Visitors to Seoul are usually keen to visit the major attractions, and a great way to visit your preferred attractions on a budget is to purchase one of the Seoul Pass options. You may not realise that there are two major Seoul Pass options, each with different pricing models and inclusions to consider.
We have personally used these passes, have visited most of the included attractions and done the included tours, and these passes are a great option to get discounted pricing for your visit.
In this article, we aim to help you better understand the two Seoul Pass options and decide which one is right for your visit.
The two Seoul Pass options are as follows. Each pass provides great discounts when you purchase them, as you will definitely pay a cheaper price to purchase any of these passes compared with purchasing individual tickets for each attraction and activity. All three passes have digital options, which means you can book them online and get started straight away!
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Below, we will provide a detailed comparison of each Seoul Pass.
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Discover Seoul Pass
The Discover Seoul Pass is a great option that includes access to over 65 attractions within either a 24, 48 or 72-hour period commencing from your pass’s first activation. The Discover Seoul Pass also provides discounts to over 100 additional Seoul attractions.
A unique feature of the Discover Seoul Pass is that it includes free entry to the Seoul palaces, royal tombs and many museums in conjunction with attraction entry. The Discover Seoul Pass also includes one-way transport from Incheon Airport to Seoul on either the AREX airport express train to Seoul Station or the Limousine Bus, which travels more directly to major tourist areas in Seoul.
Discover Seoul Pass Pricing
The Discover Seoul Pass card can be easily purchased through Klook, with a card collection option at Incheon Airport T1. No children’s passes are available, so it is the same price regardless of age.
24 hour Discover Seoul Pass is $US 39
48 hour Discover Seoul Pass is $US 54 ($US 27 per day)
72 hour Discover Seoul Pass is $US 69 ($US 23 per day)
Discover Seoul Pass Included Attractions
The 65+ attractions included in the Discover Seoul Pass are as detailed below. Note that over time, inclusions can change.
Major Attractions
Five Seoul Palaces, including onsite museums
Lotte World 1 Day pass (including Folk Village)
N Seoul Tower
Alive Museum
COEX Aquarium
63 Building Observatory & Aqua Planet 63
Nami Island Entry Ticket
Seoul Zoo and Sky Lift
Yellow Balloon City Tour Bus
Seoul City Tour Bus (Red Bus) (1 day, choose from 4 courses)
E Cruise
Museums
Colorpool Museum
Leeum Museum of Art
Space K
Museum of Japanese Colonial History in Korea (book 7 days prior)
Ilmin Museum of Art
Korea Museum of Straw and Life
Seoul Science Center
Gahoe Museum
Bukchon Traditional Museum
Zoolung Zoolung – Times Square Branch (Indoor zoo)
Seoul Battleship Park
Figure Museum W
Seodaemun Prison History Hall
National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art Seoul
Seoul Children’s Museum
Eunpyeong History and Hanok Museum
Seoul K-Medi Center
Presseum
Football Faentasium
SBA Seoul Animation Center
Royal Shrines and Tombs
Jongmyo (Royal Shrine)
Swolleung and Jeonhneung Royal Tombs
Taereung Royal Tombs
Gangneung Royal Tombs
Heolleung and Illeung Royal Tombs
Uireung Royal Tomb
Jeongneung Royal Tomb
Other Attractions and Activities
Piece of Time: Seasons by Naturelabs
Coconut Box plus Love Museum
Korea Folk Village Entry (Yongin)
Seelala Sauna
Mokdong Icerink (Entry, skate and helmet hire)
Ttareungi (Seoul Public Bicycle) (1 day)
Gwangmyeong Cave
SK Telecom Sim Card (1 day)
Clothing Hire
Hanbok Hire (note that wearing a hanbok enables you to get free entry to the Seoul Palaces)
Klook Seoul Pass
The Klook Seoul Pass is a great option that includes discounted access to 3, 4, or 5 major attractions out of a choice of 7 attractions over a 30-day period. You can then add tickets for Lotte World, Everland and a Nami Island Day tour at discounted prices.
The Klook Seoul Pass is a great option to package the purchase of your more expensive activities in Seoul and then pay as you go at the cheaper attractions.
Klook Seoul Pass Pricing
The Klook Seoul Pass pricing gets cheaper the more attractions you choose to include. No children’s passes are available, so it is the same price regardless of age. Pricing is as follows:
2 choice Seoul Explorer Pass is $US 34 ($US 17 per attraction)
3 choice Seoul Explorer Pass is $US 46 ($US 15 per attraction)
4 choice Seoul Explorer Pass is $US 55 ($US 14 per attraction)
Addon pricing for Lotte World is $US 21, Everland is $US 26 and the Nami Island Day Trip is $US 45, which are all discounted from normal Klook pricing for individual tickets.
Klook Seoul Pass Included Attractions
The attractions and activities included in the Klook Seoul Pass are as detailed below. Note that over time, inclusions can change.
Included Attractions and activities
Lotte World Aquarium Ticket
N Seoul Tower Ticket
Alive Museum
Dynamic Maze
COEX Aquarium Ticket
63 Building Observatory & Aqua Planet 63 Ticket
Hanbok Rental (note that wearing a hanbok enables you to get free entry to the Seoul Palaces)
Ehwa Korean School Uniform Rental Experience
You can then choose to add on additional activities, which include the following options:
Lotte World 1 Day Pass (Including Folk Village)
Everland 1 Day Pass
Nami Island Day Trip
Which Seoul Pass is best for you?
After considering each pass, they all provide great discounts on entry to attractions and activities in Seoul. However, you need to plan ahead to ensure you get the best value out of your pass.
If you are keen to visit museums then the Discover Seoul Pass is the best option, in conjunction to entry to most other major attractions in Seoul.
Families will get the best value out of the Klook Seoul Pass, due to the great discounts on offer on theme park entry tickets.
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What is a Seoul City Pass?
A Seoul City Pass is any of the passes available to help you visit Seoul in a cost effective way. The great thing about Seoul City pass options is that you can pre-plan your visit to Seoul, and know upfront the cost for this element of your trip.
Does the Discover Seoul Pass include Lotte World?
The Discover Seoul Pass does include entry to Lotte World theme park. It is also an add on option in the Klook Seoul Pass.
What is the best travel card for South Korea?
There are several travel card options for South Korea. Check out our detailed article on transportation in Korea for tourists to learn more about the options.
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