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City Sightseeing: Dublin Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

Name: City Sightseeing: Dublin Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour
Start: 2026-04-25T09:15:00
End: 2026-04-25T22:00:00
Location: Dublin

Christ Church Cathedral in Dublin viewed from an open-top tour bus.

Open-top tour bus in Dublin passing historic buildings with passengers enjoying the view.

Open-top tour bus in Dublin passing historic government buildings.

Tour guide pointing out sights on a Dublin hop-on-hop-off bus tour.

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Free cancellation

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

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Extended validity

Visit anytime until 22 Apr, 2027 without worrying about committing to a date today

Audio guide

Enhance your experience with multilingual audio guide

4.0/5(191)

David F

Couple

Verified booking

2 weeks ago

A very comprehensive tour with good commentary. Just make sure you know which colour bus you have booked - there are several similar tours going around Dublin and tickets are not transferable!

Margarita M

Couple

Verified booking

Jan 2026

Great staff – very friendly and helpful. The buses were running every 30 minutes, which we knew because the driver told us. However, there were no signs showing the times at the bus stops, and it would be nice if these were displayed, like other sightseeing tour companies do. Otherwise, we really enjoyed Dublin, even though the weather was stormy and lashing!

Carla F

Couple

Verified booking

Nov 2025

All the drivers were exceptional in terms of information and friendliness. The route through the city is very well done and you can see the most important spots in the city in 48 hours.

Explore the world’s friendliest city at your own pace with a 24, 48, or 72-hour pass that offers unlimited bus rides and the freedom to hop on and off as frequently as you like.

Access the comprehensive Red Route with 24 strategic stops and buses running every 30–60 minutes to major landmarks like the Guinness Storehouse, Trinity College, and St. Stephen’s Green.

Enjoy panoramic views from an open-top bus featuring audio commentary in 9 languages, free Wi-Fi, and an included guided walking tour to discover Dublin's historic streets on foot.

Enhance your trip by opting for a 48 or 72-hour pass to include entry to the Irish Whiskey Museum or World of Illusion, or a 72-hour pass for a fun sightseeing bike tour.

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

Access to the Red Route

Audio guide in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Chinese, Portuguese, Russian & Polish

3-hour guided walking tour

Meal deals & discounts (See here)

Complimentary pint (Guinness or Guinness 0.0), beer (alcoholic or non-alcoholic), house cocktail, or soft drink at Thunder Road Café – Temple Bar

Mobile app with a detailed map and live bus tracking

Free Wi-Fi & earphones

Free child ticket (4-12 years) with every adult ticket

Additional paid upgrades:

Entry to the Irish Whiskey Museum or the World of Illusion

Access to a Sightseeing Bike tour

TOTAL DURATION2 hours 20 minutes
FREQUENCYEvery 25 minutes
FIRST DEPARTUREIrish Whiskey Museum, Trinity College, Book of Kells at 9:15 AM
LAST DEPARTUREIrish Whiskey Museum, Trinity College, Book of Kells at 5:00 PM
Timeline
Map
1. Irish Whiskey Museum, Trinity College, Book of Kells
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2 attractions
Book of Kells & Trinity College Library
13 minutes walk
Trinity College Dublin
19 minutes walk
2. Dublin Castle, City Hall
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2 attractions
Dublin Castle
4 minutes walk
City Hall
3. Christ Church Cathedral, Dublinia Viking Visitor Centre
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2 attractions
Christ Church Cathedral
Dublinia
3 minutes walk
4. St. Patrick's Cathedral, Marsh's Library
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1 attraction
St. Patrick’s Cathedral
5. Teeling Whiskey Distillery, The Dublin Liberties Distillery
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1 attraction
Teeling Whiskey Distillery
6. Guinness Storehouse
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2 attractions
Guinness Storehouse
Roe & Co Distillery
4 minutes walk
7. Pearse Lyons Distillery
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1 attraction
Pearse Lyons Distillery
1 minute walk
8. Irish Museum of Modern Art
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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
9. Heuston Station
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10. Phoenix Park, Dublin Zoo
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1 attraction
Phoenix Park
9 minutes walk
11. Parkgate Street, Heuston Station
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1 attraction
Dublin Zoo
5 minutes walk
12. Collins Barracks, National Museum for Decorative Art & History
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2 attractions
National Museum of Decorative Arts & History
2 minutes walk
Collins Barracks
2 minutes walk
13. Smithfield Square, Old Jameson Distillery
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2 attractions
Jameson Distillery Bow St.
1 minute walk
St. Michan’s Church
1 minute walk
14. Temple Bar, The Irish Rock & Roll Museum
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2 attractions
Temple Bar
5 minutes walk
The Irish Rock ‘n’ Roll Museum Experience
7 minutes walk
15. Dublin Writers Museum, The Hugh Lane Gallery, Garden of Remembrance
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1 attraction
Hugh Lane Gallery
16. O'Connell Street
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1 attraction
O’Connell Street
8 minutes walk
17. The GPO, Abbey Theatre
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2 attractions
General Post Office (GPO)
8 minutes walk
Abbey Theatre
1 minute walk
18. EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum, Jeanie Johnston
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2 attractions
EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum
Jeanie Johnston Tall Ship
6 minutes walk
19. Samuel Beckett Bridge, The Convention Centre Dublin, 3Arena
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1 attraction
Samuel Beckett Bridge
6 minutes walk
20. Bord Gáis Energy Theatre, Grand Canal Dock, U2 Studios, Shelbourne Park
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2 attractions
Bord Gáis Energy Theatre
U2 Studios
2 minutes walk
21. Merrion Square, Natural History Museum, The National Gallery of Ireland
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2 attractions
Merrion Square Park
1 minute walk
National Museum of Ireland – Natural History
1 minute walk
22. National Gallery - Merrion Street Upper
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1 attraction
National Gallery of Ireland
10 minutes walk
23. St. Stephen's Green, The Little Museum of Dublin, MoLI
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2 attractions
St. Stephen’s Green Park
Little Museum of Dublin
1 minute walk
24. Mansion House and St Ann's Church - Dawson Street
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2 attractions
Mansion House
9 minutes walk
St Ann’s Church

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
David F
Couple
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
A very comprehensive tour with good commentary. Just make sure you know which colour bus you have booked - there are several similar tours going around Dublin and tickets are not transferable!
Anne B
Couple
Verified booking
Feb 2026
Great moment with very good guide
Margarita M
Couple
Verified booking
Jan 2026
Great staff – very friendly and helpful. The buses were running every 30 minutes, which we knew because the driver told us. However, there were no signs showing the times at the bus stops, and it would be nice if these were displayed, like other sightseeing tour companies do. Otherwise, we really enjoyed Dublin, even though the weather was stormy and lashing!
Carla F
Couple
Verified booking
Nov 2025
All the drivers were exceptional in terms of information and friendliness. The route through the city is very well done and you can see the most important spots in the city in 48 hours.
Michael S
Couple
Verified booking
Oct 2025
We'll run, driver helpful. Great way to see city and get to venues of interest. We appreciated the narration, but the sound was poor on one bus.

These tickets are valid for 12 months from the date of purchase.

What's not allowed

Due to service provider restrictions, pets cannot tag along for this experience. For further clarification, please contact the operator before your trip.

Accessibility

The buses are wheelchair accessible.

Wheelchairs must be no larger than 70cm wide, 120cm long, and 135cm high to board the bus. If unsure, contact the service provider.

Just a heads up, each bus can only accommodate 1 wheelchair at a time.

Additional information

One child aged between 3 and 12 travels free with every two paying adults. You will be given the complimentary ticket(s) on arrival and there is no need to add the child tickets to your basket when buying online

Specific details related to the add-ons in your tickets will be shared in the ticket post-booking.

Tour details

Walking Tour

Departure: Every day at 10am, 11am and 2pm

Frequency: Thrice a day

Duration: 3 hours

Once you receive your travel ticket on site, you can use the QR code on it to reserve your spot on the walking tour for free, saving 3€ on the booking fee as a City Sightseeing customer.

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Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.

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