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Dublin: Big Bus Hop-On, Hop-Off Tour with Live Guide

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Explore Dublin with a hop-on hop-off tour aboard an open-top bus. Choose from a 24-, 48- or 72-hour ticket with a live guide and upgrade your experience with a night tour and guided walking tour.

  • Free cancellation
    Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
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  • Audio guide
    Chinese, English, French, German, Italian, Russian, Spanish
  • Live guiding
    English
  • Valid
    1-3 days
  • Includes
    • 24-, 48- or 72-hour Big Bus hop-on hop-off sightseeing ticket
    • Live guide in English
    • Audio commentary in 7 languages
    • 2-hour guided walking tour (with 48- or 72-hour ticket options)
    • 1-hour panoramic night tour (with 48- or 72-hour ticket options)
    • 1 x free child ticket with each adult ticket purchased
    • Hotel pick-up & drop-off
Highlights & Description

Highlights

  • Discover Dublin at your own pace with a flexible hop-on, hop-off bus tour
  • Explore top sights like St Patrick's Cathedral, Dublin Castle and Temple Bar
  • Quench your thirst with a fresh pint at the iconic Guinness Storehouse
  • Uncover Dublin’s secrets on a city centre walking tour including Trinity College
  • Upgrade for a panoramic night tour to see Dublin lit up after dark

Description

Discover the magic of Dublin with on a hop-on hop-off bus tour. With a 24-, 48- or 72-hour ticket, you can explore the city's top sights, including St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Dublin Castle, and St. Stephen’s Green at your own pace.

Starting at Upper O'Connell Street, the Red Line has 25 stops packed full of Irish fun. Hop on and off the bus as many times as you wish within your ticket validity, and with buses passing through every 20-30 minutes, you can re-join the tour when you're ready.

Explore the beauty of Nassau Street and plan a visit to the National Art Gallery. Discover Merrion Square and stroll around the Georgian-style gardens before grabbing a bite to eat in Temple Bar. Don't forget to visit two of the most well-known cathedrals in Ireland, The Christ Church Cathedral and St. Patrick's. And if you really want to experience the Dublin lifestyle, quench your thirst with a nice, cold pint of Guinness, freshly made from the Guinness Storehouse.

But that's not all! With a 48- or 72-hour ticket, you can join the Yellow Umbrella Walking Tour to delve into the mysteries of Dublin, visit Trinity College, and explore the vibrant city centre with our charming and witty guides.

For a fun evening out, opt for either a 48- or 72-hour ticket which includes a Panoramic Night Tour where our live guide shares the fascinating tales of the city as you cruise along its illuminated streets. Hear the hidden stories and exciting history with a locals' look into Dublin's traditions, architecture, and most memorable characters.

Experience Dublin like never before, with the freedom to explore where you want, when you want.

Good to know before you go
  • Receive one free child ticket with every 24-, 48- or 72-hr Adult Ticket purchased. Simply present your adult ticket to Big Bus Tours staff at your preferred boarding point to collect the free child ticket.
  • Infants aged 4 and under travel free of charge and do not require a ticket.
  • If you’ve purchased a 48-hr or 72-hr ticket, your booking includes a 1-hr live-guided panoramic Night Tour. The evening tour departs daily at 7:00 pm from Stop 1 (13 Upper O’Connell Street), with a 2nd departure at 8:30 pm available from late March to early October. Please arrive in advance to secure your seat.
  • You’ll also enjoy the Yellow Umbrella Walking Tour, which departs daily at 11:00 am from the SPIRE on O’Connell Street and lasts for approx. 2 hrs.
  • On the Red Route, hop on and off at 25 different stops, with a full circuit taking approx. 1 hour, 50 mins. Buses run every 20–30 mins.
  • For real-time bus tracking, stop locations, and service updates on the day of travel, download the Big Bus Tours app.
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24-Hour Hop-on, Hop-off Bus Ticket

48-Hour Hop-on, Hop-off Ticket, Walking Tour & Night Tour

72-Hour Hop-on, Hop-off Ticket, Walking Tour & Night Tour

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the cancellation policy for this activity?
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
2. When will I receive the confirmation of my booking?
You will receive an email notification right after your successful payment. If you don't see it in your inbox, check your spam or junk mail folder. When the payment is completed you have the option to download your ticket directly.
3. Are mobile tickets enough or do I have to print them?
Tickets don't need to be printed. You can show your ticket from your smartphone as a PDF.
  • Adults
    16-99 years
  • Children
    5-15 years
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