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Private DMZ Tour with North Korean Defector + N Korean Lunch

5.0 · 157 reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor ⏱ 7h – 8h ✓ Free cancellation
Jun(your guide)

At a glance

Private DMZ Tour with North Korean Defector + N Korean Lunch is a 7h – 8h small-group experience in Seoul, South Korea, operated by Jun tours. Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 157 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $170 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: If there are 2 or fewer participants, up to 2 additional guests may join(Maximum 4 people), Hotel pick up, Lunch (North Korean Food).

Highlights

  • Rated 5.0/5 by 157 travellers
  • Small group of up to 4 people for a more personal experience
  • Hotel pickup included
  • Free cancellation for flexible planning
  • 4 stops in one well-planned itinerary

Quick facts

Duration
7h – 8h
Group
Small group, up to 4 travellers
Languages
Korean, English
Pickup
Hotel pickup included
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Cancellation
Free cancellation (see policy)

Overview

This tour is the only one led by an English-speaking North Korean defector. Through Jun, who arrived in South Korea in 2017, you'll experience contrasting historical perspectives of the Korean Peninsula and gain a deeper cultural and political understanding of North Korea than any other tour can offer.

Moreover, only on this tour can you experience North Korean food at a restaurant run by actual defectors and hear fascinating stories hidden behind the dishes.

Engage in conversations about life in North Korea while enjoying scenic views of real North Korean villages. Embark on a unique journey through Jun's life in North Korea and his remarkable defection story on this small-group private tour.

What's included

What's included

  • If there are 2 or fewer participants, up to 2 additional guests may join(Maximum 4 people)
  • Hotel pick up
  • Lunch (North Korean Food)

Not included

  • Travel insurance
  • Hotel Drop off
  • Filming and sharing of personal information

Itinerary

  1. Stop 1 · 2h

    North Korean Local Food Restaurant (Operated by North Korean defector)

    Experience lunch at a North Korean cuisine restaurant run by a real North Korean defector. This restaurant, one of the few in Korea, offers at least four N Korean dishes. You can enjoy fascinating stories about North Korean cuisine firsthand from our N Korean defector guide

  2. Stop 2 · 2h

    Experience real North Korean villages just 2km away. Through binoculars, observe glimpses of real North Koreans' lives and see propaganda buildings erected by the North Korean government. This tour features a defector guide who will provide detailed insights into life there.
    Listen to guide Jun's stories of North Korea and his remarkable defection journey at the café on the 3rd floor of the observatory. You can ask him: How many approved hairstyles does a North Korean man have? What is university life like in North Korea? and hear Jun's challenging escaping journey in China and Vietnam

  3. Stop 3 · 1h

    This park was created for the refugees who fled North Korea during the Korean War. You'll also see the "Bridge of Freedom," temporarily constructed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in 1953 to release 12,773 S Korean prisoners of war after the war ended. Moreover, you can witness the destroyed railway bridge and the railway leading to North Korea.
    This path may also be the route Jun, your guide, will take back to his hometown once the Korean Peninsula is unified

  4. Stop 4 · 15m

    (Drop-off location)

    Our tour concludes here!
    This station provides quick access to central areas of Seoul such as Itaewon and Yongsan

Meeting point

Please provide the name of your hotel or specify a nearby subway station, train station, or other landmark for pickup.

Good to know

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Not allow filming or streaming of personal information
  • If there are 2 or fewer participants, up to 2 additional guests may join

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Frequently asked questions

How long does the Private DMZ Tour with North Korean Defector + N Korean Lunch take?

The experience lasts about 7h – 8h.

How much does it cost?

Prices start from $170 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.

What's included?

If there are 2 or fewer participants, up to 2 additional guests may join(Maximum 4 people); Hotel pick up; Lunch (North Korean Food).

Where does it start?

Please provide the name of your hotel or specify a nearby subway station, train station, or other landmark for pickup.

Can I cancel?

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Which languages is it offered in?

It is guided in Korean, English.

Is it worth it?

Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 157 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in Seoul.

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