DMZ Tour in Seoul: NK Defector Meet-up, 3rd Tunnel & Suspension Bridge
by SEOUL CITY TOUR CO. LTD.
Choose from 3 available options
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$100Overview
This half-day bus tour starts with a pick-up at a designated meeting point in Seoul before heading directly to the Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ). The trip lasts about seven hours and includes visits to several key locations connected to Korea’s division since the Korean War. At Imjingak Park, travelers see artillery and war relics along the Imjin River and visit Freedom Bridge, where thousands of prisoners of war returned to South Korea. Next, participants meet a North Korean defector who shares a firsthand account of life inside North Korea. The tour continues to the 3rd Infiltration Tunnel, an underground passage dug secretly by North Korea; visitors walk inside and learn about its discovery. The DMZ Exhibition Hall follows, displaying photographs and artifacts related to the peninsula’s military history. At Dora Observatory, guests use binoculars to view Kijongdong village in North Korea while the guide explains aspects of daily life across the border. The route passes Tongilchon, a farming village within the Civilian Control Zone near the DMZ, giving insight into life under special border regulations. Depending on the chosen option, the tour includes a walk across either Gamaksan Suspension Bridge, one of Korea’s longest suspension bridges offering panoramic mountain views, or Majang Lake Suspension Bridge, which provides views of a lake and surrounding forest. After the tour, participants are dropped off at City Hall Station in Seoul. Transport is by air-conditioned coach, and admission fees, a knowledgeable guide, and the defector meet-up are included. Tram rides, meals, gratuities, and hotel transfers are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Departure from Seoul meeting point
The guide collects all guests at the specified meeting location. Once the group is assembled, the coach transports them directly to the DMZ in comfort.
50 min
Imjingak Park and Freedom Bridge
At Imjingak Park on the Imjin River, visitors explore artillery and relics from the Korean War. The tour continues to Freedom Bridge, where nearly 13,000 Korean prisoners of war crossed back to South Korea after the war.
30 min
North Korean Defector Meet-up
Participants meet a North Korean defector who shares personal experiences about life beyond the border, providing rare insight into North Korea.
30 min
3rd Infiltration Tunnel and DMZ Exhibition Hall
The group visits the 3rd Infiltration Tunnel, a secret underground passage made by North Korea for invasion purposes. Visitors walk inside the tunnel and learn about its discovery. Afterwards, they explore the DMZ Exhibition Hall, which displays historical photos and war artifacts related to the Korean Peninsula's conflict.
60 min
Dora Observatory
At Dora Observatory, one of the closest observation points to North Korea, guests use binoculars to view the village of Kijongdong. The guide explains aspects of daily life across the border.
50 min
Pass by Tongilchon Village
The coach passes Tongilchon, a farming community inside the Civilian Control Zone near the DMZ, where residents live under special regulations.
Gamaksan Suspension Bridge (option)
Walking across Gamaksan Suspension Bridge, one of Korea’s longest suspension bridges, visitors see panoramic views of surrounding mountains.
60 min
Majang Lake Suspension Bridge (option)
Walking across Majang Lake Suspension Bridge offers views of the lake and forest around it, providing a calm setting.
60 min
Return to City Hall Station
At the end of the tour, travelers are dropped off at City Hall Station in Seoul, concluding the DMZ visit.
1 min
Meeting point
DMZ tour only 7:35am / 9:35am - city hall station exit no 6 *DMZ with susepsnion bridge 7:35am - city hall station exit no 6
End point
The tour will finish at the city hall
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
DMZ Tour in Seoul: NK Defector Meet-up, 3rd Tunnel & Suspension Bridge
by SEOUL CITY TOUR CO. LTD.
Choose from 3 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$100Overview
This half-day bus tour starts with a pick-up at a designated meeting point in Seoul before heading directly to the Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ). The trip lasts about seven hours and includes visits to several key locations connected to Korea’s division since the Korean War. At Imjingak Park, travelers see artillery and war relics along the Imjin River and visit Freedom Bridge, where thousands of prisoners of war returned to South Korea. Next, participants meet a North Korean defector who shares a firsthand account of life inside North Korea. The tour continues to the 3rd Infiltration Tunnel, an underground passage dug secretly by North Korea; visitors walk inside and learn about its discovery. The DMZ Exhibition Hall follows, displaying photographs and artifacts related to the peninsula’s military history. At Dora Observatory, guests use binoculars to view Kijongdong village in North Korea while the guide explains aspects of daily life across the border. The route passes Tongilchon, a farming village within the Civilian Control Zone near the DMZ, giving insight into life under special border regulations. Depending on the chosen option, the tour includes a walk across either Gamaksan Suspension Bridge, one of Korea’s longest suspension bridges offering panoramic mountain views, or Majang Lake Suspension Bridge, which provides views of a lake and surrounding forest. After the tour, participants are dropped off at City Hall Station in Seoul. Transport is by air-conditioned coach, and admission fees, a knowledgeable guide, and the defector meet-up are included. Tram rides, meals, gratuities, and hotel transfers are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Departure from Seoul meeting point
The guide collects all guests at the specified meeting location. Once the group is assembled, the coach transports them directly to the DMZ in comfort.
50 min
Imjingak Park and Freedom Bridge
At Imjingak Park on the Imjin River, visitors explore artillery and relics from the Korean War. The tour continues to Freedom Bridge, where nearly 13,000 Korean prisoners of war crossed back to South Korea after the war.
30 min
North Korean Defector Meet-up
Participants meet a North Korean defector who shares personal experiences about life beyond the border, providing rare insight into North Korea.
30 min
3rd Infiltration Tunnel and DMZ Exhibition Hall
The group visits the 3rd Infiltration Tunnel, a secret underground passage made by North Korea for invasion purposes. Visitors walk inside the tunnel and learn about its discovery. Afterwards, they explore the DMZ Exhibition Hall, which displays historical photos and war artifacts related to the Korean Peninsula's conflict.
60 min
Dora Observatory
At Dora Observatory, one of the closest observation points to North Korea, guests use binoculars to view the village of Kijongdong. The guide explains aspects of daily life across the border.
50 min
Pass by Tongilchon Village
The coach passes Tongilchon, a farming community inside the Civilian Control Zone near the DMZ, where residents live under special regulations.
Gamaksan Suspension Bridge (option)
Walking across Gamaksan Suspension Bridge, one of Korea’s longest suspension bridges, visitors see panoramic views of surrounding mountains.
60 min
Majang Lake Suspension Bridge (option)
Walking across Majang Lake Suspension Bridge offers views of the lake and forest around it, providing a calm setting.
60 min
Return to City Hall Station
At the end of the tour, travelers are dropped off at City Hall Station in Seoul, concluding the DMZ visit.
1 min
Meeting point
DMZ tour only 7:35am / 9:35am - city hall station exit no 6 *DMZ with susepsnion bridge 7:35am - city hall station exit no 6
End point
The tour will finish at the city hall
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.