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DMZ Half-Day Tour to Third Tunnel, Dora Observatory, Imjingak Park & More

Group of tourists at the Korean Demilitarized Zone with a stone sign in the background.
Person using binoculars at Korean Demilitarized Zone observation deck.
Tourists using binoculars at Dora Observatory to view North Korea from the DMZ.
Rusty locomotive at DMZ, South Korea, with barbed wire fence and colorful ribbons in the background.

Duration

7 hr 30 min - 9 hr

Open today

12:01am - 11:59pm

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience

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Guided tour

Transfers included

Hotel pickup

4.7/5

(1,227)

Ian James Nightingale

Ian

Oct 2025
Verified booking
5/5
A wonderful experience from the start. The highlight was undoubtedly the opportunity to see the world's most isolated nation, North Korea, from a distance. It's tops and makes you wonder what a very different life people must have there. Another highlight was the trip down the tunnels dug by the North Koreans for a potential invasion of the South. Our guide, Brian, was very informative and provided useful information throughout the visit. His handling of when we couldn't initially enter the DMZ because of a mix up with numbers was challenging but professional, and all worked out well in the end. I am glad that I came back to Korea to fulfil my ambition of doing this trip. It was really worth it. Thank you.
Neon Ngo

Neon

Oct 2025
Verified booking
5/5
Our DMZ tour guide, Saddie was very friendly, gave us historical information on the Korean war and tips on the whole day tour. She also help us and everyone on tour bus take photos at key points. Helped us find points when we were looking from binoculars into N. Korea. Recommend to get to bus earlier to get preferred seats on bus. We were on 8:00 am bus at hongik univ exit 3, got there 7:50 am and had to sit in back row which is super bumppy. I had to move a few seats up later away from my family since I get sea sick easily. Tour bus was pretty full, I think there were only two empty seats left.
Arianna Cipullo Fernández

Arianna

Nov 2025
Verified booking
5/5
Had such an amazing experience on this tour! It was incredibly interesting from start to finish. Felicity was absolutely fantastic, knowledgeable, funny, and engaging. She kept everyone’s attention the entire time and explained everything so clearly. The stories she shared were fascinating and really brought the whole experience to life. I would also highly recommend paying to attend the additional meeting and display about North Korea and a defector. It was truly eye-opening and added so much depth and perspective to the tour. Overall, I would recommend this tour to anyone.

    • Go for a half-day tour with an English-speaking guide to the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ), a buffer zone separating North and South Korea with easy round-trip transfers from Seoul.

    • 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. Visit Dora Observatory, and see North Korea's 160m flagpole in Kijong-dong, nicknamed "Propaganda Village”.

    • Stop by the Unification Village, a small farming community that specializes in creating soybean milk, traditional soy sauce, and corn goods.

    • Want to explore more? Take a Gondola ride over the Imjingang River for a closer look at North Korea.

    • Half-day tour of DMZ

    • Expert English-speaking guide

    • Entry to:

    • DMZ Theater

    • 3rd Infiltration Tunnel

    • Dora Observatory

    • Imjingak Pyeonghoa-Nuri Park

    • Bridge of Freedom

    • Round-trip AC vehicle transfers from Seoul

    • Access to DMZ Gondola ride (as per option selected)

  • TOTAL DURATION6 hours
    MODE OF TRANSFERA/C Bus
    Timeline
    Map
    Pick-up from Subway Station, Myeongdong, City Hall, Hongik University
    Start point

    Pick-up from Subway Station, Myeongdong, City Hall, Hongik University

    Imjingak Park

    1. Imjingak Park

    Tickets included
    1 attraction
    1 activity

    Highlights

    Things to do

    20 min by A/C Bus
    Third Infiltration Tunnel

    2. Third Infiltration Tunnel

    Tickets included
    DMZ Exhibition Hall

    3. DMZ Exhibition Hall

    Tickets included
    Dorasan Observatory

    4. Dorasan Observatory

    Tickets included
    Drop-off at City Hall, Downtown Seoul
    End point

    Drop-off at City Hall, Downtown Seoul

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

  • 4.7
    1,227 reviews

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    What our guests say

    Arianna Cipullo Fernández

    Arianna

    Nov 2025
    Verified booking
    5/5
    Had such an amazing experience on this tour! It was incredibly interesting from start to finish. Felicity was absolutely fantastic, knowledgeable, funny, and engaging. She kept everyone’s attention the entire time and explained everything so clearly. The stories she shared were fascinating and really brought the whole experience to life. I would also highly recommend paying to attend the additional meeting and display about North Korea and a defector. It was truly eye-opening and added so much depth and perspective to the tour. Overall, I would recommend this tour to anyone.
    Henry Ossa

    Henry

    Nov 2025
    Verified booking
    5/5
    We had a wonderful experience. Our tourist guide was Katie and she was very nice and professional. She was always looking out for the group, using the bus transport to explain things before we went out, this allowed us to have more time on site. Is true, cosmetics are cheaper in the DMZ town than in Seoul. Easy to follow rules.
    Sharne Tierney

    Sharne

    Nov 2025
    Verified booking
    5/5
    I wanted to learn the history and that's what Sally gave us. It was a lot packed in, well worth it!! Sally was incredibly knowledgeable and it was a highlight of our trip to Korea. Thank you.
    Christian Leander

    Christian

    Nov 2025
    Verified booking
    5/5
    Erica was great and a lot of fun. Interesting and well organized. We highly recommend you
    Marie Stravinsky

    Marie

    Nov 2025
    Verified booking
    5/5
    Lizzy was a great guide and gave us many interesting information

  • Korean Demilitarized Zone

    Monday12:01am - 11:59pm
    Tuesday12:01am - 11:59pm
    Wednesday12:01am - 11:59pm
    Thursday12:01am - 11:59pm
    Friday12:01am - 11:59pm
    Saturday12:01am - 11:59pm
    Sunday12:01am - 11:59pm

  • 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.

    • 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.

    Meeting point

    Please check your final voucher for the meeting point details and specific instructions.

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