Seoul: DMZ Aegibong Starbucks & Hanok & Scenic/Historical Day Tour

We had a wonderful day with our very friendly guide, Edward! We visited the DMZ with the observatory, then had free time in Eunpyeong Hanok Village where we had lunch. We then finished with the Ginseng Museum. We highly recommend the experience with Edward, thank you very much!

I really enjoyed seeing North Korea from Aegibong and Eunpyeong Hanok village, and Michael our tour guide was incredible. He was funny, kind, and while we waited to eat our lunch together, he taught me some Korean too. As a solo traveller, I really appreciated how I felt included in the group and how much Michael taught me about Korea and the Korean language. I’m so glad I chose this small group tour and Michael made it a truly incredible experience.

Michael and Sunny did a great job with the tour! My favorite part was getting to see the North Korea view from the Starbucks at Aegibong. This was my first full day in South Korea, so it was also amazing to see Eunpyeong Hanok Village and Jingwansa Temple. The village was a lot less crowded than I've heard Bukshon is. Another highlight was the restaurant, I'm not very familiar with Korean food aside from KBBQ, so it was great to have someone local who could get me to try something I never would've known to try! The guides Michael and Sunny were always willing to take photos of you at the various locations which was great as well. The stories about the history at each of the locations also helped to bring more context that someone like myself (American who doesn't know much Korean history) greatly appreciated. Highly reccommend.

Michael and Sunny are the best tour guides! They are so nice and friendly. Highly recommended and they brought us to the best Korean restaurant for lunch! They shared a lot about the history of Korea and learned some basic Korean! Super entertaining! Got to see a peak of North Korea at Aegibong and love the Eunyeong Hanok Village

Chris is simply the best guide in Seoul! We took the DMZ Aegibong & Hanok tour, and he was brilliant. His knowledge of the Observatory, Suspension Bridge, and Jingwansa Temple was engaging, and his driving was smooth and safe. What truly set Chris apart was his incredible care. As a strict Celiac traveler, dining in Korea is usually stressful. Chris went above and beyond to find us a safe Mexican lunch, ensuring zero cross-contamination. It felt like a miracle to eat safely! He also patiently helped me navigate Korea’s confusing recycling rules to dispose of a coffee cup correctly, a small detail that saved me from potential fines and showed his genuine local support. Thank you, Chris, for a flawless day. You are a fantastic driver, a history expert, and a genuinely caring host. We cannot recommend this tour with Chris enough!

I had the most incredible tour with Michael on this full day trip. I did a private tour and it was worth every minute. Michael was very knowledgeable about each location he took me to, and was able to answer all of my (many!) questions. What an amazing trip!

Great experience to have a morning coffee with North Korea Countryside view. Nice view for the Eunpyeong Hanok Village and last stop is the Ginseng Museum. Our tourguide Sky is very fun with great choice of musics during travel.

Our guide Yohan was really great. He planned his itinerary very well so we were able to enjoy Aegibong park, Jingwansa temple and Eunpyeong at a nice pace, and really absorb his historical and cultural explanations. Also, Aegibong observatory is so high up, the roads to and from can be winding, but Yohan drove them quite well!

We were blessed with good weather and thoroughly enjoyed the tour. We arrived at the Starbucks in the DMZ early in the morning, before it got crowded, and were able to take our time. Thanks to our guide, Mr. Shin, we learned a lot about Korea, which made for a different kind of trip than just shopping. I'm very grateful. I'd love to join another tour next time. I look forward to it.

Our day trip to the Seoul Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) and Eunpyeong Hanok Village was truly unforgettable! I especially want to extend my heartfelt thanks to our tour guide, Joey. Joey's service was incredibly thoughtful and meticulous. When we were at the DMZ, looking out towards North Korea, he provided us with a very detailed introduction to the historical background and the unique features of each site. It was clear he had done his homework; his explanations were lively and engaging, which greatly enriched the entire itinerary. Beyond his professional commentary, Joey was also very proactive and enthusiastic. When we arrived at the beautiful Eunpyeong Hanok Village, he spontaneously offered to take many wonderful photos for us. His photography angles were very professional, helping us create many beautiful memories! He took excellent care of us throughout the entire trip, never rushing us, and the timing was perfectly arranged. This journey was made even more perfect thanks to Joey's care. I will definitely look for him again on my next visit to Seoul! 👍✨