Guided Tours

From Seoul: DMZ Day Tour with Lake Majang Suspension Bridge Visit

Name: From Seoul: DMZ Day Tour with Lake Majang Suspension Bridge Visit
Start: 2024-11-30T08:00:00
End: 2024-11-30T17:00:00
Location: Seoul

Flags hanging on Freedom Bridge, DMZ, South Korea

Tour group outside the Third infiltration Tunnel at the DMZ, South Korea

Visitors observing the Korean Demilitarized Zone from an observation deck during a day tour in Seoul.

Explore Korea's DMZ and Suspension Bridge honoring the British Gloucester Regiment on a full-day guided trip with round trip transfers from Seoul.

Highlights

Journey to the heart of the Korean conflict on a guided tour of the DMZ, and walk across the 155-meter-long Freedom Bridge, where 12,773 POWs returned to freedom.
Descend 73m into the dingy 3rd Infiltration Tunnel, and explore the DMZ Exhibition Hall, where the 2018 Inter-Korean Summit took place.
Gaze across the 160-mile border into North Korea from Dora Observatory, and imagine a unified Korea at Dorasan Station, which symbolizes hope.
Cross the scenic 200m Lake Majang Suspension Bridge, dedicated to the 1st Battalion Gloucestershire Regiment, and learn about their valiant defense.
Fun fact: The DMZ is home to the world's rarest butterfly, the Irides Midea Setionoae. It has purple and brown wings and can be found nowhere else.

Inclusions

Full-day tour of DMZ
Visit to Lake Majang Suspension Bridge
Expert English-speaking guide
Admission to all the attractions
Round-trip transfers from Seoul

Cancellation policy

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

Reviews

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Jeane

5/5

Aug, 2024

It was easy to get the tickets they called us the day before to let us know what time they were coming to pick us up at the hotel and picked us up from the hotel Even a few minutes in advance our guide Laura speaks English very well , she is friendly and thorough. We visited all the points of interest and ,with some free time, we had the opportunity to buy cold drinks to cool off in the middle of summer.

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Lusia

5/5

Jun, 2024

Fascinating experience with mixture of feelings when entered into DMZ area, a historic experience about the North & South Korea war. Grace, the tour guide is amazing and knowledgeable Recommended....

Marcus

5/5

Aug, 2024

The great moderation and the insights into Korean history and the fates of the people

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Monica

5/5

Jul, 2024

Wonderful experience! Our guide Katie was perfect in everything! Highly recommend!

Thapa

5/5

Jun, 2024

Miss spring kim is awesome person. I like the way she explain about history

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Your experience

Stepping into the Heart of a Divided Nation

Picture this: you're standing at the edge of a border that's been dividing a nation for over 50 years. The air is thick with tension, and you can almost feel the weight of history pressing down on you. Welcome to the DMZ, the Demilitarized Zone between North and South Korea.

Seoul's bustling streets give way to barbed wire fences and concrete watchtowers. Your first stop is Imjingak Peace Park, a memorial that drives home the human cost of the Korean War. You'll get to go inside the "3rd Infiltration Tunnel," a secret tunnel North Korea dug for an invasion. And at the Dora Observatory, you can peer across the border into North Korea itself. It's surreal.

A Bridge to the Past

But there's more. You'll visit the Joint Security Area, the only place where North and South Korean officials come face-to-face. The tension is so thick you could cut it with a knife. The DMZ Theater and Exhibition Hall bring the past to life with photographs, installations, and performances.

And then there's the Lake Majang Suspension Bridge. It's this stunning 200-meter bridge that stretches across the serene waters of Lake Majang. It's like stepping into a postcard. You might even forget for a moment that you're in the heart of such a historically significant area.

You'll also visit The Unification Village, the only civilian settlement within the DMZ– a little pocket of hope amid all the tension.

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.

What's not allowed

Luggage and large bags are not allowed on the tour.
Waving, pointing, signaling, or photography without permission are not allowed at the DMZ.
Strict Dress Code: No ripped pants, shorts, skirts, or camouflage.
DMZ is not the kind of place a traveler can just wander off. Tourists must stay with their guide and military escorts at all times.

Accessibility

This tour is not recommended for those who are pregnant, have medical conditions like high blood pressure, seniors, or those with mobility issues.

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.
Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.
Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.