DMZ Tour: NK Defector Meet up, 3rd Tunnel & Suspension Bridge
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+Lake Bridge+NK Defector
Duration: 8 hours
DMZ+NK Defector+Lake Bridge: 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+Mt.Bridge+NK Defector
Duration: 8 hours
DMZ+NK Defector+Red Bridge: 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+NK Defector
Duration: 7 hours
DMZ+NK Defector: DMZ + North Korean Defector Meet-up & North Korea Experience Hall
Reviews
21,308 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Amazing
S7044MPjackm,Mar 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour guide was extremely informative and helped us have a great experience .
First time visit to Seoul. It was great, will definitely return
yvettedB3034SL,Mar 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Grace is a very knowledgeable and caring guide. I very much enjoyed my tour to the DMZ. Thank you!
Loved the DMZ tour with Grace!!
alexsD2629TY,Mar 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had an amazing time on this tour Grace. She made the information easy to understand and fun to take in! Alex - March 2026
Grace did a great job on the DMZ tour.
Vacation29062975100,Mar 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Grace was the tour director and produced a very enjoyable experience. Efficient, humourous and informative. Highly recommended John Durham
DMZ trip with Grace
grubasek f,Mar 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I really ejoyed a trip to DMZ with the tourguide Grace. Very informative and fun. I can highly recommend. Kamil, Poland.
Pick Grace for your DMZ tour
290estrellas,Mar 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Grace was an amazing tour guide she was fun, friendly and so cheerful. She is willing to answer any of your questions and is very informative.
What an amazing experience !
461valentines,Mar 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I was with Grace and it was a wonderful experience !! We could visit different parts of the DMZ zone, we went into a tunnel and had an interview with a defector !! Thank you again :)
Fun and Informative
804armanil,Mar 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Grace was such and fun and informative tour guide , she also takes the best photos 😆 Would recommend the tour for others. Anyone who gets Grace as their guide will have a good time - Armani
Thanks Heather!
Explore56416261307,Mar 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Heather was great and really fun!
Best experience on korean history
markanthonym962,Mar 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Heather is the best. Learned a lot more about korean history. Super friendly and easy to talk to.
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