Seoul · HALF-DAY

Top 4 Half-Day Tours in Seoul

4 tours · from $45 a head

Good half-day tours fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 4 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

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Half-Day DMZ Tour Led by a Retired Military Officer from Seoul

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,774 reviews · from $45Our pick

Visit the DMZ from Seoul with a retired military guide, explore the Third Tunnel, and see North Korea from Dora or Odusan Observatory.

“The tour is fantastic. Very educational and well organized. Eddie is a great guide with experiences that shape the tour. I’d recommend him for anyone looking to get a proper experience.”

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Seoul: Half-Day DMZ Tour Led by a Retired Military Officer - The morning ride from Seoul to the border

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Seoul: Half-Day DMZ Tour Led by a Retired Military Officer

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

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

Visit the DMZ with a retired South Korean officer, enter the Third Tunnel, view North Korea, and hear personal stories on this six-hour Seoul tour.

“Wonderful tour with Julie! You can tell she loves what she does. Learned so much and efficient tour. Loved the tunnel! Hope to come back to see North Korea on a more clear day.”

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Half-Day South Korea DMZ Small-Group Tour from Seoul - Walking through the 3rd Tunnel near Seoul

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

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 43 reviews

Visit Korea’s DMZ from Seoul with a small group, walk the 3rd Tunnel, see North Korea from Dora Observatory, and learn the story of division.

“I loved my day in Seoul. Met a lot of nice people and eated lovely food. Will recommend it. Specially Korean people are so kind and polite.”

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Korean Folk Village Half-day Guided Tour from Seoul - Meeting in Myeongdong and riding out from Seoul

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Korean Folk Village Half-day Guided Tour from Seoul

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · from $63

Step into Joseon-era Korea on a guided half-day trip from Seoul, with restored homes, folk performances, artisans, transport, and entrance fees.

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

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