Guided Tours

Korean Demilitarized Zone Private Guided Tour

Name: Korean Demilitarized Zone Private Guided Tour
Start: 2024-11-28T08:00:00
End: 2024-11-28T14:00:00
Location: Seoul

Prayer ribbons tied on the fence at Imjingak Park, DMZ, South Korea

Flags hanging on Freedom Bridge, DMZ, South Korea

Explore Korea's Demilitarized Zone (DMZ), a land with tense history, on a 6-hour private tour with a multilingual guide and round-trip transfers.

Highlights

With a small group of history buffs, see the aftermath of Korea’s brutal Cold War at the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ), a no man's land with a rough history.
Learn of DMZ's history with a Chinese, English, and Japanese-speaking guide and view North Korea's deserted "truce villages" at the Dora Observatory.
Hop on a comfortable bus from Seoul to Imjingak Peace Park, and walk on the Freedom Bridge that carried many South Koreans back home.
Take a long walk through the “Third Infiltration Tunnel” of 4 tunnels dug by the North Koreans to invade South Korea.
Fun fact: Decades of low human activity led the DMZ to become an ecological haven for rare species like red-crowned cranes and Amur leopards.

Inclusions

6-hour private tour of DMZ
Chinese, English, and Japanese-speaking guide
Small group tour for up to 6 people
Round-trip hotel transfers from Seoul
Entry to Demilitarized Zone(DMZ)
Insurance

Cancellation policy

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

Your experience

Learn about tense Korean history at DMZ

You've likely encountered the complex story of North and South Korea, whether through gripping feature films, books, or even the world of pop culture. On this private guided tour of The Demilitarized Zone(DMZ), you’ll get a closer look at the Korean War’s grim legacy and aftermath in the divided peninsula. Razor wire fences slither across the land, a constant reminder of the divide. Concrete watchtowers and bunkers dot the hills, offering a glimpse into the defensive strategies of both sides. You’ll also see abandoned military outposts, ghostly remnants of a bygone era, hinting at the once-heavy military presence.

See North Korea from afar

Your tour to DMZ starts with a visit to Imjingak Peace Park – a poignant reminder of the Cold War with memorials and a glimpse into North Korea from the observation deck. With a small group of 6 people and a Chinese, English, or Japanese-speaking guide, witness the historic stand-off at the Joint Security Area, the only meeting point at the DMZ for North and South Korean officials. Of the 4 tunnels discovered at the DMZ, you’ll get to take a long walk (almost into history it feels like) through the "Third Tunnel of Aggression". Finally, peer through the Dorasan Observatory's powerful binoculars, spotting a real North Korean farming village and the eerily empty yet scenic "truce village." After a glimpse into this divided territory, your tour concludes with a drop-off back at your hotel in a comfortable bus.

Know before you go

What to bring

Have your passport ready for a seamless experience. Ensure your passport is within at least 6 months of validity.
You can also present your ARC (Alien Registration Card) or Military ID in place of your passport.

What’s not allowed

Choose safety and comfort: Entering the Third Tunnel is not ideal for pregnant people, those with certain medical conditions (high blood pressure, epilepsy, etc.), and seniors.
Ensure to limit your luggage to 3 standard-sized pieces.
Nobody likes a crowd. A single group has a maximum of 6 people.
Driver reserves the right to refuse large groups or luggage exceeding van capacity (no refunds will be issued in such cases).

Additional information

The van can accommodate a maximum of 6 people excluding the driver. Infants and children will also be included in the passenger headcount.

My tickets

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
Please display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID during the pick-up.

Hotel transfers

This ticket includes hotel pickups and drop-offs.
In the next step of booking, please specify the name and address of your hotel.
This is applicable to hotels in Seoul.
On the day of your tour, please report at your hotel lobby 10-15 min prior to your scheduled departure.
If your hotel does not have a lobby, please wait at the entrance of the hotel.