Published Date : Jun 15, 2017 / Edited Date : Feb 13, 2019
[Outstanding IT Service for Seoul Tourism]
Discover Seoul Pass
a Combined Tourist Pass and Transit Card
The Most Convenient and Cost-Effective Way to Travel Seoul
Tourists in Seoul now have a way to reduce the time and effort needed to purchase tickets for tourist attractions and pay for transportation. Major cities around the world including New York and London offer comprehensive tourist passes, and Seoul has joined their ranks with the debut of the Discover Seoul Pass. An essential travel item, the Discover Seoul Pass allows entry to 21 different tourist attractions in Seoul. The pass can also be used as a transit card that can be topped up as needed to pay for public transportation, and it offers a range of additional benefits and discounts.
Enjoy Seoul’s famous tourist attractions with just one convenient card
The Discover Seoul Pass allows visitors to avoid the hassle of long ticket lines and complicated reservation processes. The Discover Seoul Pass is a foreigner-exclusive pass that allows for convenient admission to some of Seoul’s best tourist attractions. The pass offers entry to 21 famous and beloved attractions in Seoul such as Gyeongbokgung Palace; rides on the Seoul City Tour Double-Decker Buses; the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Seoul (MMCA Seoul); N Seoul Tower Observatory, and MBC World. The pass is expected to expand to include even more tourist attractions.
Increased savings at an outstanding price
The Discover Seoul Pass offers discount benefits that equal more than 70% savings for the 21 tourist attractions included in the pass! Using the Discover Seoul Pass results in big savings compared to buying individual admission tickets. Even for tourists planning to visit only two or three attractions, the Discover Seoul Pass can be economical as some attractions have high admission fees. Travelers can choose between a 24-hour or 48-hour pass. The Discover Seoul Pass helps tourists optimize their time and budgets.
T-money card with unlimited expiration
The Discover Seoul Pass can be also used as a transit card (T-money card) that can b e recharged as necessary and comes with no expiration date. It makes travel to every corner of Seoul fast and simple. You can top up the pass and pay for public transportation such as buses, subway; taxis, and more. Visitors can also make purchases at most convenience stores and any T-money affiliated stores. The Discover Seoul Pass can be used as a T-money card even after its use as an admission card expires. Tourists can use the pass as a T-money card throughout their stay and on any return visits to Korea.
Additional Discount Benefits of the Discover Seoul Pass
The Discover Seoul Pass offers additional discount benefits at 21 other Seoul attractions and affiliated stores including various shopping malls and theaters. Just visit the location and present the Discover Seoul Pass to receive a discount when making purchases.
ㆍ Amusements: Hello Kitty Island in Namsan Seoul Tower, Dynamic Maze, Poopoo Land, Kum Bak Yeon
ㆍ Performances: Musical Chef (new name of BIBAP), Jeongdong Theater, The Painters: HERO, JUMP, Fanta-Stick, the National Gugak Center
ㆍ Travel Services: ARTEE Riders Club, SAFEX, Seoul City Tour Bus (Ganghwamun)
ㆍ Shopping: DOOTA Duty Free
How to Purchase the Discover Seoul Pass
ㆍPass Types: 24-hour Pass, 48-hour Pass
ㆍOffline Vendors: Incheon Airport and major tourist information centers in Seoul (e.g., Myeong-dong Tourist Information Center)
ㆍOnline Vendors: ►Seoul Pass(https://goo.gl/Xj0Wov)
►One More Trip(https://www.onemoretrip.net/goods/Discover_Seoul_Pass/view?no=1087)
►Pick up the pass at your chosen location
ㆍHow to top up T-money: Visitors can top up T-money at most convenience stores across the country (7-Eleven, CU, etc.), ticketing machines at subway stations, street vendors, and ATMs at most major bank branches.
The card can be recharged in amounts of 1,000 won to 90,000 won at a time. The card can hold a maximum of 500,000 won.
Which attractions are covered by the pass?
ㆍHistorical Attractions: Gyeongbokgung Palace, Changdeokgung Palace, Changgyeonggung Palace, Deoksugung Palace, Jongmyo Shrine, Seodaemun Prison History Museum
ㆍArt Galleries and Museums: Leeum, Samsung Museum of Art; National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Seoul (MMCA Seoul); Museum Kimchikan; Simone Handbag Museum; Coreana Cosmetics Museum
ㆍCultural and Experiential Tourist Attractions: N Seoul Tower Observatory, MBC World, K-Live, Trick Eye Museum, Grevin Museum Seoul, Figure Museum W, Alive Museum, Seoul City Tour Double-Decker Bus (DDP ticket booth), Teseum Seoul, Hanboknam, SMTOWN@coexartium
How to Get the Most out of the Discover Seoul Pass
Visiting Seoul’s most popular famous attractions
The tourist attractions covered by the Discover Seoul Pass are some of Seoul’s most popular attractions among foreign travelers. The sites and services were carefully selected based on data including foreigners’ reviews and scores from tourist websites such as TripAdvisor so that users of the pass can enjoy a wide selection of Seoul’s famous attractions.
Convenient pass management with the mobile app
Download the Discover Seoul Pass App from the Google Play or Apple App Store. Scan the card’s QR code or type the card number into the app to synchronize the app with the card. Through the app, users can check the card’s remaining time as well as info about tourist attractions in order to conveniently manage plans and itineraries. The app offers service in five languages: Korean, English, simplified Chinese, traditional Chinese, and Japanese.
*The information above was been written based on information from May 2017.
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보호자를 동반하지 않을 시 이용이 불가능 합니다.※ 보행약자 1명당 보호자 최소 1인 이상 동반 ※ 전동보장구(전동휠체어, 전동스쿠터 등) 사용자의 경우 보호자 1인당 보행약자 최대 4인까지 동반 가능
희망하시는 날짜 및 코스에 활동가능한 해설사가 없는 경우 예약은 취소될 수 있습니다.
예약확인을 위해 도보관광 사무국(02-6925-0777)에서 확인 연락이 진행됩니다.(최소 5일~한달 전)3회 이상 전화통화가 이뤄지지 않을 시 예약이 취소될 수 있습니다.
해설 진행 시 발생하는 안전사고에 대해서 도보관광 사무국과 서울문화관광해설사는 책임을 지지 않습니다.
미세먼지 비상저감조치 발령 및 기타 기상악화(폭염, 태풍, 폭우 등)로 인해 도보관광 운영이 어려운 경우 모든 예약은 일괄 취소됩니다. (관광일 전날 기준)
Reservations must be made at least three days prior to the tour date.
Additional reservations, one or two days before the tour starts, are only allowed for the tour that is already fixed.
In the case of group tour, more than 10people, please contact us by e-mail.
Reservations for the following month are available from the 15th of the current month.
Please refrain from participating in any tour programs should you be experiencing any symptoms, including fever, coughing, congestion, muscle pain, stuffy nose, and/or sore throat.
Reservations for tourists 14 years & under without an accompanying adult or guardian shall be canceled on site.
All reservations will be canceled in the event of a weather warning being issued. (e.g. heatwave, typhoon, heavy rain, fine dust, etc.) (Cancellation will be processed immediately upon implementation)
※ Please always check the weather warning on the day of the reservation on the site below.
(https://www.accuweather.com/en/kr/seoul/226081/weather-forecast/226081)
The Seoul Guided Walking Tour administration office and tour guide affiliates are not responsible for any accidents that happen to occur during the tour program.
Reservation shall be made at least 1 week before the tour day.
The course is for tourists with mobility problems (Senior, people with disability, stroller user).
You may not use the course without an assistant (or companion) ※ At least one assistant shall accompany a tourist with mobility problem ※ In case of electric assisting device users (electric wheelchair, electric scooter users), one assistant may accompany up to 4 tourists with mobility problem
Reservation may be canceled when a guide is unavailable on the desired date and course.
Seoul Guided Walking Tour Office (02-6925-0777) will contact you to confirm reservation. (At least 5 days~1 month before tour day) Reservation may be canceled when Seoul Guided Walking Tour Office cannot reach you for more than 3 times.
Seoul Guided Walking Tour Office and Seoul culture and tourism guide are not liable for the safety accidents during the Seoul Guided Walking Tour.
All reservations will be canceled in the event of a weather warning being issued. (e.g. heatwave, typhoon, heavy rain, fine dust, etc.) (Cancellation will be processed immediately upon implementation)
※ Please always check the weather warning on the day of the reservation on the site below.
(https://www.accuweather.com/en/kr/seoul/226081/weather-forecast/226081)