All Seoul Tourist Passes Compared: Which One Should You Buy?
Seoul's palaces are cheap (Gyeongbokgung is ₩3,000, free in a hanbok), so a pass only pays for the pricier sights: towers, theme parks and aquariums.
Types of tourist pass
Timed visitor pass
Show it at 70+ Seoul sights for 72 or 120 hours from first use, from Lotte World to N Seoul Tower, or pick any 3 over 5 days.
In Seoul: Discover Seoul Pass
Pick-your-own pass
Buy 2-6 credits for Seoul Sky, the aquariums, Seoul Land or the Korean Folk Village, then reserve each in the Klook app.
In Seoul: Klook Pass Seoul
Which pass for your trip?
Discover Seoul Pass
- Lotte World, N Seoul Tower and a palace morning over 3 days. Lotte World and N Seoul Tower alone equal the ₩90,000 72-hour pass.
Klook Pass Seoul
- A Jamsil day: Seoul Sky and the Lotte World Aquarium. Two picks cover both in the same complex.
No pass needed
- Lotte World after 4 pm. The park's own After4 ticket is ₩55,000, against ₩67,000 at the gate.
- Gyeongbokgung, Bukchon and the markets. Gyeongbokgung is ₩3,000 (free in a hanbok); the rest is free.
The passes compared
Discover Seoul Pass
- Attractions
- 70+
- Price
- ₩49,000 (Pick 3) / ₩90,000 (72h)
- Time to use
- 72-120 hours or 5 days
- Best for
- Lotte World, Namsan and a palace in a hanbok
- Lotte World (₩64,000) and N Seoul Tower (₩26,000) both free
- Free 5-day eSIM
- No per-sight booking
- Foreign visitors only
- The clock runs overnight too
- Palaces add little: Gyeongbokgung is ₩3,000
Klook Pass Seoul
- Attractions
- 2-6 of 15+
- Price
- See Klook
- Time to use
- Set by package
- Best for
- A Jamsil day and family outings
- Seoul Sky (about ₩31,000 alone)
- Lotte World Aquarium in the same complex
- Lotte World and Everland as add-ons
- No N Seoul Tower
- Theme parks cost extra on top
Which big sights are on which pass?
| Sight | Discover | Klook |
|---|---|---|
| N Seoul Tower | Included | Not included |
| Seoul Sky | Not confirmed | Included |
| Lotte World | Included | Premium add-on, costs extra |
| Gyeongbokgung Palace | Included | Not included |
Worth knowing before you buy
Rent a hanbok, skip the palace fee
Gyeongbokgung is ₩3,000, free in a hanbok, and closed on Tuesdays. The changing of the guard is free to watch.
Namsan or Jamsil?
N Seoul Tower (₩26,000) is on the Discover Seoul Pass; Seoul Sky (about ₩31,000, glass floor on 118) is on Klook's. Choose the pass by the tower you want.
Lotte World: free on one pass, extra on the other
Lotte World is free on the Discover Seoul Pass and a premium add-on on Klook; its own After4 ticket is ₩55,000. Everland's foreigner e-ticket is ₩39,000-42,000.
Check how busy Gyeongbokgung, N Seoul Tower and Lotte World are right now on beatthecrowd.co before you start a pass clock.
Check live crowds in Seoul →How pass companies make money
Discover Seoul Pass and Klook Pass Seoul all make money the same way. Knowing how helps you get your money's worth in Seoul.
Sellers buy entry to places like N Seoul Tower at a discount and resell it as a bundle.
Every Seoul pass day or slot left unused is profit for the seller.
Bigger versions of Discover Seoul Pass look cheaper per attraction than they really are.
FAQs
Which Seoul pass is best?
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The Discover Seoul Pass for Lotte World, N Seoul Tower and busy sightseeing days. Klook Pass Seoul for Seoul Sky, the aquariums and family days out.
Are Seoul's palaces worth a pass?
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No: Gyeongbokgung is ₩3,000, free in a hanbok.
Which Seoul pass includes Lotte World?
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The Discover Seoul Pass includes a Lotte World day ticket (₩64,000 on its own). On Klook Pass Seoul it's a premium add-on at extra cost.
Can I use a Seoul pass for Everland?
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On Klook Pass Seoul it's a premium add-on at extra cost. Compare with Everland's foreigner e-ticket (₩39,000-42,000).