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Half-Day DMZ Tour Led by a Retired Military Officer from Seoul

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Overview

Available languages

English

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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

1

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.

30 minutes • Admission Included
2

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.

40 minutes • Admission Included

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

4.97

1,040 reviews

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  • Very enjoyable and...

    Joseph M,

    Oct 22, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Very enjoyable and informative trip thanks to our tour guide Eddie, who had lots of interesting stories and insight into the history of the divide between North and South Korea. I’d definitely recommend!

  • DMZ in a nutshell

    Tracy G,

    Oct 22, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Eddie helped clarifify a very important part of Korea's history, the tour was terriffic and included everything you need in a half day.

  • Fantastic DMZ Tour led by Eddie

    Saveria D,

    Oct 19, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    A fantastic tour led by Eddie. His commentary is insightful and interesting reflecting expert knowledge of the history of the DMZ and Korea - he provides real information. He also engages with everyone and answers any question. I highly recommend.

  • Excellent DMZ tour by...

    Mei Y,

    Oct 19, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Excellent DMZ tour by Eddie, very knowledgeable and provided a lot of history and background which helped us with our understanding of the tour. Thoroughly enjoyed visiting and highly recommend!

  • Great experience. Learned...

    Dustin B,

    Oct 17, 2025

    - Viator

    4.00

    Great experience. Learned a lot about Korean history. Enjoyed the explanations and stories about the war and modern day relations between the north and south. Took a minute to figure out the guide's accent.

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4.97
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