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DMZ Tour: Explore Korean War History
4.9
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Paju-si
Join a small group DMZ tour and explore the history of the Korean War and North Korea with expert guides. Visit iconic sites like the 3rd tunnel of aggression, Dora observatory, and Unification Village. Witness real history and take home DMZ souvenirs.
Join a small group DMZ tour and explore the history of the Korean War and North Korea with expert guides. Visit iconic sites like the 3rd tunnel of aggression, Dora observatory, and Unification Village. Witness real history and take home DMZ souvenirs.
Duration:
10 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Imjingak Tourist Information Center - This is the essential stop for obtaining DMZ tour tickets! Additionally, visitors can view a derailed locomotive from the Korean War, the Bridge of No Return where prisoners were exchanged, or ascend to the top of the building to enjoy the view of Imjingak Peace Park.
- DMZ - This tour includes a visit to…
- Imjingak Tourist Information Center - This is the essential stop for obtaining DMZ tour tickets! Additionally, visitors can view a derailed locomotive from the Korean War, the Bridge of No Return where prisoners were exchanged, or ascend to the top of the building to enjoy the view of Imjingak Peace Park.
- DMZ - This tour includes a visit to the DMZ, the 3rd tunnel dug by North Korea for a surprise attack after the Korean War, and the Dora Observatory, where you can see North Korea, including Gaeseong (the third largest city in North Korea), the Gaeseong Industrial Complex, a North Korean village, and the Demilitarized Zone with the naked eye.
- The Third Tunnel - This infiltration tunnel was dug by North Korea after the Korean War. Visitors can actually enter the tunnel!
- Dora Observatory - Here, you can view North Korea with the naked eye! Binoculars are available to see North Korean soldiers and civilians through the DMZ. Additionally, you can see Gaeseong city, the third largest in North Korea.
- Mangbaedan - This is where families separated after the Korean War come to visit, missing North Korea, their hometown. This is the reason Imjingak Peace Park was built.
- Bridge of Freedom - The Freedom Bridge is located at Imjingak Peace Park. Before entering the DMZ, visitors will explore the park. A tour guide will explain all the historical sites and landmarks.
- Gamaksan Chulleong Bridge - This suspension bridge at Mt. Gamaksan was a fierce battlefield during the Korean War. Here, visitors can enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Korean forest. This site is visited optionally when choosing the DMZ + Suspension Bridge tour.
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Kwangjang Market - One of the drop-off locations, this local market offers a vibrant atmosphere with a wide variety of Korean street food, boasting over 120 street food options! It is a filming location for the Netflix series “Chefs on Street.”
- Mungbean pancake is the most famous.
- Beef tartar, live octopus, tteokbokki, sundae, gimbap, etc.
- Famous dumplings, dumpling soup, and noodle soups are also highly recommended here!
- Tongilchon-gil - This is one of the actual villages in the Civilian Control Zone, where locals reside. It serves as a rest stop before returning to Imjingak Park by government-run coach. Visitors can find unique products from this village, as well as toilets and cafes. It is not a mandatory shopping stop. The tour requires stopping at three places, following the driver’s orders (working for the military based in the DMZ).
- Hongdae - Hongik University Station - A popular area for shopping and experiencing youth culture, with numerous karaoke rooms, clubs, shopping venues, food, and street performances!
- Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) - Another drop-off location, DDP is a fascinating place to explore. It is also adjacent to Dongdaemun Gate and the ancient wall, perfect for a stroll. It is close to Dongdaemun Market, where visitors can enjoy local cuisine as well.
What's Included
- Experienced tour guide
- Free rental of monocular or binoculars
- Entrance fee to DMZ included
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Drop off at Hongdae, Myeongdong, Gwangjang market, Dongdaemun
- Optional hotel pickup
- Experienced tour guide
- Free rental of monocular or binoculars
- Entrance fee to DMZ included
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Drop off at Hongdae, Myeongdong, Gwangjang market, Dongdaemun
- Optional hotel pickup
What's Not Included
- Personal expense
- Hotel dropoff
- Personal expense
- Hotel dropoff
Additional Information
No mandatory shopping center or hotel pickup is included.
The DMZ tour is a highly popular tourist destination! Join the tour to explore the history of the Korean War and North Korea firsthand. Witness real history with your own eyes! A DMZ specialist will guide the group.
After being picked up from your hotel or meeting point, travel to Paju and…
No mandatory shopping center or hotel pickup is included.
The DMZ tour is a highly popular tourist destination! Join the tour to explore the history of the Korean War and North Korea firsthand. Witness real history with your own eyes! A DMZ specialist will guide the group.
After being picked up from your hotel or meeting point, travel to Paju and Imjingak Peace Park. In the park, you can see the Bridge of No Return, a derailed locomotive from the Korean War, the Manbaedan ancestral ceremony site, and more.
Once the tour guide secures the tickets, you will visit 3 to 4 locations on the DMZ tour bus by entering the civilian control zone:
- 3rd Tunnel of Aggression: Walk down or use the monorail if available. You can explore the tunnel on foot and see what North Korea excavated.
- Dora Observatory: View North Korea with your own eyes.
- Unification Village: Purchase DMZ souvenirs.
After the DMZ tour, there is an optional visit to the Suspension Bridge at Mt. Gamaksan.
Drop-off locations include Hongik University Station, Gwangjang Market, Myeongdong Station, and Dongdaemun.
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- Please check viator message for hotel pickup time information!
- When you go down to tunnel on food, it can be a bit challenging to seniors
Location
Imjingak Tourist Information Center
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(470 Ratings)
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M7085bymegans
Apr 30, 2025
Great small group tour - Loved that the tour picked us up at our hotel vs taking a train to a meet up place! You need to leave early to beat the crowds at the DMZ, so this service gives better flexibility to do so.
We had Ka as our guide. She was very sweet and knowledgeable. I liked that she had in ear tour radios where she spoke into her device at a normal speaking voice vs the obnoxious loud speakers that other tours used.
This was a small group of 14 or so. Waaaay better than the huge busses.
Get the chocolate soybean ice cream!
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Relax03429754488
Apr 27, 2025
Very nice trip <3 - Our guide was so nice!!! the trip was really good and me and my family really enjoyed it. it was very fun talking with our guide and she spoke perfect english!! we took many photos and this was really an unforgettable experience! =)
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Mobile38280962899
Apr 22, 2025
It was a 30-year-old local gourmet-cooked cottage filled with ocean-looking cranberries that can feel the taste of a traditional dish. - Why I visited the cherry nuts restaurant.
Cologne is a regular cologne, and another comes out to cook.
Beginning with vegetable beans --> bean bean bean bean bean bean bean bean bean bean bean bean bean bean bean bean
Why I've been golfing in the village. I think lovers are looking for a lot.
Above all, there was a lot of people at the Anti-Murder Festival in April.
And there's a buffet with a view of the sea, which looks out to the ocean from the window, and it's good to eat and walk with family and friends and see the ocean, and there's a lot of organized tourist attractions, you say, a 30-year-old local chef.
If you are traveling in Zidane and looking for a beach restaurant, I recommend it.
There are many guests who come golfing at Flamingocc.
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Andrew_m
Apr 22, 2025
Excellent tour.... - Excellent tour. Insightful and very packed itinerary. Our tour guide, Harry, was very knowledgable and organised. Great communication. Fantastic to go super early to avoid the crowds.
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564jacquiv
Apr 20, 2025
DMZ and Suspension Bridge Day tour - Fantastic day trip and a must do if visiting South Korea. Vincent was our tour guide and shared with us not only the history but an inside view to those affected by the separation of North and South. The tour was very well organised from start to finish and a great way to learn about the history culture and people
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Fearless66559305396
Apr 10, 2025
Amazing day at DMZ - DMZ and Suspension Bridge Tour -
Our experience on this tour was amazing, Vincent was our tour guide and he did a fantastic job.
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Ray
Apr 9, 2025
Great DMZ Tour - The tour of the DMZ was absolutely amazing with Vincent. What me and my family loved the most was how Vincent took time to not only share Korean culture and history with us, he also shared his personal experiences and how the separation of North and South Korea affected his family. He is extremely thorough and welcomes all questions!!
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Vanessabm9716rm
Apr 8, 2025
Incredible Tour - The tour was amazing, Vincent was an incredible guide, generously sharing his knowledge with us. He went above and beyond with his time and energy. We left moved by the experience and learned so much from Vincent!
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Jérôme
Apr 19, 2025
DMZ - Despite the wet and gloomy weather, Ka succeeded in sharing with us the incredible and sad situation of the DMZ and its southern and northern populations. Always smiling and available, our guide Ka was our perfect companion for the day. Thanks to her and to the team.
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Majic299
Apr 18, 2025
You need to be in good shape to take this one! - The logistics were perfect.. pick up at the hotel and all the sites. The guide/driver was excellent. Some parts of the DMZ wee closed or restricted due to N Korean issues .. so check first. Also you need to be in top physical shape to participate in this tour. This was not fully explained. The 3d tunnel tour requires a 450 meter hike down and more importantly up a 35 degree incline as well as a very low ceiling for the tunnel portion. Unless you Really want to see the bottom which is just a rock wall I would skip it. The suspension bridge also hade a 400 meter hike straight up a hill to reach the bridge.
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