Discover Seoul Pass 2026: Prices, What’s Included & Is It Worth It?

Planning a packed few days in Seoul? The Discover Seoul Pass bundles free entry to dozens of the city's biggest attractions — N Seoul Tower, Lotte World, palaces, museums and more — into a single card or app. In 2026 the pass was reshaped around 72-hour and 120-hour options plus a flexible "Pick 3" choice, so it pays to know which one actually fits your trip before you buy. Here's the full, up-to-date breakdown.

Quick answer: The Discover Seoul Pass gives one free entry to each included attraction plus free rides on AREX, the Seoul City Tour Bus and Seoul Bike. For 2026 the main choices are the 72-hour (₩90,000), 120-hour (₩130,000), and two Pick 3 passes. It's worth it only if you plan to visit several paid attractions in a short window.

What is the Discover Seoul Pass?

The Discover Seoul Pass is the official tourist pass run by the Seoul Tourism Organization. One pass unlocks free admission to 70+ attractions, cultural experiences and activities across the city — you simply tap or scan it at each venue's ticket desk instead of paying individually. It comes in two forms: a physical Card Pass and a Mobile Pass you run from the Discover Seoul Pass app.

On top of free attraction entry, the pass doubles as a transport and perks card: free airport-to-city transfers on AREX, free sightseeing-bus and public-bike rides, plus discount coupons at duty-free shops, department stores and experiences. Recent passes also bundle a free 5-day eSIM for mobile data.

Discover Seoul Pass prices in 2026

Note the big change: the old 24-hour and 48-hour passes have been retired. The current line-up is built around timed passes and the newer customizable Pick 3 pass.

Pass	Price (KRW)	Roughly (USD)	Validity & what you get
72-Hour Pass	₩90,000	~$65	72 hours from first use; free entry to all attractions (one visit each) + free 5-day eSIM
120-Hour Pass	₩130,000	~$94	120 hours from first use; same benefits as the 72-hour pass
Pick 3 (Basic)	₩49,000	~$36	Choose any 3 attractions (no theme parks); 5 days to use; free eSIM + 1 free hiking-gear rental
Pick 3 (Theme Park)	₩70,000	~$51	1 theme park (e.g. Lotte World) + 2 other attractions; 5 days; same extras

USD figures are approximate and move with the exchange rate (around ₩1,380 to US$1 at the time of writing). Always confirm live prices in the app before purchase.

What's included: top attractions

The timed passes cover one free entry to each participating venue. Highlights that regularly feature on the pass include:

• N Seoul Tower observatory (Namsan)
• Lotte World and Everland theme parks
• Gyeongbokgung Palace area experiences, including Hanbok rental
• SEA LIFE COEX Aquarium
• Han River E-Cruise
• Major museums — MMCA (National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art), Leeum Museum of Art, LOTTE Museum of Art
• Cultural experiences such as K-pop dance classes, hanbok shoots and spa/jjimjilbang entries

The exact attraction list changes over time. Check the live roster in the app or on the official site before building your plan.

Transport perks: more than just attractions

This is where the pass quietly earns its keep. Included transport benefits are:

• AREX (Airport Railroad Express) — a free one-way or round trip between Incheon Airport and Seoul Station, depending on the pass.
• Seoul City Tour Bus — free rides on the hop-on-hop-off sightseeing routes.
• Seoul Bike (Ddareungi) — free public bike rides.
• K Limousine airport bus on select passes.

The physical Card Pass can also be topped up with a cash balance and used like a T-money card to tap onto regular subways and city buses. (The eSIM and some transport perks apply mainly to the timed passes — confirm which extras your specific pass includes.)

Where to buy and how to use it

Buying the pass

• Mobile Pass: download the Discover Seoul Pass app (Google Play / App Store), buy in-app, and your QR code lives in the app.
• Card Pass: buy online in advance and collect at the airport, or pick one up at official offline sales points around Seoul (locations are listed on the official site).

Using the pass

1. Your clock starts at first use, not at purchase — so activate it on the day you're ready to sightsee.
2. At each attraction, show the QR code (in the app, or on the back of the card) at the ticket booth.
3. Staff issue a paper or mobile ticket, which you use to enter.
4. Each pass allows one entry per attraction. Pick 3 passes work via the app's QR only.

Is the Discover Seoul Pass worth it?

It comes down to how many paid attractions you'll realistically visit. A single visit to N Seoul Tower, Lotte World and the COEX Aquarium already costs a large share of the 72-hour price — add a palace, a cruise and a museum and the maths tips firmly in your favour. If your trip is more about street food, markets, cafés and free palaces (Gyeongbokgung is cheap on its own), the flexible Pick 3 may suit you far better than a timed pass. Map out your must-sees first, add up the individual ticket prices, and compare.

💡 Pro tip: Because the timer runs from first use, don't activate the pass at the airport just for the AREX ride unless you'll sightsee the same day. Many travellers start on a full attraction day to squeeze maximum value from the 72 hours.

Frequently asked questions

Does the Discover Seoul Pass include transportation?

Yes — in two ways. It covers free rides on AREX, the Seoul City Tour Bus and Seoul Bike, and the physical Card Pass can be loaded with a cash balance to tap onto regular subways and buses like a T-money card. The free attraction entry and the transport perks are separate benefits on the same pass.

Is there still a 24-hour or 48-hour Discover Seoul Pass in 2026?

No. The short 24-hour and 48-hour options have been retired. The current line-up is the 72-hour pass, the 120-hour pass, and the two Pick 3 passes (Basic and Theme Park). If you see 24/48-hour prices online, you're likely looking at an outdated page.

When does the Discover Seoul Pass start counting down?

The validity period begins at your first use — the moment you scan it at your first attraction or transport benefit — not when you buy it. So you can purchase in advance and only start the clock when your sightseeing day begins.

Can two people share one Discover Seoul Pass?

No. Each pass is for one person and allows one entry per attraction. Everyone in your group needs their own pass. Children may have their own pricing at some attractions, so check age rules before you buy.

Plan your Seoul trip

The Discover Seoul Pass can save serious money on an attraction-heavy trip — just match the pass type to your itinerary and activate it on a big sightseeing day. Bookmark KRTAXPOLICY.COM for more practical, up-to-date Korea travel and living guides, from transport cards to tax refunds for tourists. Safe travels and enjoy Seoul! 🇰🇷

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Sources & verification: Visit Seoul (Seoul Tourism Organization) official Discover Seoul Pass page; Seoul Tourism Organization "Pick 3 Pass" launch announcement (Sept 2025); official Discover Seoul Pass app/site.
Last verified: October 2026. Prices, included attractions and transport perks can change — always confirm current details in the official app before purchase. USD conversions are approximate and vary with exchange rates.