The Top 3 Half-Day Tours in Seoul

1.Half-Day DMZ Tour Led by a Retired Military Officer

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,399 reviews · 6 hours · from $57Our pick

From Seoul, retired officers such as Eddie, SJ, Tiger, and Jason guide you to a North Korea-facing observatory, Imjingak Park, and the Third Infiltration Tunnel. The six-hour group tour costs $57 per person and includes transport and DMZ admission. Bring your passport and wear comfortable shoes: the tunnel route is steep and low.

“Eddie was fantastic! He engaged everyone on the coach and knew the answers to everyone’s questions. It was super informative. Thank you!”

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2.Half-Day South Korea DMZ Small-Group Tour from Seoul

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 43 reviews Top rated

Spend about six and a half hours traveling from Seoul to the DMZ with an English-speaking guide and a group of no more than 10. Visit Imjingak Park, Freedom Bridge, the Third Tunnel and Dora Observatory, where you may see North Korea. Bring your original passport: copies and photos are not accepted.

“Our guide Henry Park was great!! Willing to answer any questions with a lot of knowledge, great disposition, attitude and very professional!! Will recommend this experience to anyone trying to visit a little of the city in a relaxed and fun way. Also Henrys recommendation for food was very good! We enjoyed a lot the visit and the company”

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3.Korean Folk Village Half-day Guided Tour from Seoul

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · from $63

Ride from Myeongdong to the Korean Folk Village with a guide, then spend nearly three hours among more than 250 reconstructed Joseon-era homes, craft workshops and folk performances. Guides named Jenny, Anna and Veronica have led past tours, though your guide may differ. Admission and transport are included; performances depend on weather.

“Excellent guide ! Our tour guide Veronica was wonderful. A great place to spend a part of your vacation time here. .............. :)”

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