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Discover Seoul Pass Pick 3: Your Key to a Budget Trip

Enjoy free access to Seoul’s top attractions, transport, and discounts with the Discover Seoul Pass.

If you’re planning a trip to Seoul, the Discover Seoul Pass is a must-have travel essential. It gives you free entry to major attractions, discount coupons, convenient transport options, and even mobile data with eSIM. In this post, we’ll break down the Pick 3 Basic Pass and explore other types of Discover Seoul Pass so you can choose the one that fits your travel style.

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Contents
  1. Pick 3 Basic Pass (Card & Mobile)
  2. Other Pass Options
  3. Mobile Pass vs Card Pass
  4. Attractions by Group
  5. Pass Usage Guide for Pick 3

Pick 3 Basic Pass (Card & Mobile)

  1. Price: KRW 49,000
  2. Validity: 5 days
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What’s Included

  • Free Admission: Enjoy entry to famous spots like Lotte World, Everland, N Seoul Tower, SEA LIFE COEX Aquarium, and more.
  • Coupons: Discounts for department stores, duty-free shops, and cultural experiences like K-pop dance classes.
  • Transportation Benefits: Free use of AREX (Airport Railroad), K Limousine, Seoul Bike (Ttareungi), and Seoul City Tour Bus (Red & Yellow lines).
  • Card Pass Only: Works as a T-money transit card (subways and buses) and a prepaid card for purchases after topping up.
  • Mobile Pass Only: Comes with a 5-day unlimited data eSIM.

How to Use the Pass (Step-by-Step)

  1. Show your QR Code at the ticket booth of each attraction.
  2. Receive your entry ticket from staff.
  3. Enter the attraction with your ticket.

Your pass activates the first time you use it at an included attraction.

✔ Using eSIM or the transit/prepaid card does not activate the pass.

Coupons: How to Redeem

  1. Download coupons to “My Coupons” in the Discover Seoul Pass app.
  2. Activate the “Use a Coupon” button after visiting your first free attraction.
  3. Redeem by tapping “Staff Confirmation” and showing the Korean screen to staff.

Other Pass Options

Pick 3 Theme Park Pass (KRW 70,000 / 5 days)
  • Choose 1 attraction from Group T (Theme Parks), plus 1 from Group A or B, and 1 from Group C.
  • Free rental of hiking essentials at a Seoul Hiking Tourism Center (1 time per center).
  • Includes 5-day unlimited eSIM (Mobile Pass only).

All-Inclusive Passes

72-hour Pass (KRW 90,000)
  •  Unlimited admission to all included attractions (each attraction once).
  •  Valid for 72 hours.
  •  5-day unlimited eSIM included (Mobile only).
120-hour Pass (KRW 130,000)
  •   Unlimited admission to all included attractions (each attraction once).
  •   Valid for 120 hours.
  •   5-day unlimited eSIM included (Mobile only).

Mobile Pass vs Card Pass

Feature Mobile Pass Card Pass
How to Use Show QR in app Show QR on card
Pick-up Not needed (instant issue) Required (physical card)
Mobile Data eSIM included Not available
Transit Card Not available Works as T-money (separate top-up)
Prepaid Card Not available Works after top-up
Best For Travelers needing data & convenience Travelers using public transit & preferring physical card
Note: eSIM and transit/prepaid card use do not affect the pass duration.

Attractions by Group

Group T (Theme Parks)
  • Lotte World Adventure
  • SeoulLand
  • Everland
Group A
  • N Seoul Tower
  • Nami Island
  • Golden Blue Marina (Kayaking)
  • K Limousine (Airport Bus)
  • Seoul City Tour Bus (Yellow Balloon)
  • Sea Life COEX Aquarium
  • Théâtre des Lumières
  • Zoolung Zoolung (Times Square Branch)
  • Korean Folk Village
Group B
  • AREX (Airport Railroad)
  • Gwangmyeong Cave
  • Hanbok rentals (Gyeongbokgung, Bukchon, Changdeokgung, etc.)
  • Leeum Museum of Art
  • Lotte Museum of Art
  • Realworld Seongsu
  • Seoul Zoo & Skylift
  • Colorpool Museum
  • Aquaplanet Ilsan
  • Seom Sevit Tubester
  • Hanbokday / Hanboktown
  • Seoul E-Land FC
Group C
  • Gyeongbokgung Palace
  • Deoksugung Palace
  • Changdeokgung Palace
  • Changgyeonggung Palace
  • Jongmyo Shrine
  • Seodaemun Prison History Hall
  • Museum Kimchikan
  • Seoul Botanic Park
  • Seoul Battleship Park
  • Traditional Museums & Royal Tombs
  • Seoul Plaza Ice Rink
  • Trickeye Museum
  • Football Faentasium
  • Figure Museum W
  • And many more…
Hiking Benefits

Free rental of hiking essentials at:

  • Gwanaksan Hiking Tourism Center
  • Bukaksan Hiking Tourism Center
  • Bukhansan Hiking Tourism Center

The Discover Seoul Pass is one of the best ways to maximize your Seoul trip. Whether you choose the Pick 3 Basic Pass for flexibility or the All-Inclusive Pass for full access, you’ll save money and enjoy seamless travel.

Common Information

Common Information
  • Information above may change, so always check the official Discover Seoul Pass website before your visit.
  • Last updated: August 11, 2025.

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