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DMZ sign board

Retired tank

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Observatory building

Dora observatory

DMZ winter

road to DMZ

monument in DMZ

van to serve travelers

van for travelers

Destroyed train

Gondola

Private half-day DMZ Tour for busy travelers

Car Tour (driving guide)

Joined 2025

Chris L.

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Seoul

English

8 hours

Private tour (only you and Chris L.)

Up to 6 people

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. The zone has been protected from human disturbance for more than seven decades and has unintentionally become a haven for wildlife, making it a popular destination for nature lovers.

Itinerary

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07:00 AM

Meeting Point

Hotel and Houses in Seoul only

- We offer a free pick-up and drop-off service to and from your hotel or house.

08:00 AM

Imjingak Pavilion

Imjingak Pavilion is a unification and security tour complex that comprises Imjingak Pavilion, North Korea Center, Unification Park, and several monuments and memorial sites. Pyeonghwa Nuri Park hosts many events, performances, and exhibitions to promote peace and reunification. The most popular attractions within the park are Hill of Music, a large grassy slope, and Pinwheel Park, featuring over 3,000 colorful pinwheels spinning freely in the wind.

11:00 AM

The 3rd Infiltration Tunnel

The Third Tunnel is one of three tunnels built by North Korea with the intention of invading South Korea. It was discovered in 1978. Of the four tunnels found so far, it is the closest to Seoul, located just 52 km away. The tunnel is 1.6 km long and 2 m wide, and it is estimated that nearly 30,000 troops could pass through it every hour. Visitors to the Third Tunnel must book the tour in advance. The tour starts from the Imjingak Pavilion. All visitors must bring identification, such as a passport or Alien Registration Card (ARC).

12:10 PM

Dorasan Observatory

The Dora Observatory is the closest DMZ observatory to Panmunjeom. From here, visitors can see not only Panmunjeom, but also the village of Daeseong-dong within the DMZ, the mountains and farmlands of North Korea, and the city of Kaesong, which was the historic capital of the Goryeo dynasty (918–1392). Individual visits are not permitted. The observatory can only be accessed via the DMZ Peace Tour, for which reservations are required and which departs from Imjingak Pavilion. All visitors must bring identification such as a passport or Alien Registration Card (ARC).

01:10 PM

Unification Village

Unification Village is a village where 40 former military officer households and 40 displaced residents. The village now has become the base of peace and unification as well as a tourism village.

Unification Village is located inside the Civilian Control Zone, and its serene and peaceful view welcomes the visitors as you pass the checkpoint.

03:00 PM

End of the tour

Free drop-off service at your accommodation

Ending Point

your hotel or house

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Inclusions & Exclusions

What‘s included

Guide fee

Private transportation (van)

Free pick up, drop off service

Gas, toll, parking fees

What‘s not included

Admission to DMZ (KRW 9,200 / person)

Meals

Your own expenses

Tour Important Information

-.You must carry your passport with you; it is impossible to visit the DMZ without one.

-.The DMZ is closed every Monday and on national holidays.

-.The DMZ tour can be cancelled without prior notice when tensions between North and South escalate.

-.According to ticket availability, we may leave your hotel or house earlier or later than 07:00.

-.The time of our return could be delayed according to the traffic.

Not available on Mondays and National Holidays.

Every Tuesdays could be more crowded than other weekdays.

Important message from the supplier

I am ready to deliver tours and experience rain or shine.

Providing transit service is possible in the vicinity of Seoul,Kyounggido and even more places if you pay me the fee.

Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time

Joined 2025

Chris L.

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About Tour Guide Chris L.

Hi there! I'm Chris, and I've been a licensed tour guide since 2004.

Being in a foreign country can sometimes feel a bit daunting and overwhelming.

It's a bit of a challenge when you don't speak the language, but that's all part of the adventure! You'll have to figure out the map, get around, and manage your money. While jet lag is still lingering, you're eager to see as much as possible before your flight departs in a few days.

Relax, my friend! You'll be in the very best hands with your very own reliable tour guide in Korea! I'll be your personal tour guides, helping you plan the perfect itinerary and taking you to all the best tourist attractions Korea has to offer.

I'm a fully licensed, professional tourist guide, and I've been doing this since 2004.

In Korea, you need a special license issued by the Korean government to work as a tourist guide.

I've always had a real passion for history, tradition, and culture.

I'm so proud of my English, and I absolutely love using it to chat with guests about the history and traditions of Korea.

I absolutely love sharing my culture with them and showing them what it's like to be a true Korean.

I'm so excited to show you the best of Korea! Being local is the best way to enjoy the country, and I'm here to help you do just that.

I've been lucky enough to take countless tours myself, so I can offer you a wealth of knowledge to help you get the most out of your time here.