Private Tour
Private DMZ Tour
Overview
Available languages
6 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. U
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
A current valid passport is required the day of travel
You do not need to send a copy of your passport
Please follow the instructions of your tour guide about when and where you may take photos
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Transport by comfortable, air-conditioned coach
Admission Fee
Hotel pickup & drop off
Expert guide
Gratuities
Tram
Lunch
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
DMZ
After pickup at your Seoul hotel in the morning or afternoon, drive to the Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ). En route, your guide shares expert commentary on the dividing line between North and South Korea. 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. Reboard the coach and head to the 3rd Infiltration Tunnel, located beneath the border of North Korea and South Korea. See where the South Koreans have blocked the actual Military Demarcation Line with concrete barricades, and browse photographs and war artifacts at the DMZ exhibition hall. Your next stop is Dora Observatory, where you can use binoculars to get a glimpse of North Korea. Listen to your guide explain daily life in the village of Kijongdong across the river. Continue by coach to Dorasan Station, a historic spot that not only marks the division, but also serves as a gateway for exchanges between the north and south. Pass by the Unification Village, a small farming community that specialized in creating soybean milk, traditional soy sauce and corn goods. We will take you back to the hotel after the tour.
Options
Private DMZ Tour
Pickup included
Reviews
159 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Awesome Private Tour
danielbE6614UT,
Nov 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Was a great private tour with Ga Young. She gave us lots of very interesting information and answered all our questions about Korean culture. She even gave suggestions for great places to eat. A well planned tour and recommended to all.
Private DMZ Tour
Ryan S,
Nov 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Jun was a fantastic tour guide...very knowledgeable and focused on making the experience memorable. I enjoyed it thoroughly.
Shin is the BEST guide
O453VKamyb,
Nov 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Shin was the best guide we've ever had. He went above and beyond! Such a great day with him. His English was excellent and he was very knowledgeable. 10 out of 10! Highly recommended!
Family trip tour
ellenbY1920DA,
Nov 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a great experience for my family and I. We loved the tour and it was really interesting getting to see across the border. This was a really comfortable option since we got picked up from our hotel and dropped of there after. All in all a great experience.
Seoul city tour
Xavier B,
Nov 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was really good overall. We saw the main monuments and learn quite a bit about the Korean culture. Highly recommended AJ our guide was amazing. Fun and knowledgeable
Amazing Seoul City Tour
X8884YGbiancab,
Nov 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00AJ from Seoul City Tour was absolutely amazing!! She was so much fun and was very nice! Would 100% recommend for any tour she gives!!!
Unification > South Korea & North Korea
chungheep2025,
Nov 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00As someone living in India, I’m particularly interested in the division between North and South Korea because of the partition between India and Pakistan.
Half day trip for DMZ
chinkianc2025,
Nov 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Yes. Experience and friendly. Know a lot of history and is good story teller. The time is just preferred duration. Thanks AJ
Excellent tour led by Sally
byr0mm,
Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I thoroughly enjoyed my tour, led by Sally. I would highly recommend Sally and this tour operator based off my experience. Sally’s knowledge and impressive ability to answer each and every question I had in just the right amount of detail, made me feel like I got the most out of my visit. Thanks again for a great experience!
Amazing tour of the DMZ!
suzannetM3915IY,
Nov 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Booking a private tour with Seoul City Tours was a great decision! Our trip was perfectly planned and we learned so much about this historic site. Mr. Shin was our tour guide and he was a wonderful host. He answered all of our questions (his English is excellent) and he taught us all about the history of the DMZ. He was friendly and made the whole day even better! *Seoul City Tours also did an excellent job of helping us to reschedule our day when we discovered the DMZ was going to close for an official event.
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