Private Tour
Private DMZ the 3rd Tunnel Tour from Seoul (optional Red Bridge)
Overview
Available languages
8 hours
Mobile ticket
Experience the ultimate adventure with our Private DMZ Tour from Seoul, tailored for up to 6 people! Enjoy seamless hotel pickup in downtown Seoul, a dedicated private tour guide, and comfortable transport with a skilled driver. Journey to the enigmatic Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ), a historic border steeped in intrigue. Explore the Third Tunnel of Aggression, a chilling relic of tension, and take in views of North Korea from Dora Observatory. Visit Imjingak Park, where symbols of hope and unity resonate deeply. This exclusive, personalized tour offers an intimate dive into Korea's complex history, blending geopolitical marvels with poignant moments. Perfect for small groups seeking a bespoke experience, our Private DMZ Tour promises unforgettable insights and memories. Book now to uncover the mysteries of the DMZ in style and comfort!
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Passport is needed on the tour day please bring it with you!
PLEASE NOTE: The tour start time may change due to military guidelines. The operator will inform you if the change happens. The tour schedule can be changed depending on the situation (military issues, weather problems etc) and refunds are not available.
PLEASE NOTE: You need to transfer to a group shuttle bus once inside the DMZ if your group consits of less than 30 people.
There is no special dress code for the DMZ.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Seoul
Your private DMZ tour starts in Seoul with convenient hotel pickup in the downtown area. Alternatively, your guide and driver can meet you at a nearby subway station. From here sit back, relax and enjoy the comfortable journey to the DMZ.
DMZ
Embark on an exclusive private DMZ tour from Seoul, diving into the heart of the Korean Demilitarized Zone, a 4 km-wide buffer forged by the 1953 Korean War armistice. This intimate journey takes you beyond the crowds, offering a tailored exploration of Korea’s divided history. At the DMZ Exhibition Hall, unravel the Korean War’s gripping saga through South Korea’s perspective. Walk silent paths lined with barbed wire, where the air hums with Cold War tension. Your private guide shares chilling stories of defectors and hidden tunnels, while binoculars reveal North Korea’s eerie propaganda villages. This Korean Demilitarized Zone experience blends raw history with personal insights, making your private tour an unforgettable plunge into Korea’s fractured soul.
What‘s Included
Professional guide (English or Chinese speaking)
Free Hotel Pick up & Drop off in Seoul
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Lunch
Gratuities
Optional: Admission fees, parking fees, and toll fees
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
Private DMZ Tour Only
Pickup included
Private DMZ + Red Bridge Tour
Includes Gamaksan Red Bridge: At the end of the DMZ tour, we will visit the highly popular Gamaksan Red Suspension Bridge for the ultimate experience.
Pickup included
Reviews
424 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Informative fun trip for a family.
jeramyl2026,,Jan 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great experience with Jenny. Her knowledge family knowledge of the separation of North and South and the DMZ made for a great day trip from Seoul. Having a coffee and looking into North Korea is a very surreal experience. Worth a day for sure.
Excellent visit to DMZ
Y4946HUjosephs,,Jan 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent tour! The very good guide, made the tour more enjoyable and easy. Thank you very much, Tomas. Fully recommended, worth doing.
DMZ tour
CWKnights,,Jan 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Emily was an excellent guide. Answered all our questions and we had ample time at each stop. Good, excellent. Recommend
Great experience!
Excursion50166931558,,Jan 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00An insightful and emotional DMZ tour with a highly knowledgeable guide, excellent organization, clear explanations, and a truly memorable experience in Korea :)
Spectacular excursion
467franciscojavierc,,Jan 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide spoke Spanish, which made it very easy for us to understand the excursion and the history of North and South Korea. He explained everything very well and we were very satisfied after this excursion. Plus the guide was super friendly. Thank you very much.
Complete and close
NorthStar10937779369,,Jan 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It has been a very complete tour, everything has been explained super well, Kelly and Tomas have been very friendly and close. I loved it and would come back again. You take the best!!!!!
Judy!
V3897KLmatthewd,,Dec 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Judy, our tour guide, was extremely knowledgeable and friendly, and she did a great job teaching the history behind every stop we went to!
#1 the best
501andr ss,,Dec 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I loved the tour. The hanna guide is very passionate and you can see that she does this with a lot of love. His story moved me. #1
Discover Seoul DMZ tour
gabrielhD9451TD,,Dec 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Ray was an excellent tour guide, funny and incredibly attentive as well as knowledgeable. The trip was well planned and stayed on track of time without feeling rushed.
Thank you Alice
Ruben M,,Dec 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Thank you Alice for the wonderful tour. We really enjoyed it. 😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊🇰🇷🇰🇵🇰🇷🇰🇵🇰🇷🇰🇵🇰🇷🇰🇵🇰🇷🇰🇵🇰🇷🇰🇵🕊️🕊️
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