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: 5 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 - Peace Eco Exhibition Hall
    This is a venue dedicated to peace, ecology, and the future. Visitors can learn about 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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Nuria
Apr 5, 2026
Enriching experience - AJ from Seoul City Tours was an awesome and friendly guide. She explained the history around Korea and the DMZ in a very clear way, answered all the questions, and we got to know some extra anecdotes too. Thank you AJ!!
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L9904akmargaretg
Apr 5, 2026
AJ from Seoul city tour made this tour incredible! - AJ from Seoul City Tour is AMAZING!! My favorite tour guide I’ve ever had in South Korea! So informative, had answers to any questions we had, made the tour smooth and kept everything on track without being too strict. She spoke amazing English and understood everything we said! I would book with AJ again anytime I could!
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Eddie
Apr 5, 2026
Amazing North Korea DMZ view - It was good. AJ was an amazing tour guide.
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Shimis2026
Apr 5, 2026
Starbucks DMZ with North Korea View - It was a fun experience, AJ from Seoul city tour was very knowledgeable and kind! You’re in for a good time if she’s your tour guide!
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V8616mhmiah
Apr 5, 2026
Amazing tour!! - Amazing tour fantastic guide!! She was so funny!!
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Epmartinez11
Apr 5, 2026
Apple juice - AJ was incredible and cute . Give her a bonus because she is so fun. She also should get free Starbucks. Really anything she wants she deserves it.
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Tourist431879
Apr 5, 2026
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Exceptional DMZ Tour Experience - We had an outstanding experience on the DMZ tour with AJ! Everything was perfectly organized from start to finish, making the day smooth, informative, and truly memorable. What made this tour exceptional was the way AJ explained the history. The storytelling was clear, engaging, and incredibly insightful, we loved how complex historical events were made easy to understand while still keeping their depth and significance. It really brought the entire experience to life.
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Nemoh444
Apr 5, 2026
A small glanze into North Korea - Great experience. AJ was an amazing tour guide, she answered all the questions and explained loads of curiosities. It was worth the time! While it's weird having a Starbucks over there, the view is magnificent and I found it fascinating looking over the river into the villages in North Korea, seeing some farmers working the fields, etc.
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Mobile49614244080
Apr 5, 2026
DMZ TOUR - It was a great tour, AJ was an excellent guide
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Nuriarg6471aw
Apr 5, 2026
The best tour - AJ is the best guide in the world, she explains everything great and solves any doubts, the tour is very interesting and fun, without a doubt I highly recommend it
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From $48
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).