DMZ Guided Tour & Suspension Bridge / North Korean Defector
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Attending a lecture, led by a North Korean Defector during your DMZ one-day tour will make your DMZ trip a whole another experience!
Departing from 3 convenient meet-up locations in Seoul, you will not only visit Imjingak Peace Park for your DMZ Tour, you will also be able to listen to a North Korean Defector telling their stories in the same room, which makes this DMZ Tour very unique.
The main destinations are "Bridge of Freedom", "North Korea Experience Hall", "Unification Bridge", "3rd Infiltration Tunnel", "Dora Observatory", "Unification Village". "Gamak Suspension Bridge" is optional.
This is the best way to feel the tragedy of division in the 3rd tunnel DMZ area. Also, if the skies are clear, you can even see North Korea in the Dora Observatory.
*If some places are closed, they will be replaced with other places.
Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity to meet with a North Korean Defector!
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The schedule might change depending on traffic and weather conditions.
If some locations are unavailable, they can be replaced with other alternatives. Some attractions may be skipped due to capacity issues or weather conditions.
Please arrive at your meeting location 10 minutes before departure. Latecomers or no-shows are nonrefundable.
*Important notice: Infants and children must be included in the passenger headcount.
Please bring passports of all the participants with 6 months or longer validity. Without your valid passport, you cannot join in on the tour.
If you have any health problems, you can wait outside of the 3rd tunnel. Going in and out of the 3rd tunnel requires about 30 minutes of hiking.
Monorail is unavailable.
"DMZ Tour+Meeting a North Korean Defector": DMZ Tour+Attending a lecture led by a North Korean Defector.
"DMZ Tour+Meeting a North Korean Defector+Suspension Bridge": DMZ Tour+Attending a lecture led by a North Korean Defector+Suspension Bridge visit.
The itinerary is "DMZ Tour+Meeting a North Korean Defector+Suspension Bridge". If you didn't choose Suspension Bridge option, your time at other places will be longer.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Suspension Bridge(Optional)
Round-trip transfers
An English-speaking guide
Meeting a North Korean Defector
Admission to attractions
Hotel Drop-off
Baby Car Seat
Meals and Beverages
What To Expect
Seoul
Departing from 3 meet-up points in Seoul to Gamaksan Suspension Bridge.
Gamaksan Chulleong Bridge
(Optional)Arriving at Gamaksan Suspension Bridge. Enjoy the view from suspension bridge, first, at Gamaksan.
Options
DMZ+Defector+Bridge: CityHall
Group Tour, from City Hall: Departing from outside of City Hall Station Exit 7. This includes DMZ Tour+Meeting North Korean Defector+Suspension Bridge.
Starting point:
City Hall Station, Seoul, South Korea
DMZ Tour+Defector+Bridge: HD
Group Tour, from Hongdae: Departing from outside of Hongik Univ. Station Exit 1. This includes DMZ Tour+Meeting North Korean Defector+Suspension Bridge
Starting point:
Hongik University Station, Seoul, South Korea
DMZ+North Korean Defector: HD
Group Tour,from HD Station Ex1: Departs from Hongik Univ. Station Exit 1 outside, including DMZ Tour, North Korean Defector Lecture.
Starting point:
Hongik University Station, Seoul, South Korea
DMZ+North Korean Defector: MD
Group Tour, from MD Station Ex: Departs from Myeongdong Station Exit 7 outside, including DMZ Tour, North Korean Defector Lecture.
Starting point:
Exit 7 of Myeongdong Station, Toegye-ro 2-ga, Seoul, South Korea
DMZ Tour+Defector+Bridge: MD
Group Tour, from MD: Departing from outside of Myeongdong Station Exit 7. This includes DMZ Tour+Meeting North Korean Defector+Suspension Bridge.
Starting point:
Exit 7 of Myeongdong Station, Toegye-ro 2-ga, Seoul, South Korea
DMZ+NorthKoreanDefector:CityH
Group Tour, from City Hall Ex7: Departs from City Hall Station Exit 7 outside, including DMZ Tour, North Korean Defector Lecture.
Starting point:
City Hall Station, Seoul, South Korea
Reviews
31 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Dmz
Lorenza F,
Jul 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Everything perfect! The tour was interesting and was divided into 5 stops, so quite intense. Our guide April, super positive, explained many historical events, both in buses and in the sites without showing signs of fatigue. Highly recommended!
Long tour.
Sara J,
Jun 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00It was unnecessarily lengthy. The tour started at 6:35 am (pick-up) and ended around 3:30 pm. There were only two interesting points, that was the tunnel and the observatory, where you could really look at North Korea. The rest can be saved, the tour is artificially lengthened. The gondola ride can also be saved. At the observatory, our guide did not have binoculars, but other tour guides did. I thought that was a real shame. After I told the tour guide Patrick, he organized binoculars for me, which was very good. better a short tour with only the observatory, which is enough. Otherwise, the guide was very friendly, I found it partly too much (unnecessary) info.
Fun tour
821hic,
May 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Luckily it wasn’t raining today. April was a great tour guide. She was very knowledgeable and entertaining. We enjoyed the tour very much. A little steep 10 minute walk up to the bridge. Fantastic view. We walked across the bridge to the amazing view on the other side. We also liked the gondola ride across. We didn’t spend much time on the other side since we were hungry. 3rd tunnel was fun. Tougher walk back up but there are hand rails and benches if you need to rest. Helmets to protect your head. View from Dora was interesting too. April lent us binoculars to see toward N Korea and DMZ area: We would do it again.
Too long standing around at the beginning of the tour but got better as it went on.
Andrew M,
Apr 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Too long standing around at the beginning of the tour but got better. Graze on the go for lunch. Overall well priced and they pick you up from nearby sub way station.
Must-visit tour if you plan to go to Seoul
J7454KJmikhailk,
Mar 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a very good experience, wide variety of locations, very friendly tour guide. Beautiful views from gondola, beautiful views from Dora.
Funny guide best
KayoungC5,
Feb 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was so nice for the guide to give you a good explanation. The DMZ guide brightened the military knowledge of the men's guide. It was a lot of travel as a Korean. I was impressed to come down to the pit together. I recommend the guide's explanation.
North Korea DMZ
Explorer32628304424,
Feb 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The first time I saw DMZ in North Korea, I was able to make so amazing and good memories. Next I want to go to another DMZ.
very wonderful experince!! recommendable for every one.
Passport49953742235,
Feb 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Thanks to our guide Patrick, everything was well organized and confortable! I fully enjoyed this tour! Patrick was very nice guide.
Insightful Tour of the DMZ + Suspension Bridgr
laureni886,
Feb 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Patrick is a knowledgable, friendly and funny tour guide who provided great insight on the history of the DMZ and its context. We thoroughly enjoyed the tour and would highly recommend it!
5 star for patrick ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
D3237FHchrist,
Feb 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Enjoyed this trip! Would like to repeat this again in the future. Patrick knows everything and that’s awesome! Wish every tour guide is just like him! 5 star for him! :)
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