Starbucks DMZ with North Korea View

Overview

Available languages

Chinese (Taiwan)

Japanese

English

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)

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable

on the way to Observatory, we will cross the suspension bridge.

15 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

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

5.00

61 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Interesting experience
BiljanaA20,,Jan 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It was a fun experience to visit the DMZ. We had an interesting experience that I would recommend to anyone visiting Seoul, South Korea. The guide was very good, informative, and considerate
Aegibong Park Starbucks observation
angelacL3327SV,,Jan 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Sadie was helpful, attentive and great with information. Great clear weather day. Saw people moving around on the North Korea side.
Trip to DMZ
willcI2812ND,,Jan 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Very knowledgeable and approachable. Always made an effort to take photos for us and offered with kindness. Good at explaining.
Well-rounded experience
A6211ONcharlottec,,Jan 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Tour guides gave helpful facts and information during the trip, also very accommodating during the bus ride ( e.g gave opportunities to get fresh air and bathroom breaks) :D
Heaven sent
Dream23518232800,,Jan 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I enjoy the experience and I wish to come here again. Such great service and comfortable seating. The tour guide is very nice and kind hearted. Thank you for this lovely experience <3
Favorite tour guide — Sadie!!
U7950JCclaireb,,Jan 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Friendly tour guide Sadie and very accommodating! She even took our photos with the view and ensures we get everything we need. Will do it again!!
Worth it!
London S,,Dec 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Jun did a very good job. He gave us cookies along the way, very kind, very happy, very knowledgeable. We had a good time with Starbucks.
Awesome experience
Philip T,,Dec 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Jun gave an awesome tour for us! We loved that the tour was not fully guided; there was a good amount of free time, and the Starbucks experience was amazing. You really don’t need to go to any other spots to experience the DMZ.
Starbucks Tour with North Korea in View
Sunshine48056463198,,Nov 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Mr. Im, our guide, was very fluent in Japanese and had no trouble with the language. On the way out, it was very meaningful because there was a commentary on the history of the Korean Peninsula in Japanese, and I was able to visit the observatory and Starbucks after learning the background. I think it was a tour worth the time and money.
Seoul
Travel51141368347,,Nov 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
many thanks to Mrs Lily, great journey. I will suggestion to anyone to try this Very nice and we had enough time and great .