DMZ Past and Present: Korean Demilitarized Zone Tour from Seoul(Hotel pick up)
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‘s Included
Transport by comfortable, air-conditioned coach
Expert guide
Hotel pickup
Hotel drop-off
Tram
Gratuities
Lunch
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.
Options
Full-Day Tour
8.5-hour tour;
Departs 7:30am;
Concludes at original departure point
Pickup included
DMZ tour
Pickup included
Morning Tour w/ Lunch
7-hour tour;
Departs 7:30am;
Concludes at City Hall
Pickup included
Reviews
1,117 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Charles was awesome
Gavriel D,
Jul 6, 2025
- Viator
5.00Charles was amazing tour guide. His English was great and we even had an additional add on free of charge for suspension bridge!
Well-organized tour
Kamil T,
Jul 4, 2025
- Viator
5.00Our guide Grace was friendly, informative and very knowledgeable. Easy to communicate with and well-organized company.
Do it!
Aaron M,
Jul 4, 2025
- Viator
5.00Spring Kim was a great guide for our DMZ tour. Our original tour cancelled but we were rebooked on a different tour with our consent. Communication was seamless and responses were immediate. I think the price was very fair for our experience. Being able to look across at North Korea with the viewfinders was pretty awesome. My favorite part was the question and answer session with a defector. My son (11) and I learned a lot from this tour and I highly recommend it to others visiting Seoul.
Great and informative...
Joseph C,
Jul 1, 2025
- Viator
5.00Great and informative trip to the DMZ. Everyone including our 9 and 12 year old enjoyed it. Erica was an excellent guide.
A great day out to learn more about Korea’s history
noelle d,
Jun 29, 2025
- Viator
5.00It was a jam packed day. We learned a lot and would highly recommend the tour. It’s a shame that you can’t get to the JSA at the moment.
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