DMZ Half-Day Tour to Third Tunnel, Dora Observatory, Imjingak Park & More

About this experience

Book DMZ Half-Day Tour tickets from Seoul Book the DMZ Half-Day Tour from Seoul to see the Korean Demilitarized Zone, the buffer zone that has divided North and South Korea since the 1953 armistice. An English-speaking guide leads the group, and round-trip air-conditioned transport from Seoul is included. Over about 7.5 hours you visit Imjingak Park, the Bridge of Freedom, the 3rd Infiltration Tunnel, the DMZ Theater and Dora Observatory, with a stop at Unification Village. Your voucher arrives by email straight after booking. Bring your original passport. Military officials check it at the DMZ entrance, and without it you cannot join the tour. The DMZ is closed on Mondays and on military training days, and it can close without notice, so check your voucher and messages before you set out. DMZ Half-Day Tour itinerary: Imjingak to Dora Observatory The tour starts at Imjingak Park, a memorial site a few kilometres from the border. Here you see the bullet-scarred Bridge of Freedom, where 12,773 prisoners of war crossed back to the South after the Korean War. The park's monuments make a clear introduction to the story of the divided peninsula. Next comes the 3rd Infiltration Tunnel, dug by North Korea under the border and discovered in 1978. You walk part of the tunnel on uneven ground, and the DMZ Theater explains its history before you go in. At Dora Observatory you look across into North Korea and can spot the 160m flagpole of Kijong-dong, nicknamed "Propaganda Village". The day also includes a stop at Unification Village, a farming community known for soybean milk, traditional soy sauce and corn products. DMZ Half-Day Tour tickets: what's included Half-day guided tour of the DMZ with an expert English-speaking guide Round-trip air-conditioned vehicle transfers from Seoul Entry to the DMZ Theater, 3rd Infiltration Tunnel, Dora Observatory, Imjingak Pyeonghoa-Nuri Park and the Bridge of Freedom DMZ gondola ride over the Imjingang River only if your option includes it Two longer options add a suspension bridge visit (Majang Reservoir or Mt. Gamaksan) and run to about 9 hours. To spend a full day in the north, compare the DMZ full-day tour with a suspension bridge. DMZ Half-Day Tour rules: passport, dress code and access The DMZ is an active military area, so the rules are strict. Ripped trousers, shorts, skirts and camouflage clothing are not allowed. Luggage and large bags cannot come on the tour. Waving, pointing, signalling or taking photos without permission is not allowed, and you must stay with your guide and the military escorts at all times. Wear comfortable walking shoes for the tunnel and the uneven ground. The tour is not suitable for people with mobility issues. It is not recommended if you are pregnant, have a medical condition such as high blood pressure, or are a senior traveller. Children are welcome, but under-6s may not be allowed into some DMZ sites, so ask your guide. How to use your DMZ Half-Day Tour voucher Your voucher is emailed instantly. The meeting point in Seoul and any specific instructions are on your final voucher. Arrive 15 minutes before the start time and show the voucher on your phone with a valid photo ID. You can cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before the tour starts; within 24 hours, the booking cannot be cancelled. Planning more days in the capital? Pair the DMZ with a Nami Island and Petite France day tour, an evening Han River cruise, or browse all things to do in Seoul.

Highlights

• Go for a half-day tour with an English-speaking guide to the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ), a buffer zone separating North and South Korea with easy round-trip transfers from Seoul
• Discover the history of the Korean War at Imjingak Park
• See the bullet-riddled Freedom Bridge, where 12,773 POWs walked to freedom
• Venture into the 3rd Infiltration Tunnel, dug by North Korea and discovered in 1978
• Visit Dora Observatory, and see North Korea's 160m flagpole in Kijong-dong, nicknamed "Propaganda Village”
• Stop by the Unification Village, a small farming community that specializes in creating soybean milk, traditional soy sauce, and corn goods
• Want to explore more? Take a Gondola ride over the Imjingang River for a closer look at North Korea.

What is included

• Half-day tour of DMZ Expert English-speaking guide Entry to: DMZ Theater 3rd Infiltration Tunnel Dora Observatory Imjingak Pyeonghoa-Nuri Park Bridge of Freedom Round-trip AC vehicle transfers from Seoul Access to DMZ Gondola ride (as per option selected)

Before you go

Bring your original valid passport No ripped trousers, shorts, skirts or camouflage No luggage or large bags Closed Mondays and military training days; may close without notice Not suitable for people with mobility issues

Cancellation terms

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience. Within 24 hours of the start, the booking cannot be cancelled.