Toby was great. He knew so much about the DMZ and the history of the area and was able to answer any questions we had. He was super flexible and accomodating to our suggestions and needs. Ask for him by name!
About Activity
What's Included
Includes
- Air-conditioned vehicle
Excludes
- Coffee and/or Tea
- Lunch
Departure & Return
Departure Point
- 7:20 Hongik Univ. Station (Line 2) Exit 2 In front of Mini doll by Exit 2, Hongik Univ. Station (Line 2) "Healing In Korea" Flag and meeting board
Return
- In front of The North Face store by Exit 2 of Myeong-dong Station (Line 4)
Itinerary
A Symbol of Division and PeaceImjingak is a park dedicated to the Korean War and hopes for reunification. Here, you can explore the Freedom Bridge, the Peace Bell, and various monuments and exhibitions, feeling the real atmosphere of Korea’s history.
The Hidden Secret Beneath the Korean Peninsula Discovered in the 1978s, this underground tunnel was dug by North Korea for a possible infiltration. Visitors can descend deep underground and experience the tension and history at the heart of the DMZ.
A special observatory where you can view North Korean villages and landscapes through telescopes, just across the border. An unforgettable experience of division and hope for reunification.
A peaceful farming village near the DMZ, symbolizing hope for unity. Experience daily life, taste fresh local food, and feel the spirit of peace.
Thrilling Adventure with Breathtaking ViewsWalk across Korea’s longest suspension bridge, offering amazing views of the clear lake, green forests, and surrounding mountains. A perfect spot for memorable photos and a touch of excitement!
A Stylish Retreat with Local FlavorsRelax at Orangerie Café, set beside the Bukhan River with peaceful nature views. Enjoy a cup of specialty coffee and a cozy break from your journey—a local favorite for both scenery and taste.
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Reviews
Amazing experience! Amazing guide Toby. Thank you! Highest recommendations!
Our guide Toby was great, he was informative and explained the history well without lecturing. It turned out like a private tour as we were the only 2 on it (we booked a small group tour), so we could set our own pace. However all the smaller groups get combined onto a larger tourist bus for the DMZ and that felt a little rushed at times and super crowded. Toby was able to suggest a local eating place for lunch, where the food tasted great and was good value. We enjoyed a lovely serene walk around the lake which wasn't too busy, the water level was very low, and that was a nice way to end the tour after the crowds at the DMZ.
An amazing day out to the DMZ and Lake, our guide Toby was an excellent host who made the tour really interesting for the whole family. Great value for money and a must if visiting Seoul
Easy pick up and knowledgeable guide, we had a great time and was happy to be on the first bus to the DMZ which allowed us to see a lot of things before the bus load of crowds. We had an enjoyable walk around Majang Lake over the suspension bridge after lunch and some much needed refreshments at beautiful Orangerie. Overall highly recommended and loved that it was small group - in total 5 of us
I had an excellent experience doing DMZ tpur with Jin. Jin was friendly, knowledgable and we sis a small group tour which was more personalised than a large tour. I highly recommend this DMZ tour with Jin. 😊
Korea has always been my dream country, and this trip truly made me happy and fulfilled. Despite the unfavorable weather, I still enjoyed every moment of the experience and appreciated the beauty and culture of Korea. I would also like to express my sincere appreciation to our tour guide, **Sir Toby**, who made our trip even more enjoyable and convenient. He was very accommodating, organized, and attentive to our needs. He carefully followed our itinerary and made sure that we were able to visit the places included on our list without making us feel rushed or stressed. His excellent coordination, patience, and friendly attitude made a big difference throughout the entire trip. Because of his effort and dedication, we were able to maximize our time and enjoy the experience more comfortably. Overall, this Korea trip exceeded my expectations. It was a memorable, enjoyable, and very satisfying experience, and I am truly grateful for the wonderful memories we created. Thank you so much, Sir Toby, for making my dream trip to Korea even more special!
Our guide was great. He shared a lot of interesting information. Highly recommend having a tradition Korean meal with him so he can tell you about cuisines too!
Such an amazing experience and our guide was awesome! He was super knowledgable about the history and relationship between north and South Korea and we learned a ton! He also introduced us to traditional Korean cuisine which was wonderful. Highly recommend!
Great experience without guide, Jin! He had a lot of knowledge about the Korean and DMZ history to share. After our tour, we went to this amazing restaurant to have traditional Korean cuisine, and it was tasty AF!
We would like to acknowledge Jin Lee for supporting us in this tour. He provides the perfect balance of convenience, fun and smooth transactions. I am with elderly parents and gladly he considers their safety in every tour. My father requested the DMZ tour and he provides all the nice details about korean history. We were listening all through out his talk. He is also good in english and his accent is not difficult to understand. We also love the majang lake. Though a bit challenging for elderly but it is still worth it. Since we enjoyed the tour so much, We also booked him in all our tours in nami,and seoul for a private tour. It is all worth it. The cars are nice and clean as well. He brought us to nice food restaurants and booked reservations that will surely make your korean trip memorable.
It was nice and different experience. Its more personalized with the way the war story was told by the guide about the DMZ. There was no rush on whole trip
10/10 would recommend. We were lucky enough to be the only two people on the tour and got to experience it as if it were private. Jin was a great guide and is very experienced in his knowledge about Korea's history.
Had an amazing time with Jin! He was so knowledgeable, friendly and personable, and made the whole day really enjoyable. We did so much touring, and ended up being the only ones on the tour, which made it feel extra special. Would 100% recommend Jin — such a fantastic, once-in-a-lifetime day trip!
Excellent tour with an enthusiastic tour guide. Jin was wonderful on a brutally hot day and did everything to make us more comfortable. Two thumbs up!
Jin was funny and took on to also see another small honack village. When we transitioned to the shuttle bus he got us seats in the front and gave good explanations for everywhere we went.
Very good i enjoy my time here.
We showed up and we were informed that we had a private tour. This was a pleasant surprise. Our guide (Tobi) was very enthusiastic, had a lot of knowledge, was great with communicating and shared a lot of insights on both the DMZ and general Korea History!
Toby was a great tour guide for us. We had a private tour and he made sure that we had a pleasant and comfortable experience. We have learned a lot from him and would recommend a trip with him!
We had an excellent trip out with Toby (Sungjoon). I purposefully chose for a seemingly smaller provider (they seemed to have less reviews and not as high up via the algorithm). We were a small group which I especially appreciated after seeing the size of other, more established group providers. We were able to learn a lot from the history and ask all our questions, enjoyed a great lunch (Toby helped with vegetarian options too), the van was comfortable and the finish at the lake wonderful. Highly recommend to join this tour!
Toby was our tour guide. He was very friendly and helpful. Great trip, would highly recommend
this is a must-add to your top things to do in Seoul! the guide was really helpful and funny and explained everything including the history really well. definitely recommend!
Super fun and informative, I learned a lot of very interesting history around north and South Korea. There were absolutely no problems during the tour.
My experience in Korea was very good, and the people were kind and welcoming. I enjoyed the culture and beautiful places during my visit.
It is very good and keep it up.we keep you in touch
Great tour with a great guide. Jin was very knowledgeable & informative & happily guided us through the whole tour. DMZ is a trip worth doin if you’re in South Korea, Seoul. This tour felt very personable thanks to Jin’s guidance. From ‘pick-up’ to our last spectacular visit to ‘Majang Lake’ & ending with a relaxed coffee break at ‘Orangerie Cafe’ before heading home, this tour was worth the price. Thank you Jin for a great day. We enjoyed our discussions about Korea. It’s great to see & hear one speak passionately about their country & culture with great pride. Kia Ora, Fa’afetai tele! Norman & Annette (Aotearoa, NZ).
We had an awesome experience with Jin visiting the DMZ and learning about Korea's deep history. A lovely lunch stop and walk over the suspension bridge at Lake Majang. Just beautiful! Finished the walk along Lake Majang at a beautiful cafe called Orangerie. Fantastic day, well looked after and learnt a lot from Jin. It was a pleasure to spend the day on his tour. I would highly recommend it.
I really enjoyed the tour with Mr Jin History and culture explanation was amazing And specifically lake and coffee shop was so beautiful highly recomanded 10 /10. Best
The tour was very educational. I enjoyed the activities we did and the places we went to were very beautiful! Thanks to our tour guide Mr. Jin Lee. He’s very accommodating and nice. ‘Til our next trip in South Korea 🥰
The visit was great. The operator is fun to talk with and explains very well about the history of Korea. The fees for the places we went to were already paid via the agency. The crowd was just enough and the atmosphere of our trips were lively and fun.
Good core memories, amazing experiences.
Our guide is exceptional with all family members ~ patient, attentive, kind, thoughtful, and summarizes historical or cultural events in a simple way that we understand and enjoy. He also has a delightful sense of humor!
Jin was so kind. His English was amazing!
Toby was so nice, helped us, did a big job to find a restaurant for my friend, who can't eat wheat.
Very nice guy. And he gave us English tour guide too
Our guides were amazing: two really friendly and fun guys who made our day truly memorable. They were incredibly knowledgeable and super welcoming. Highly recommended!
Everything was perfect from start to finish. The experience itself was great, but what truly made it special was the guides. They answer many questions annd helps us understand better every historically insights adding so much value. 10/10
Good guides but a little longer time then expected, 10 hours and not 8
The tour was really nice. But my Highlight was the bridge and nature! Only fact, I want to mention, its more than 8 hrs. We had to cancel another reservation, cause we were back later than expected.
I really enjoyed all the stops we made and our tour guide was very nice and explained everything well. Would definetly recommend
It was a very exciting tour. The tour was well organized and the tour guides were very nice.
Jin’s English was very good. He provided good history of Korea. The tour was overall what we expected.
Guide was very helpful, has thorough knowledge of the tour and personalized to cater to our needs. We were taken cared off from pick up to drop off. Small tours like this ate the best and with iur guide Tobj, we had fun. I will definitely book another tour with him next time I come back To Korea.
So wonderful tour I was very enjoyed history and nature tour in a day Highly reconsider guide jin he was so knowledgeable and kind humorous.
From the pickup to the end, Jin passionately told everything about Korean history, the country, and the impressive DMZ area. Very engaging, learned a lot and improved. The beautiful walk by the lake was a nice end to this day. Definitely a recommendation if you are in Seoul!
Our guide was very attentive and the explanations were clear and precise. Our teens understood the explanations in English well.
Jin was a very good guide and answered our questions in detail. I would book a trip with a small group again and again! This has the advantage that you have access to the guide at any time and do not have to wait in line for your questions. Since there were only two of us, our needs could be addressed individually, which I really liked! The orangery was a surprising highlight at the end of the tour.
Great trip, luxurious car, very interesting tour, 100% recommend, very friendly and pleasant tour guide Jin.
Very good experience Very good guide I recommend it.
The guide Jin was fantastic, clearly explaining the details of the Korean War and fully immersing us in the experience.
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