Small Group DMZ Tour & Suspension Bridge with DMZ Experts

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Join a small group DMZ tour and explore the history of the Korean War and North Korea with expert guides. Visit iconic sites like the 3rd tunnel of aggression, Dora observatory, and Unification Village. Witness real history and take home DMZ souvenirs.

Duration: 10 hours

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

Highlights

Imjingak Tourist Information Center - This is the essential stop for DMZ tour tickets! Additionally, you can view a derailed locomotive from the Korean War, visit the Bridge of No Return where prisoners were exchanged, or ascend to the top of the building to enjoy the scenery of Imjingak Peace Park.
DMZ - On this tour, you can explore the DMZ, including the 3rd Tunnel dug by North Korea for a surprise attack after the Korean War, and Dora Observatory where you can see North Korea, including Gaeseong (the 3rd largest city in North Korea), the Gaeseong Industrial Complex, a North Korean village, and the Demilitarized Zone with your own eyes.
Bridge of Freedom - Located in Imjingak Peace Park, the Freedom Bridge is a site we will visit before entering the DMZ. The tour guide will explain the history and significance of the park.
Dora Observatory - This observatory offers a direct view of North Korea! With binoculars, you can see North Korean soldiers and civilians across the DMZ, as well as Gaeseong city, the third largest city in North Korea.
Tongilchon-gil - This is an actual village within the Civilian Control Zone where locals reside. We will stop here for a rest before returning to Imjingak Park by government-run coach. You can find unique products from this village, as well as toilets and cafes. It is not a mandatory shopping stop. We must follow the driver’s instructions (who works for the military based in the DMZ) and visit three places during the tour.
The Third Tunnel - This infiltration tunnel was dug by North Korea after the Korean War. You can actually enter the tunnel!
Hongdae - Hongik University Station - A popular area for shopping and experiencing youth culture, with numerous karaoke rooms, clubs, shops, food stalls, and street performances!
Kwangjang Market - One of the drop-off points. This local market is famous for its vibrant atmosphere and over 120 street food options! It was featured in the Netflix series “Chefs on Street.” The mungbean pancake is the most famous dish, but you can also find beef tartar, live octopus, tteokbokki, sundae, gimbap, dumplings, dumpling soup, and noodle soups.
Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) - Another drop-off point. DDP is a fascinating place to explore, and it is also adjacent to Dongdaemun Gate and the ancient city wall, making it a great spot for a walk. It is close to Dongdaemun Market, where you can enjoy local food as well.

What's Included

Experienced tour guide
Entrance fee - DMZ
In-vehicle air conditioning
Hotel pickup
Drop off: Hongdae, Myeongdong, Gwangjang market, Dongdaemun

What's Not Included

Personal expense
Hotel dropoff

Additional Information

DMZ tour is one of the most popular tourists spot! Join and check the history of Korean War and N.Korea with your naked eyes! Be the witness of real history! DMZ speical guide will lead the group!

After pickup at your hotel or meeting place, head to Paju, Imjingak peace park
You can see those in the park : Bridge of No return, Derailed locomotive during Korean War, Manbaedan ancestral ceremony place, etc in the park

After tour guide getting tickets, you will visiting 3 to 4 places on DMZ tour bus by entering civilian control zone

3rd tunnel of aggression : Walking down or if monorail available, we will use it
you can also explore the tunnel on foot and check what N.Korea dug after Korean War to invade S.Korea again
Dora observatory : You can see N.Korea with your naked Eyes,
Unification Village : Can buy DMZ souveniors

After DMZ tour we go to Suspension Bridge at Mt.Gamaksan

Choose one dropoff : Hongik univ. station, Gwangjang Market, Myeongdong station, Dongdaemun

A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
Please check viator message for hotel pickup time information!
When you go down to tunnel on food, it can be a bit challenging to seniors

Location

Imjingak Tourist Information Center

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings

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Angelina_c

Jul 26, 2024

Exciting 2024 vacation 😊 - We are able to see and experience the important events and places that happen in Korea. We met different people from different countries and cultures and very friendly. Tour guide was very friendly and helpful and knowledgeable too.

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Marilaine_b

Jul 25, 2024

Worth paying more for a tour in small group - Awesome guide (Jones) who really cared about giving the best experience, great communication, comfortable van, no extra fee or stops for shopping. DMZ surroundings were closed for a few days but they manage to find alternatives so we ended up getting close to North Korea and having a great experience. .

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Bernt_b

Jul 24, 2024

Personal and good - Nice and good trip. Will recommend this operator. Even DMZ closed on short notice, they had a backup.

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Jonwf6900fo

Jul 24, 2024

Great family tour - Our tour guide, Vincent was really good. We are 2 families of 4 adults and 3 kids that participated in this semi private tour. We joined another family of 5 in this tour. He picked us up on time very close to our Airbnb. He was very informative and provided timely updates of tour schedules and expectations. In order to get into the DMZ, we needed to switch to a tour bus with other customers. He provided each person a headphone to communicate directly with us. That was very helpful for each tour member to properly hear any tour related information, instructions, and if the group is moving along. The tour itself was very informational and especially interesting for war/ political history buff. The hike into the tunnel was really hard on some taller members of our group due to the height limitations of the tunnel itself. The slope of the tunnel was really steep, so do heed the fitness level requirement and show with good grip is great.