DMZ Tour & Exclusive North Korean Defector Meet-Up from Seoul
- North Korean Defector: Meet a defector who shares their courageous story of escape from North Korea
- Experience Hall: Watch a short documentary and explore exhibits that reveal life inside the reclusive regime
- DMZ Tour: Journey from Seoul to the Demilitarized Zone, a symbol of Korea’s division
- Third Tunnel: Enter a secret infiltration tunnel dug by North Korea beneath the border
- Dora Observatory: Gaze across the border into North Korea from a strategic viewing point
What to expect
Discover the Ultimate DMZ Experience – Including a Rare Meeting with a North Korean Defector
Embark on a one-of-a-kind DMZ journey that goes beyond the typical tour. This exclusive experience includes a rare and moving encounter with a North Korean defector who bravely escaped from one of the most isolated regimes in the world. Gain insights that no standard DMZ tour can offer.
You’ll also visit the North Korea Experience Hall, where you’ll watch a powerful short film and engage in a live Q&A session with the defector.
Tour Highlights:
- Imjingak Peace Park
- North Korea Experience Hall ↳ 10-minute documentary & live Q&A with a North Korean defector
- The Third Infiltration Tunnel
- Dora Observatory
- Unification Village
- Suspension Bridge (optional)












Reviews
It was one of the best experience on this trip to South Corea! My heart and thoughts are with all this people who have had hard times! I came on a business trip but for sure I Want to come back with. My family
I highly recommend the DMZ tour with the suspension bridge over the lake. Our guide was Katie, and she was fantastic! She speaks perfect English and provided us with a lot of information in a very engaging way (which made the journey from Seoul to the first stop feel short). Plus, she was always smiling and willing to help with any questions and take photos. The pace of the tour was just right, neither too fast nor too slow, and we had enough free time. I also believe this tour is a must-do when visiting Seoul. It offers a very unique cultural and historical perspective on the country's history. THANK YOU VERY MUCH, Katie - Leo (Mexico) 🫰🏻
I participated in Ms. Kim Ji-yeon's Japanese guided tour. I was a little worried before the tour started because I was participating alone, but she always paid attention to me, so I could enjoy the tour with peace of mind. At the observation deck, she helped me adjust the focus of the binoculars and answered my questions, and I was helped by her kindness. At the 3rd Tunnel, she accompanied me underground, which was very reassuring. The tour included watching a video about life in North Korea, visiting a museum, and also having the opportunity to ask questions directly to a North Korean defector, which was a rare and valuable experience. At the Unification Village in the DMZ, you can buy local agricultural products as souvenirs. The roasted soybean flour soft serve ice cream I ate there had a strong soybean flavor and was excellent! It's worth more than the price, so if you're hesitating, you should definitely join this tour!
I had the best tour lead by AJ from Seoul City Tour. She was incredible informative and funny, and super great as a tour guide. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone wanting to visit the DMZ as it was super thorough, and had plenty of interesting stops😄
Miel from Seoul city tour the guide is very well versed and knowledgeable with DMZ, she always go above and beyond. The only slight drawback when travelling with kids the itinerary is a little too rushing. Besides that it’s a well organised. Best Regards, Steven Lim
Today's tour was one of the best and it was made more memorable by our tour guide Katie. She is the sweetest tour guide that we came across till now. She clicks the best pics for her guests and is also very knowledgeable. We covered all the DMZ tour spots and also met the north korean defector. The colours at the majang lake bridge blew our minds. Katie helped us throughout the trip and gave us enough time to explore and enjoy each place without rushing. She had a smile on her face throughout the trip which makes us feel so welcoming and happy. Both the tour and our guide were the best and we had a great time. From Ramya and Bhava Lohit 🇮🇳♥️
I joined this tour because I wanted to see North Korea with my own eyes. And I intentionally chose this English tour because I wanted to test my English skills. It's an easy way to visit the DMZ, which is difficult to visit independently, so I recommend it to those who want to experience North Korea, which is often in the news. Also, I was very satisfied with the tour guide, Katie, who provided detailed guidance and hospitality. I also learned a lot about Korean history. This tour is in English, but this company also offers tours in Chinese and Japanese, so I highly recommend it to anyone who wants to learn more about Korea. - Takahashi
Great tour and great guide. Miel is very professional and gave us a lot of informations about Korea History and DMZ. And she is a great photographer also 😉. Highly recommend the guide without her, the tour wouldn't be so exciting.
Erica was very accommodating. She speaks English fluently and is good in ensuring that we are on track in our itinerary. The tour becomes more enjoyable and enriching through the basic history class she did while on the road. Great job ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Katie is a very great tour guide. I love her introduction about the tour and Korean history. Moreover, she is so friendly and responsible that you can enjoy traveling with her. It is my solotrip, but I never feel bored or lonely during the travel.
Good to know
Please be ready 5 minutes in advance so that you don't miss the bus
[DMZ tour] 8am tour
- AM7:25 - Myeongdong subway station exit no 9
- AM8:00 - Hongik Univ. Station exit no 3
10am tour
- AM9:25 - Myeongdong subway station exit no 9
- AM10:00 - Hongik Univ. Station exit no 3
[DMZ tour with suspension bridge]
- AM7:30 - Myeongdong subway station exit no 9
- AM8:00 - Hongik Univ. Station exit no 3
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