DMZ Tour w/ North Korea Experience Hall & Opt. Suspension Bridge
Overview
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7 hours 30 minutes
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Explore the Korean DMZ on this guided tour just an hour from Seoul. Visit the Third Tunnel, DMZ Exhibition Hall, Dora Observatory, and Dorasan Station (temporarily closed), and pass by the Unification Village on the way back. Learn about the history of the Korean War and gain a deeper understanding of this unique region.
Optional: Add a visit to Gamaksan Chulleong Suspension Bridge, one of Korea’s longest suspension bridges, located near the DMZ for stunning views and an unforgettable experience.
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Children must be accompanied by an adult
A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
The duration can be delayed or shorter following the DMZ situation
Not provided pick-up from Airport and Cruise Port.
In case of heavy rain, snow or security control, Suspension bridge can be closed. Instead, you will visit Odusan Unification Observatorry
Our tour operates year-round. For Mondays, public holidays, or days when the 3rd Infiltration Tunnel and Dora Observatory are closed due to military or weather conditions, we offer a special DMZ tour course. On such days, the tour includes visits to the North Korea Experience Center, Imjingak Pyeonghwa-Nuri Park, DMZ Peace Gondola, Gloster Hill Memorial Park, and the Suspension Bridge. Please note that the itinerary is subject to change without prior notice.
*DMZ Signature Tour [Tuesday to Sunday] The most popular and standard DMZ tour course, available from Tuesday to Sunday. Highlights include the North Korea Experience Hall, Imjingak Park, Dora Observatory, The Third Tunnel, and Suspension Bridge.
*DMZ Special Tour [Mondays, Public holidays, or when the Third Tunnel and Dora Observatory are closed] Highlights include the North Korea Experience Hall, Imjingak Park, DMZ Peace Gondola, Gloster Hill Memorial Park, and Suspension Bridge.
*If access to the Suspension Bridge and Gloucester Memorial Park is restricted on the day of the tour due to military operations or weather conditions, the itinerary will be adjusted to include a visit to the DMZ Peace Gondola, Odusan Unification Observatory, or the War Memorial of Korea.
Not recommended for travelers with claustrophobia for the 3rd Tunnel. Instead, the traveler may wait outside.
Not recommended for elderly for the 3rd Tunnel as slope way. Instead, they may wait outside.
Not recommended for travelers with acrophobia (fear of height) for the suspension bridge . Instead, they may wait at the view point.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
DMZ
The DMZ is a unique area where you can observe one country being divided into two. With this tour, you will visit the 3rd Tunnel, DMZ Exhibition hall, Dora observatory and Unification village. Experience the tension but hope for peace in Korea and learn about their history and future. [DMZ Theater & Exhibition Hall] The DMZ Theater and Exhibition Hall offers videos and key artifacts that help visitors understand the painful history of Korea’s division. With displays of photographs, documents, and remnants from the past, visitors can gain a deeper and clearer insight into the historical events that led to the division of the Korean Peninsula.
Imjingak Pyeonghoa-Nuri Park
Imjingak Park, originally established as a place of solace for refugees from North Korea during the Korean War, features several symbolic monuments such as the Freedom Bridge, the Soldiers’ Memorial, and the Peace Bell. Adjacent to it, Imjingak Pyeonghoa-Nuri Park offers visitors a chance to reflect on Korea’s history, the ongoing tensions, and hopes for peace. With monuments like the Mangbaedan, a war-damaged steam locomotive, and open spaces dedicated to remembrance and harmony, the area holds strong potential to be designated as an international peace park.
What‘s Included
Professional guide
Pickup (Provided at limit places on the list)
Food and drinks
Lunch
Gratuities
Hotel pick-up
Hotel drop-off
Options
DMZ+Suspension at City Hall
Exit 6 of City Hall Station: Meeting Time: 6:30 AM, near the Plaza Hotel (Peak Season: 06:30am / Low Season: 07:30am)
DMZ Expert at Myeongdong
Exit 10 of Myeongdong Station: Meeting Time: 6:20 AM, near Sejong Hotel (Peak Season: 06:20am / Low Season: 07:20am)
DMZ Expert at City Hall
Exit 6 of City Hall Station: Meeting Time: 6:30 AM, near the Plaza Hotel (Peak Season: 06:30am / Low Season: 07:30am)
DMZ Expert at Hongik Univ.
Exit 3 of Hongik Univ. Station: Meeting time: 6:50 AM, It is nearby "Olive Young" store (Peak Season: 06:50am / Low Season: 07:50am)
DMZ+Suspension at Myeongdong
Exit 10 of Myeongdong Station: Meeting Time: 6:20 AM, near Sejong Hotel (Peak Season: 06:20am / Low Season: 07:20am)
DMZ+Suspension at Hongik Univ.
Exit 3 of Hongik Univ. Station: Meeting time: 6:50 AM, It is nearby "Olive Young" store (Peak Season: 06:50am / Low Season: 07:50am)
Reviews
1,724 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Perfect
Hiram C,,Dec 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Allow me to rey-lay some of the details of our trip. Our guide was easy to ray-late to, he was hilarious and spoken perfect English. visibility wasn’t very good because of the weather. Our guide was a joy you could say he had a ray-diant smile, or even that he was a ray of sunshine. In case you couldn’t tell the guy was Ray. 10/10 trip!
Exceptional Tour Guide: great experience
christopherfU3049YK,,Dec 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00BK was an exceptional tour guide for our family half day tour of temples and visit to the South Korean Palace. Mr Kim was our efficient and professional driver. BK’s spoken English is extraordinarily good. We enjoyed his friendly and engaging conversation. BK’s knowledge of history was fantastic. Highest recommendation when looking for tour guides in Seoul. Please consider for your next tour.
Best introductory tour
Aimee F,,Dec 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Mr Kim and BK were the best guides we’ve had. I have visited previously and this tour was perfect. BK was very knowledgeable and set a busy but perfect pace to see a lot in a short time. Perfect tour for the start of your SK travels.
DMZ
Daniel S,,Dec 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Lucy has been very nice and explained everything very well, the visit has been great and we have learned a lot about South Korea
Suspension Bridge and DMZ tour
S3819AMkenc,,Nov 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Felicity was the best tour guide. She was very thorough and explained the history and signifance of each stop. We did the Suspension bride and the DMZ tour. I would highly recommend her.
overall good experience!
Passenger43194661803,,Oct 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Chloe (SeoulCityTour) did a great job introducing the entire trip, providing a cheerful personality on the entire journey. it was an overall good experience and was well paced. do prepare your own snacks/food on the way but there are rest stops along the way as well.
Great DMZ tour with Chloe
emmaaK1104TY,,Oct 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Miss Chloe from Seoul City Tour was very friendly and attentive and made the day interesting, educational and loving. She asked at any time on you have questions, or need help and we felt very comfortable with her.
No access to DMZ - disappointing
Culture298348,,Oct 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00Unfortunately we did not get access to the DMZ zone due to the volume of tourist buses on the day of our trip (100+). We were not offered a refund or an alternative date and instead the guide did her best to make up the time by doing other attractions which were inferior in my opinion. Overall very disappointing.
Little time of breaks,...
TIAGO G,,Oct 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00Short time of breaks, taking into account the amount of tourism. It is advisable to bring food, since the time for lunch is extraordinarily reduced.
Great full day trip to the DMZ
Nicholas K,,Oct 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Sookhee was a fantastic guide. Very informative with excellent English. Gave us a great itinerary and kept us on schedule, but with plenty of time to enjoy every aspect of the day's tour. The whole family learned a lot throughout the day about the history of the DMZ, border and Korean War. The suspension bridge was a wonderful hike. And the Gondola over the DMZ on the North Korean side was really a surreal experience. Communication with Viatour and the pickup spot was fast and clear instructions and ontime.
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