Seoul Private DMZ Tour with 3rd Tunnel, Observatory and Gamaksan Suspension Bridge or N Seoul Tower including Lunch
by Outdoors Korea
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The Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) is a heavily guarded border area between North and South Korea with several key sites open to visitors. This private day trip lasts about 9 to 10 hours and includes hotel pickup and drop-off in Seoul. The tour begins with a drive to Imjingak Pyeonghoa-Nuri Park, where visitors can see the Rusted Train damaged during the Korean War and monuments honoring allied forces. Next, the tour continues to the DMZ itself. With a private English-speaking driving guide, guests visit the Dora Observatory for views into North Korea, explore the Third Tunnel dug by North Korean forces, see Dorasan Station - the closest train station to North Korea - and stop at the nearby Unification Village, a farming community near the border. Lunch is served at a local Korean restaurant during the day. After the DMZ visit, the tour offers a choice between two attractions. Visitors can go to the Gamaksan Suspension Bridge, located on a mountain near the 3rd Tunnel, where the bridge provides elevated views of the surrounding Korean mountains and a chance to experience the bridge walk. Nearby, there is a stop at the British Military Seolmari Battle Memorial Park, a site honoring British soldiers who fought in the Korean War. Alternatively, guests may opt to visit N Seoul Tower, a Seoul landmark standing approximately 480 meters above sea level on Namsan Mountain. Access to the tower is possible by cable car or city bus. The tower was originally built in 1969 for broadcasting and now serves as a major tourist and cultural venue. The tour includes air-conditioned transportation and a fluent English-speaking driving guide who can provide additional information about Korean politics, culture, and religion upon request. Optional fees apply for N Seoul Tower parking, cable car, and elevator rides if selected. This itinerary includes all travel time within the total tour duration.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Imjingak Pyeonghoa-Nuri Park
This park is the starting point for the DMZ tour where all vehicles park. Visitors can see the Rusted Train damaged during the Korean War and a ceremony table dedicated to North Korean ancestors. The park also contains several monuments honoring the United States and other allies who fought in the Korean War.
100 min
DMZ
The tour includes a private visit to the DMZ area with transfers from the hotel. Key stops are Dora Observatory, where visitors can view the North Korean landscape; the Third Tunnel, which was dug by North Korean forces under the border; Dorasan Station, the train station closest to North Korea; and Unification Village, a farming community near the DMZ.
180 min
N Seoul Tower
If selected, this stop visits N Seoul Tower before or after the DMZ tour. The tower is located nearly 480 meters above sea level, including Namsan Mountain at 243 meters and the tower’s own height of 236.7 meters. Visitors can reach the tower by cable car or city bus. Established in 1969 as a broadcast tower for TV and radio signals, it includes Seoul Tower Plaza, which opened to the public after 40 years, and is now operated by CJ Foodville as a cultural and tourist venue.
90 min
Gamaksan Chulleong Bridge
This stop is available before or after the DMZ tour for those selecting the suspension bridge option. The Gamaksan Suspension Bridge sits on a mountain near the 3rd Tunnel and offers views of the surrounding Korean mountains. It is a popular attraction for both local and international visitors.
120 min
British Military Seolmari Battle Memorial Park
When visiting the Suspension Bridge, the tour also stops at this memorial park, which honors British soldiers who served during the Korean War and commemorates their sacrifice.
20 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
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Seoul Private DMZ Tour with 3rd Tunnel, Observatory and Gamaksan Suspension Bridge or N Seoul Tower including Lunch
by Outdoors Korea
Choose from 1 available option
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.$396Overview
The Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) is a heavily guarded border area between North and South Korea with several key sites open to visitors. This private day trip lasts about 9 to 10 hours and includes hotel pickup and drop-off in Seoul. The tour begins with a drive to Imjingak Pyeonghoa-Nuri Park, where visitors can see the Rusted Train damaged during the Korean War and monuments honoring allied forces. Next, the tour continues to the DMZ itself. With a private English-speaking driving guide, guests visit the Dora Observatory for views into North Korea, explore the Third Tunnel dug by North Korean forces, see Dorasan Station - the closest train station to North Korea - and stop at the nearby Unification Village, a farming community near the border. Lunch is served at a local Korean restaurant during the day. After the DMZ visit, the tour offers a choice between two attractions. Visitors can go to the Gamaksan Suspension Bridge, located on a mountain near the 3rd Tunnel, where the bridge provides elevated views of the surrounding Korean mountains and a chance to experience the bridge walk. Nearby, there is a stop at the British Military Seolmari Battle Memorial Park, a site honoring British soldiers who fought in the Korean War. Alternatively, guests may opt to visit N Seoul Tower, a Seoul landmark standing approximately 480 meters above sea level on Namsan Mountain. Access to the tower is possible by cable car or city bus. The tower was originally built in 1969 for broadcasting and now serves as a major tourist and cultural venue. The tour includes air-conditioned transportation and a fluent English-speaking driving guide who can provide additional information about Korean politics, culture, and religion upon request. Optional fees apply for N Seoul Tower parking, cable car, and elevator rides if selected. This itinerary includes all travel time within the total tour duration.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Imjingak Pyeonghoa-Nuri Park
This park is the starting point for the DMZ tour where all vehicles park. Visitors can see the Rusted Train damaged during the Korean War and a ceremony table dedicated to North Korean ancestors. The park also contains several monuments honoring the United States and other allies who fought in the Korean War.
100 min
DMZ
The tour includes a private visit to the DMZ area with transfers from the hotel. Key stops are Dora Observatory, where visitors can view the North Korean landscape; the Third Tunnel, which was dug by North Korean forces under the border; Dorasan Station, the train station closest to North Korea; and Unification Village, a farming community near the DMZ.
180 min
N Seoul Tower
If selected, this stop visits N Seoul Tower before or after the DMZ tour. The tower is located nearly 480 meters above sea level, including Namsan Mountain at 243 meters and the tower’s own height of 236.7 meters. Visitors can reach the tower by cable car or city bus. Established in 1969 as a broadcast tower for TV and radio signals, it includes Seoul Tower Plaza, which opened to the public after 40 years, and is now operated by CJ Foodville as a cultural and tourist venue.
90 min
Gamaksan Chulleong Bridge
This stop is available before or after the DMZ tour for those selecting the suspension bridge option. The Gamaksan Suspension Bridge sits on a mountain near the 3rd Tunnel and offers views of the surrounding Korean mountains. It is a popular attraction for both local and international visitors.
120 min
British Military Seolmari Battle Memorial Park
When visiting the Suspension Bridge, the tour also stops at this memorial park, which honors British soldiers who served during the Korean War and commemorates their sacrifice.
20 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.