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
Full-Day Tour
8.5-hour tour; Departs 7:30am; Concludes at your hotel
DMZ+NK Defector
Duration: 7 hours
with NK Defector Meet Up: DMZ + North Korean Defector Meet-up & North Korea Experience Hall
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
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+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
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
Morning Tour w/ Lunch
7-hour tour; Departs 7:30am; Concludes at City Hall
Reviews
19,589 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
DMZ Tour
OCsal,,Dec 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our family really enjoyed the DMZ tour. Our guide Katie was brilliant. Very well informed and enthusiastic. I recommend going on this tour with the wonderful Katie.
Fun and informative Tour
lucybA1828LU,,Dec 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Katie was really knowledgeable and energetic. She shared important details to the group and kept us on time. Katie speaks great English, taught us a lot about Korea, and took really nice photos for us. -Lucy
Great Tour with Katie !
katebJ3155TD,,Dec 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our family really enjoyed this tour. Very informative. Our tour guide Katie was very nice and funny. Bus was also very clean. -Kate
Enjoyable DMZ tour for our family of five. Jun provided clear explanations and excellent service.
GrandTour46550906384,,Dec 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our family of five really enjoyed the trip to the DMZ. Our tour guide, Jun, provided excellent service and clear, informative explanations throughout the tour. 👍
Excellent tour of the DMZ
jonathansJ6011AH,,Dec 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00AJ from Seoul City Tours was wonderful! She was very knowledgeable, very kind and was extremely fun to tour with. Thank you AJ!!
Fascinating DMZ tour with Sadie
ryanwQ9404UZ,,Dec 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had a great experience on the DMZ tour with Sadie. She ran the tour so efficiently and had great insights to share on Korean War history. I went on a bone-chilling, overcast December day, which I actually thought was a fitting backdrop for the somber yet intriguing setting that is the DMZ.
Very good
deepam825,,Dec 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00June was very fun loving.. He gave us very useful information about the tour which we didn’t get bored at all. We had great time with him
DMZ Tour
G3390JKmaryd,,Dec 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I love Lily our tour guide from seoul city tour. She’s very knowledgeable and the tour was fun and amazing. Got to learn a lot.
Day Tour Experience
648yashm,,Dec 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A very good and detailed tour... Jun was very interactive and kind towards everyone and a very nice and calm guy. He showed us everything and even explained why we couldn't go to some places. Overall a really very good day tour!!
Excellent DMZ Tour with an Outstanding Guide
dayid2025,,Dec 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We traveled from Colombia to Korea for vacation, and our guide was Lily from Seoul City Tours. We were very happy and delighted with her, as she was very kind, sociable, and explained all the information very well during our DMZ tour. We highly recommend her. Thank you very much, Lily.
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