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Private DMZ Tour from Seoul, The 3rd Tunnel
Activity Duration (5 hours)
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Take a private tour of the DMZ from Seoul, including the 3rd Tunnel.
What you'll do
Join this private DMZ tour without any hassle.
After confirming the designated location (central Seoul), we will contact you through a message. Please confirm the pickup location and time. You will visit the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) in Paju with just your group.
Step into the 3rd Infiltration tunnel, look out across the country from the Dora observatory, and get a look at the unresolved history of the Korean War. You will also visit Dorasan Station, which is located in the northernmost place in South Korea.
You will get a detailed explanation from your own guide.
*All travelers need to transfer to the DMZ shuttle at the DMZ, Imjingak.
*Pickup is offered from centrally-located hotels in Seoul such as Gangnam, Myeongdong, Gwanghwamun, Itaewon, Dongdaemun. If your hotel/guesthouse is difficult to access or not centrally-located, the guide
After confirming the designated location (central Seoul), we will contact you through a message. Please confirm the pickup location and time. You will visit the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) in Paju with just your group.
Step into the 3rd Infiltration tunnel, look out across the country from the Dora observatory, and get a look at the unresolved history of the Korean War. You will also visit Dorasan Station, which is located in the northernmost place in South Korea.
You will get a detailed explanation from your own guide.
*All travelers need to transfer to the DMZ shuttle at the DMZ, Imjingak.
*Pickup is offered from centrally-located hotels in Seoul such as Gangnam, Myeongdong, Gwanghwamun, Itaewon, Dongdaemun. If your hotel/guesthouse is difficult to access or not centrally-located, the guide
Meeting and pickup
Multiple pickup locations offered.
Additional pickup options
End: This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What is included?
- Tour Guide
- Air-conditioned Transportation
- Admission fees
- Hotel Pick up & Drop off
- Entry/Admission - Imjingak Pyeonghoa-Nuri Park
- Entry/Admission - Dora Observatory
- Entry/Admission - The Third Tunnel
What is not included?
- Lunch
- Personal Expenses
Additional Information
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- Since the DMZ is operated by the military, the trip may be canceled without prior notice.
- All schedules are subject to change due to road conditions(roadworks, traffics etc.), weather conditions (storms, hurricanes, dense fog, heavy snow, etc.) and the government order, strike, and any other unforeseen reasons for the military reason such as military training, visiting higher level of military personnel etc. In this case, we reserve the right to cancel and/or alter any/all part of the itinerary which may result from circumstances beyond our control. We will do our utmost to improve that situation. However, we can NOT grant refunds. * Alternative itinerary Imjingak park > Art Space BEAT 131 > Odusan Unification Observatory > The war memorial of Korea > Dismissal at City Hall or Myeongdong.
- This tour does not stop at any shopping centers
- During the pandemic situation, visiting some places may be prohibited by government or military.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Itinerary
Seoul Cultural Neighborhood Tours Itinerary (2026 Guide) – What You'll See & Do
Explore the full itinerary for Private DMZ Tour from Seoul, The 3rd Tunnel in Seoul, South Korea. This cultural neighborhood tours experience includes 4 stops over 1 day. Duration: 5 hours. Activity level: Moderate.
No meal included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Here is the starting point
Imjingak Pyeonghoa-Nuri Park
1
Imjingak Pyeonghoa-Nuri Park
Stop: 20 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
Imjingak Park, located 7 km from the Military Demarcation Line, is now at the forefront of tourism related to the Korean War. Imjingak was built in 1972 with the hope that someday unification would be possible. Read moreMore about Imjingak Pyeonghoa-Nuri Park
2
Dora Observatory
Stop: 30 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
- From this observatory, tourists can overlook North Korea and various locations including Gaeseong, Songaksan, Kim Il-Sung Statue, and Cooperation Farm (Geumamgol).
- Read moreMore about Dora Observatory
3
The Third Tunnel
Stop: 45 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
The 3rd Tunnel was discovered by South Korea in 1978. It spans over 1,635m in length, 2m in width, and 2m in height and is located 52km from Seoul. It is estimated that approximately 30,000 soldiers could move through the tunnel per hour.Read moreMore about The Third Tunnel
4
Dorasan Station
Stop: 20 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
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.Read moreMore about Dorasan Station
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