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Big Bus: Dublin Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

Tourists enjoying the Dublin Hop-On-Hop-Off Tour with a view of the famous Dublin Castle in the background
Dublin Castle
St. Patrick's Cathedral in Dublin
Glasnevin Cemetery

Get ready to cover the top attractions of Dublin with this hop-on-hop-off tour with live commentary. Opt for a night tour or a half-day coastal tour.

Highlights

  • Take a 24/48-hour hop-on-hop-off tour in Dublin and see the best of the city at your own pace.

  • Buses arrive every 20 to 30 mins and you can hop off seamlessly at any of the 25 stops along the Red Route.

  • Upgrade your ticket to include a guided walking tour, night tour, or a half-day coastal tour!

  • The open-top, double-decker buses are the best way to see the city and learn more with the pre-recorded commentary or live guide available onboard.

  • Disembark at any time and stop to explore further, like Trinity College, St. Stephens Green, and the Guinness Storehouse, before jumping back on the bus.

Inclusions

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

  • Access to Red Route

  • English-speaking guide (on the bus)

  • 2-hour guided walking tour of city center

  • 60-min night tour (based on option selected)

  • Half-day coastal tour with round-trip transfers (based on option selected)

  • Guided walking tour of Howth Cliffs (based on option selected)

  • Pre-recorded audio commentary in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Cantonese & Russian (on the bus)

  • Free Wi-Fi and earphones onboard

  • Mobile app with a detailed map and live bus tracking

  • Free child tickets (based on option selected)

Exclusions

  • Entrance fees at the monuments

  • Meal inclusions

Cancellation policy

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

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Guests from United States, United Kingdom, Germany and over 13 countries have loved this experience
Carolynn C Roll

Carolynn

4/5

Nov, 2024

The "hawkers" outside the bus were very nice/ helpful. The red headed male who was conducting the tour from upstairs(Brian?) was hysterical, informative, very talkative.. we think he kissed that Blarney stone a bit too long and a bit too hard! Enjoyed it!
Sandra Kay Hardin Clemons

Sandra

5/5

Nov, 2024

Our Driver / Narrator was amazing. He told great history and stories. He stopped at one point to talk to a little boy in a costume and it was just precious.
David Arthur Fabas

David

5/5

Oct, 2024

Throughly enjoyed our evening tour with James. He was very informative, and definitely helped influence tomorrow's Hop Off walks in between destinations. Thank you James! 👍👍
Bettina Rubner

Bettina

5/5

Oct, 2024

It was a wonderful city tour, the staff took very good care of us so we could listen to the tour in German. To get to know Dublin and have a lot of fun. It is a wonderful idea.
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Charles C Culpepper II

Charles

5/5

Sep, 2024

The Good on Bus went by or near all the major points of interest in the Dublin City Center and with a bit of planning, we saw everything we wanted to see!

Red Route

Journey through the heart of Dublin, hop off at any stop, or stay on board to relax and see the iconic sights unfold before you.

  • First bus: 9am from stop #1 (13 Upper O'Connell Street)

  • Last bus: 5pm from stop #1 (13 Upper O'Connell Street)

  • Frequency: every 20-30 mins

  • Popular stops: National Art Gallery, Dublin Castle, Christ Church Cathedral

Please click here for a detailed route map and boarding points.

You can join a tour at any stop and hop on and off for the duration of your ticket.

Night Tour

Hear fascinating facts and stories about Dublin's history, architecture, and memorable characters under the lit, starry night.

  • First bus: at 7pm from stop #1 (13 Upper O'Connell Street)

  • Second bus: 8:30pm from stop #1 (13 Upper O'Connell Street from Mar to Oct)

  • Frequency: twice every evening

  • Duration: 60 mins

Half-Day Coastal Tour

Go on a half-day excursion to Howth, a pretty seaside village along the Howth peninsula, a short way outside of Dublin. Go on a guided walk along the cliffs and get free time to explore the village.

  • Departs at 2pm from stop #1 (13 Upper O'Connell Street)

  • Frequency: once a day

  • Duration: 4 hours (round-trip transfers - 2 hours, walking tour - 60 mins, free time to explore - 75 mins)

What's not allowed

  • Keep in mind 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

  • To book the coastal tour, visit the service provider's website and complete your reservation online. You will receive a confirmation email with all the necessary details.

  • 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.

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