Tours & tickets

House of Peace

Journey to one of the most meaningful tourist destinations in the world — the Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ), located on the border between South and North Korea. Gain a deeper understanding of Korean history and culture. ①. Original DMZ Tour: Tuesday to Sunday Enjoy access to Imjingak Park, where you can see the Bridge of Freedom, then explore the 3rd Infiltration Tunnel, an incomplete passage built by North Korea beneath the DMZ. Back on the surface, ascend Mount Dora to visit the Dora Observatory, offering panoramic views across the border. Take in the view of the 2.4-mile-wide (4 km) DMZ that has divided the Korean Peninsula since 1953. Make a stop at Unification Village, located near the DMZ in South Korea. Browse a range of souvenirs and items symbolizing peace and reconciliation — and sometimes, even products from North Korea. Choose the perfect mementos or snacks before heading back to Seoul. ②. DMZ Tour & Gamaksan Suspension Bridge: Tuesday to Sunday This itinerary includes the complete DMZ tour along with an additional stop at the Gamaksan Suspension Bridge, the site of a heroic battle fought by British troops during the Korean War. ③. DMZ Tour (2nd Tunnel): Mondays, Thursdays, and Saturdays The 2nd Tunnel Tour includes visits to the 2nd Tunnel, Cheorwon Peace Observatory, Woljeong-ri Station, and the UNESCO-designated Hantan River. Lunchtime (at your own expense) is provided in the area near the 2nd Tunnel. From April to November, you can explore the Hantan River Cliffside Path, while from December to February, the Hantan River Water Road is available. The final destination of the tour is the former Korean Workers' Party Headquarters. ④. Aegibong Observatory (Starbucks) Tour: Except on Saturdays Discover the only Starbucks inside the Civilian Control Zone, located at Aegibong Peace Ecopark and Jogang Observatory—only 1.4 km from North Korea. Aegibong is a place of deep historical meaning. After the Korean War, many displaced people came here to glimpse their lost hometowns across the border. Today, it’s also a unique destination where you can sip coffee while enjoying one of the closest views into North Korea. The original observatory, built in 1978, was replaced by the modern Jogang Observatory, offering stunning, direct views of the North. • Arrival time in Seoul may vary depending on the number of participants and traffic conditions on the day. • The Shooting Range (Add-on), you will visit the shooting range in Myeongdong after the main tour and have the opportunity to experience pistol shooting firsthand. Available over 14 years old • Please note that the Peace Gondola is not equipped with air conditioning and may overheat during hot summer days. The DMZ is not just a line on a map — it’s a living, breathing reminder of conflict, resilience, and the hope for reunification. Whether you're drawn by history, nature, or the human stories behind the headlines, a visit to the DMZ is a journey you won’t soon forget.

** Addon option (per person): North Korean Defector Meet-up & North Korea Experience Hall Recently North Korea Experience Hall opened at the Imjingak park (opened on April 22, 2025). At the North Korea Experience hall, you can meet a real North Korean Defector and learn more about North Korea. This Experience is only available with us. (Exclusive experience with Seoul Ctiy Tour.) Meet your friendly and knowledgeable tour guide in the morning at the meeting place you chose. Head to the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) and see the strip of land between North and South Korea that symbolizes a decades-long conflict and an important chapter of world history. Start your tour at Imjingpak Park, situated only 7 km from the Demarcation Line, a tribute to the Korean War. Visit its observatory, monuments, and the Freedom Bridge, which was used to transport 13,000 prisoners home after the war. Continue to the Third Infiltration Tunnel, discovered in 1978, and witness an incomplete tunnel built by North Korea into the South that was denounced by the UN. Descend into history at the Dora Observatory and see into North Korea. Lastly, head to Dorasan Station, the last station before the DMZ and symbolic of the hope of reunification. (Dorasan station is temporarily closed by the military). Be dropped off at the City Hall in Seoul after the tour. If you chose the with suspension bridge option, we will visit the suspension bridge and see the beautiful view as well.

☑ Real Stories from North Korea – Only with Cosmojin Explore the Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) like never before on South Korea’s only tour that includes a face-to-face encounter with a North Korean defector. This rare opportunity reveals the human side of one of the world’s most secretive nations, directly from someone who lived through it. ☑ Meet a North Korean Defector (Tour Highlight) Sit across from someone who escaped one of the most tightly controlled regimes on Earth. Hear raw, unscripted stories of life under dictatorship, their dangerous escape, and how they rebuilt their life in the South. Ask your own questions during this powerful, emotional conversation — a moment you’ll never forget. ☑ Explore the Core Sites of the DMZ Your journey includes visits to: • Imjingak Pyeonghwa-Nuri Park • The Bridge of Freedom • DMZ Theater and Exhibition Hall • The Third Infiltration Tunnel • Dora Observatory • Optional: Mt. Gamak Suspension Bridge Gain a deeper understanding of the Korean War, the division of the peninsula, and the ongoing tension that still shapes both Koreas today. ☑ Guided by Experts Who Care Our expert guides — including Ron Han and SP Hong — are renowned for their passion, depth of knowledge, and ability to turn history into a living story. They’ll guide you through the day with insight, care, and unforgettable storytelling. ☑ Travel in Comfort Relax in a modern, air-conditioned vehicle with round-trip service from Seoul. We take care of the details so you can fully immerse yourself in the experience.

This tour will take you from Seoul to the DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) that is a very unique, educational and contemporary historical place. DMZ expert tour will take you to the Korean DMZ that is located about an hour away from Seoul. You will see the Third Tunnel, the DMZ Exhibition Hall, the Dora Observatory, the Dorasan Station (closed temporally by military) and pass by the Unification Village on the way back to Seoul. It will be an educational experience to learn about the Korean War and its history. If you choose Suspension option, you will visit Gamaksan Heroes Suspension Bridge which is one of longest suspension bridge in Korea and the nearest Mountain to the DMZ.

Since 1950, Korea has been divided into the North and South. North Korea has become more closed off, while South Korea continues to develop as a democracy and leading economy, sharing its culture with the rest of the world. The DMZ area is the only place that you can see the reality of the most divided nation in the world. This tour includes a military tourist guide, shuttle vehicle, and entrance fees to a venue that helps to explain the history of war. Your tour guides are professional security specialists, allowing you to learn about North and South Korean relations. Visit the Third Tunnel Experience, which was designed to invade South Korea by tanks, the observatory where you can view North Korean residents, the War History Pavilion, and Imjingak. Experience every aspect of the DMZ area.    You will also visit Gyeongbok Palace, where the king, his family and 2000 others previously lived as they ruled the nation. Be fascinated as you hear how the palace was run more like a modern day business - with employees and advisers - rather than as the royal-only complex that you might expect. 

Meet your dedicated guide for your private tour, and enjoy a comfortable drive from Seoul to the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) that has separated North and South Korea since the Korean War. Visit the site where North Korean spy commandos fought with Korean and US combined special forces. Learn about the history of this site and the ongoing tensions between the two Koreas from your expert guide. Stop at Imjingak Peace Park to discover war artefacts, artillery and military bunkers, then follow your guide along the DMZ's barbed wire fence past soldiers patrolling the border. Pause for a delicious lunch of North Korean specialities, including barbecued duck and a range of vegetarian options.   Stop at Odusan observation point to see a real North Korean farming village just across 2km river border. At the end of the day, relax on a comfortable transfer back to Seoul.

In the morning, grab your passport and enjoy a comfortable drive from Seoul to the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) that has separated North and South Korea since the Korean War. Visit the site where North Korean spy commandos were first discovered and fought with Korean and US combined Special Forces. Learn about the history of this site from your expert guide. Stop at Imjingak Peace Park to discover war artefacts, artillery and military bunkers, then follow your guide along the DMZ's barbed wire fence past soldiers on drill. Pause for a delicious lunch of North Korean specialities, including barbecued duck and a range of vegetarian options.   After lunch, visit the 3rd Infiltration Tunnel to experience firsthand North Korea’s frightening, yet unrealized military ambitions. The tunnel was designed and dug for a stealthy, underground invasion in 1978. Stop at Dora Observatory to catch a glimpse of a North Korean propaganda village and faraway Kaesong City through powerful binoculars. Then take a short trek to the Odusan observation point, where you can see a real North Korean village just across the river border, while your guide explains the traditions of North Korean farming life. At the end of the day, relax on a comfortable transfer back to Seoul.