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DMZ Full-Day Tour with North Korean Defector Interview

Tourists crossing a red suspension bridge over a forest on the DMZ tour.
Tour group in Hanbok at Gyeongbokgung Palace, Seoul, South Korea.
Tour group posing in front of a red and black bus on a DMZ tour in South Korea.
Tour group at bullet-riddled steam locomotive, Korean War relic, DMZ, South Korea.

Duration

8 hr

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4.5/5

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Nogueira Lopes Barbara Adalgisa

Nogueira

Jan 2026
Verified booking
The time was really good for each attraction so I could see everything well. But during the interview with the north Korean defector the guide just answer some of the questions by himself when at least I, was curious to know about the north Korean opinion.
Stefanie Ingeborg Martha Koch

Stefanie

Aug 2025
Verified booking
It was a very informative day tour to the DMZ. Guide "Han" spoke English that I could understand very well (although I only have language level B2). The conversation with the North Korean defector took place on the bus during the trip, which was great. The journey time flew by. The tour lasted 8 hours and it was never boring. What I found most interesting was the observatory with the binoculars on the roof. "Han" had previously explained exactly what was where. Now you could see the places for yourself with the binoculars. The bus with its leather interior and air conditioning was very well maintained.
Michal Špalek

Michal

Dec 2025
Verified booking
That was really exciting tour with the best guide Jackie (Chan). I really enjoyed the all trip. Thanks to this trip was my trip to South Korea simply perfect.
    • A full-day tour of DMZ, a neutral zone between North & South Korea, and an interaction with a North Korean defector with easy transfers & and an English guide.

    • Stroll through Imjingak Park, where history comes alive with the Mangbaedan Altar, a bullet-riddled steam locomotive, and other war memorials.

    • View North Korean landscapes and cities from Dora Observatory, and walk through the dim 3rd Infiltration Tunnel, a passage once capable of moving 30,000 soldiers per hour.

    • Visit Unification Village, which offers a glimpse into resilient farmers' peaceful lives under special security, learning their stories and way of life.

    • Upgrades: Add hotel transfers from Seoul to your experience, or visit Gyeongbokgung Palace, the grandest of the five palaces constructed during the Joseon Dynasty.

    • Full-day shared tour of DMZ

    • Expert English-speaking guide

    • Interaction with a North Korean defector

    • Entry to:

      • DMZ Theater

      • 3rd Infiltration Tunnel

      • Dora Observatory

      • Imjingak Pyeonghoa-Nuri Park

      • Bridge of Freedom

    • Round-trip AC vehicle transfers from meeting point/hotel transfers (as per option selected)

    • Gyeongbokgung Palace tour (as per option selected)

    • Meals
  • TOTAL DURATION9 hours
    MODE OF TRANSFERA/C Bus
    Timeline
    Map
    Start point

    2 starting points available

    Interaction with North Korean Defector

    1. Interaction with North Korean Defector

    Tickets included
    Imjingak Park

    2. Imjingak Park

    Tickets included
    1 attraction

    Highlights

    Third Infiltration Tunnel

    3. Third Infiltration Tunnel

    Tickets included
    DMZ Exhibition Hall

    4. DMZ Exhibition Hall

    Tickets included
    Dorasan Observatory

    5. Dorasan Observatory

    Tickets included
    End point

    2 ending points available

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

  • 13 reviews

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    What our guests say

    Nogueira Lopes Barbara Adalgisa

    Nogueira

    Jan 2026
    Verified booking
    The time was really good for each attraction so I could see everything well. But during the interview with the north Korean defector the guide just answer some of the questions by himself when at least I, was curious to know about the north Korean opinion.
    Michal Špalek

    Michal

    Dec 2025
    Verified booking
    That was really exciting tour with the best guide Jackie (Chan). I really enjoyed the all trip. Thanks to this trip was my trip to South Korea simply perfect.
    Madeleine Levy

    Madeleine

    Sep 2025
    Verified booking
    Great tour. The tour guide, SP was informative and fun. Very interesting
    Stefanie Ingeborg Martha Koch

    Stefanie

    Aug 2025
    Verified booking
    It was a very informative day tour to the DMZ. Guide "Han" spoke English that I could understand very well (although I only have language level B2). The conversation with the North Korean defector took place on the bus during the trip, which was great. The journey time flew by. The tour lasted 8 hours and it was never boring. What I found most interesting was the observatory with the binoculars on the roof. "Han" had previously explained exactly what was where. Now you could see the places for yourself with the binoculars. The bus with its leather interior and air conditioning was very well maintained.
    Karolina Domagalska

    Karolina

    Aug 2025
    Verified booking
    We had a great guide - Han, the plan of the trip was also very interesting
  • What's not allowed

    • The experience is not accessible for wheelchair users.

    • Note that the following are not allowed on this tour: tripod, and flash photography.

    Additional information

    • Bring along your passport.

    • Child must be accompanied by an adult, and comfortable shoes are required to enter the 3rd Infiltration Tunnel.

    • Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

    • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.

    • This experience offers hotel transfers, in case the participants do not wish to opt for hotel transfers they can reach the meeting point mentioned below.

    Hotel transfers

    • This ticket includes hotel pickups from Seoul.

    • In the next step of booking, please specify the name and address of your hotel.

    • 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.

    Meeting point (If not opted for Hotel transfers)

    • Meet your guide at City Hall Station (Line 1 or 2) Exit 7.

    • Address: Jung District, Seoul, South Korea

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