4.2
(32 reviews)

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

Hop-On Hop-Off
  • Dublin
  • Ireland

Experience Dublin’s top attractions with a flexible hop-on hop-off bus ticket. Enjoy live commentary in English and multilingual audio guides, covering key sights like the Guinness Storehouse, Phoenix Park, and St. Patrick's Cathedral. Benefit from special offers and explore Dublin over 24, 48, or 72 hours.

From
€26
per person

About

Start time:

09:00

Duration:

1 hour 30 mins

Last admission:

18:00

Smartphone tickets accepted

Instant ticket delivery

Mobile App

Wheelchair accessible

Best times:

Early morning, Morning, Early afternoon.

Free cancellation

Free rescheduling

Live guides:

German, English, Spanish, French, Italian, Japanese, Russian.

Audio guides:

German, English, Spanish, French, Italian, Japanese, Russian, Chinese.

Highlights

  • Explore Dublin’s top attractions including Guinness Storehouse, Phoenix Park, and St. Patrick's Cathedral.
  • Hop on and off at 25 key stops across the city with a flexible ticket valid for 24, 48, or 72 hours.
  • Enjoy multilingual commentary and special offers included with your ticket.

Validity

  • Your ticket is valid for the selected duration from the moment it is first activated.
Valid for 1, 2 or 3 days.

What's Included

Unlimited hop-on hop-off bus travel for 24, 48, or 72 hours.

Live commentary in English and audio commentary in 8 languages.

Yellow Umbrella walking tour included.

One child can travel free of charge with every paying adult.

Night tour (Essential and Explorer tickets).

Half day coastal tour (Explorer tickets).

What's Not Included

Transport to and from your hotel.

Entry fees to additional attractions and landmarks not specified in the tour.

Itinerary

  • 1

    13 O'Connell Street Upper - Starting Location

  • 2

    Trinity College Dublin

  • 3

    Book of Kells

  • 4

    Parliament Square

  • 5

    National Gallery of Ireland

  • 6

    National Library of Ireland

  • 7

    Leinster House, Dublin

  • 8

    National Museum of Ireland - Natural History Museum

  • 9

    Oscar Wilde Memorial

  • 10

    Merrion Square

  • 11

    St. Stephen's Green

  • 12

    The Little Museum of Dublin

  • 13

    Irish Whiskey Museum

  • 14

    Molly Malone Statue

  • 15

    Temple Bar

  • 16

    City Hall, Dublin

  • 17

    Dublin Castle

  • 18

    Chester Beatty Library

  • 19

    Christ Church Cathedral

  • 20

    Dublinia

  • 21

    St Patrick's Cathedral, Dublin

  • 22

    Teeling Whiskey Distillery

  • 23

    Guinness Storehouse

  • 24

    Pearse Lyons Whiskey Distillery

  • 25

    Irish Museum of Modern Art

  • 26

    Kilmainham Gaol

  • 27

    Phoenix Park

  • 28

    Wellington Monument

  • 29

    National Museum of Ireland - Decorative Arts & History

  • 30

    River Liffey

  • 31

    Jameson Distillery Bow St.

Instruction

  • Change your smartphone voucher for a paper ticket at Stop #1 (13 Upper O'Connell Street), or at the Big Bus Visitor Centre (26 Bachelors Walk – D01A9P2).

Cancellation Policy

  • Cancellation is possible until 24 hours before the bus tour.
  • Rescheduling is possible until 24 hours before the bus tour.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Big Bus Dublin: Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

Your ticket provides unlimited access to the hop-on hop-off bus tour, an audio guide in eight languages, and complimentary entry to The Little Museum of Dublin. Additionally, you'll receive discounts at various attractions and dining locations.

Your ticket is valid for either 24 or 48 hours from the moment you first activate it by boarding the bus. This allows you to explore Dublin at your own pace.

Absolutely! All Big Bus Dublin Hop-on Hop-off buses are equipped with facilities to accommodate wheelchairs, ensuring a comfortable journey for all passengers.

Rescheduling isn't possible for this ticket. However, you can cancel for a full refund up until 23:59 the day before your visit, provided you selected a refundable ticket during checkout.

The buses run every 30 minutes on weekdays and every 20-30 minutes on weekends. This frequency ensures that you won't have to wait long to hop on the next bus.

The first tour of the day starts at 09:00 from Stop 1. The last tour departs at 17:00, so be sure to plan your day accordingly.

Yes, the tour features live commentary from knowledgeable guides in English. They share fascinating stories and insights about Dublin's rich history and culture.

Yes, an audio guide is available in eight languages: Chinese, English, French, German, Irish, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, and Spanish. You can select your preferred language on the bus.

You can board the bus at any of the designated stops along the route. Simply scan your smartphone ticket when boarding. The main boarding point is at 59 O'Connell Street Upper, Dublin.

No, you don't need to print your ticket. Simply present your smartphone ticket to the bus driver when boarding.

The tour covers all major attractions in Dublin, including the Guinness Storehouse, Trinity College, The Book of Kells, EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum, Teeling Whiskey Distillery, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, and many more.

Bring a fully charged smartphone to show your ticket, comfortable shoes for walking around attractions, and a camera to capture the sights. Weather in Dublin can be unpredictable, so consider bringing an umbrella or rain jacket as well.

Yes, free Wi-Fi is available on board the buses, so you can stay connected and share your experiences in real-time.

Pets are not allowed on the bus, with the exception of service animals.

Yes, you can bring snacks and non-alcoholic drinks on the bus. Please ensure you dispose of any rubbish responsibly.

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