2025 Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best: DMZ Tour from Seoul
Overview
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7 hours 30 minutes
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Recognized as a 2025 Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best experience, this DMZ tour is ranked among the top 1% of activities worldwide, based on consistently excellent reviews.
The DMZ area is the closest district to North Korea. This is primarily held in the Imjingak peace park where you can see the freedom bridge and Mangbaedan.
Then move to Dora observatory where you can take a glimpse look at North Korea. Weather permitting, you can observe North Korea through a telescope.
The last stop will be the 3rd tunnel, which you will have the opportunity to enter the tunnel made by North Korean soldiers on foot.
This tour is ideal for those interested in experiencing a unique glimpse into North Korea and the DMZ region..
**We might need to take a DMZ shuttle at the Imjingak Park to enter the DMZ area by the government policy if less than 30 customers or all the spaces are taken.
Additional Info
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
Since the DMZ is operated by the military, the trip may be canceled without prior notice.
Pick-up will be arranged according to your selected designated meeting point
All schedules are subject to change due to road conditions(roadworks, traffics etc.), weather conditions (storms, hurricanes, dense fog, heavy snow, etc.) and the government order, strike, and any other unforeseen reasons for the military reason such as military training, visiting higher level of military personnel etc. In this case, we reserve the right to cancel and/or alter any/all part of the itinerary which may result from circumstances beyond our control. We will do our utmost to improve that situation. However, we can NOT grant refunds. * Alternative itinerary Imjingak park > Art Space BEAT 131 > Odusan Unification Observatory > The war memorial of Korea > Dismissal at City Hall or Myeongdong.
End time of the tour can be differ depends on number of tourists and traffics of the day.
Meeting Points Options don't include hotel pick up service
Strongly recommended that individuals refrain from wearing flip-flops, slippers, or shoes with heels.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Imjingak Pyeonghoa-Nuri Park
Imjingak Park, located 7 km from the Military Demarcation Line, is well known for its related to the Korean War. Imjingak was built in 1972 with the hope that someday unification would be possible. The three-storied Imjingak is surrounded by several monuments, Unification Park and North Korea Center.
Mangbaedan is a place where people who left their families in north visits on New years day.
What‘s Included
Professional local guide
Transport by air-conditioned coach or minivan
Drop-off at City Hall or Myeongdong
Lunch & Lunch break
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Travel insurance
Options
+Suspension Bridge/Myeongdong
Meeting points only: Not included hotel pick-up service.
+Red Suspension Bridge/Meeting: Myeong-dong Station Exit 10
Starting point:
Myeongdong Station Exit 10, 61-7 Chungmuro 2(i)-ga, Jung District, Seoul, South Korea
Afternoon tour with Gondola
DMZ with gondola: Meeting point: Koreana Hotel's main gate / Meeting time: 10:30 a.m. This option includes taking a gondola in Imjingak.
DMZ Tour/Myeongdong
Meeting points only: Not included hotel pick-up service.
If you want the service, Please purchase
Hotel pick-up option
Meeting point: Myeong-dong Station Exit 10
Starting point:
Myeongdong Station Exit 10, 61-7 Chungmuro 2(i)-ga, Jung District, Seoul, South Korea
+Suspension Bridge/Hongik Univ
No Pick-up Service
Red Suspension Bridge: Hongik Univ. Station Exit 2
Starting point:
Hongik Univ. Station, Seoul, South Korea
DMZ Tour/Hongik Univ.
No Pick-up Service
Meeting point: Hongik Univ. Station Exit 2
Starting point:
Hongik Univ. Station, Seoul, South Korea
DMZ&Shooting experience
Shooting range: You will visit shooting range after coming back to Seoul From DMZ
Hotel pick-up: Hotel Pick-up is included. Please provide name and address of the hotel.
Please check your conversation / email.
DMZ/Hotel pick-up
Not included Suspension bridge: This option does not include the suspension bridge
Hotel pick-up: Hotel Pick-up is included. Please provide name and address of the hotel.
Please check your conversation / email.
+Suspension Bridge/Pick-up
Red Suspension bridge: This option includes the suspension bridge
Hotel pick-up: Hotel Pick-up is included. Please provide hotel name & address in central Seoul.
Please check your conversation / email.
Reviews
3,712 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Guide Winnie is a National Treasure of Korea
lisalG7983DG,,Jan 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had the huge pleasure of partaking in today's excursion to the DMZ with the Gloucester Heroes Suspension Bridge and Third Tunnel (among other sights), and it was one of the most informative and rewarding day excursions taken in my whole life (and I travel a lot for both work and pleasure). It was my second time in the area, btw (first time in 2012), and while I remember the first time also being very interesting, this time our guide Winnie added just sooooo much to the experience, she brought it on to a whole new level. She's stratospherically good, and ticks all the boxes: informed, organised, kind, warm, interested, personable, crystal - clear in her communication, and with a wicked sense of humour. Winnie, I wish I could take you home with me.... but Korea has a better use for you. Thanks a million for s truly memorable day, and I hope you will have your wish for Korean reunification come true in your lifetime.
DMZ Tour
geraldu2026,,Jan 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Winnie is such a great and very nice Tour Guide. She asssisted us and accommodated us in all the places that we visited. I love her energy and I've learned something new about the history of North and South Korea.
Perfect Guide!
bengig k ec2026,,Jan 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Kenny is the best guide in the South Korea!!! 🤗 Loves from Türkiye 🇹🇷🇰🇷 hope we will meet you again. Take care! 🥰🥰🥰
DMZ visit
E4361JTromanm,,Jan 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Kenny is an excellent guide making my day, fantastic experience, I can only recommend this tour. It takes full day but its worth it
Great DMZ tour experience
U3419PXsamuels,,Jan 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Pretty cool tour. Enjoyed visiting the Number 3 Tunnel, the observatory, and the shopping village in the DMZ. Also enjoyed the tour guide's presentation.
DMZ workout/tour
73joannaf,,Jan 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Mama Winnie was seriously the best tour guide. It was a good workout and Korean history lesson all in one. The underground trail was definitely my favorite part of the tour.
DMZ tour
Meander07886875510,,Jan 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Winnie was an amazing tour guide. She was very knowledgeable and helpful on the tour. She made the experience safe and informative. Would encourage to book with her.
Amazing Tour
moisesmP2731HZ,,Jan 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing Tour, very informative with plenty of time to get snacks and souvenirs in between information and sites. The tour guide was very enthusiastic and passionate about the information
Absolutely worth it!
B3952XJwilliamb,,Jan 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00An excellent time! Very knowledgeable and viewed a large portion of the DMZ. Be aware that the Third Tunnel has both a steep climb section and a low ceiling section
Very educational
D7407PMchristopherd,,Jan 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00As a war history buff it was great to see several of the important portions of the DMZ. Our guide was very knowledgeable and passionate about the site's history as well
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