South Korea Demilitarized Zone DMZ Tour from Seoul
by I Love Seoul Tour
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The Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) marks the border between North and South Korea and remains one of the most heavily guarded areas in the world. This 7.5-hour bus tour from Seoul visits key sites within the DMZ area in Paju without stopping at any shopping centers. The tour begins at Imjingak Pyeonghoa-Nuri Park, located 7 kilometers from the Military Demarcation Line. The park was built in 1972 and features monuments linked to the Korean War and hopes for reunification. After spending about an hour here, the group proceeds to the DMZ, where passports are checked by soldiers before a visit to the DMZ exhibition hall. The hall includes a short video and displays that explain the division of Korea and the conflict’s history. Next, the tour goes to the 3rd Infiltration Tunnel, discovered in 1978. This underground passage is 1,635 meters long, 2 meters wide, and 2 meters high, located 52 kilometers from Seoul. It was built by North Korea and could allow approximately 30,000 soldiers to pass through per hour. Visitors walk inside the tunnel for about 40 minutes. The final stop is the Dora Observatory, where visitors spend around 30 minutes viewing North Korea. From the observatory, it is possible to see locations such as Gaeseong, Songaksan, the Kim Il-Sung Statue, and the Cooperation Farm (Geumamgol). Binoculars are available to look across the border. The tour ends near the departure point in Seoul. Included are transportation on an air-conditioned vehicle, admission fees, and a professional guide. Hotel pickup and lunch are not provided.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Imjingak Pyeonghoa-Nuri Park
Located 7 kilometers from the Military Demarcation Line, Imjingak Park was created in 1972 as a site related to the Korean War and hopes for reunification. Visitors spend about one hour here viewing monuments and memorials linked to the war.
60 min
DMZ
After a passport check by soldiers, visitors may explore the DMZ area. The DMZ exhibition hall offers a short video and exhibits explaining the Korean War and the division of the peninsula.
30 min
The Third Tunnel
Discovered in 1978, the 3rd Tunnel is 1,635 meters long, 2 meters wide, and 2 meters high. Located 52 kilometers from Seoul, it was built by North Korea and could move about 30,000 soldiers per hour. Visitors walk inside the tunnel for approximately 40 minutes.
40 min
Dora Observatory
From this observatory, visitors can see North Korean locations including Gaeseong, Songaksan, the Kim Il-Sung Statue, and the Cooperation Farm (Geumamgol). Binoculars are available for viewing. The stop lasts about 30 minutes.
30 min
Meeting point
Outside of Exit 2, Hongik Univ. Station
End point
Drop off in Myeong-dong
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
South Korea Demilitarized Zone DMZ Tour from Seoul
by I Love Seoul Tour
Choose from 9 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.$80Overview
The Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) marks the border between North and South Korea and remains one of the most heavily guarded areas in the world. This 7.5-hour bus tour from Seoul visits key sites within the DMZ area in Paju without stopping at any shopping centers. The tour begins at Imjingak Pyeonghoa-Nuri Park, located 7 kilometers from the Military Demarcation Line. The park was built in 1972 and features monuments linked to the Korean War and hopes for reunification. After spending about an hour here, the group proceeds to the DMZ, where passports are checked by soldiers before a visit to the DMZ exhibition hall. The hall includes a short video and displays that explain the division of Korea and the conflict’s history. Next, the tour goes to the 3rd Infiltration Tunnel, discovered in 1978. This underground passage is 1,635 meters long, 2 meters wide, and 2 meters high, located 52 kilometers from Seoul. It was built by North Korea and could allow approximately 30,000 soldiers to pass through per hour. Visitors walk inside the tunnel for about 40 minutes. The final stop is the Dora Observatory, where visitors spend around 30 minutes viewing North Korea. From the observatory, it is possible to see locations such as Gaeseong, Songaksan, the Kim Il-Sung Statue, and the Cooperation Farm (Geumamgol). Binoculars are available to look across the border. The tour ends near the departure point in Seoul. Included are transportation on an air-conditioned vehicle, admission fees, and a professional guide. Hotel pickup and lunch are not provided.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Imjingak Pyeonghoa-Nuri Park
Located 7 kilometers from the Military Demarcation Line, Imjingak Park was created in 1972 as a site related to the Korean War and hopes for reunification. Visitors spend about one hour here viewing monuments and memorials linked to the war.
60 min
DMZ
After a passport check by soldiers, visitors may explore the DMZ area. The DMZ exhibition hall offers a short video and exhibits explaining the Korean War and the division of the peninsula.
30 min
The Third Tunnel
Discovered in 1978, the 3rd Tunnel is 1,635 meters long, 2 meters wide, and 2 meters high. Located 52 kilometers from Seoul, it was built by North Korea and could move about 30,000 soldiers per hour. Visitors walk inside the tunnel for approximately 40 minutes.
40 min
Dora Observatory
From this observatory, visitors can see North Korean locations including Gaeseong, Songaksan, the Kim Il-Sung Statue, and the Cooperation Farm (Geumamgol). Binoculars are available for viewing. The stop lasts about 30 minutes.
30 min
Meeting point
Outside of Exit 2, Hongik Univ. Station
End point
Drop off in Myeong-dong
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.