Guided Tours

From Seoul: DMZ Half-Day Guided Tour with Hotel Pickup

Name: From Seoul: DMZ Half-Day Guided Tour with Hotel Pickup
Start: 2024-12-28T10:00:00
End: 2024-12-28T17:30:00
Location: Seoul

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

Explore the Korean DMZ, see the Freedom Bridge, venture into the 3rd Infiltration Tunnel & visit the Dora Observatory with an expert guide and hotel pickup.

Highlights

Discover the history of the Korean War at Imjingak Park. See the bullet-riddled Freedom Bridge, where 12,773 POWs walked to freedom.
Venture into the 3rd Infiltration Tunnel, dug by North Korea and discovered in 1978. At 1,635m long and 73m deep, it's a chilling sight.
From Dora Observatory, see North Korea's 160m flagpole in Kijong-dong, nicknamed "Propaganda Village." Spot facades hide empty buildings.
Shop at Unification Village, where profits fund education for North Korean defectors. Find unique items like North Korean liquor and DMZ souvenirs.
Fun fact: Bridge of Freedom is also known as Cow Bridge. In 1998, 1001, cows crossed it as a famine aid to help North Korea.

Inclusions

Half-day tour of DMZ
Expert English-speaking guide
Admission to all the attractions
Round-trip transfers from Seoul

Exclusions

Hotel drop-off

Cancellation policy

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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Davide

5/5

Dec, 2024

The guide Katie was really nice and well prepared, easy to understand. The tour was super interesting and we had enough free time.

Pierre

5/5

Nov, 2024

The organization and our guide Eden were perfect. Whether it was the pick-up from the hotel or the explanations about the DMZ situation. I'd recommend it, bearing in mind that our tour started at 10am and finished at 5pm.

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Jonas

5/5

Sep, 2024

I got picked up at the hotel in a very comfortable car that drive me to the met up point. The bus was very comfortable and air-conditioned. Our guide was Katie, she had a good energy and you can tell she loves her job. She gives a lot of information about the conflict between the south and the noth and many other interesting facts. She vas very helpful if there was questions or if you need help with somthing. The tour in conclusion was one of the best i have been too, it was really awesome! /Jonas

Kathya

5/5

Sep, 2024

We had the chance to learn about North and South Korea. Charles our guide A+ The experience was really exciting and interesting. Totally recommended.

Mantvydas

5/5

Sep, 2024

Loved the tour. It was good weather so could eqsily see south and north parts and JSA. Shame 3rd floor observation was closed due to tension. But on the other hand heard South Korea loudspeakers playing K-pop for North Korea - bonus. Hopefully one day Korea will reunite. Our guide Spring was awesome in guiding us through the tour.

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Your experience

Ever wondered what it's like to stand at the edge of the world's most heavily fortified border? This tour takes you deep into the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ), a buffer zone separating North and South Korea, for a look at history frozen in time.

Echoes of War and Whispers of Hope

Your first stop is Imjingak Park, a place where the weight of history hangs heavy. Here, you'll see the bullet-scarred Freedom Bridge, a poignant reminder of the 1000s of prisoners of war who walked to freedom across its span in 1953.

Next, venture 73 meters underground into the Third Infiltration Tunnel. This secret passage, stretching over 1.6 km long, was discovered in 1978 and stands as a testament to the ongoing tensions between the two Koreas.

Head to the Dora Observatory, where you can peer across the border using powerful telescopes. You'll see Kijong-dong, a surreal "Propaganda Village" in North Korea, complete with a massive 160-meter flagpole and meticulously crafted facades hiding empty buildings.

Stop at the Unification Village, a unique farming community located within the DMZ. Here, you can shop for intriguing souvenirs like North Korean liquor and DMZ memorabilia, knowing that your purchases contribute to a good cause – the education of North Korean defectors

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