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
1,200 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Seoul City Tour - DMZ Tour
Angelo V,
Nov 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00I just loved it! Yeoni was our amazing tour guide. Very knowledgeable and entertaining. Can recommend 11/10!
A glimpse of North Korea from the South Korean boundary
Mariana K,
Nov 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00You get to know a lot about the South Korean past with North Korea. The guide was informative. We challenged ourselves to walk the narrow and long tunnel and we were proud to have been able to walk it back and forth!
Great experience, highly...
Tak S,
Nov 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great experience, highly recommend Sadie! Knowledgeable, efficient and jam packed. We would do it again.
DMZ in Half-A-Day
Ronald K,
Nov 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The DMZ was both interesting and physically challenging but in my view, this tour was exceptional because of our guide, Katie.
Very good organization,...
SERGE D,
Oct 31, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Very good organization, attentive and very professional guide, pick up at our perfect hotel, I see nothing more to specify
DMZ tour
Josie S,
Oct 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This is once in a lifetime experience DMZ tour, learn history of North and South Korea. Our tour guide Miss Yoon is very knowledgeable and friendly.
We had an informative and...
Jillian M,
Oct 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had an informative and engaging tour thanks to our amazing guide, AJ! We learned a lot about the North and South Korean history and opted for the additional Q&A session with a North Korean defector. AJ was one of the best tour guides we’ve ever had in all of our travels. Would highly recommend this experience!
Erica was an excellent...
Kyla M,
Oct 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Erica was an excellent tour guide who was both knowledgeable and friendly. Her English was excellent and she did a great job explaining the subject in a captivating way. She answered all of our questions and even provided suggestions for things to do around Seoul.
DMZ tour with Chloe
Craig C,
Oct 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This is a great tour. Simple to book. We were well looked after by Seoul city tours and our tour guide Chloe. We really enjoyed the day, and fully recommend this to anyone who would like to visit the DMZ. Great experience.
DMZ tour with Erika
N8259UX,
Oct 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00As a Korean, I had the chance to join Erica’s tour together with some foreign visitors. It was such a wonderful experience! She was incredibly kind and explained everything so clearly that even as a Korean, I learned many new things about our history that I hadn’t known in detail before. I truly appreciated how she always greeted everyone with a warm smile and enthusiastically explained everything from beginning to end. Thank you once again for such a great experience! Honestly, this is not just a place for foreigners — more Koreans should definitely come and experience it too. I highly recommend Erica and her tour! 감사합니다!
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