Starbucks DMZ with North Korea View
Overview
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5 hours
Mobile ticket
Have you ever imagined buying a ticket to enter a Starbucks?
That's what happens at the Starbucks closest to North Korea. (only 1.4 km away)
You can see the open sky, the flowing river, and the North Korean land beyond Starbucks.
Aegibong Ecological Park, where the Starbucks closest to North Korea is located, has renovated an old observatory into an ecological park.
On the way to the observatory, we will cross the suspension bridge. If you cross this bridge, you can reach the Starbucks closest to North Korea. In front of Starbucks, there is an observatory where you can view North Korea and a telescope that you can use for free.
This park consists of an ecological exhibition hall, an observatory, and an ecological trail. In particular, it is beautiful to see the natural scenery and architecture beautifully harmonizing.
Tour course: Meeting place - Aegibong Peace Ecopark - Peace Eco Exhibition Hall - Jogang Observatory (Starbucks Observatory) - Hyundai Outlet - Drop off City Hall.
Additional Info
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
A minimum of 2 adults is required to book the afternoon tour
A current valid passport is required the day of travel (MUST)
If a part of the tour itinerary is cancelled by unexpected military conditions or local circumstances, there will be no refund
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Gimpo
drive to Gimpo city to visit Aegibong Observatory (Starbucks Observatory)
on the way to Observatory, we will cross the suspension bridge.
What‘s Included
Transport by comfortable, air-conditioned coach
Lunch (if option selected)
Hotel drop-off (if full-day option selected)
Expert guide
Hotel pickup
Hotel Drop Off
Tram
Gratuities
Options
Starbucks DMZ Tour
Reviews
141 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Good vibes and informative
AtikahGomb,Apr 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Lily from Seoul City Tour was full of positive vibes and very informative! Learnt quite abit about the Korean war from her. The tour is also very well planned.
DMZ Aegibong tour
louisat653,Apr 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Loved Lily, she was great ☺️ Good alternative tour on a Monday when the other sites are shut.
Must Visit
Happiness25359442173,Apr 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had an Amazing Experience! Tour Guide Lily was helpful and Informative.
Gimpo Aegibong DMZ with Lily
Daniel G,Apr 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Lily was a really informative and funny guide. I really liked the tour and can recommend it to everyone who wants to have a relaxed way to visit the DMZ and have a look at North Korea
Top!
I6219UXnicolep,Apr 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was amazing, thank you Lily for everything
DMZ Tour with Lily
waray15,Apr 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My sister and I went on the DMZ tour with Lily from Seoul City Tour, and we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. The tour went smoothly from start to finish, and we were warmly greeted by our wonderful guide, Lily. She was bubbly, cordial, helpful, and highly professional. She is truly one of the best tour guides we have had the pleasure of meeting. Lily made the entire experience even more enjoyable. She shared the right amount of information at exactly the right moments, making the tour both engaging and easy to follow. Her energy, kindness, and expertise made a lasting impression. We highly recommend Lily to anyone considering this tour.
Great knowledge of Korean War
gabrielsB5868VZ,Apr 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Lily gave us a great tour, all the information was very valuable and I learned a lot from this historic place. 5 Stars!
Awesome time
Getaway35150275265,Apr 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Lily from Seoul city tour was awesome sharing her stories and explaining about the place with a lot of passion never disappointed
Thank you Lily
yusingp,Apr 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Lily from Seoul City Tour is a fun and energetic guide who brought us around and shared heartfelt personal experiences when explaining different parts of the tour. We had fun!
Great trip to the North Korean border. Lily is an Excellent Tour Guide
fairdinkum52,Apr 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Lily was a great Tour Guide. Very cooperative and helpful. Strong recommendation!
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