DMZ Past and Present: Korean Demilitarized Zone Tour from Seoul(Hotel pick up)
Overview
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6 hours 30 minutes
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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
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
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
Morning Tour w/ Lunch
7-hour tour;
Departs 7:30am;
Concludes at City Hall
Pickup included
DMZ tour
Pickup included
Reviews
1,181 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Very informative
Olivia B,
Oct 1, 2025
- Viator
5.00Katie was a brilliant tour guide and the trip was excellent. Very well communicated, we did the morning tour and it was the ideal amount of time. Thank you Katie! Olivia B
Katie was great!
Jeremy B,
Sep 30, 2025
- Viator
5.00Katie was great! Very informative tour and great value for the price. Cool and important experience to see. - JB
Yeoni from Seoul City...
Andrea O,
Sep 30, 2025
- Viator
5.00Yeoni from Seoul City Tour was an amazing guide ! I enjoyed very much , all the information was very complete
Exceptional
Samit K,
Sep 26, 2025
- Viator
5.00This was an exceptional tour! Grace, our guide was very knowledgeable and informative. We were picked up near our hotel. The tour was on time as well. Lots of free time was allotted as well to enjoy the sites. Highly recommend this tour.
I recently took a DMZ...
Nahid M,
Sep 26, 2025
- Viator
5.00I recently took a DMZ tour with Seoul City Tours, and it was an unforgettable experience! Our guide, Grace, was incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about Korean history. She explained the significance of the Demilitarized Zone in detail, from the Joint Security Area to the Third Tunnel of Aggression, making the tense atmosphere feel both educational and safe. Grace's engaging storytelling brought the site's complex past to life, and her tips on what to watch for at the Dora Observatory were spot on—we even spotted North Korean villages through the binoculars. The tour was well-organized, with comfortable transportation from Seoul and plenty of time for photos and questions. Great experience with Grace from Seoul City Tours—highly recommend for anyone interested in this pivotal piece of history!
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