Half-Day DMZ Tour Led by a Retired Military Officer from Seoul
Overview
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1. The only DMZ tour in Korea led by retired military officers. Real soldiers, real stories
– Agent SJ: Special Forces Major, Iraq war veteran (707 Battalion)
– Agent Tiger: Former artillery commander with 20+ years on the front line
– Agent Eddie: Infiltration tunnel expert, DMZ briefer to U.S./Korean brass
2. The best view—chosen on the spot
We don’t guess—we decide. Each morning, we assess weather, visibility, and live CCTV to choose either Odusan or Dora Observatory, depending on which offers the clearest view into North Korea that day.
3. Compact yet powerful
Step into the most heavily armed border in the world, where history and real-time tension collide.
This compact tour skips the fluff—Half Day, No Shopping, just unforgettable insight.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
Schedule and details can be changed due to unexpected situations including military training schedule changes, traffic, weathers
It has minimum number of guest to proceed the tour.
The total duration is including traffic hours on the bus
One of observatory which is the best view on the date to be visited.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Admission fees to DMZ
One of observatory to see north Korea territory - Odusan or Dora Observatory
Roundtrip Trasnfer from Seoul
Licensed Professional Tour Guide
Lunch
Traveler's insurance
Anything not mentioned in details
What To Expect
DMZ
Before we go into DMZ area and do ID Check, will look through Bridge of Freedom, Mangbaedan Altar which is historical sites related to Korean War.
The Third Tunnel
■DMZ(Demilitarized Zone) The 3rd Invasion Tunnel. This is walking course into the tunnel. Take your step into the 3rd tunnel which is one of thrilling tunnel as close to 1.95 meters high, 2.1 meters wide and 1,635 meters long. It was thought to be more threatening as an invasion tool than the 1st and 2nd Tunnels.
Options
Myeongdong station (Exit 8)
8:00 am departure : from Myeongdong Subway station (exit 8 outside)
Starting point:
Myeongdong subway station exit 8, 125 Toegye-ro, Jung District, Seoul, South Korea
Hongik univ. station (Exit 3)
8:30 am departure from : Hongik univ. subway station (Exit 3 outside)
Starting point:
Hongik Univ. Station Exit 3, 183 Yanghwa-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Reviews
679 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
The tour was very...
Kristina M,
Sep 12, 2025
- Viator
5.00The tour was very informative, and our guide Eddie did an excellent job. He answered every question thoroughly and shared a wealth of knowledge. Highly recommend!
A great visit!
Paul L,
Sep 11, 2025
- Viator
5.00A fantastic experience to learn about the sobering history of world powers and their impact to the Korean peninsular! Eddie, with his personal history at the DMZ, added context to the history and insights to the daily lives of the Koreans on both sides of the Demarcation line. It was a wonderful and memorable visit!
Eddie is a very...
Daniel S,
Sep 10, 2025
- Viator
5.00Eddie is a very charismatic and knowledgeable guide, especially given his background in the military and as a teacher. He's happy and able to answer any questions, and encourages you to look out for some interesting things. Highly recomend.
Half day was the perfect length of time
Jeanna L,
Sep 9, 2025
- Viator
5.00Glad I opted for the half day because it was more than enough time to see everything of note. SJ had a lot of good info and was a great guide; he’s seen real action and his stories are pretty amazing. But you’ll have to ask him separately, he doesn’t go into it as part of the tour. Overall it was a well organized tour. Would definitely recommend. A few things to note: sometimes it can be a bit hard to understand everything, so just keep that in mind if you tend to have trouble interpreting accents. Also note that the 3rd Tunnel portion can be a bit of a workout on the climb back up if you’re in poor shape. There is plenty of time if you want to do it, but bring water with you. The tunnel is also very low and can get uncomfortable if you get easily claustrophobic. No one warns you about this going into it. The salesy stop at the end was actually fine. The soy bean ice cream was yummy and really does taste like nut butter.
Excellent tour
Sean W,
Sep 9, 2025
- Viator
5.00Fantastic tour, surreal to see north Korea in the distance. Guide Eddie was excellent , really knowledgeable and friendly, encouraged questions
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