Best North Korea View & Closest Starbucks to DMZ tour from Seoul

Overview

Available languages

Chinese

English

5 hours

Mobile ticket

Looking for the absolute best views of North Korea? Then buckle up for the ultimate DMZ adventure from Seoul to Aegibong, where you'll get the best, unobstructed, and jaw-dropping views of North Korea from South Korea! Skirting the edge of the Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ), this tour takes you closer than you ever thought possible to this mysterious border, with the river by your side and stopping at the closest observatory to the DMZ. Plus, sip a latte at the nearest Starbucks to North Korea while soaking in the wild, untouched beauty of the no-man's zone. This isn't just a tour, it's a thrilling peek into history with a side of epic scenery, making it a must-do for adventure seekers!

The Associated Press (AP) described the Starbucks Aegibong branch, a striking emblem of global capitalism, as "a powerful symbol of security", while CNN noted, "You can even see North Koreans walking around", calling it "one of the few ways to look inside North Korea without crossing the border".

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Passport is required during the tour. (You cannot enter without a passport)

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Tour Guide (English or Chinese)

Entrance fees

Round Trip Transportation

Lunch

Coffee and/or Tea

What To Expect

Myeongdong Shopping Street

Pick-up location 1: Myeongdong Subway Station (Exit 9)

Admission Not Applicable

Seoul City Hall

Pick-up location 2: Seoul City Hall Subway Station (Exit 6)

Admission Not Applicable

Options

Best North Korea View & Closest Starbucks to DMZ tour from Seoul

Reviews

4.95

288 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

278

Best tour guide. Crystal
Trek29322402609,
Nov 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Best tour. Crystal. Everything well organised and great. Friendly and nice. Very nice view. Nice ride. Driver friendly.
Great tour
tsengj2025,
Nov 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Very friendly and detailed explanation of rhe history of Korea war , Tks a lot Eva. It’s a interesting tour and wish see you again in the future .
Good travel
Journey27823442389,
Nov 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Prettyyyy Ms.Eva’s service is very great she is a good tour guide.
Dmz day trip
608driese,
Nov 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It was a very interesting and a great learning experience would recommend to other peaple And as for the guide she's very kind and explains everything very well
A half-day trip to Pike Starbucks!
young331,
Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I took part in a half-day trip to Starbucks, which was a refined and memorable experience. From the moment of meeting, the tour guide Bella welcomes every guest with a warm and warm smile. During the drive to the sights, she explained the history and background of the division of South Korea and North Korea in an in-depth way, allowing people to have a deeper understanding of the places to visit. Upon arriving at the Horse of Love, Bella passionately led us to the famous Starbucks of Horse of Love, where you can drink coffee while looking to North Korea. She also carefully guided us how to use a telescope to observe North Korean villages, and shared many interesting stories related to the area, making the journey full of surprise and learning. On the way back, Bella also had questions and answers, not only sharing the true experiences of the North Koreans, but also talking about the differences in the situation in South and North Korea, but also inserted many easy and interesting stories, so that everyone got a rich harvest between intellectual and sensual. This trip takes place in a luxurious 12-seater van, with spacious and comfortable seats to relax or enjoy the views along the way. Overall, this is a highly recommended tour, especially suitable for travelers who like to study history and culture while traveling, or who plan to go out with their elders. The trip is approximately 9:30 in the morning at the Hengda Collection, and back to Seoul at 2:00 in the afternoon, the schedule is right, it is not too hasty, but it can be full and return. Highly recommended!
Gogo was the best tour...
Charlie S,
Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Gogo was the best tour guide! He was very knowledgeable in the history of Korea and had some very funny jokes to go along with it.
DMZ Starbucks tour
teof218,
Oct 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
Nice trip. Alice our tour guide is very informative and accomodating. The view from starbucks is also nice. The starbucka though seems to have limited menu.
Amazing DMZ tour - Australian traveller
georgevW7292HX,
Oct 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Jenny was an amazing tour guide her English was excellent and very knowledgeable. I won't forget this experience. I highly recommend VIP Travel. Thanks Jenny 👏
Great experience for half a day!
giuliaaA3522MY,
Oct 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We loved this tour. Our guide Jenny was so lovely, smily and gave us so much historical and her personal history during the tour. Having Jenny as a guide really made the tour much more interesting. The tour overall experience depends on the situation and weather we were quite lucky and managed to see North Korea and people on the other side. Thank you Jenny, for being so warm, kind and welcoming!
Todo!
Enrico T,
Oct 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
Great experience overall, unfortunately on Mondays the "real" tour is not possible since the army DMZ is closed but this is a good alternative. I believe the price shouldn't be the same though