From Seoul: DMZ Half- or Full-Day Trip No shopping Korean DMZ Afternoon Tour
ID: GYG142011-O-239972
Category:
Country: South Korea
Duration:
06:00 hours
Description
The Demilitarized Zone is a unique area where you can observe one country being divided into two. Experience the tension but hope for peace in Korea and learn about their history and future.
Begin the tour with a pickup from your accommodation in Central Seoul and travel to Imjingak Park which takes just over an hour. Upon arrival at Imjingak Park, see Freedom Bridge and the old steam train, which shows the tragedy of the Korean War.
Visit a memorial monument for the soldiers who died in the Korean War. Enter real DMZ to discover The 3rd Infiltration Tunnel and DMZ Exhibition Hall to learn about South and North Korea's conflict in the past 20 century. Visit the Dora observatory to see North Korea through telescopes and to get a peek at North Korea's propaganda village.
Afterward, visit Dorasan station as the last station in the South area and receive a souvenir stamp from the station desk. Relax as you travel back to Seoul and get dropped off at City Hall.
Highlights
- Visit Imjingak Park, The 3rd Tunnel, Dora Observatory, Dorasan station and Seoul War Memorial Museum (for Full-Day tour)
- Learn about the Korean War in 1950s and understand how it affected Korean people
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Children must be accompanied by an adult. Baby fees are free, however, infant seats are not provided
• This tour is not available for participants with a wheelchair or walker
• It is not recommended that pregnant women or participants with a serious medical condition join this tour
• Please bring your passport on the day of the tour
• Participants must follow the tour guide's instructions at all times
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You are required to bring and wear a mask
You will receive a mandatory temperature check
Meet from a list of subway stations until further notice of COVID19. Please provide the name and full address of your accommodation in Seoul. Then you will be notified where and when to meet among the below 6 places. (No service from the airport or cruise port):
09:30 AM at Exit 5 of Samseong Station (subway line No. 2)
09:40 AM at Exit 12 of Gangnam station (subway line No. 2 & Sinbundang)
09:50 AM at Exit 1 of Itaewon station (subway line No. 6)
10:00 AM at Exit 9 of Myeongdong station (subway line No. 4)
10:10 AM at Exit 6 of City Hall station (subway line No. 1 & 2)
10:30 AM at Exit 3 of Hongik Univ. station (subway line No. 2 & Arex)
The exact pickup time and location will be sent to your e-mail after booking so please check your e-mail. If the e-mail is not received, please check your spam folder or contact the local tour operator.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
