Hop-on Hop-off Tours Dublin

Big Bus: Dublin Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

Name: Big Bus: Dublin Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour
Start: 2026-05-01T09:00:00
End: 2026-05-01T17:30:00
Location: Dublin

Passengers boarding a Big Bus tour in Dublin.

Tourists reading a map beside a Dublin hop-on-hop-off bus.

Family reading map on Dublin hop-on-hop-off bus tour.

St. Patrick's Cathedral in Dublin, view from the garden, part of the Hop-On-Hop-Off Tour.

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Choose your entry time, stay as long as you like

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience

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Audio guide

Enhance your experience with multilingual audio guide

Get a comprehensive city overview and visit your favourite Dublin landmarks as many times as you like with a 24, 48, or 72-hour pass that allows for a completely self-paced adventure.

Access the Red Route featuring over 20 strategic stops with buses departing every 20–30 minutes, bringing you directly to top-tier attractions like the Guinness Storehouse and St. Stephen’s Green.

Enjoy entertaining live English commentary or digital audio guides in 7 languages while riding an open-top double-decker bus equipped with free Wi-Fi and real-time bus tracking via the mobile app.

Upgrade your experience with a 48 or 72-hour pass to unlock premium inclusions, such as a panoramic night tour of the city’s illuminated skyline and a guided walking tour for deeper historic insights.

24/48/72-hour unlimited hop-on hop-off tour

Access to the Red Route

Live English-speaking guide

Audio guide in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Cantonese & Russian (on the bus)

Mobile app with a detailed map and live bus tracking

Free Wi-Fi onboard

1 free child ticket for every adult ticket

Additional paid upgrades:

1-hour night bus tour

2-hour guided walking tour of the city centre

TOTAL DURATION1 hour 50 minutes
FREQUENCYEvery 20-30 minutes
FIRST DEPARTURE13 Upper O'Connell Street at 9:00 AM
LAST DEPARTURE13 Upper O'Connell Street at 5:00 PM
Timeline
Map
1. 13 Upper O'Connell Street
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2 attractions
O’Connell Street
8 minutes walk
General Post Office (GPO)
7 minutes walk
2. Nassau Street / Book of Kells
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2 attractions
Book of Kells & Trinity College Library
4 minutes walk
Trinity College Dublin
10 minutes walk
3. Kilkenny Design Store
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2 attractions
Kilkenny Design Store
11 minutes walk
National Museum of Ireland – Archaeology
9 minutes walk
4. National Art Gallery
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1 attraction
National Gallery of Ireland
11 minutes walk
5. Merrion Square
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1 attraction
Merrion Square Park
1 minute walk
6. St. Stephen's Green
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1 attraction
St. Stephen’s Green Park
7. Pearse Street
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8. College Green
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1 attraction
Trinity College Dublin
16 minutes walk
9. Dame Street / Temple Bar
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1 attraction
Temple Bar
5 minutes walk
10. Dame Street / Dublin Castle
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2 attractions
Dublin Castle
4 minutes walk
Chester Beatty Library
2 minutes walk
11. Christ Church Cathedral
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2 attractions
Christ Church Cathedral
1 minute walk
Dublinia
3 minutes walk
12. St. Patrick's Cathedral
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1 attraction
St. Patrick’s Cathedral
5 minutes walk
13. Teeling Whiskey Distillery
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1 attraction
Teeling Whiskey Distillery
1 minute walk
14. High Street
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1 attraction
St. Audoen’s Church
15. Guinness Storehouse
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2 attractions
Guinness Storehouse
Roe & Co Distillery
4 minutes walk
16. Pearse Lyons Distillery
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1 attraction
Pearse Lyons Distillery
1 minute walk
17. Royal Hospital Kilmainham / IMMA
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3 attractions
Royal Hospital Kilmainham
1 minute walk
Irish Museum of Modern Art (IMMA)
1 minute walk
Kilmainham Gaol
3 minutes walk
18. Heuston Station
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19. Parkgate Street
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1 attraction
Dublin Zoo
4 minutes walk
20. Phoenix Park
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1 attraction
Phoenix Park
9 minutes walk
21. Nancy Hands
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1 attraction
Nancy Hands Bar & Restaurant
22. National Museum of Decorative Arts & History
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1 attraction
National Museum of Decorative Arts & History
2 minutes walk
23. Jameson Distillery
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2 attractions
Jameson Distillery Bow St.
1 minute walk
St. Michan’s Church
2 minutes walk
24. Big Bus Tours Visitor Centre
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1 attraction
Liffey Boardwalk
4 minutes walk
25. Parnell Square North
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1 attraction
Parnell Square
5 minutes walk

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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What our guests say
Balu C
Couple
Verified booking
Mar 2026
Driver was excellent, funny have good knowledge of what he does.
David B
Solo
Verified booking
Feb 2026
The loved the wit of Anne and Alan along the trip. It was a great mix of information and entertainment. I especially like Anne's singing to accompany the tour.
Christopher H
Couple
Verified booking
Jan 2026
Very funny and knowledgeable crew on the bus ❤️
Stephen B
Couple
Verified booking
Dec 2025
The tour was good and stopped at all the relevant stops The drivers were knowledgeable and witty with it
Anna S
Couple
Verified booking
Nov 2025
Great guide/driver, convenient way to see the city.

What's not allowed

Keep in mind that food & beverages (except bottled water) are not allowed on this experience. Pack wisely!

Due to service provider restrictions, pets cannot tag along for this experience.

Accessibility

The buses are wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.

Your guide dogs are welcome onboard.

Additional information

Specific details related to the add-ons in your tickets, like guided tours, meeting points, and departure details, will be shared in the ticket post-booking.

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

Display the mobile voucher at the boarding point with a valid ID.

Please check your final voucher for the boarding point details and specific instructions.