The 15 Best Tours in South Korea

Best DMZ Tour Korea from Seoul (Red Suspension Bridge Optional) - The Bridge of Freedom makes history tangible

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 41,422 reviews · from $29Our pick

Visit Korea’s DMZ from Seoul with the Third Tunnel, Dora Observatory, Freedom Bridge, and optional Red Suspension Bridge.

“I went during the winter so it was very cold but still so worth it! We got to see so many different spots and spend time at each, not just zipping by on a bus. The tour guide, Ray, was phenomenal and made sure to give valuable context, as it wRead more”

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DMZ Tour: 3rd Tunnel, Option(Suspension Bridge, Boat) from Seoul

2.DMZ Tour: 3rd Tunnel, Option(Suspension Bridge, Boat) from Seoul

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21,373 reviews · from $35

Explore Seoul’s DMZ with the Third Tunnel, Dora Observatory, and your choice of a suspension bridge or Imjin River boat ride.

“Guide Jay was superb. Funny and understandable english. Entertaining and educational approach. Only down was the trip in the tunnel. Way to short time to actually see the North Korean part. But nothing to do with Jay.”

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DMZ tour south Korea from Seoul (NK experience hall, defector)

3.DMZ tour south Korea from Seoul (NK experience hall, defector)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20,599 reviews · from $26

Explore South Korea’s DMZ from Seoul, including Freedom Bridge, the Third Tunnel, Dora Observatory, and a North Korean defector session.

“Miel is a great guide, she is patient and informative as well as funny. She is enthusiastic about sharing the history of Korea. Her skillset as a tour guide made the experience a lot more enjoyable. JSA is not part of the tour as it is not open! Tour starts at 9:30 finishes at 4:30 Important to know- leave your coats in the locker when going down the tunnel as the way back is quite steep and it gets hot”

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DMZ Insider Tour: 3rd Tunnel, NK Defector Meet & Red Bridge

4.DMZ Insider Tour: 3rd Tunnel, NK Defector Meet & Red Bridge

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 15,214 reviews · 7 - 9 hours · from $50

Review of Seoul’s DMZ Insider Tour with the 3rd Tunnel, North Korean defector Q&A, Dora Observatory, and a suspension bridge option.

“The trip was so worth it, learned a lot! Our guide was very knowledgeable and had a great time explaining everything us.”

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Seoul: DMZ Tour with Optional Suspension Bridge

5.DMZ Tour with Optional Suspension Bridge

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 5,277 reviews · 7 - 9 hours · from $45

Review of Seoul’s DMZ tour, with the 3rd Tunnel, Dora Observatory, Freedom Bridge, optional Gamaksan bridge, and practical booking tips.

“Kenny was was very kind and a wealth of information. You could tell he genuinely wanted every to have a great time while learning as much as possible. Had a comfortable ride in the coach with a great driver as well.”

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Seoul: DMZ The 3rd Tunnel and Suspension Bridge Tour

6.DMZ The 3rd Tunnel and Suspension Bridge Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,656 reviews · 9 hours · from $65

Explore Seoul’s DMZ, the 3rd Tunnel, Dora Observatory, and Gamaksan Suspension Bridge on a history-filled 9-hour tour.

“Winnie is a fantastic and sunny tour guide. Everything was perfect and very interesting”

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Signature DMZ Tour: Exclusive Defector Talk & Suspension Bridge

7.Signature DMZ Tour: Exclusive Defector Talk & Suspension Bridge

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,459 reviews · from $27

Explore Seoul’s DMZ with a licensed guide, North Korean defector talk, Third Tunnel, Dora Observatory, and an optional suspension bridge.

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Unforgettable DMZ Tour with Jackie “The Story Teller” This DMZ tour was an incredible experience from start to finish. Jackie, our guide—aka “The Story Teller”—was phenomenal. He was knowledgeable, engaging, and kept oRead more”

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Incheon Airport: Traveler SIM & T-money Transportation Card

8.Incheon Airport: Traveler SIM & T-money Transportation Card

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3,332 reviews · 3 days - 2 months · from $12Best value

Get a 4G SIM and T-money card at Incheon Airport, with staff activation help, flexible durations, and easy access to Korean public transport.

“Very happy with how easy, convenient and reliable this was. Even though I came at a time that there wasn’t much of a line, it was nice for everything to be ready to go as soon as I got there.”

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Thrilling Korean DMZ 3rd Tunnel Tour from Seoul + Red Bridge Rush

9.Thrilling Korean DMZ 3rd Tunnel Tour from Seoul + Red Bridge Rush

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,097 reviews · from $35

Explore Korea’s DMZ, Third Tunnel, Dora Observatory, Peace Gondola, and Gamaksan Red Bridge on a guided day trip from Seoul.

“Exactly what I expected. Our tour guide Henry was awesome. He was knowledgeable and attentive. Looked after the whole group and knew exactly was missing/late. He even taught us some Korean words. It was a long day full of exploring. Highly recommend.”

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DMZ Past and Present: Korean Demilitarized Zone Tour from Seoul

10.DMZ Past and Present: Korean Demilitarized Zone Tour from Seoul

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,481 reviews · from $37

Review of a half-day DMZ tour from Seoul with the Third Tunnel, Dora Observatory, Freedom Bridge, guide tips, transport, price, and practical advice.

“AJ from Seoul City Tours was an amazing guide, humorous and cheery throughout the trip. Very knowledgeable about the history regarding the DMZ. Very approachable as well”

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Ultimate Korea DMZ Tour from Seoul (Gondola & Suspension Bridge)

11.Ultimate Korea DMZ Tour from Seoul (Gondola & Suspension Bridge)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,396 reviews · from $35

Visit the DMZ from Seoul by gondola, explore the Third Tunnel, see North Korea from Dora Observatory, and cross a scenic suspension bridge.

“Hana was by far the best tour guide I have ever had! She is full of energy, incredibly kind, and made our experience truly unforgettable. I loved her stories, and she explained everything so clearly, making it easy to understand the history and significance of each place we visited. Our trip to the DMZ was wonderful and Hana helped us gain a deeper understanding of both South and North Korea. We had an amazing time and would definitely recommend this tour to anyone visiting Seoul!”

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Seoul: Gyeongbok Palace, Bukchon Village, and Gwangjang Tour

12.Gyeongbok Palace, Bukchon Village, and Gwangjang Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 2,321 reviews · 4 - 9 hours · from $32

Explore Seoul’s royal palace, hanok lanes, mountain views, ginseng culture, and Gwangjang Market on a flexible half or full-day tour.

“this trip was fantastic value for money. very cheap and the tour went quickly and smooth without issue. Chole was funny too with different age groups laughing at her different jokes so she picks her audience. she was very insightful using a tablet for pictures and microphone. I highly recommend!!!”

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DMZ; NK Defector, 3rd Tunnel, Suspension Bridge,Hotel pickup

13.DMZ; NK Defector, 3rd Tunnel, Suspension Bridge,Hotel pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 2,055 reviews · 7 hours - 510 minutes · from $45

Visit Korea’s DMZ, enter the Third Tunnel, view North Korea from Dora Observatory, and add a defector talk or suspension bridge.

“Chloe from Seoul City tour did a fantastic job educating us about the history and stories of the DMZ. She was fun, energetic, and informative!”

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DMZ Tour (Exclusive offer: NK Defector meet up & Experience Hall)

14.DMZ Tour (Exclusive offer: NK Defector meet up & Experience Hall)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,960 reviews · from $35

Visit Imjingak, the Third Infiltration Tunnel, Dora Observatory, and more on a guided Seoul DMZ day tour with an optional defector meeting.

“AJ was our tour guide and she was fantastic. AJ made our tour very enjoyable. I highly recommend this tour as it will enlighten you with important history.”

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Busan: Gyeongju Guided Day Trip to Three Kingdoms Capital

15.Gyeongju Guided Day Trip to Three Kingdoms Capital

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,925 reviews · 11 - 12 hours · from $52

Explore Gyeongju from Busan on a guided day trip to Bulguksa, royal tombs, Donggung Palace, and selected cultural sites for $52.

“Very intense yet interesting day trip with an amazing and fun guide, Kayla Kim! We enjoyed all the sights and explanations, as well as the lunch. Recommended! :) Thank you, Kayla!”

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