DMZ tour south Korea from Seoul (NK experience hall, defector)
Overview
Available languages
7 hours
Mobile ticket
Learn about Korea’s divided history at the Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) on a half-day tour, led by an informative guide. In the morning or afternoon, travel from Seoul to the DMZ, where the country has been split since the Korean War, to visit fascinating sites such as Imjingak Park, the Freedom bridge, the 3rd Infiltration Tunnel and the DMZ exhibition hall. At Dora Observatory, you can even peer through binoculars to observe village life in North Korea.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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.
You do not need to send a copy of your passport
If a part of the tour itinerary is cancelled by unexpected military conditions or local circumstances, there will be no refund
A moderate amount of walking through a steep and narrow tunnel involved - Comfortable clothes and shoes are recommended
Please contact the local operator for exact pickup time
Incheon is not available for pick up
If the tour is cancelled due to military issue or some unexpected issue, we will provide alternative course related with DMZ. / No refund
Chinese / japanese tour requires minimum 3 people. If we don't meet the minimum pax, the tour will be in English
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Your friendly guide will come to pick you at your centrally located hotel in Seoul in the pointed schedule. After all guests are collected, you will be transfer directly to DMZ.
Get out at Imjingak Park along the banks of Imjin River to see artillery and war artifacts that were used during the Korean conflict before proceeding to Freedom bridge, where nearly 13,000 Korean POWs crossed on their return back home to South Korea.
What‘s Included
Transport by comfortable, air-conditioned coach
Admission Fee
Knowledgeable guide
Gratuities
Tram
Hotel pick up drop Off
Breakfast
Lunch
Options
DMZ+Mt.Bridge+NK Defector
Duration: 8 hours
with NK Defector Meet Up.: DMZ + Mt. Suspention Bridge (Red Suspension Bridge) + North Korean Defector Meet-up & North Korea Experience Hall
Meeting Place & Time: AM 7:30 - Myeongdong subway station exit no 9 /
AM 8:00 - Hongik Univ. subway station exit no 3
DMZ+Red Suspension Bridge
Mountain Suspension Bridge : pick up is available below AM 7:30 - Myeongdong subway station exit no 9 AM 8:00 - Hongik Univ. subway station exit no 3
Morning Tour w/ Lunch
7-hour tour; Departs 7:30am; Concludes at City Hall
DMZ+NK Defector
Duration: 7 hours
with NK Defector Meet Up: DMZ + North Korean Defector Meet-up & North Korea Experience Hall
DMZ+Lake Bridge+NK Defector
Duration: 8 hours
with NK Defector Meet Up: DMZ + Lake Suspention Bridge (Majang Lake Suspension Bridge) + North Korean Defector Meet-up & North Korea Experience Hall
Meeting Place & Time: AM 7:30 - Myeongdong subway station exit no 9 /
AM 8:00 - Hongik Univ. subway station exit no 3
DMZ Tour Only
Duration: 6 hours
only DMZ Tour : Imjingak park , Dora Observatory, 3rd Tunnel included
Suspension bridge and North Korean meet up are not included
Full-Day Tour
8.5-hour tour; Departs 7:30am; Concludes at your hotel
DMZ+Lake Suspension Bridge
Lake Suspension Bridge : pick up is available below AM 7:30 - Myeongdong subway station exit no 9 AM 8:00 - Hongik Univ. subway station exit no 3
Reviews
20,156 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
NOT FOR THOSE WHO DONT SPEAK KOREAN
travellingdoctor48,,Jan 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00This is for Koreans mainly. Tour buses that take us through the DMZ do not speak English. So we were in the dark as to what we are seeing abd whats happening. If you have a spare day and has seen all other sites perhaps this can be a last resort
Thank you Dora, an amazing learning experience
Hari k,,Jan 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Dora was amazing! From the start, she paid attention to all the detail, explaining every single fact in a witty yet catchy way for the audience. By far the best history tour I’ve been to, thanks Dora. DMZ tour was great, lots to learn.
An amazing tour with an incredible guide
M2715TPmattheww,,Jan 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Lizzy from Seoul city tours was our tour guide and she was incredible. I loved hearing her retelling of the Korean war and the funny little commentaries she added in along the way. The tour, despite not sounding appealing to me at first, was really interesting and all the different locations we travelled to were all spectacular. Thankyou Lizzy for the amazing experience. :)
DMZ Tour
leeK8523ZF,,Jan 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Lizzie from Seoul City Tour has been an awesome tour guide with her energy and experience. We are thankful for her guidance
Great DMZ trip with historical insights
Sightseer32254609313,,Jan 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Lizzy is an engaging tour guide who actively explain in detail about the locations and history of the DMZ! She is also helpful in taking great photos of us!
Lizzy from Seoul city tour
Y9357YKkhalida,,Jan 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00She is so kind and she is a hard worker I really enjoy the tour, she help me alot during this tour I will never forget it and thank you Lizzy
DMZ
662inesh,,Jan 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00AJ from Seoul city tour excellent tour guide! We are enjoy and had fun time. We learn a lot about the history of this country. 🇰🇷
Best experience in Korea so far✨
javierw2026,,Jan 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Guided by AJ from Seoul City Tour, we had a wonderful experience. We learned a lot about the history of the Korean War and even took part in several pop quizzes on the bus that kept us entertained. AJ is one of the most enthusiastic tour guides I’ve ever met—friendly, knowledgeable, and full of energy! Highly recommended and definitely worth it!
DMZ tour with AJ was awesome!
gabriellouiec,,Jan 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00AJ from Seoul City Tour was awesome. She was very informative and attentive to each member even with the big group. Her english comms was highly engaging and very fluent. Tour to DMZ was good amd highly informative, but maybe not for people who wants to avoid hiking or stairs.
AJ from Seoul City Tour
T6346DJmarcg,,Jan 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a great experience, the tour guide AJ from Seoul City Tour she was so nice, friendly, accommodating and professional. Great job Aj and keep it up! Kudos
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