With the 72-hour Discover Seoul Pass (90,000 won) you can get into 12 attractions in 3 days with a listed value of 249,000 won, if you plan by area. That means no crossing the city twice, and no arriving on a closed day. Below is a day-by-day route with times, nearest stations, official hours and the ticket value of each stop. Everything was checked on the official pass site on 29 October 2026.
If you haven't decided on the pass yet, read Is the Discover Seoul Pass worth it? first. It covers pass types, prices and when to skip it.
How this route works
- One area per day. Day 1 is old Seoul (Jongno), Day 2 is Jamsil and Gangnam, Day 3 is Seongsu, Hannam and Hongdae.
- The 72 hours start at first use. Activate the pass at your first stop around 10:00 on Day 1, and it runs until around 10:00 on Day 4. That gives you three full days.
- Each attraction once. Show the pass QR (or card) at the ticket booth and you get a ticket.
- Start Tuesday to Friday, or Sunday. Several Day 1 and Day 3 stops (Changdeokgung, Deoksugung, Kimchikan, Hanboknam, Leeum) close on Mondays. If you start on a Saturday, Day 3 falls on a Monday. If you start on a Monday, Day 1 does.
- Values are the regular prices the pass site lists for each attraction. Transport and food are extra.
Day 1: Palaces, hanbok and Insadong (value 80,000 won)
| Time | Stop | Nearest station | Hours (as of Oct 2026) | Closed | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10:00 | Running Man Experience Center, Insadong | Jonggak (Line 1) or Anguk (Line 3) | 10:00–18:00, last entry 17:00 | Open all year | 19,000 won |
| 11:30 | Museum Kimchikan (Insadong, 4F–6F) | Anguk (Line 3) | 10:00–18:00, last entry 17:30 | Mon, Jan 1, Seollal, Chuseok, Christmas | 5,000 won |
| 12:30 | Lunch in Insadong | (not included) | |||
| 13:30 | Hanboknam, Changdeokgung branch: all-day hanbok rental | Anguk (Line 3) | 09:00–19:00, return by 18:30 | Mon | 50,000 won |
| 14:00 | Changdeokgung Palace (in hanbok) | Anguk (Line 3) | Nov–Jan 09:00–17:30 (last entry 16:30) | Mon | free in hanbok anyway |
| 16:00 | MMCA Seoul (National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art) | Anguk (Line 3) | 10:00–18:00; Wed and Sat until 21:00 | Jan 1, Seollal, Chuseok | 5,000 won |
| 18:15 | Return the hanbok | ||||
| 19:30 | Deoksugung Palace at night | City Hall (Lines 1, 2) | 09:00–21:00, last entry 20:00 | Mon | 1,000 won |
Why this order: Running Man opens at 10:00 and is the most fun with energy. Hanbok comes after lunch so you don't eat in it. Changdeokgung's last entry in winter is 16:30, so the palace goes before the museum. Deoksugung is open until 21:00, which makes it the best palace for the evening.
Tips - Royal palaces are free for anyone wearing hanbok, so the pass doesn't add value at Changdeokgung on this day. We don't count it. See free things to do in Seoul. - At Changdeokgung, swap the pass for a ticket at the exchange window, not the ticket sales window. With the card pass, don't pay with T-money by mistake. - Jongmyo Shrine (1,000 won) is next to Changdeokgung, but on weekdays you must join a guided tour (English at 10:00, 12:00, 14:00, 16:00), and it closes on Tuesdays. Add it only if a tour time fits.
Day 2: Lotte World, a tower museum and an aquarium (value 119,000 won)
| Time | Stop | Nearest station | Hours (as of Oct 2026) | Closed | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10:00 | Lotte World Adventure (exchange at Wild Gate) | Jamsil (Lines 2, 8) | 10:00–21:00 (Fri–Sat 22:00); pass exchange 10:00–18:00 only | Check the official site | 64,000 won |
| 15:30 | LOTTE Museum of Art (Lotte World Tower, 7F) | Jamsil (Lines 2, 8) | 10:30–19:00, last entry 18:30 | One day a month (announced) | 20,000 won |
| 17:30 | SEA LIFE COEX Aquarium | Samseong (Line 2) | 10:00–20:00, last entry 19:00 | Open all year | 35,000 won |
Why this order: Lotte World only accepts the pass at Wild Gate between 10:00 and 18:00, so it comes first. The museum is in the tower right next door. Then take Line 2 from Jamsil to Samseong for the aquarium, which is open until 20:00.
Tips - Bring your passport. The pass site says you can't enter Lotte World without it. - The pass gives a ticket for Adventure and Magic Island rides, but Magic Pass (skip-the-line) is not included. - Lotte World's own price went up to 67,000 won in April 2026, but the pass site still lists 64,000 won. We use the lower number. - LOTTE Museum's current exhibition runs until 1 November 2026. After that, check what's on. - Sea Life gives pass holders 10% off at the gift shop.
Day 3: Seongsu, Leeum and Hongdae (value 50,000 won)
| Time | Stop | Nearest station | Hours (as of Oct 2026) | Closed | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09:30 | Realworld Seongsu (mystery game + 1 drink) | Seongsu (Line 2) | Weekdays 09:00–20:00, weekends 11:00–20:00; last entry 18:00 | Seollal, Chuseok | 20,000 won |
| 12:30 | Leeum Museum of Art | Hangangjin (Line 6) | Tue–Sun 10:00–18:00 | Mon, Jan 1, Seollal, Chuseok | 18,000 won |
| 15:00 | Lunch in Itaewon or Hannam | (not included) | |||
| 17:00 | Trickeye Museum Seoul (Hongdae) | Hongik Univ. (Line 2, AREX) | 09:00–22:00, last entry 21:00 | Open all year | 12,000 won |
Why this order: Realworld Seongsu opens early on weekdays and needs its own app, so do it fresh. If Day 3 is a weekend, it opens at 11:00: go to Leeum first, then Seongsu. Trickeye is open until 22:00, and Hongdae is busy at night.
Tips - Install the Realworld app before you go. Staff at the 1F counter explain it. - Leeum asks you to leave coats and bags in a locker. - At Trickeye, show the pass at the Coconut Box café counter to get your ticket.
April to October: swap in the Han River
From April to October, replace Trickeye with Golden Blue Marina on Sebitseom island (kayak or Rainbow Bridge yacht ride, one ride at 14:00, 15:00 or 16:00, listed value 30,000 won). Nearest station: Express Bus Terminal (Lines 3, 7, 9). It is closed November to March. Next to it, the Tubester boat (30 minutes, listed value 35,000 won) runs until the first half of November and needs at least 2 people.
The math: 249,000 won of tickets for 90,000 won
| Day | Free entries | Listed value |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 (Jongno) | Running Man, Kimchikan, hanbok rental, MMCA, Deoksugung (+ Changdeokgung) | 80,000 won |
| Day 2 (Jamsil–Gangnam) | Lotte World, LOTTE Museum, Sea Life | 119,000 won |
| Day 3 (Seongsu–Hongdae) | Realworld, Leeum, Trickeye | 50,000 won |
| Total | 12 entries | 249,000 won |
| Pass price | 72-hour pass | 90,000 won |
That's about 159,000 won more in listed value than the pass price. With the April–October swap (Golden Blue instead of Trickeye), the total is 267,000 won.
Be honest with yourself: this only works if you really visit these places. If you'd skip Lotte World, Day 2 drops to 55,000 won and the math gets much closer. Then a Pick 3 Basic (49,000 won) may suit you better.
Common mistakes
- Starting on the wrong day. A Monday on Day 1 or Day 3 closes half the route.
- Arriving at Lotte World after 18:00. The pass is only exchanged at Wild Gate until 18:00.
- Forgetting your passport on Day 2.
- Paying with T-money at palace booths when you meant to use the card pass.
- Planning boat rides in winter. Golden Blue Marina is closed November to March.
Getting around
All stops are on the subway. Search each place in Naver Map for walking routes and exits; Google Maps walking directions are limited in Korea (see Naver Map vs Google Maps). Subway fares aren't included in the pass itself. The card pass can be topped up and used as a T-money card. If you ride a lot, compare with the Climate Card. The pass also includes AREX, which is handy on arrival day: see Incheon Airport to Seoul.
FAQ
Can I do this route with the 120-hour pass? Yes. Spread the same stops over 5 days and add more, such as Seodaemun Prison History Hall (closed Mondays) or Seoul Zoo and Sky Lift.
Do I need to book anything? The pass site says no booking is needed at these stops. Running Man says booking isn't available, so just walk in.
Can I visit the same place twice? No. Each attraction is free once per pass.
What if a place is closed for a special event? The pass site posts notices on each attraction page. For example, Théâtre des Lumières is closed 29 October – 9 November 2026. Check the page the day before.
Are these prices what I'd pay at the door? They are the regular prices the pass site lists. Venues can change prices, as Lotte World did in 2026.
Final word
Start on a Tuesday to Friday or a Sunday, activate the pass at your first stop at 10:00, and keep each day in one area. Bring your passport for Lotte World and wear hanbok for the palaces. Check each attraction page the day before. For the pass basics, go back to our Discover Seoul Pass guide.