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
119 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Dmz
107deyaniras,Mar 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was very nice trip. Yeoni from Seoul city tour.
Great
bertrandr512,Mar 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Yeoni from Séoul City Tour was absolutely great.
❤️
RizalynP6,Mar 29, 2026
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5.00Yeoni from Seoul City Tour Good trip😊
Yeoni
Jet18892559482,Mar 29, 2026
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5.00Went with Yeoni from South City Tour.
Good Tour
aoifeo674,Mar 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Yeoni from Seoul City Tour is great
Yeoni
Dan S,Mar 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Yeoni from Seoul City Tour. Very efficient and good tour.
Yeoni is the best!
KatieG481,Mar 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Yeoni from Seoul city tour was great and very helpful
Great Tour
seanrV3990KV,Mar 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Yeoni from Seoul City Tour Tour was easy to join and included transport, information prior and some information during. We went on Monday so was only able to go to the suspension bridge and Starbucks (tunnel closed on Mondays). It would be nice to get more stories, facts and information about the history, stories and current state between the two countries but overall was good. We also arrived very early which meant it was less busy which was nice.
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klausmY924AK,Mar 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00YEONI....she did a good yob😉
Starbuck's coffee with a taste of communism
varnevang,Mar 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a great tour, perfect for a glimpse into North Korea. Great pace with time to relax and enjoy Starbuck's with the view of North Korean scenery. Our guide AJ was great, with impeccable English, making it easy for everyone to follow her enthusiastic storytelling of Korean history and border tensions. Overall great value for money and uncrowded.
From US$48.00
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