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DMZ Past and Present: Korean Demilitarized Zone Tour from Seoul(Hotel pick up)

Seoul, South Korea
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From $55.00

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up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

  • 6 hours 30 minutes
  • Pickup offered
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Travel to the Korean Demilitarized Zone to see the border that divides North and South Korea on this guided adventure from Seoul. Learn about the troubled history of the country, from the time of the Korean War to modern day. Visit Imjingak Park, the Freedom Bridge, the Third Infiltration Tunnel and the DMZ Museum. Plus, look across the DMZ into North Korea from the Dora Observatory. Lunch (if option selected), all the necessary entrance fees and a hotel pickup are included.
  • Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) tour from Seoul
  • Explore the front lines of the North Korea-South Korea border with your expert guide
  • Discover the symbol of this zone, representing both division and unification
  • Observe North Korea through binoculars atop the Dora Observatory
  • Learn about the tumultuous history of the country as you visit Imjingak Park, the Freedom Bridge, the 3rd Infiltration Tunnel and the DMZ exhibition hall
  • Choose from several tour options

Why Travelers Choose This Tour

Unlike others, this flexible DMZ tour comes with three options: a morning, afternoon, or full-day tour.

What's Included

  • Expert guide
  • Hotel pickup
  • Lunch (if option selected)
  • Transport by comfortable, air-conditioned coach
  • Hotel drop-off
  • Tram
  • Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

Hotel pick up is avilable only in Seoul. And only the hotel where the bus can park is available for pick up. If not, we will suggest some place for pick up. In case of guest house, air bnb, hostel, and private accomodation, pick up is not available. In that case, we will suggest some place for pick up. ** The last minutes booking 12 hours in advance, pick up is only available at hongik univ. station exit no 3 at AM 08:00 or 10am (no exception)

What To Expect

After a hotel pickup in downtown Seoul, travel to the Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ), the world’s most protected border, dividing North and South Korea since the Korean War.

Visit Imjingak Park to see the artillery that was used during the Korean War. Walk to the Freedom Bridge and learn about the nearly 13,000 POWs who crossed it on their path to freedom in South Korea. See the Third Infiltration Tunnel, one of four known tunnels under the border between North Korea and South Korea.

At the DMZ Museum, take a look at the photographs and war artifacts on display. Then head to the Dora Observatory to look across the DMZ into North Korea and learn about life on the other side. After a stop at the restored Dorasan Station, the railway station that once connected North and South Korea, proceed to the Unification Village to see what life is like in this small farming community.

Proceed to the Amethyst Factory or Ginseng Center before returning to Seoul City Hall.

For those on the morning or afternoon tour only, travel back to Seoul at this point. Those who selected the morning tour with lunch will stop at a local restaurant before returning to Seoul.

With the full-day tour option, enjoy lunch, then visit Insadong Antique Market, one of the most memorable attractions in Seoul, representing the focal point of Korean traditional culture and crafts.

The tour ends with a return trip to Seoul.

Imjingak Pyeonghoa-Nuri Park

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

The Third Tunnel

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Dora Observatory

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Dorasan Station

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Insadong

40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • A current valid passport is required the day of travel.
  • A moderate amount of walking through a steep and narrow tunnel involved - Comfortable clothes and shoes are recommended
  • Participants must be physically fit to walk about 1300 feet (400 meters) at an 11 degree gradient
  • You do not need to send a copy of your passport
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Japanese / chinese speaking tour guide require at least 4 people
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

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Pek_L
Having an amazing, bubbly, fun, resourceful tourist guide who is very responsive to individual tourist needs. Katie our guide is very knowledgeable and organised.

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Must do!
Eric_H, Apr 2024
We loved our guide Miel. She was very knowledgeable about the history and current situation, and had a lively personality. The tour is a must do to experience an area unique to the world and a zone we hope can be free to move across.
Good, informative time
Karrie_M, Apr 2024
We were lucky the weather was very good, so we had a clear view of far away areas from high points. Yoon was a wonderful tour guide. She was very kind, friendly, funny and easy to listen to. She went above and beyond by giving extra information and offering to take photos for the guests.
Great tour, fantastic guide
nhugget, Apr 2024
The tour was fantastic, our tour guide Grace was so knowledgeable, helpful and she was well organised keeping us to time. Note there is a steep walk for the tunnel. Thanks again Grace for a lovely tour.
Interesting, I learned a...
Jessica_C, Apr 2024
Interesting, I learned a lot and I had also fun. The guide was very good and gentle. I really enjoyed my tour.
A good tour
Esther_N, Apr 2024
I loved the view point and looking theough the binoculars, though very busy. The guide spoke alot about the history and was very informative, allowing us to understand how things came to be. She made time to engage with me personally and ensure questions were answered. The tour when booking allows a pick up from hotel option. This was NOT the case. They left it till 9pm the night before to tell me that I needed to travel 45mins by bus or tram. To a collection point. If changing pick up details, please inform people sooner. I enquired 2 days before incase, If I had gone to bed I would of missed the tour.
Recommend DMZ tour.
Marie_F, Apr 2024
Interesting tour. Miel was very informative and very organized. She was extremely helpful and even called a taxi for me at the end of the tour so she could tell the driver where I wanted to go.
Having an amazing,...
Pek_L, Apr 2024
Having an amazing, bubbly, fun, resourceful tourist guide who is very responsive to individual tourist needs. Katie our guide is very knowledgeable and organised.
Julie was great....
Christopher_D, Apr 2024
Julie was great. Disappointed that the weather wasn’t the best. They are the best tour in Seoul I think.
Great tour to lern about the history of Southkorea. But would not do it again.
Christina_G, Apr 2024
Our guide Sadie knew a lot about the history of the DMZ and all around it! The things we visited havent been great! Would not book this tour again.
Interesting your
Scott_R, Apr 2024
Very interesting your by Spring. Would highly recommend the tour. Fair warning about the tunnel though, it’s far down and not meant for tall individuals.
Very good experience with...
Tsang_K, Mar 2024
Very good experience with very detailed informations! Yoon was very hospitable and looked after us very well!
Informative tour
Suneeta_S, Jan 2024
The tour guide (Grace) was very passionate about their country’s history and was very knowledgeable. She was also quite enthusiastic and engaged well with everyone
The tour guide Jun did a wonderful job of providing us the history. It made the visit more poignant and meaningful
Andrew_G, Nov 2023
3rd Tunnel. Tiring but worth the effort. It’s a reflection of how determined the north were in trying to invade the south.
DMZ tour
Brenda_L, Oct 2023
Learning and understanding the history of Korean war. Our tour guide Julie is. Ery knowledgeable and give clear instruction.
Humbling memory of sacrifices made
Frederick_D, Oct 2023
Walking the 3 tunnel was an experience but you must be relatively fit because it taxes your stamina and endurance. Wish there was a picture at the end to show for the accomplishment of reaching the end . Both the trips to Gallery Greaves and the Observation post were also a climb for my wife and sister who both have heart issues a mode of transportation for the elderly should be available that was the only drawback Our guide was knowledgeable however her pace was hard to keep up with but it was a great experience still
Best DMZ Tour with Ms Miel!
Yujiro_S, Oct 2023
This was a terrific tour because of one person and that person was the tour guide Ms Miel, she was the best , very knowledgeable and entertaining! She even help us when the tour was over giving us directions on the Subway! She made the difference when it comes to the competition of tours! You better keep her! Thank you Ms Miel for everything! Yujiro
Great
Dominique_H, Sep 2023
Was a good tour everything was well organized and miel was a a great guide. She was super nice and friendly and really funny. I loved her!!!
Reliving U.S. War history and Soldier bravery.
Joyce_S, Aug 2023
Reading the history leading up to the truce. I liked the 2 comfort girls on the bench. You could feel the grief and sorrow at the site.
Great tour
MariaPaula_F, Aug 2023
Jun was great! He is a great guide that knows a lot about the topic. He transmitted us a really fun and friendly energy and his sense of humor was excepcional! Highly recommended.
Very thought-provoking
sahulland, Jul 2023
This was an amazing tour. We were extremely lucky to have had good weather. Because we had a clear day we could see North Korea and the flagpoles for both North Korea and South Korea in the DMZ. .If the weather had been poor, the view from the Observation deck would not have been good(tTo me, the absolute best part of the tour.) The trip to the third tunnel was interesting. It is a long hike down about an 11 degree gradient and for long parts you must duck, if you are tall (hard hats were required). I am 5’6” and hit my head several times during the hike to the tunnel. There was a line-up to see the three cement doors that closed off the tunnel at the end. A lot if tiring exercise for the final view. My husband could not manage the hike due to his height and the gradient. Our guide, Grace was very mindful of all participants and made sure everyone was comfortable. Grace gave an excellent overview while we traveled to the DMZ and great information while there. The trip to the Farmer’s market was disappointing but nice to get water and use the bathroom before heading back to Seoul.
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