Our guide Kim was awesome. He was always there for my wife and I and made us feel like VIPs. He was very knowledgeable regarding the DMZ. At the Dora Observatory he even brought binoculars that we could use in addition to the free telescopes they have there. He made sure to point out all the major points of interest that are visible from the Dora Observatory. When going to the red suspension bridge and 3rd Tunnel, our guide Kim also made sure to watch for our safety. The suspension bridge does require some hiking up a fairly steep path and the 3rd Tunnel requires you to first descend and later ascend about an 11 degree sloping path. The Dora Observatory was probably my favorite as you could see into North Korea. I also enjoyed the 3rd Tunnel and red suspension bridge. We were picked-up at our hotel and dropped off at a restaurant near our hotel (at our request). My wife and I had a wonderful experience and highly recommended this tour.
About Activity
What's Included
Includes
- Air-conditioned Transportation
- Hotel Pick up & Drop off
- Admission fees
- Tour Guide
Excludes
- Lunch
- Personal Expenses
- Travel insurance
- Visit to the Joint Security Area (JSA)
Departure & Return
Departure Point
- Pickup is offered from centrally-located hotels in Seoul such as Gangnam, Myeongdong, Gwanghwamun, Itaewon, Dongdaemun. If your hotel/guesthouse is difficult to access or not centrally-located, the guide will meet you in front of the nearest central hotel or nearest subway station.
Itinerary
Imjingak Park, located 7 km from the Military Demarcation Line, is now at the forefront of tourism related to the Korean War. Imjingak was built in 1972 with the hope that someday unification would be possible.
From this observatory, tourists can overlook North Korea and various locations including Gaeseong, Songaksan, Kim Il-Sung Statue, and Cooperation Farm (Geumamgol).
The 3rd Tunnel was discovered by South Korea in 1978. It spans over 1,635m in length, 2m in width, and 2m in height and is located 52km from Seoul. It is estimated that approximately 30,000 soldiers could move through the tunnel per hour.
Dorasan Station, a railway station on the Gyeongui Line, is the northernmost stop on South Korea's railway line. Located 56 km from Seoul and 205 km from Pyeongyang.
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Easy to book, booked the night before. Pick up location and time very clear from the beginning, 9am pick up from Myeondong Station. Comfy coach, and the tour guide Anna was lovely throughout, clear and entertaining explanation from beginning to the end. Loved the BTS references! Would highly recommend booking here.
This was one of the absolute highlights of our South Korea trip. The visit to the 3rd Infiltration Tunnel was fascinating, thought-provoking, and gave us a much deeper understanding of the history and ongoing reality of the Korean Peninsula. Walking through the tunnel itself was a unique and memorable experience that we will never forget. The stops at the DMZ sites, including the observatory, provided incredible insight and perspective. Most importantly, our guide Chloe was exceptional. She was knowledgeable, professional, friendly, and explained the history in a way that was both engaging and easy to understand. Chloe made the entire day enjoyable and informative, and her passion for the subject really enhanced the experience. Highly recommended for anyone visiting Seoul who wants a meaningful and unforgettable tour.
Henry made the whole experience fun and was knowledgeable and very engaging throughout. We learned quite a bit about Korean history. Overall wonderful tour with our family!
It was an amazing tour! Henry our guide was excellent.
Despite pouring rain in this time of year, our tour guide Henry still made learning about North Korea and the DMZ very enjoyable. We booked a private tour and got picked up around 7am and dropped off at our place of stay close to 4pm, so roughly 9 hours. Went as a group of 6, but for the special DMZ area we had to transfer to a special bus with other tourists for security reasons. Great atmosphere, dimmed only by the heavy rain which caused some areas to be closed. Henry provided lots of education even before arriving at the different locations, very knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. Reasonably priced. Fantastic experience that I recommend for everyone.
This DMZ tour was a great experience during our South Korea trip as a family of 5. Our tour guide, Henry, was amazing! He taught us a lot about Korean history and he was very friendly, welcoming and accommodating. Even though the rain was bucketing, we had a great time and were able to experience a lot of things 10/10 would book here if I needed to visit the DMZ again.
With Henry, its the best tour experience.
The tour was great, and Grace was a wonderful host. She was super knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and attentive. We could not have asked for a better host. I highly recommend this tour group and Grace as a guide.
We had an incredible experience, and Grace made it truly unforgettable. She was warm, friendly, and welcoming from the moment we met her. Her knowledge of the area, history, and local culture was outstanding, and she shared everything in such an engaging and enjoyable way. Grace was patient, organized, and always made sure everyone felt comfortable and included. She went above and beyond to make the tour special, and her passion for what she does really shines through. If you’re looking for an exceptional tour guide, I can’t recommend Grace enough. She turned a great tour into an unforgettable experience. Thank you, Grace, for making our trip so memorable—we’ll always look back on it with a smile!
Amazing experience, comfortable and nice trour with the best Tour guide's ever, Mrs. Grace. We will warmly recommend this experience. Thanks from Daniele&Carol🇰🇪🇮🇹
The tour was excellent and Grace was very knowledgeable and friendly. She worked hard to make sure we received the best experience possible and made extra efforts to bring our group to picture areas first and helped us ensure we made it to the observatory.
Unreal experience, grace gave us a great explanation of everything beforehand to help us better understand what we were looking at while there. She was consistently allowing us to ask any and all questions and always had an answer. She was very communicative, and super friendly as well. Overall phenomenal experience.
Amazing insights about Korean War and about DMZ from Grace. She is awesome.
Grace was an absolutely exceptional tour guide! Our tour through Korea and the DMZ was one of the highlights of our entire trip and truly one of the best tours we have ever experienced. From the beginning, Grace thoughtfully personalized the day and incorporated meaningful experiences that allowed us to learn so much about Korean history, culture, and the significance of the DMZ. She shared the information in a way that was engaging, insightful, and easy to understand, making the experience both educational and memorable. Her planning and timing were impeccable. Every detail was handled seamlessly, and the entire day flowed perfectly without ever feeling rushed. Grace was warm, knowledgeable, attentive, and genuinely committed to ensuring that we had an outstanding experience. We left with a much deeper understanding and appreciation of Korea. I highly recommend Grace to anyone looking for an unforgettable, well-planned, and personalized tour. She is truly the best!
Best tour for business group and it is very educational.
Amazing experience with Nara, she is great and explained very well !!
We had the best experience with our tour guide, Stella! She is extremely knowledgeable and brings history to life in such an engaging way. Stella has a great sense of fun while also managing time efficiently—she knew exactly what to prioritize so we could see the most important sites without feeling rushed. What stood out most is how much she loves sharing her country; it truly felt like exploring with a local friend rather than just a guide. Highly recommended to anyone considering the DMZ tour—Stella will make it unforgettable!
Thomas is the man. LOVE. Very nice handsome man. Really cool north face pants very good fitting, and an overall hella fun interesting trip
Excellent excellent excellent!! Stella was awesome! She picked us up from the hotel on time, gave us a great presentation on the way to the DMZ and then explained the entire process throughout. She took pictures when asked, was very patient and flexible. Highly recommend
A unique experience to see how communist propaganda creates a real sense of discomfort and anxiety about invasion between North Korea and the liberated South Korea. Many thanks to Grace, a professional and very friendly guide. She explained everything to us and provided us with a lot of information. We will come back to you again!!!
Grace was very kind and explained everything there is to know It was worth it
An expert and friendly guide, she took great care of us.
The guide explained it clearly and I was able to have a valuable experience at each famous spot. It was a very valuable time to get to know history firsthand.
It was a valuable experience to see North Korea, which I would never normally see. It was interesting and easy to understand the explanations given by the guided tour guides! Photography was prohibited in North Korea.
Our guide, who is good at Japanese, explained to us attentively. From the observation decks of the Third Tunnel and the Demilitarized Zone dug by North Korea, we could feel what North Korea was like.
I had a valuable experience guided by my guide, Hong Yu-sung, who was fun and cheerful. Thank you very much.
Thanks to the bright, easy-to-understand guidance of our guide, Hong Yu-sung, we had a fun experience. I'm very satisfied with that.
Guide: Hong Yu-sung It was very bright and I asked him a question and he answered me politely and I was very comfortable. I was satisfied with the DMZ experience I had always wanted to go. He was very fluent in Japanese and it was easy to listen. They also gave me details about their souvenirs, so I didn't have to decide what to buy. Thank you very much.
Our guide Hong Yu-sung was friendly and easy to understand. The tunnel was very spectacular and the view of the observatory was amazing.
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