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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

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Guided tour

Transfers included

Hotel pickup

4.7/5

(1,208)

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.
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.
Dominik Andre Orwell Pischl

Dominik

Oct 2025
Verified booking
5/5
Everything well organised. From the start to the beginning. Pick up and the whole tour was on time, what we saw was amazing and the guide (Miel) was really taking care. Especially how she explained the background and the history was very interesting. I can definitely recommend the tour (and especially when it's with Miel :) )

    • 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
    FIRST DEPARTUREImjingak Park
    LAST DEPARTUREImjingak Park
    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
    1,208 reviews

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    What our guests say

    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.
    Dominik Andre Orwell Pischl

    Dominik

    Oct 2025
    Verified booking
    5/5
    Everything well organised. From the start to the beginning. Pick up and the whole tour was on time, what we saw was amazing and the guide (Miel) was really taking care. Especially how she explained the background and the history was very interesting. I can definitely recommend the tour (and especially when it's with Miel :) )
    THENAISIE Anne Salome Henriette

    Thenaisie

    Oct 2025
    Verified booking
    5/5
    Our only available day was Chusseok and the weather was bad. Therfore the sighseeing was not as clear as expected. Nevertheless, the explanation of our guide were really interessting , his way to organize things really enjoyable and we spent a really nice and full of emotion moment. Thank you !
    Armand Mareine

    Armand

    Oct 2025
    Verified booking
    4/5
    I really enjoyed visiting the DMZ, especially Imjingak, the Dora Observatory, and the infiltration tunnel. It was a unique and eye-opening experience. Our guide was excellent — her explanations were clear, engaging, and truly fascinating. She made the visit even more meaningful and memorable.
    Caio Roberto Pedroso Laronga

    Caio

    Oct 2025
    Verified booking
    5/5
    We did the tour with Jean. She is a great Guide, explains everything with a perfect english. They picked us up from the hotel and then to the bus. Very easy. The tour itself is great! When would you imagine to see north Korea with your own eyes. Super recommend.

  • 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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