This day tour departs from Dongdaemun History & Culture Park Station in Seoul and covers the DMZ and the Kidult Museum in Goseong, Gangwon Province. At the Goseong Unification Observatory in the northernmost part of South Korea, you look out over the DMZ and the North Korean Geumgangsan peaks to learn about Korea’s division, then spend the afternoon at the Kidult Museum, a former elementary school with vintage toys and 14 theme zones. Tour vehicle transport, a professional guide, entrance fees and lunch are included.

Depart from Seoul and see the Goseong DMZ
and Kidult Museum in one day

This roughly 12-hour tour departs from Exit 1 of Dongdaemun History & Culture Park Station and covers the DMZ at the Unification Observatory and the Kidult Museum in Goseong, Gangwon Province. Transport by tour vehicle, a professional guide, entrance fees and lunch are included.

The drive to Goseong takes about 3 hours 10 minutes, and the DMZ visit takes about 3 hours 30 minutes including lunch. After a 15-minute drive, you join a guided tour of the Kidult Museum and have 1 hour 30 minutes of free time, then ride about 3 hours 30 minutes back to where you started.

Look over the DMZ and Geumgangsan peaks from the Unification Observatory

Drive along scenic roads between mountains and coastline to the Unification Observatory at the northernmost edge of South Korea. From the observatory you can see the DMZ landscape and, in the distance, the peaks of North Korea’s Geumgangsan. Seeing a land divided for decades up close, you reflect on Korea’s turbulent past and the value of peace.

Watch the security education video and see Korean War exhibits

Visiting the Unification Observatory requires Civilian Control Line (CCL) entry registration. After filling out the entry form, you watch an 8-minute video at the Security Education Center at your assigned time, and your guide walks you through the procedure.

You also tour exhibits telling the story of the Korean War and learn what it means to live in a divided country.

Relive childhood memories at the Kidult Museum

The Kidult Museum, a former elementary school turned cultural space, has 14 theme zones. You can see vintage toys, recreated living spaces and interactive exhibits.

You can also grind coffee beans with a coffee grinder more than 100 years old and taste freshly ground coffee. At the entrance, you will also meet dolls that were exported from Korea to the UK in the 1980s.

※ The itinerary and stops are for reference only and may change.
※ The view from the observatory may vary depending on the weather.
※ For security reasons, photography is prohibited outside designated areas.

• Please check your mobile voucher by email or in the WAUG app.

• Please arrive at the meeting point at your booked time and meet the guide holding the tour sign.

• The voucher is valid only on the selected date and time.

Meeting point:
Dongdaemun History & Culture Park Station Exit 1
Dongdaemun History & Culture Park, Seoul

Meeting point information:
At Exit 1, look for the guide holding a sign that reads "Goseong: Korean Cultural Experience One-Day Tour". The tour departs at the scheduled time, and no refund is available if you arrive late for personal reasons. The tour ends back at the same place.

Cancellation and refund

• Cancel up to 24 hours before the tour departs for a full refund.

• No refund is available if you arrive late for personal reasons.

Participation

• Children under 7, people with limited mobility and people with low physical fitness cannot participate.

What to bring

• Passport, comfortable shoes, comfortable clothes, travel insurance

On-site information

• Visiting the Unification Observatory requires Civilian Control Line (CCL) entry registration and a passport (or ID).

• After filling out the entry registration form, you watch a video at the Security Education Center at the time shown on your QR e-ticket or paper application. It takes about 8 minutes, and the guide will direct you.

• For security reasons, photography is prohibited outside designated areas. Please follow all instructions.

• Pets, weapons or sharp objects, smoking, luggage or large bags, alcohol and drugs, and food and drinks in the vehicle are not allowed.

• The guide leads the tour in English, Chinese and Traditional Chinese.