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Viator · group up to 17 pax

Small Group DMZ Tour with Hotel pickup : 3rd tunnel&Susp. Bridge

4.9(2,024)Seoul1 hour
VIATOR4.9(833)TRIPADVISOR4.9(1,191)

Description

Discover one of the most fascinating and historically significant places in the world on this unforgettable journey to the Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ). Venture deep beneath the surface into the Third Infiltration Tunnel, a secret passage built by North Korea, and experience firsthand the reality of a divided nation. Feel the tension, hear the stories, and walk the very path that once symbolized conflict. Stand at the Dora Observatory, where you can gaze into North Korea with your own eyes, and explore key landmarks such as the Bridge of Freedom and Imjingak Park, each carrying powerful stories of hope, separation, and resilience. NK&JSA themed photo booth, make your own fun memory and pics Airport Shooting Range - 1round free - sniper gun, rifple, hand gun or bolt action! Suspension Bridge at Mt.Gamaksan is just next to this place Enjoy the beautiful scenery of Korean nature! Please bring your passports with you Dropoff : Hongdae, Myeongdong, Gwangjang market or Dongdaemun

Tour Options

Hongdae or Myeongdong station
  • DMZ + Susp. at Mt.Gamaksan: DMZ:3rd Tunnel, Dora observatory, Unification village and Susp. Bridge at Mt.Gamaksan with North Korea&JSA museum Pickup Location: Meeting point - Myeongdong station EXIT 9 Meeting point - Hongdae station EXIT 3 (Hongik University Station Line2) Pickup included
Only DMZ : Hotel pickup
  • DMZ only: No visit to Suspension Bridge, This tour visit only DMZ : Imjingak, 3rd tunnel, Dora observatory and Unification village Hotel pickup: Hotel pickup Pickup included
Hotel Pickup
  • Duration: 10 hours DMZ + Suspension Bridge: DMZ+3rd invasion tunnel, dora observatory, unification village, Suspension Bridge at Mt.Gamaksan with North Korea&JSA museum Pickup Location: Hotel pickup covers central Seoul Area Not Far Away from City Center Pickup included

Itinerary

60 min

It's DMZ theme park, we must stop by here to buy DMZ tickets(there's no reservation system) But you can see freedom bridge, bridge of no return, derailed locomotive, the view on the top of the building, Plus there's early opening snack bar and restaurant

5 min

Mangbaedan is an altar where North Korean refugees in the South hold ancestral rites on the two biggest national holidays to their parents and grandparents left behind in the North. An exhibition hall that used to be a military bunker holds diverse events for visitors inside the resort.

5 min

The Bridge of Freedom is a historic bridge located near Imjingak Pyeonghwa Nuri Park, close to the DMZ. Brief Explanation Built after the Korean War Named because prisoners of war crossed this bridge to return to freedom in the South Originally part of a railway line connecting North and South Korea ️ Today It is no longer in use, but preserved as a symbol of freedom and hope Visitors can see it from Imjingak, often decorated with ribbons and messages for reunification

Admission included5 min

The Civilian Control Zone (CCZ) is a buffer area just south of the DMZ. While it is not part of the actual DMZ, it is still tightly controlled by the South Korean military. It was established after the Korean War Designed to limit civilian access for security reasons Acts as an additional protective layer before reaching the DMZ Why is it restricted? Entry into the CCZ is controlled because: It is very close to North Korea There are still military facilities and surveillance systems The area contains landmines and sensitive infrastructure Visitors must: Join an authorized tour Pass through military checkpoints Show a passport or ID

Admission included60 min

DMZ tour bus is getting into Civilian Control Zone(CCZ), but our destination is located in DMZ so need to cross blue line on the way, which means you enter DMZ! You will stop by 3 to 4places 1. 3rd Infiltrational tunnel , which was dug by N.Korea after Korean war! You can acutally get inside the tunnel on foot 2. Dora observatory : where you can see N.Korea with your naked eyes and you can use binoculars to see N.Korean village, field, soldiers, ppl,etc 3. Unification Village : it's located in Civilian control zone, you can buy DMZ souvenior , local produtcts, bean chocoloate, soy bean icecream,etc 4. Dorasan station : it's a herb connecting two Korean but now under construction After visiting all , we will get out of CCZ

Admission included60 min

It's the tunnel dug by N.Korea after Korean War. We found it based on Defector's information. Significance of the tunnel is that it's located only 52km away from Seoul!!

30 min

It's the highlight of the tour we think since you can see N.Korea with your naked eyes and binacular at the observatory

15 min

It'sUnification village where you can check local produce harvested in DMZ and some suveniors

Admission included60 min

It's suspension bridge at Mt.Gamaksan! It was used to be fiercing batter field during Korean war but now it became the tourists spot with natural beauty! There's also Suspension bridge which you can enjoy the scenery!

30 min

This is North Korea Museum where you can take Fun pictures in North Korea and JSA Themed Photo Booth! Take pic with Kim and Trump or North Korean Soldiers at JSA! North Korea Tour themed photo booth is at 1st floor, not that big though, fun pictures available Plus there's Airsoftgun shooting place, 1 magazine is offered for free of charge, you can choose the gun you like BB shooting 1. Handgun - Glock 2.Rifle - MTR16 3.Sniper - SSAS 4.Bolt Action , Snipergun Have fun moment , competing with your family or friends! If you want to try more, pay for extra

Pass by

It's the first dropoff place where you can find trendy culture among young people , there're shopping street and food alley!

Pass by

It's second dropoff place, which is heaven for shopping and street food!

Pass by

Optional : you can ask for drop off place It's a food market in Seoul, oldests one! Filming location of netflix series : chefs on street You can find over 120 street food there! Take your time and enjoy Korean food!

Pass by

It's the one of gates in Seoul, where you can find Dongdaemun design plaza and shopping malls! Plus, there's Korean Sauana, Jjimjilbang , Dongdaemun sparex!

Highlights

Experienced Tour Guide
Hotel pickup in Seoul
Entrance fee - DMZ, Susp. Bridge and NK&JSA museum
Air-conditioned vehicle
Drop off : Hongdae, myeongdong, Gwangjang food market, Dongdaemun,

What's included

Included
Experienced Tour Guide
Hotel pickup in Seoul
Entrance fee - DMZ, Susp. Bridge and NK&JSA museum
Air-conditioned vehicle
Drop off : Hongdae, myeongdong, Gwangjang food market, Dongdaemun,
Not included
Lunch
Hotel dropoff
Hotel pickup - myeodong pickup option
Hotel pickup - Hongdae station pickup option

Pickup Locations & Times

You must bring your passport with you, all of your group Pickup condition : Seoul is really big city, we cannot pick all of places in Seoul Available pickup Range : Jongno-gu, Yongsan-Gu, Jung-Gu, Gangnam-Gu, Songpa-Gu, Mapo-Gu, A part of Dongdaemun-Gu Most of hotels are located in those district, so if you stay around myeongdong or hongdae or gangnam, no problem for pickup service Other area is far from the pickup range, in this case, we can ask you to come certain place which is easy to come from your place or the best spot for your pickup Please understand that Seoul is too big , we cannot cover all places and viator cannot set pickup range in details! *Tour tour is based in Seoul, so Pickup is in Seoul, not Incheon and other cities! please come to Seoul to join the tour!

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
  • Please add country code to your phone number at time of booking
  • You must bring your passports with you! Everyone in your group!
  • When you come down to tunnel on food, it can be a bit challenging for seniors

Reviews(2,024)

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charlotteanne94
June 22, 2026
An informative tour round the key DMZ sites

Really great tour, our guide (Joo-Ee) was interesting, informative and ran a very well-managed and efficient tour. Would highly recommend!

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119elizam
June 21, 2026
One Day in DMZ

I loved this tour. Iearned so much about Korean history and even made me tear up. You have to get up early but our tour guide Joo-ee made it smooth and easy. She explained everything to us and made us submerge in the painful korean history. She took photos of us and was really nice.

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Praneel_K
June 21, 2026
If I could give more than 5 stars, I would

Joo-Ee was an absolutely fantastic guide for our DMZ tour. She was knowledgeable, funny, and genuinely one of the kindest people we've met. Her passion and enthusiasm made the experience both engaging and memorable. Everything was perfectly organised, and she went above and beyond to make sure everyone had a great time. If I could give more than 5 stars, I would. Thank you, Joo-Ee, for an amazing day!

Operator response

Thank you for joining our tour service and glad to hear that you enjoyed the tour with my tour guide! Hope you have good memory in Korea! Best Regards Harry

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720russelld
June 21, 2026
DMZ day out

Joo-ee was an absolutly fantastic guide, very knowlageable, great value for money, highlyrecomended.

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WillPol213415
June 21, 2026
DMZ

Joo-Ee is an amazing tour guide. She took time to explain everything. She's very joinful.

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U3636VJkarenm
June 21, 2026
DMZ in a day

Great guide, very long day and a lot of waiting around which to did not expect

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familyhols18
June 21, 2026
Great tour guide and small group!

We had Jun as our travel guide and he was great! Picked us up from our hotel in a comfortable small bus, there was only 9 of us. He spoke excellent English and was very knowledgeable about the history. There were many stops but the highlight for me was the Dora observatories where you could use the binoculars to look at North Korea! Highly recommend this tour with this company.

Operator response

Thank you for joining our tour service and glad to hear that you enjoyed the tour with my tour guide! Hope you have good memory in Korea! Best Regards Harry

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Kelly_B
June 21, 2026
Great tour

Great trip, really interesting. Jun was a great guide, excellent English and good explanations and history of all the sights. Highly recommend

Operator response

Thank you for joining our tour service and glad to hear that you enjoyed the tour with my tour guide! Hope you have good memory in Korea! Best Regards Harry

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Laura_G
June 20, 2026
Our tour guide Vincent...

Our tour guide Vincent did a fantastic job educating us about the DMZ and the effects of Korean War on the people of Korea. The day did not go as smoothly as planned due to weather and unexpected events, but he remained professional and kept the tour on time and very enjoyable. Highly recommend the very interesting, adventurous tour!

Operator response

Thank you for joining our tour service and glad to hear that you enjoyed the tour with my tour guide! Hope you have good memory in Korea! Best Regards Harry

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raquelsJ1177FQ
June 20, 2026
DMZ AND HANGING BRIDGE

Joo Ee the tour guide was fantastic and made the trip the most enjoyable experience

Operator response

Thank you for joining our tour service and glad to hear that you enjoyed the tour with my tour guide! Hope you have good memory in Korea! Best Regards Harry

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