Guided Tours

From Seoul: DMZ Half-Day Guided Tour with Round Trip Transfers

People posing in front of a sign for the 3rd infiltration tunnel, DMZ

View of the Freedom bridge with Mangbaedan Altar in the foreground

Flags hanging on Freedom Bridge, DMZ, South Korea

Explore DMZ, Imjingak Park, Bridge of Freedom, etc. in a day with an English-speaking guide, enjoying round-trip transfers from Seoul in an AC vehicle.

Highlights

Visit Imjingak Park, which houses the symbolic war relic Iron Horse Train, and the Mangbaedan Altar where refugees pay respect to their ancestors.
Walk on the Bridge of Freedom that rescued 12773 prisoners of war, before treading through the Third Infiltration Tunnel, built by North Koreans.
Learn in-depth through artifacts and a video about DMZ and its history, at the DMZ Exhibition Hall and Theatre, browsing documents, letters, etc.
The hilltop Dora Observatory offers striking views of the North Korean landscape, including the many abandoned buildings at the propaganda village.
Fun fact: On clear days, you might see the bronze statue of Kim Il-sung in Gaesong, from the Dora Observatory.

Inclusions

Half-day guided tour of DMZ
Admission to all attractions
Expert English-speaking guide
Pick-up from hotel in Seoul
Drop-off at the City Hall Area
Air-conditioned vehicle

Cancellation policy

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Your experience

Here comes the Korean War expert...

Get used to everyone saying that about you, once you're through this day tour of DMZ. With a convenient hotel pickup from Seoul in an AC vehicle and an expert guide by your side, dive right back in time.

Your first stop is Imjingak Park. Here, you’ll see the Iron Horse Train, symbolizing the railroad split by the Korean War. Visit the Mangbaedan Altar, where refugees honor their ancestors during Chuseok, and the Unification Pond, shaped like the Korean peninsula.

Ring the Peace Bell before you head to the Bridge of Freedom, built-in 1953 to repatriate 12,773 prisoners of war. Then, explore the 3rd Infiltration Tunnel, discovered in 1978. This tunnel, dug by North Korea for a potential invasion, is 1,635 meters long and can move an entire division per hour. If you’re not comfortable with confined spaces, you can wait by the exit.

You'll be taking notes...

Afterward, visit the DMZ Theater, where a short film provides insight into the Korean conflict and the creation of the DMZ. Adjacent to the theater, the DMZ Exhibition Hall offers a deeper dive into the history with photos, documents, and artifacts from the Korean War.

Gather a clear view of the North Korean landscape, including Kijong-dong, the propaganda village, from the Dora Observatory. Finally, pass by the Unification Village, where you'll see daily life near the DMZ before you are dropped off at the City Hall area in downtown Seoul.

Know before you go

What to bring

Wear comfortable walking shoes as you walk through the tunnel and on different terrains.
Bring your valid passport, which the military officials at the entrance of DMZ will check.

Additional information

DMZ is a military area and hence it can close without prior notice.
DMZ is closed on Mondays and military training days.

My tickets

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
Please arrive at the meeting point 15 mins before the scheduled time of your visit to avoid any delays.
Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.

Ticket meeting point

Meet your guide at Myeongdong Subway Station Exit 9 (in front of Hotel Skypark Myeongdong III).
Address: 139 Toegye-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul, South Korea.

Get directions to the redemption point