Dora Observatory tours

Eva was a very approachable and friendly tour guide. The van we rode was ao comfortable and high quality. It was a very short itinerary but at least you will be able to set other plans after the tour. The feeling of seeing the other side of Korea was truly a thrilling experience. Knowing the history is also part of learning. The Starbucks on top is also amazing.

We had an amazing experience on our DMZ tour with Lily from Seoul City Tour! Lily was absolutely fantastic—informative, full of energy, and a joy to be around. She made the entire journey engaging by sharing so much about Korean history in a way that was easy to understand and truly fascinating. Our family of four started the tour at Imjingak Park, where we also had the rare opportunity to meet a North Korean defector for an insightful and eye-opening Q&A session. It was a deeply meaningful experience. The highlights of the trip were definitely the Dora Observatory and the Third Tunnel—both unforgettable and incredibly well-explained by Lily. I’m claustrophobic, so I was quite nervous about the tunnel, but Lily was so reassuring. She made it clear I could turn back anytime, which gave me the confidence to give it a try—and I’m so glad I did! Thank you, Lily, for making this trip so memorable. Highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Seoul!

the DMZ tour is something that you should include in your itinerary. Every area that we visited gave us so much insights into North and South Korea’s history. Roy explained the historical background of these areas very well. I highly recommend this tour

❤️❤️Highly recommended❤️❤️ Upon boarding, you'll fill out basic information to receive a pass. There are two guides on the bus (Hong guiding in Mandarin, and Hana guiding in English). There are many foreign tourists on this tour. The guides are detailed in their explanations, have extensive experience leading tours, and answer all questions. Compared to the Starbucks tour, this tour is a classic itinerary. The current season is the off-season. During the peak season, the tour departs at 5:00 AM and lines up at Imjingak to wait for the opening. The cost of the meal at Unification Village is ₩13,000 per person and the flavor is a bit strong (includes a buffet, seaweed soup, and mineral water). Because Unification Village is a military stronghold, it cannot be easily cultivated. Unification Village boasts "Jangdan Three Whites" – soybeans, rice, and ginseng – thanks to its clean water and fertile soil. These specialties were once offered to the royal court and are now a source of pride for Paju as souvenirs. Many travelers come here to taste the soft serve ice cream made with Jangdan beans, which has a rich, mellow flavor with a hint of nuts!

We had an amazing experience on the DMZ tour in Korea, and a huge part of that was thanks to our guide, Roy. He was incredibly informative, explaining the history and significance of each stop in a way that was easy to understand and genuinely engaging. The tour itself was definitely a bit tiring with all the walking and moving from place to place, especially if you’re with elders but it was absolutely worth it. Despite the long day, we had so much fun and learned so much. It was such a unique and meaningful experience — something we’ll always remember.

Our tour guide Stella was an excellent guide, she explained the divison between north and south korea perfectly and guided us happily through all the intersting and historical places. Overall the tour is definetly worth it and a must when you're visiting Seoul :)

We had a very responsible and fun tour. We visited all the agreed-upon places with enough time. The tour was explained to us in detail, and Eric was very patient and kind. My tour guide's name is Eric.

A truly beautiful experience, we recommend it! Roy, our guide, was super, really nice! He made the whole day fly by, if you come to Seoul you absolutely must try this experience.