Private DMZ tour with North Korea Defector Meetup

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Earliest Date Available: September 18, 2026This experience is in high demand. Book now to lock in the next available date.
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6 hours
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Max 15 guests
Language
Chinese, English, Korean
Location
Duration
6 hours
Group size
Max 15 guests
Language
Chinese, English, Korean

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 US$265.38  per guest
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Experienced DMZ tour guide will be with you all the time , make your tour more memorable and enjoyable on the comfortable private AC Mini Van! You will explore DMZ, visiting Imjingak peace park with freedom brdige, Mangbaedan and getting into DMZ , visiting 3rd Tunnel that N.Korean dug, Dora observatory where you can see N.Korea through the border, Unification village, Dorasan observatory,etc. During tour, tour guide will give you narration about DMZ and Korea war! Plus you will have chance to meet North Korea Defector at North Korea Experience Hall Lunch time - tour guide will give you time for lunch with suggestion of good local food or menu you want to After DMZ tour, there's optional tour, which is free of charge 1. Susp. Bridge at Mt.Gamaksan 2. Susp. Bridge over Majang Lake 3. Hongdae shopping street 4. Gwangjang food market 5. Just back to the hotel after DMZ tour After all, You will be dropped off at your hotel or any other place in Seoul
Private transportation
Hotel pickup and Dropoff
Entrance fee to DMZ
Bottled water
English speaking tour guide
Defector meeting
Cost for tour vehicle : fuel, parking, toll fee, etc
Meals
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1 hour · Admission Ticket Included

Imjingak Pyeonghoa-Nuri Park

It's the must visit place to join DMZ peace tour visiting three places , 3rd infiltration tunnel, dora observatory and Unification village(farmers' market) 3hours only allowed in Civilian Control Zone
It's the must visit place to join DMZ peace tour visiting three places , 3rd infiltration tunnel, do…
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5 minutes · Admission Ticket Free

Bridge of Freedom

It's located at Imjingak peace park, which is connected to N.Korea
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5 hours · Admission Ticket Included

DMZ

Hotel Pickup in Seoul at 09:00 and Head to Paju for DMZ tour - The Demilitarized Zone(DMZ) is a weapons-free buffer zone between North and South Korea. The area was established on July 27, 1953 when the Armistice Agreement was signed during the Korean War, and includes the 2km-wide stretch of land both north and south of the line. 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/Dora Observatory Situated in Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do and at the northernmost point of the Military Demarcation Line, Dora Observatory replaced the previous Songaksan Observation Post. From the observatory, visitors can overlook North Korea and various locations including Gaeseong, Songaksan, Kim Il-Sung Statue, and Cooperation Farm (Geumamgol)/The 3rd Tunnel was discovered in 1978 by South Korean forces.It is estimated that approximately 30,000 soldiers could move through the tunnel Unification Village *Closed - Mondays & Public holidays (Excluding weekends, Seollal/Chuseok)
Hotel Pickup in Seoul at 09:00 and Head to Paju for DMZ tour - The Demilitarized Zone(DMZ) is a weap…
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1 hour · Admission Ticket Included

The Third Tunnel

N.Korea dug the tunnel after Korean War to invade S.Korea! You can get down the tunnel by yourself and check the reality of Korean History You can watch Documentary film about Korean war and DMZ
N.Korea dug the tunnel after Korean War to invade S.Korea! You can get down the tunnel by yourself a…
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15 minutes · Admission Ticket Free

Tongilchonan-gil

It's the last stop in DMZ tour for souveniors and snacks
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30 minutes · Admission Ticket Included

Dora Observatory

located in DMZ, where you can see N.Korea with your naked eyes Propaganda village,
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V6425QTmichaelwSeptember 2026 • TripAdvisor
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Young and Christinelee

Young and Christinelee exceeded our expectations! They were great, knowledgeable and even took on the role of personal photographer. If you have the chance to book this tour I would highly recommend requesting them! Gave us a lifetime of memories!

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Response from ViatorSeptember 08, 2026

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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robertinburnabyJuly 2026 • TripAdvisor
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DMZ

Vincent our guide was amazing. He has a vast knowledge of the DMZ. He has been doing this tour almost everyday for years. His passion for South Korea and the DMZ was very evident. I would highly recommend this tour to understand the history and present day relationship between North and South Korea.

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Response from ViatorJuly 10, 2026

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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Matthew_WJuly 2026 • Viator
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Great day out!!

We had an excellent day. Our guide JUN was great company and really looked after us. The tour had an excellent mix of experiences and insights into Korean history and culture. JUN brought a personal touch and used his local knowledge to make our tour memorable and enjoyable.

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Response from ViatorJuly 06, 2026

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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LondonrevueJune 2026 • TripAdvisor
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Amazing DMZ tour

Vincent did a superb job with our group of 8. Was able to arrange short notice and increase size of transportation as needed. He arranged an authentic lunch, and our movement between sites was seamless. The trip to the DMZ is definitely worth doing. He had a nice stop at the end exclusive to his tour company that had some dioramas and an area to do some target practice with AirSoft guns!

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Response from ViatorJune 05, 2026

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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AniMay 2026 • Viator
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Highly recommend

This tour was incredibly well-organized. Jung was so kind and accommodating that we never felt overwhelmed, even at such a historically significant and intense site. She was extremely knowledgeable about the DMZ and provided information about its history, significance and made the experience both educational and fun. Our driver was very kind as well. We had an amazing time. She handled all the logistics so we didn’t have to worry about a thing, leaving us free to simply take it all in and enjoy ...read more

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Response from ViatorMay 15, 2026

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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