$24

Day 2History, Culture, and Culinary Delights

$85

$ 2

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

•

$18

7 - 10 min

Directions

Busan Modern and Contemporary History Museum

Small museum exhibiting the history of Busan in a building built when Korea was under Japanese rule.

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

•

7 - 10 min

Directions

Mountain park known for its 129m-high observation tower, statues & stone monuments.

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

•

Free

9 - 14 min

Directions

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

•

$26

2 - 3 min

Directions

Bustling area featuring first-run movie theaters, street food & handprints of famous Korean actors.

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

•

Free

9 - 11 min

Directions

Arty, regenerated cultural village with narrow alleys, street murals & a waterside walking path.

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

•

Free

13 - 16 min

Directions

6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

•

4 - 5 min

Directions

8:00 PM - 9:30 PM

•

$31

Day 3Exploring Markets and Iconic Landmarks

$82

$ 2

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

•

$24

1 - 2 min

Directions

Picturesque attraction featuring a village of colorful houses, painted murals, shops & cafes.

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

•

8 - 10 min

Directions

World famous market for fresh fish & seafood to take away or eat at the informal stalls.

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

•

3 - 4 min

Directions

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

•

$23

12 - 17 min

Directions

Sweeping views are the highlight atop this 118-m. tower with an observation deck & cafe.

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

•

20 - 24 min

Directions

United Nations cemetery for fallen Korean War soldiers with many national flags & a wall of names.

4:30 PM - 6:30 PM

•

Free

16 - 24 min

Directions

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

•

$24

Day 4Nature's Serenity and Seafood Feast

$75

$ 4

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

•

$16

20 - 24 min

Directions

Founded by the master priest UiSang in 678 A.D., this is one of Korea's HwaEom Buddhist temples.

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

•

9 - 11 min

Directions

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

•

$37

25 - 30 min

Directions

Popular mountain & tourist peak in Busan known for its hiking trails & panoramic views.

1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

•

Free

13 - 16 min

Directions

남산동 전철역 7번출구 / 남산고등학교 방향 50M

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

•

$19

Day 5Local Markets, Fortresses, and Stunning Views

$68

$ 5

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

•

$18

10 - 12 min

Directions

Centuries-old hilltop complex with shrine, ancient tombs & a museum of relics, popular for picnics.

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

•

Free

23 - 28 min

Directions

Mountainside Buddhist temple & hiking destination known for its relief carvings on the cliff walls.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

•

Free

42 - 51 min

Directions

남산동 전철역 7번출구 / 남산고등학교 방향 50M

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

•

$19

10 - 12 min

Directions

Expansive mountain fort, the largest in Korea, offers sweeping views, hiking trails & a cable car.

2:30 PM - 5:30 PM

•

Free

27 - 33 min

Directions

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

•

$31

Day 6Art, Aquariums, and Scenic Walks

$100

$ 5

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

•

$17

8 - 10 min

Directions

Airy, sleek venue featuring an exhibition room for modern art, children's museum & sculpture garden.

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

•

7 - 9 min

Directions

Family-friendly exhibits with a variety of sea creatures (most offer play areas & group packages).

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

•

$19

5 - 6 min

Directions

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

•

$26

14 - 21 min

Directions

Small, foliage-covered island with a rocky coastline, scenic overlooks & a park with paved walkways.

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

•

Free

29 - 35 min

Directions

Free-admission cantilever walkway with a glass floor offering views of the sea & Oryukdo island.

5:00 PM - 5:30 PM

•

3 - 4 min

Directions

Small, uninhabited island made of rock, with passing ships & dramatic ocean views.

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

•

Free

28 - 34 min

Directions

7:30 PM - 9:00 PM

•

$30

4 - 5 min

Directions

Tangle of hilltop alleys accessible via stairs or monorail, with history displays & a viewpoint.

9:00 PM - 10:00 PM

•

Free

Day 7Temples, Beaches, and International Flavors

$72

$ 4

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

•

$13

9 - 11 min

Directions

Enduring Buddhist temple constructed in the 14th-century & offering sweeping views of the sea.

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

•

25 - 30 min

Directions

Waterfront park & picnic destination with bridge views, plenty of seating & regular events.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

•

Free

5 - 6 min

Directions

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

•

$25

4 - 6 min

Directions

Popular, curved golden-sand beach lined with tiki umbrellas providing views of the Gwangan Bridge.

1:30 PM - 4:30 PM

•

Free

10 - 12 min

Directions

Popular recreation site with hiking, rock cliffs, wooden steps & views of the city & mountains.

5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

•

Free

14 - 21 min

Directions

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

•

$31

Budget breakdown: $570 In total

Activities & Food:$545

Transport:$25