Guided Tours

From Seoul: Private DMZ Tour

Name: From Seoul: Private DMZ Tour
Start: 2025-12-26T07:30:00
End: 2025-12-26T17:30:00
Location: Seoul

Freedom Bridge with Mangbaedan Altar in the foreground, surrounded by greenery.

Tour group listening to a guide at DMZ Suspension Bridge, South Korea.

Lake Majang Suspension Bridge at Korean DMZ with visitors crossing over water.

Rusty locomotive at DMZ, South Korea, with barbed wire fence and colorful ribbons in the background.

Duration

10 hr

Free cancellation

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Guided tour

Transfers included

Hotel pickup

4.2/5

(115)

Zoe

Nov 2025

Verified Partner Review

5/5

Honestly, I didn’t know what to expect but this DMZ tour BLEW my mind. Our guide Jun was a former soldier (like for real!) and he shared stories that made the history so much more personal. The Third Tunnel was a little claustrophobic (ducked my head a few times lol) but sooo worth it. Standing at the Dora Observatory and peering into North Korea felt surreal. Lunch was just okay (bring snacks if ur picky) but the rest was top notch. Would do again in a heartbeat.

Mateo

Nov 2025

Verified Partner Review

4/5

Went solo and honestly, felt a bit nervous at first but the group was super friendly. The weather was chilly so wear layers. The highlight for me was seeing the border from the observatory—it’s so close but feels like a different world. The tunnel’s a workout, not gonna lie. Guide was patient and answered all my weird questions. Only downside was the lines at the entrance, but worth it.

Svetlana

Nov 2025

Verified Partner Review

5/5

Took my two teens on this trip and it was EPIC! Our guide, Min, kept them entertained with wild stories about life along the border. The suspension bridge was a bit scary for me but my kids loved it (they kept bouncing, ugh). We couldn’t take photos in some spots but honestly, the memories are stuck in my brain forever. Lunch = meh, but the rest was unforgettable.

Visit DMZ’s most significant sites, including the Third Tunnel, Dora Observatory, and Mangbaedan, with stories revealing Korea’s powerful wartime past.

Benefit from door-to-door private transfers from your Seoul hotel in an air-conditioned vehicle, giving you a comfortable journey to the DMZ and back.

Learn directly from a private English-speaking guide whose in-depth knowledge brings every landmark and historical event vividly to life.

Choose between Gamaksan Mountain Bridge or Majang Lake Bridge for a scenic, meaningful stop tied to Korea’s wartime legacy.

Private English speaking driving tour guide

Admission fees to DMZ

Round trip hotel transfer (Seoul area)

Gamaksan Chulleong suspension bridge visit (option based)

Majang Lake suspension bridge visit (option based)

Lunch

Travel insurance

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

4.2
115 reviews
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What our guests say
Zoe
Nov 2025
Verified Partner Review
5/5
Honestly, I didn’t know what to expect but this DMZ tour BLEW my mind. Our guide Jun was a former soldier (like for real!) and he shared stories that made the history so much more personal. The Third Tunnel was a little claustrophobic (ducked my head a few times lol) but sooo worth it. Standing at the Dora Observatory and peering into North Korea felt surreal. Lunch was just okay (bring snacks if ur picky) but the rest was top notch. Would do again in a heartbeat.
Mateo
Nov 2025
Verified Partner Review
4/5
Went solo and honestly, felt a bit nervous at first but the group was super friendly. The weather was chilly so wear layers. The highlight for me was seeing the border from the observatory—it’s so close but feels like a different world. The tunnel’s a workout, not gonna lie. Guide was patient and answered all my weird questions. Only downside was the lines at the entrance, but worth it.
Svetlana
Nov 2025
Verified Partner Review
5/5
Took my two teens on this trip and it was EPIC! Our guide, Min, kept them entertained with wild stories about life along the border. The suspension bridge was a bit scary for me but my kids loved it (they kept bouncing, ugh). We couldn’t take photos in some spots but honestly, the memories are stuck in my brain forever. Lunch = meh, but the rest was unforgettable.
Lina
Nov 2025
Verified Partner Review
5/5
My partner and I did the private tour with Yuna and it was honestly one of the most moving experiences ever. We learned so much about the divided families and just seeing the fences and guard towers up close was a lot. Yuna even showed us a secret photo spot (shhh). Was cold and windy, but totally worth freezing a bit. Highly recommend!
Andre
Nov 2025
Verified Partner Review
3/5
Was expecting more from the food, tbh, but the guide (Soo) was super knowledgeable. The group was a bit big for my taste, felt rushed at some points. The tunnel is def NOT for tall people—almost banged my head like 20x. Still, hearing Soo’s stories made it worthwhile. Bring a jacket, it gets cold in the tunnel!

What to bring

Have your entry tickets, passport, and ID ready for a seamless experience.

Comfortable walking shoes are recommended due to walking at the suspension bridge and DMZ sites.

What’s not allowed

Sharp metallic tools or objects, alcohol, drugs, large bags and luggage are not allowed on this experience.

Due to venue restrictions, pets cannot tag along for this experience.

Accessibility

This experience is not wheelchair and pram/strollers accessible.

People with back issues and cardiac issues are not recommended to participate in this experience.

Additional information

This is a DMZ tour, not a JSA tour; access to the Joint Security Area is not included.

All DMZ visitors must use a designated group bus within the DMZ area as per Korean military regulations, regardless of private tour status.

The DMZ is a military area and may close suddenly without notice; if this occurs, an alternative tour will be provided. No refunds will be issued in such cases.

Hotel pickup is only available for hotels located in the Seoul area.

Infants under 24 months are free of charge but must sit on parents' laps (no seat provided); please inform in advance if traveling with an infant.

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