- Overview
Busan is the second most populated city in South Korea that has been gaining more attention from the travel industry thanks to the growth of Kpop culture. Although the place is better known for their gorgeous beaches, the cafe scene in Busan has also grown significantly in recent years catering to the young and well-travelled.
This tour offers several gorgeous cafes. Plus you will look around several highlight spots in Busan including Yonggungsa temple, Gamcheon Village and BIFF. Pack your cameras! You will take lots of pictures in nice café.
- Savor delicious and authentic Busan desserts
- Busan café tour led by a local guide
- Soak up the atmosphere of Busan’s most beautiful Cafes
- Small group Cafe tour(Max 15)
- Day spent visiting Busan's most scenic locations & landmarks(BIFF, Busan Tower, Jagalchi market, Gukje market, Gamcheon Culture Village and Haedong Yonggungsa temple)
- When you get there
Your guide will pick you up at your hotel. And then first, your group will head to Haedong Yonggungsa temple which is located by the sea shore. Yonggungsa is a Buddhist temple built in 1376, but was reconstructed in 1970 since it was once destroyed by Japanese invasion. You will see Yongwangdang Shrine where like any other temples. The pattern details are just beautiful.
After Yonggungsa temple, you will visit Cheongsapo Daritdol Skywalk. Cheongsapo Daritdol Observatory at the far eastern end of Busan opened in August, and stretches out over the ocean for a thrilling skywalk. The seascape is particularly enjoyable at sunrise and sunset. You can experience the sea like passengers standing at the bow of a cruise ship, breathing in the fresh ocean air. After that, you will have lunch. You will have shellfish stew nearby Cheongsapo skywalk.
First cafe where you will relax is Waveon at Gijang. Waveon has great view of the sea around Busan! Exotic view and ambiance seduce people or tourists to visit this unique cafe. Variety of choice for dessert and coffee are provided. In case of bad weather, you can go to Jeongrangak. tatami mats in the Café called Jeongrangak House which translates to cultural empathy. While Jeongrangak is keeping the interior in harmony with the exterior, you can enjoy the experience of drinking tea while sitting on Japanese tatami floor mats. You can taste Green plum tea.
Then, you will go to several highlight spots. First, you will see a 120-metre-high tower at Yongdusan Park. Here are the sights to see at the park as follows – Statue of Yi Sun-sin(16th century naval hero), Bronze dragon figure, Locks of Love, Artificial waterfall, Flower Clock, Museum of World Folk instruments and Korean Traditional Bell.
There is one square where Busan International Film Festival took place(BIFF). This place was built for the film veterans of Korea celebrating their achievements in the film Industry. You will find lots of palm prints of famous film directors and movie celebrities on the ground. You can try some street food as well. When you get to Gukje Market, it gives you a wide variety of delicious and affordable food options. Your tour ends when your guide drops you off at your hotel.
There is one seafood market near BIFF; Jagalchi Market. Busan is famous for fresh seafood. After the Korean War, the market solidified itself as a fish market. Most of the people who sell fish are women, so the vendors here are called Jagalchi Ajumma, "ajumma" meaning middle-aged or married woman in Korean.
Next, let’s go to Second Café called SINKI INDUSTRY Café. Enjoy a Great View and Coffee at Sinki Cafe in Yeongdo. Take in a grand view of Busan Harbor Bridge on the Sinki Café rooftop. Sinki Industry, a stationery maker, renovated its old factory here, transforming it into a cafe and office. Its industrial container box exterior clashes artistically with an interior that features subtle, minimalist black and white tones. After that, your tour concludes.
- Itinerary
① Hotel pickup
② Head to Haedong Yonggungsa temple
③ Cheongsapo Daritdol Skywalk
④ Lunch: Local Food(shellfish stew nearby Cheongsapo skywalk)
⑤ Visit first Café - Waveon Cafe at Gijang(in case of bad weather, you go to Jeongnangak house Café)
⑥ Yongdusan Park and Busan Tower
⑦ BIFF street
⑧ Gukje Market
⑨ Jagalchi Market
⑩ Visit Second Café(SINKI INDUSTRY Cafe)
⑪ Hotel drop off
Busan Sightseeing tour with gorgeous cafes
- English speaking guide
- Food tasting - street food
- Hotel pickup and dropoff
- Lunch(local food)