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
1,040 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Very enjoyable and...
Joseph M,
Oct 22, 2025
- Viator
5.00Very 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
5.00Eddie 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
5.00A 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
5.00Excellent 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
4.00Great 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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