Blue House Tour: Explore Korea's Presidential Home

Explore Korea’s Blue House, once exclusive to VIPs, now open for a limited time. Join our guided tour and uncover its secrets.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Cheong Wa Dae Yeongbingwan - Yeongbingwan served as a venue for welcoming distinguished international guests. It was a place where presidents met with foreign dignitaries, hosting significant events such as dinners and meetings. The building boasts a modern design with Korean-style elements, reflecting Korea’s tradition of hospitality and respect….
What's Included
  • English-speaking licensed tour guide
  • Reserved entrance to Korea’s White House (Cheong Wa Dae)
What's Not Included
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Additional Information

Explore Korea’s White House before public access concludes in June

  • Limited to 9 guests per tour
    The Blue House, often referred to as Korea’s White House, was the presidential residence and office for more than 70 years. For many years, entry was restricted to a select few special guests invited by the president. These guests included world leaders,…
Location
Gyeongbokgung Station
Please meet outside Exit 3 of Gyeongbokgung Station (Line 3). Your guide will wear an official license in a black holder. Due to heavy traffic in this area, we recommend taking the subway. Please arrive at least 10 minutes before the meeting time.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Laura
Jun 11, 2025
A well-organized and engaging tour experience - I had the chance to join the Korea White House Tour before it closed, and what really made it special was our guide Jungho. He was very attentive – always checking that everyone was present, keeping the group together, and making sure we understood everything. The information he shared was perfectly balanced: not too much, not too little – just enough to stay curious and follow along easily. He answered all of our questions with patience and really brought the experience to life. Even though we walked a lot, it never felt tiring because the tour was so engaging and beautifully paced. You could tell he genuinely cared about giving us a great experience. The tour itself may not be available anymore, but if you ever get the chance to join another experience with this guide, I’d absolutely recommend it😊
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Jim_b
May 11, 2025
Korean presidential house (Blue Houe) tour - Our guide Jungho was exceptional, knowledgeable, and engaging, making the tour truly memorable. He provided valuable insights into the Blue House's architecture and historical significance. This tour guide is the best we have had in Korea, his conversational skill is excellent and the tour would not be the same without his deep knowledge of the site.
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Zina_k
Apr 21, 2025
Korea's White House tour! - Korea's White House tour: It was very good tour. I learned a lot about Korean history. Tour guide Jungho was amazing: He sent very clear instruction where to meet up, he walked with us 2 hrs and explain many interesting details about Korean history, he even walked me back to Metro station. Thank you Jungho!
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Austin_b
Apr 21, 2025
I had an incredible... - I had an incredible experience touring the Blue House in Seoul and would highly recommend it to anyone visiting the city. The highlight of the tour was our guide, Jungho, whose deep knowledge and passion for Korean history truly enhanced the experience. He provided fascinating insights into the history of the Blue House and the presidency, answering every question with expertise and enthusiasm. Jungho’s professionalism, storytelling, and warm demeanor made the tour both educational and enjoyable. This is a must-do experience, and Jungho is a guide you won’t forget.
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Yvonnev656
Apr 16, 2025
Our visit to the Blue House is a must with Junghos Walking Tour! - The site was amazing to see - highly recommend a visit to Blue Plaza, especially this walking tour with Jungho. Our guide - Jungho - enhanced our experience by giving us interesting facts and stories. Jungho was fluent in English, making it joyfull and easy to listen to him. Nice balance between hearing about the vast history and being able to look around at the scenery and take photos. The tour took approximately two hours visiting the various parts of the area, including small breaks. Bonus points for Jungho being accomondating, funny and telling us some fun facts along the way!
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C2901afelleno
Apr 16, 2025
Excellent guide, had a great time! - Incredibly kind, thoughtful and funny guide! Told us lots of facts that guides usually refrain from sharing haha. He did an excellent job at telling everything in an engaging and interesting way! Loved the tour, was very happy to be able to join!
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Solveigd282
Apr 16, 2025
Amazing tour with Jungho - It was an amazing tour with Jungho! Jungo was a great guide. He brought us water, and gave us a special gift at the end of the tour. He had lots of interesting facts about the blue house, and also knew all about the best photo areas. I would recommend to go on the Blue House Tour with him!
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Kristian1p
Apr 16, 2025
Very interesting tour with a very nice and knowledgeable guide - This was an awesome tour of the Blue house. Jungho was the perfect tour guide and made the experience very memorable. His knowledge of the Blue house made it very interesting and his enthusiasmn made it easy to follow along. We really felt we got to learn things about the house that you wouldn't learn from anyone else. Highly reccomend this tour.
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Torp463
Apr 16, 2025
Best guide ever! - The guide was amazing! So much information and fun facts! Really had a blast! Feels like we made a new friend on the way!!!
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479bethinaa
Apr 16, 2025
The best guided tour experienced - This was the most exciting guided tour that I have experienced. Jungho teached us a lot while having exciting stories. Not only did we learn a lot but we made great memories. Jungho speaks fluent English and is a kind hearted person.
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From $199
up to 9 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).