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Half Day Korea DMZ Tour
4.8
54 Ratings
Hongik Univ. Station
Explore Korea’s divided history on a half-day tour of the Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ). Visit iconic sites, observe village life in North Korea, and learn about the country’s split since the Korean War.
Explore Korea’s divided history on a half-day tour of the Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ). Visit iconic sites, observe village life in North Korea, and learn about the country’s split since the Korean War.
Duration:
6 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Seoul - Begin your journey with a pickup from your Seoul hotel, either in the morning or afternoon, and travel to the Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ). Along the way, your guide will provide insightful commentary on the boundary separating North and South Korea.
- Imjingak Pyeonghoa-Nuri Park - Stop at Imjingak Park by the Imjin River to view…
- Seoul - Begin your journey with a pickup from your Seoul hotel, either in the morning or afternoon, and travel to the Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ). Along the way, your guide will provide insightful commentary on the boundary separating North and South Korea.
- Imjingak Pyeonghoa-Nuri Park - Stop at Imjingak Park by the Imjin River to view artillery and war relics from the Korean conflict. Then, proceed to Freedom Bridge, where nearly 13,000 Korean POWs returned to South Korea.
- Dora Observatory - Rejoin the coach and proceed to the 3rd Infiltration Tunnel, situated beneath the North and South Korean border. Observe where South Koreans have sealed the Military Demarcation Line with concrete barriers, and explore photographs and war relics at the DMZ exhibition hall.
- Dora Observatory - The next destination is Dora Observatory, where binoculars offer a view of North Korea. Your guide will describe daily life in the village of Kijongdong across the river.
- City Hall - The tour concludes with a drop-off at City Hall.
What's Included
- Transport by comfortable, air-conditioned coach
- Expert guide
- Hotel pickup
- Transport by comfortable, air-conditioned coach
- Expert guide
- Hotel pickup
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Tram
- Hotel Drop Off
- Gratuities
- Tram
- Hotel Drop Off
Additional Information
Get a closer look into the split history of Korea at the Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) through a half-day guided tour. Choose from a morning or an afternoon trip from Seoul to the DMZ, a symbol of the country’s division since the Korean War. Explore intriguing locations such as Imjingak Park, the Bridge of Freedom, the 3rd Infiltration Tunnel, and the…
Get a closer look into the split history of Korea at the Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) through a half-day guided tour. Choose from a morning or an afternoon trip from Seoul to the DMZ, a symbol of the country’s division since the Korean War. Explore intriguing locations such as Imjingak Park, the Bridge of Freedom, the 3rd Infiltration Tunnel, and the DMZ exhibition hall. From Dora Observatory, you’ll have the opportunity to look into North Korean village life through binoculars.
- You MUST get the exact meeting place and time from the local tour operator prior to departure
- A current valid passport is required the day of travel
- You do not need to send a copy of your passport
- Please follow the instructions of your tour guide about when and where you may take photos
- If a part of the tour itinerary is cancelled by unexpected military conditions or local circumstances, there will be no refund
- A moderate amount of walking through a steep and narrow tunnel involved - Comfortable clothes and shoes are recommended
- A minimum of 2 adults is required to book the afternoon tour
- If you miss the tour bus because of late or confusing tour date, there will be no refund.
Location
Hongik Univ. Station
Last Departure place : Hongik Univ. Subway Station exit no 3
Morning: 08:00am
Afternoon : 10:00am
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(54 Ratings)
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H3334ytjenniferd
Apr 30, 2025
Great tour and great guide - This was a very informative tour. I learned a lot and enjoyed being able to see all of the sights to include the freedom bridge, 3rd tunnel, unification bridge, and the unification village. Our guide Dora was the best and gave us all of the background info and tips we needed before we arrived to each location. I’m not normally a tour person because I like moving at my own pace, but this tour was just the right pace for my style…not too long in any one place and not too short. And we were back at the hotel by 3pm so we still had time for something else. Highly recommend.
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Vivian_c
Apr 23, 2025
Great tour. Erica was awesome! - second time to DMZ and Erica was by far the best !! We had a great time and she had a good vibe. Highly recommend
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Georgina_m
Apr 22, 2025
Excellent tour, BK was great! - BK was an excellent tour guide, we had a really interesting tour. BK was very informative and ensured we knew what was happening next throughout the day. We would absolutely recommend this tour to anyone who wants to visit the DMZ.
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Drscottwatkins
Apr 22, 2025
Excellent, efficient tour. - A great, efficient tour. We chose this specifically because it was a half-day tour.
We saw all the main sites including the lookout and tunnel. Laura was a great guide. The stops were brief and there was no unnecessary shopping. We were collected from our hotel in Yongsan at 7:30am and got back to Hongdae just after 2pm.
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Eerikacc
Apr 20, 2025
A fun 1/2 day excursion - We booked the half day DMZ tour but the DMZ was closed due to a marathon. Miel gave us an alternate tour to the Odusan Unification observatory and the Imjingak Peace Park. She was fun, friendly and informative, and made our 1/2 day trip a true delight. We hope we can make it back for the JSA tour one day!
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840nallelyd
Apr 18, 2025
Great tour, don’t doubt it! - The tour was great and very informative. We think the trip was made even more memorable with our great tour guide “Charles”, who was not only knowledgeable but also very friendly and approachable. He was attentive to everyone’s needs, questions and requests. Overall, very highly recommended, specially with Charles.
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C5699bbmarting
Apr 17, 2025
Dora was great tour guide to enliven the trip. - Half day tour, contacted us day before to inform pickup and details. Comfortable coach with Aircon. Got to see suspension bridge, observatory, tunnel, pre DMZ area. All with English translation alongside tips from Dora of what to do or see.
Dora provided an excellent explanation of why the DMZ exists and the history around korea and was able to answer any questions. Fun day out
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Wayney166
Apr 15, 2025
“Spring” is a helpful tour guide - We took this tour with the guide called “Spring.” She was very helpful and informative and made the whole thing. Dry easy and enjoyable. Would def recommend!
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Bghawkeye
Apr 15, 2025
Fantastic day trip learned a lot able to be at the airport for evening flight the same day. - We did the half-day DMZ tour with Miel. It was excellent. Please note that the DMZ buildings, etc. are closed on Monday so Sundays and Tuesdays are usually very busy days. Our guide knew this and seamlessly organized our day to have us just ahead of the rest of the crowd at each location. She was extremely knowledgeable And gave us detailed descriptions of what our day would look like and of the history and explanation of each stop. We chose this trip specifically because we had a flight out of Incheon at 7:30 PM and this tour allowed for us to be dropped at the university Subway stop which has a direct airport train to in both airports. We were able to buy tickets from the machine and easily find the correct line and we were in terminal one within an hour. Really appreciate all the help and coordination. This really made our trip.
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Paivi_s
Apr 13, 2025
We had a fascinating day... - We had a fascinating day today. Felicity was a warm, knowledgeable, and fun guide. Even though the weather was crazy, we managed to see everything properly. I recommend this and it is worth going if you’re in Seoul!
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