Guided Tours

From Seoul: DMZ Half-Day Guided Tour with Hotel Pickup

Name: From Seoul: DMZ Half-Day Guided Tour with Hotel Pickup
Start: 2024-07-27T10:00:00
End: 2024-07-27T17:30:00
Location: Seoul

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Explore the Korean DMZ, see the Freedom Bridge, venture into the 3rd Infiltration Tunnel & visit the Dora Observatory with an expert guide and hotel pickup.

Highlights

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. At 1,635m long and 73m deep, it's a chilling sight.
From Dora Observatory, see North Korea's 160m flagpole in Kijong-dong, nicknamed "Propaganda Village." Spot facades hide empty buildings.
Shop at Unification Village, where profits fund education for North Korean defectors. Find unique items like North Korean liquor and DMZ souvenirs.
Fun fact: Bridge of Freedom is also known as Cow Bridge. In 1998, 1001, cows crossed it as a famine aid to help North Korea.

Inclusions

Half-day tour of DMZ
Expert English-speaking guide
Admission to all the attractions
Round-trip transfers from Seoul

Exclusions

Hotel drop-off

Cancellation policy

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

Reviews

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Haritz

5/5

Jul, 2024

Our guide was very good, she explained things in a clear, respectful and pleasant way. On the other hand, the management of the reservation was easy and we enjoyed the experience without any problems.

Matthew

5/5

Jul, 2024

Katie, our tour guide was amazing! She was funny, quirky and so knowledgeable about the DMZ and Korea's history! Some of the memorable moments was the observatory, the 3rd tunnel and the overall efficiency of the whole experience. We stayed in an Airbnb so we met at Anguk Station Exit 1 which was conveniently close. Katie was on WhatsApp and responded very quickly to our questions and requests. Amy Park, was messaging me prior to the excursion to solidify pick up and even helped me with information to catch an early flight out next day. Great service overall! 10/10

Linda

5/5

Jul, 2024

Our tour guide Laura was amazing! She was so sweet and funny and really explained everything super well. It was so interesting to hear the history and how it's relevant in people's lives. Laura was an incredible tour guide.

Sarina

5/5

Jun, 2024

We like the trip alot. After I didn't get any message until the late afternoon before the trip, I texted them and got a response right away. We settled the pick up point and the next day Jane arrived. The trip was great, we were given alot of pre-up historical informations before entering the DMZ. The atmosphere was great and everyone was having a good time. It's a big group, so we were travelling with like 35 people or so. The group was devided in 2 leaders so it was alright. The weather was great, so we could see to North Korea. It was a really impressive and intresting tour! There was not much waiting time and we came back to Seoul around the estimated time. I totall recommend this tour!

Nicholas

4/5

Jun, 2024

Nice tour of the DMZ, although there really is not thay much to do or see there. But, the service and guide were all very good anyway.

Your experience

Ever wondered what it's like to stand at the edge of the world's most heavily fortified border? This tour takes you deep into the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ), a buffer zone separating North and South Korea, for a look at history frozen in time.

Echoes of War and Whispers of Hope

Your first stop is Imjingak Park, a place where the weight of history hangs heavy. Here, you'll see the bullet-scarred Freedom Bridge, a poignant reminder of the 1000s of prisoners of war who walked to freedom across its span in 1953.

Next, venture 73 meters underground into the Third Infiltration Tunnel. This secret passage, stretching over 1.6 km long, was discovered in 1978 and stands as a testament to the ongoing tensions between the two Koreas.

Head to the Dora Observatory, where you can peer across the border using powerful telescopes. You'll see Kijong-dong, a surreal "Propaganda Village" in North Korea, complete with a massive 160-meter flagpole and meticulously crafted facades hiding empty buildings.

Stop at the Unification Village, a unique farming community located within the DMZ. Here, you can shop for intriguing souvenirs like North Korean liquor and DMZ memorabilia, knowing that your purchases contribute to a good cause – the education of North Korean defectors

Know before you go

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.

My tickets

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.