Private DMZ Tour with North Korean Defector + N Korean Lunch
Overview
Available languages
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This tour is the only one led by an English-speaking North Korean defector. Through Jun, who arrived in South Korea in 2017, you'll experience contrasting historical perspectives of the Korean Peninsula and gain a deeper cultural and political understanding of North Korea than any other tour can offer.
Moreover, only on this tour can you experience North Korean food at a restaurant run by actual defectors and hear fascinating stories hidden behind the dishes.
Engage in conversations about life in North Korea while enjoying scenic views of real North Korean villages. Embark on a unique journey through Jun's life in North Korea and his remarkable defection story on this small-group private tour.
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 allow filming or streaming of personal information
If there are 2 or fewer participants, up to 2 additional guests may join
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
All admission fees
Hotel pick up
Lunch (North Korean Food)
Travel insurance
Hotel Drop off
No vegetarian option
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
Goyang
North Korean Local Food Restaurant (Operated by North Korean defector) Experience lunch at a North Korean cuisine restaurant run by a real North Korean defector. This restaurant, one of the few in Korea, offers at least four N Korean dishes. You can enjoy fascinating stories about North Korean cuisine firsthand from our N Korean defector guide
Odusan Unification Tower
Experience real North Korean villages just 2km away. Through binoculars, observe glimpses of real North Koreans' lives and see propaganda buildings erected by the North Korean government. This tour features a defector guide who will provide detailed insights into life there. Listen to guide Jun's stories of North Korea and his remarkable defection journey at the café on the 3rd floor of the observatory. You can ask him: How many approved hairstyles does a North Korean man have? What is university life like in North Korea? and hear Jun's challenging escaping journey in China and Vietnam
Options
Private DMZ Tour + Lunch
Duration: 8 hours
North Korean Lunch
Basic tour: This tour includes the North Korean restaurant, Odusan Observatory and Freedom bridge
Pickup included
Reviews
106 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Touring the DMZ with Jun,...
Ruth H,
Oct 20, 2025
- Viator
5.00Touring the DMZ with Jun, may unexpectedly be the most memorable part of my trip. He is an amazing storyteller and his story as a North Korean defector really drives home the horror and consequences of the Korean war and gets to the heart of why the DMZ exists.
Informative
Catherine B,
Oct 18, 2025
- Viator
5.00Was an informative, eye opening experience. Our guide was great and taught us about the realities of life in North Korea.
Great tour guide with an...
Robin T,
Oct 11, 2025
- Viator
5.00Great tour guide with an even more impressive story. Highly recommend the tour with Jun; he is an amazing guy!
Amazing
Anna G,
Oct 9, 2025
- Viator
5.00Jun’s tour was phenomenal. His story lends a personal touch to the DMZ and gives weight and gravity to the place. I appreciated Jun’s perspective on the DMZ and hearing his first hand account of escaping North Korea was incredible. I’m so appreciative of him to share us story.
An intimate tour and emotional story
Ellen M,
Sep 28, 2025
- Viator
5.00Jun delivers a personal perspective of the struggles that North Koreans face, and gives an honest take on his time defecting and living in South Korea. If you are considering a DMZ visit with a larger tour company, this is without a doubt the better option. It was the highlight of my trip to South Korea and I’m so thankful that Jun was willing to tell his story to us. It was so lovely to meet him and I wish him all the best with his tour business.
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