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DMZ Tour w/ North Korea Experience Hall & Opt. Suspension Bridge

4.8(1,736)Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 1736 reviews7 h 30 minFree cancellationBy Seoul N Tour
DMZ Tour w/ North Korea Experience Hall & Opt. Suspension Bridge

About this activity

Explore the Korean DMZ on this guided tour just an hour from Seoul. Visit the Third Tunnel, DMZ Exhibition Hall, Dora Observatory, and Dorasan Station (temporarily closed), and pass by the Unification Village on the way back. Learn about the history of the Korean War and gain a deeper understanding of this unique region.

Optional: Add a visit to Gamaksan Chulleong Suspension Bridge, one of Korea’s longest suspension bridges, located near the DMZ for stunning views and an unforgettable experience.

What's included

  • ✓Professional guide
  • ✓Pickup (Provided at limit places on the list)

Not included

  • ✕Food and drinks
  • ✕Lunch
  • ✕Gratuities
  • ✕Hotel pick-up
  • ✕Hotel drop-off

Meeting and pickup

  • - Exit 12 of Gangnam station (in front of “McDonald’s” / 107 Teheran-ro, Gangnam-gu) Meeting time (Peak Season: 06:00am / Low Season: 07:00am)
  • - Exit 1 of Itaewon station (in front of Hamilton hotel / 179 Itaewon-ro, Yongsan-gu) Meeting time (Peak Season: 06:10am / Low Season: 07:10am)
  • - Exit 10 of Myeongdong station (in front of Sejong hotel / 145 Toegye-ro, Jung-gu) Meeting time (Peak Season: 06:20am / Low Season: 07:20am)
  • - Exit 6 of City hall station (nearby The Plaza hotel / 119 Sogong-ro, Jung-gu) Meeting time (Peak Season: 06:30am / Low Season: 07:30am)
  • - Exit 3 of Hongik univ. station - last departure point (next to “Olive Young” store / 183 YangHwa-ro, Mapo-gu) Meeting time (Peak Season: 06:50am / Low Season: 07:50am)

Good to know

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
  • The duration can be delayed or shorter following the DMZ situation
  • Not provided pick-up from Airport and Cruise Port.
  • In case of heavy rain, snow or security control, Suspension bridge can be closed. Instead, you will visit Odusan Unification Observatorry
  • Our tour operates year-round. For Mondays, public holidays, or days when the 3rd Infiltration Tunnel and Dora Observatory are closed due to military or weather conditions, we offer a special DMZ tour course. On such days, the tour includes visits to the North Korea Experience Center, Imjingak Pyeonghwa-Nuri Park, DMZ Peace Gondola, Gloster Hill Memorial Park, and the Suspension Bridge. Please note that the itinerary is subject to change without prior notice.
  • *DMZ Signature Tour [Tuesday to Sunday] The most popular and standard DMZ tour course, available from Tuesday to Sunday. Highlights include the North Korea Experience Hall, Imjingak Park, Dora Observatory, The Third Tunnel, and Suspension Bridge.
  • *DMZ Special Tour [Mondays, Public holidays, or when the Third Tunnel and Dora Observatory are closed] Highlights include the North Korea Experience Hall, Imjingak Park, DMZ Peace Gondola, Gloster Hill Memorial Park, and Suspension Bridge.
  • *If access to the Suspension Bridge and Gloucester Memorial Park is restricted on the day of the tour due to military operations or weather conditions, the itinerary will be adjusted to include a visit to the DMZ Peace Gondola, Odusan Unification Observatory, or the War Memorial of Korea.
  • Not recommended for travelers with claustrophobia for the 3rd Tunnel. Instead, the traveler may wait outside.
  • Not recommended for elderly for the 3rd Tunnel as slope way. Instead, they may wait outside.
  • Not recommended for travelers with acrophobia (fear of height) for the suspension bridge . Instead, they may wait at the view point.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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