Seoul DMZ Day Trip with 3rd Tunnel and Red Suspension Bridge
by I Love Seoul Tour
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This eight-hour tour from Seoul visits several important locations related to the Korean War and the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ). The tour begins at Imjingak Pyeonghoa-Nuri Park, located seven kilometers from the Military Demarcation Line. Visitors spend about 30 minutes exploring the park, which includes the three-storied Imjingak building, Unification Park, and the North Korea Center. The next stop is Mangbaedan, where visitors spend 15 minutes at a site where families separated by the war meet on New Year's Day. After this, the tour continues to the Gamaksan Chulleong Suspension Bridge in Solma-ri. This bridge is 150 meters long and 1.5 meters wide and was the site of the 1951 Battle of Solma-ri, also known as the Battle of Gloster Hill, where about 650 British troops defended against 25,000 Chinese soldiers. Visitors spend approximately one hour crossing the bridge and learning about the battle. The tour then proceeds to the Third Tunnel, discovered in 1978 and located 52 kilometers from Seoul. The tunnel is 1,635 meters long, 2 meters wide, and 2 meters high. It is estimated that 30,000 soldiers could pass through it each hour. Visitors spend around 40 minutes exploring the tunnel. The final stop is Dora Observatory, where visitors spend about 30 minutes looking into North Korean territory. From this vantage point, it is possible to see locations such as Gaeseong, Songaksan, the Kim Il-Sung Statue, and the Cooperation Farm (Geumamgol). The tour includes air-conditioned transportation, a professional guide, and admission to all sites. Meals, beverages, hotel transfers, travel insurance, and visits to the Joint Security Area (JSA) are not included. Participants must bring a valid passport and are advised to wear appropriate footwear and consider bringing snacks and drinks. Because the DMZ is a military area, the tour may be canceled without prior notice. The tour ends with a drop-off near the original meeting point.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Imjingak Pyeonghoa-Nuri Park
Imjingak Park was built in 1972 to symbolize hope for Korean unification. The three-story park area contains several monuments, Unification Park, and the North Korea Center. Visitors spend about 30 minutes here.
30 min
Mangbaedan
Mangbaedan is a site where people separated from family in North Korea come to pay respects during New Year's Day. The stop here lasts about 15 minutes.
15 min
The Third Tunnel
Discovered by South Korea in 1978, the 3rd Tunnel is located 52 km from Seoul. It measures 1,635 meters long, 2 meters wide, and 2 meters high. It is estimated that up to 30,000 soldiers could pass through it each hour. Visitors spend about 40 minutes exploring the tunnel.
40 min
Dora Observatory
From Dora Observatory, visitors can overlook North Korea and see places like Gaeseong, Songaksan, the Kim Il-Sung Statue, and Cooperation Farm (Geumamgol). The visit lasts about 30 minutes.
30 min
Gamaksan Chulleong Bridge
The 150-meter-long and 1.5-meter-wide Gamaksan Chulleong Suspension Bridge is located in Solma-ri. The bridge was the site of the 1951 Battle of Solma-ri, also known as the Battle of Gloster Hill, where about 650 British troops delayed 25,000 Chinese soldiers over three days. This battle was important for UN forces to stop the Chinese advance on Seoul. Visitors spend about one hour at this location.
60 min
Meeting point
Meet your guide at exit 7, City hall subway station (subway-outside)
End point
Myeong-dong subway station
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Seoul DMZ Day Trip with 3rd Tunnel and Red Suspension Bridge
by I Love Seoul Tour
Choose from 4 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.$120Overview
This eight-hour tour from Seoul visits several important locations related to the Korean War and the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ). The tour begins at Imjingak Pyeonghoa-Nuri Park, located seven kilometers from the Military Demarcation Line. Visitors spend about 30 minutes exploring the park, which includes the three-storied Imjingak building, Unification Park, and the North Korea Center. The next stop is Mangbaedan, where visitors spend 15 minutes at a site where families separated by the war meet on New Year's Day. After this, the tour continues to the Gamaksan Chulleong Suspension Bridge in Solma-ri. This bridge is 150 meters long and 1.5 meters wide and was the site of the 1951 Battle of Solma-ri, also known as the Battle of Gloster Hill, where about 650 British troops defended against 25,000 Chinese soldiers. Visitors spend approximately one hour crossing the bridge and learning about the battle. The tour then proceeds to the Third Tunnel, discovered in 1978 and located 52 kilometers from Seoul. The tunnel is 1,635 meters long, 2 meters wide, and 2 meters high. It is estimated that 30,000 soldiers could pass through it each hour. Visitors spend around 40 minutes exploring the tunnel. The final stop is Dora Observatory, where visitors spend about 30 minutes looking into North Korean territory. From this vantage point, it is possible to see locations such as Gaeseong, Songaksan, the Kim Il-Sung Statue, and the Cooperation Farm (Geumamgol). The tour includes air-conditioned transportation, a professional guide, and admission to all sites. Meals, beverages, hotel transfers, travel insurance, and visits to the Joint Security Area (JSA) are not included. Participants must bring a valid passport and are advised to wear appropriate footwear and consider bringing snacks and drinks. Because the DMZ is a military area, the tour may be canceled without prior notice. The tour ends with a drop-off near the original meeting point.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Imjingak Pyeonghoa-Nuri Park
Imjingak Park was built in 1972 to symbolize hope for Korean unification. The three-story park area contains several monuments, Unification Park, and the North Korea Center. Visitors spend about 30 minutes here.
30 min
Mangbaedan
Mangbaedan is a site where people separated from family in North Korea come to pay respects during New Year's Day. The stop here lasts about 15 minutes.
15 min
The Third Tunnel
Discovered by South Korea in 1978, the 3rd Tunnel is located 52 km from Seoul. It measures 1,635 meters long, 2 meters wide, and 2 meters high. It is estimated that up to 30,000 soldiers could pass through it each hour. Visitors spend about 40 minutes exploring the tunnel.
40 min
Dora Observatory
From Dora Observatory, visitors can overlook North Korea and see places like Gaeseong, Songaksan, the Kim Il-Sung Statue, and Cooperation Farm (Geumamgol). The visit lasts about 30 minutes.
30 min
Gamaksan Chulleong Bridge
The 150-meter-long and 1.5-meter-wide Gamaksan Chulleong Suspension Bridge is located in Solma-ri. The bridge was the site of the 1951 Battle of Solma-ri, also known as the Battle of Gloster Hill, where about 650 British troops delayed 25,000 Chinese soldiers over three days. This battle was important for UN forces to stop the Chinese advance on Seoul. Visitors spend about one hour at this location.
60 min
Meeting point
Meet your guide at exit 7, City hall subway station (subway-outside)
End point
Myeong-dong subway station
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.