DMZ Past and Present: Korean Demilitarized Zone Tour from Seoul
Overview
Available languages
6 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
On this tour of the Korean Demilitarized Zone from Seoul, feel the reality of Korea’s turbulent history as you explore the line that divides North Korea and South Korea. Travel by comfortable coach and learn fascinating history from your expert guide about the role this zone played in the Cold War and the Korean War, and how it now stands as a symbol of both division and unification. Sites you’ll visit include Imjingak Park, the Freedom Bridge, the 3rd Infiltration Tunnel and the DMZ exhibition hall.
Additional Info
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
A current valid passport is required the day of travel.
A moderate amount of walking through a steep and narrow tunnel involved - Comfortable clothes and shoes are recommended
Participants must be physically fit to walk about 1300 feet (400 meters) at an 11 degree gradient
You do not need to send a copy of your passport
Japanese / chinese speaking tour guide require at least 4 people
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Imjingak Pyeonghoa-Nuri Park
Stop first in Imjingak, a park located in the banks of Imjin River where you’ll see artillery and war artifacts that were used during the Korean conflict. Proceed to Freedom Bridge, crossed by nearly 13,000 Korean POWs on their return back to freedom. As you explore by foot, learn from your guide about the powerful significance of this bridge.
The Third Tunnel
Re-board the coach and head to the 3rd Infiltration Tunnel, located beneath the border of North Korea and South Korea. Here, learn about the role of these tunnels, which are believed to have been planned as a military invasion route by North Korea. See where the South Koreans have blocked the actual Military Demarcation Line with concrete barricades.
What‘s Included
Transport by comfortable, air-conditioned coach
Admission fee
Expert guide
Hotel pick up / drop-off
Tram
Gratuities
Lunch
Options
Morning Tour w/ Lunch
7-hour tour; Departs 7:30am; Concludes at City Hall
Full-Day Tour
8.5-hour tour; Departs 7:30am; Concludes at original departure point
DMZ tour
Reviews
2,703 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Pay more to Grace
C7780XOenriqueg,,Feb 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Grace made it pretty nice! The company should pay more salary to her
Amazing tour for history lovers
701sarax,,Feb 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Grace was an amazing tour guide! She was incredibly informative and talked a lot about the history of the DMZ.
Visited key areas and Grace is very friendly :)
nikkot2026,,Feb 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Good day, well recommended :)
Secret DMZ tunnel
colemans2026,,Feb 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00WE LOVED GRACE! She led us into the secret tunnel
DMZ
R935OWronnieb,,Feb 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Grace was brilliant very knowledgeable and friendly nothing was to much for her
Memorable experience
B1800JYamank,,Feb 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Grace was the tour guide for our DMZ tour and it was a fantastic experience. She was very detailed when speaking and it was overall an experience I won't forget, and I do recommend this tour!
Great, i leant a lot
thomaspE2819IC,,Feb 13, 2026
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5.00Grace was the best and Congratulations!
She explained details of the tour comprehensively.
W9475MPjeffreyg,,Feb 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Grace is a great English speaking tour guide for Sepul City Tours. We did the DMZ tour. Highly recommended. 👌🏼
Best tour ever
W2407UWtb,,Feb 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We loved this tour! All of the stops were interesting and we stayed a good amount of time at each. Our tour guide Heather was great!! She was so knowledgeable about all of the stops and also super friendly and funny! We will definitely be back :)
BEST TOUR EVER
Curious67105097916,,Feb 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Heather was amazing! I had so much fun and she was very informative with lots of fun sneaky details that I wasn’t expecting. Highly highly recommend 🤙🤙❤️❤️
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