DMZ Tour: North Korean Defector Insights

Embark on a captivating 7-hour tour of Korea’s demilitarized zone, exploring its divided history and meeting a North Korean defector. Witness stunning views of North Korea and visit iconic landmarks like the 3rd Infiltration Tunnel and Dora Station. Book now!

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Seoul - Guests will meet their guide at the specified location. Once everyone has gathered, they will be transported directly to the DMZ.
  • Imjingak Pyeonghoa-Nuri Park - Imjingak stands as a symbol of the hope for Korean reunification, featuring a unique theme park with rides next to barbed wire fences. It contains historical artifacts such as…
What's Included
  • Interview with North Korean defector
  • English Guide with DMZ license
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
  • Lunch & Personal Expense
Additional Information

Explore the tense boundary between North and South Korea and listen to a firsthand account from someone who has experienced it. This exceptional DMZ tour from Seoul offers more than just visits to famous locations like the 3rd Infiltration Tunnel and Dora Observatory. It includes a remarkable face-to-face conversation with a genuine North Korean…

Location
92
07:30 AM – City Hall Station (Exit 7 Outside) / Taepyeong-ro 2-ga, Jung-gu, Seoul Korea
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
4.9
(4028 Ratings)
5 stars
4 stars
3 stars
2 stars
1 star
Jamesking1010
Oct 7, 2025
South🇰🇷 is better than North 🇰🇵 - The tour itself was amazing. Jackie was very knowledgeable, informative and funny. He made the experience memorable and meaningful. Although we couldn’t go to the DMZ, due to the amount of bus traffic, another options was provided and he communicate the issue very professionally. Thank you for a great tour.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Nathl789
Oct 5, 2025
DMZ tour - The DMZ tour with Han was fantastic, he was very insightful and a great tour guide. Overall was an awesome day and had a wonderful experience.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
V6895scsophiam
Oct 5, 2025
Great Storytelling! - It was great! The pick up went very smoothly. The guide, Jackie, was very attentive to detail and explained Korean history in a very captivating way, definetely recommend it!
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Daydream45067702585
Oct 5, 2025
Best DMZ tour - Fun and interesting trip under Mr Han’s guidance. Would definitely recommend to anyone, who wants to find out more about North Korea
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Lanvyh2022
Oct 5, 2025
DMZ Tour - Jackie was an awesome tour guide. He’s extremely knowledgeable. I would definitely take my parents on this tour. We’re planning on coming to Korea next year.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Trail10690939356
Oct 5, 2025
Story of North Korean refugee - Great. Must have trip to Korea. Go and have experience neareat spot to North Korea . For One day trip., another guide will serve you.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
5bevc
Oct 5, 2025
UNIQUE DMZ TOUR - We are so glad we signed up for this one of a kind tour. Jackie was so fun and knowledgeable. We enjoyed hearing the story from the North Korean defector. Definitely would recommend. (Make sure you sit close to the front of the bus. It was hard to hear in the back.) Otherwise, amazing and informative.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Guylivinginaarhus
Oct 7, 2025
Great guide (Jackie) but disappointed that part of the tour had to be canceled, due to too many busses in area. - Very nice tour, was a bit disappointed that part of it had to be changed due to 'too many busses'. But Jackie did a really good job as guide. Would absolutely recommend going on another tour with Jackie at the helm. Sadly, one issue I need to bring up.. we paid for and booked a specific date, only to then some hours later get a call informing us that the date we had bought was not available (the DMZ area would be closed). This is something I expect the booking to reflect, and it shouldn't be possible to book a tour that isn't possible.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Dragos_g
Oct 7, 2025
worst operator I’ve ever encountered - One of the worst tours I’ve ever encountered. We didn’t get there in time for the operator to secure the DMZ tickets. There weee tickets on the day, but we were too late. The tour took no responsibility and after waiting for 3 hours in a car parc deciding what to do next they gave us the option to return to Seoul but without getting our money back guaranteed (which is insane) or stay for an alternative trip where we won’t see anything promised but go to a cable cart to the people control zone (not DMZ) and an absolute tourist trap where you don’t see anything. I’ve asked for my money back via viator but the operator refused to pay them back. Not only that but the tour guide confronted me in front of everyone and started having a debate of why I should not get my money back since they’ve offered a really bad cable cart experience that no one wanted. The whole bus was kind of fuming and shocked by their approach and the guide became viable uncomfortable so the rest of the trip was just awkward silence. We ended up traveling for 9h and have seen the cable carts and an observation deck when there was so much fog you couldn’t see past 50m. Clearly nothing thought through, just a checking list to not give people their money back while not delivering on ANYTHING from the ticket. Still can’t believe this happened and that this is legal in Korea. stay away, once you paid you’re not guaranteed anything from this operator but the fact that your money is gone
Review provided by Viator
Victoria_r
Oct 7, 2025
Worst tour ever! - This tour was a total waste of my limited time in South Korea. It should have never been offered when the tour provider knew that the majority of the itinerary would be closed or could not be visited due to all of the limited tour slots already being filled by other companies. I’m deeply disappointed and wish I could get my day back.
Review provided by Viator
From $42
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).