Starbucks Observatory: View North Korea

Discover the unique Starbucks with a view of North Korea, nestled in Aegibong Ecological Park. Explore nature, history, and shopping in one tour.

Duration: 7 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Gimpo - Travel to Gimpo city to explore the Aegibong Observatory, also known as the Starbucks Observatory.
  • Aegibong-ro - On the journey to the Observatory, cross the suspension bridge.
  • Aegibong-ro - Visit the Peace Eco Exhibition Hall, a venue dedicated to peace, ecology, and the future. Discover insights into Korean history, North…
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
What's Not Included
  • Hotel Drop Off
  • Tram
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Have you ever thought about purchasing a ticket to enter a Starbucks? That’s the experience at the Starbucks nearest to North Korea, just 1.4 km away.
From this location, you can enjoy views of the open sky, the flowing river, and the North Korean landscape beyond the Starbucks.
Aegibong Ecological Park, home to the Starbucks closest to North Korea, has…

Location
City Hall Station
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Vijbh
Aug 10, 2025
Glimpse of North Korea and DMZ - Lily was an excellent guide, giving us a brief history of the history of Korea and answering all our questions. We drove for a little more than one hour which is quite convenient for families with small kids. We loved the experience!
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C1553jqchans
Aug 10, 2025
Excellent trip - Lily is an experienced tour guide who provides comprehensive explanations throughout the trip. It is a must-go trip in South Korea.
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456liliab
Aug 10, 2025
Very nice tour - We were with guide Lily, she was very sweet and informative. She showed us the landscape of North Korea, also gave us many answers to our many questions. We had time to enjoy the view and observe everything on the other side of the river.
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535franciszekm
Aug 10, 2025
Good tour - It’s worth waking up early for this! Lily was a wonderful guide who answered all of our questions, not only about the DMZ but all other about Korea as well.
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Anddy
Aug 10, 2025
10 out of 10 experience - Stunning and engraving must-go experience! Our tour guide Lily shows us the history of the whole border line,ancient North Korean village ,daily lives of North Korean people.meaningful day trip!
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400smitab
Aug 10, 2025
Quick tour to the DMZ and North Korean border - Lily was a very knowledgeable guide who made the tour interesting and interactive. Everything was perfectly organised. We would definitely recommend this tour to anyone visiting Seoul.
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Maz
Aug 3, 2025
A very good guided tour where the Tourgide Lily and injection of energy. Awsome job and tyvm for a nice tour. Perfect!!! - Lily was great tour guide! We had a great time with Lily and she gave us a lot of information. Love lily and thank you soooooo much
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Margretam2025
Aug 3, 2025
Lily - Lily was awesooooome your guide!!! She speakenglisj very well and very sweet. And also cared each one. Highly recommend Lily💕
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508felixw
Aug 3, 2025
Lily as a tourguide! - We had our tour with Lily. Wonderful guide. Fluent English, very friendly and helpful. Experienced, kind and a beautiful smile sums up Lily very well. If you’re planning to go see the northkorean border, ask for LILY!!
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C295emmajam
Aug 3, 2025
:) - Lily was very very nice and was very good to giving us information. (Very good at her job) The tour was great also, the sight were amazing:)
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From $55
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).