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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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Transfers included

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4.7/5

(1,141)

Marcin Szymon Zabka

Marcin

Aug 2025
Verified booking
5/5
The DMZ tour was an absolutely amazing experience! It was very well organized and led by an excellent guide, who shared the history of Korea in a fascinating and engaging way. Thanks to him, we gained a much deeper understanding of the complex relationship between North and South Korea and its impact on the present day. We were especially surprised to learn about the historical connections between Korea and Poland, which made the tour even more meaningful and personal. We discovered many things we had never known before. Overall, it was a great atmosphere, full of knowledge and emotions. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting South Korea – the DMZ is definitely a must-see, and hearing the guide’s insights in person makes it truly unforgettable!
Vipin kumar

Vipin

Jul 2025
Verified booking
5/5
It was fantastic to learn about Korean history. Hideout was very easy to book tickets online, and great, as Ms. Grace (our tour guide) was friendly and explained everything excellently. I was super happy to see beautiful places such as the DMZ, which says a lot about the tussle between South and North Korea. The other places were amazing to visit. Thank you, Headout and team, special thanks to Ms. Grace for the amazing explanation and for being friendly and treating all of us as her own family. Thank you.
Deak Balazs

Deak

Sep 2025
Verified booking
4/5
Lizzy was our tour guide. She is very talented and experienced. She told us a lot of story and interesting facts. She is very happy and positive person. It was amazing we got her as guide. One thing was negative. Free time at the stations were short, max. 10-15 min. I think that because there are a lot of other buses and you cannot spend more free time on the stations otherwise there will be traffic jams. I wanted spend more free time at top of the Dora Observatory, that place was the best.

    • 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)

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

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    Guests from Germany, France, United States and over 41 countries have loved this experience

    Svetlana Shachneva

    Svetlana

    Aug, 2025Verified booking

    5/5
    DMZ tour with 4 locations. I really liked our guide Jieun Jung (Felicity is her English name). Her English was very good and it was very helpful that she sent a photo of the bus several hours before the meeting. Since there were many busses going to that location. Also I think she was not overselling the souvenirs, and she did tell some interesting stories about Hyundai. Personally I would add more information to the story about Hyundai and how he became a big businessman. Maybe I would also add a bit more information about economic distruction korean war created on both sides. But I am a person, who is just interested in history, so i can imagine not everyone thinks it is necessary. And special thanks to our guides for sharing with us photos from locations, where u cannot take a photo anymore!
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    Fernando Arenas Encinas

    Fernando

    Aug, 2025Verified booking

    5/5
    Chloe from PLK Travel for the DMZ tour guide in English (also Mr. Chow (Bus driver)): the best guided tour in my life! 100+ % recommended! Easy going, well explain, awesome. Thanks Chloe!!!
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    Noemi Nam Weber

    Noemi

    Aug, 2025Verified booking

    5/5
    Our tourguide Moon Young from PLK TRAVEL was very energetic and she told us a lot about DMZ and tought us some basic korean. We realised DMZ is a very important matter for her. Thanks for teaching us a lot about the history of South Korea.
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    Ariana Fabian

    Ariana

    Jul, 2025Verified booking

    5/5
    Tour guide Laura was awesomw, definitely worth it
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    Susanne Lentjes

    Susanne

    Sep, 2025Verified booking

    5/5
    Sadie's group was so lovely, she did a really good job, keeping everybody interested and telling the most important facts. Thank you!

  • 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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