Busan Modern History & Dongnae Fortress Walking Tour (Small Group)

Start at Busan Station
and follow Busan's hidden modern history

Meet your guide at Busan Station (KTX) Exit 1 and take a bus to the first stop. On the way, you'll get an overview of the tour and Busan's historical background. You'll get around by bus and subway like a local, using the T-money card your guide provides.

Discover Busan under Japanese rule at the Museum of Modern and Contemporary History

Explore the Busan Museum of Modern and Contemporary History and learn about the city's modern history and the lasting impact of the Japanese colonial period. Your guide explains how the port, coastline, trade and urban development changed during this time.

Explore Korea–Japan diplomatic history at the Tongsinsa Museum and Jaseongdae Park

At the Joseon Tongsinsa History Museum, learn about Korea–Japan diplomatic relations during the Joseon Dynasty and how the two countries interacted through times of peace and tension. Then stroll through Jaseongdae Park (Busanjinseong Park), where traces of the old Busanjin Fortress remain, and hear about Busan's military and diplomatic role.

Taste local food at Bujeon Market and head to Dongnae Fortress

Wander the narrow alleys of Bujeon Market, one of Busan's traditional markets, tasting Korean dishes, snacks and seasonal specialties and enjoying lunch. Meals at the market are at your own expense.

Then take the subway to the Dongnae Eupseong Fortress Site and walk along the fortress remains while hearing how local officials and residents fought back during the 1592 Japanese invasion. The tour ends at Dongnae Station (Subway Line 1).

※ The itinerary and order of visits may change depending on local conditions.