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The nerve center of historical power in Ireland, Dublin Castle is a key attraction and a government complex, with State Apartments, the Chapel Royal, and a 13th-century Tower.
Dublin Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tours
- Get a taste of the best of Dublin at your own pace with an unlimited hop-on-hop-off bus tour valid for 24 or 48 hours.
- Access a central route with 25 stops near all the best Dublin landmarks and attractions. With buses scheduled every 20-30 mins, you'll never miss a beat.
- Extra perks? With the 48-hour passes, enjoy a free city center walking tour, explore Trinity College, or take a half-day trip to Howth for cliff walks and village vibes.
- Board the open-top double-decker for the ultimate city views and enjoy hilarious tales from the live guide or tune into the audio guide in 7 languages for endless fun.
- Some popular stops include the iconic Trinity College, Kilmainham Gaol, and Dublin Castle.
Inclusions
- 24/48-hour unlimited hop-on hop-off tour
- Access to Red Route
- English-speaking guide
- Pre-recorded audio commentary in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Cantonese & Russian
- Free Wi-Fi
- Complimentary earphones
- Mobile app with a detailed map and live bus tracking
- 2-hour guided walking tour of city center
- 60-min night tour (optional)
- Half-day coastal tour with round-trip transfers (optional)
- Guided walking tour of Howth Cliffs (optional)
- Free child tickets (optional)
Exclusions
- Entrance fees at the monuments
- Meal inclusions
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.
Red Route
- 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
Night Tour
- 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
- 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)
Yellow Umbrella Walking Tour
- Departs at 11am from SPIRE on O'Connell Street
- Frequency: once a day
- Duration: 2 hours
- Tip: For a deeper understanding of Ireland's tumultuous past, visit Kilmainham Gaol, a former prison that played a significant role in Irish history.
- 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.
- The buses are wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
- Your guide dogs are welcome onboard.
- 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.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
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- Discover Dublin your way with a 24, 48, or 72-hour unlimited hop-on hop-off tour, hopping on and off whenever you want to.
- Explore 24 stops on the Red Route, with buses rolling in every 30 mins, your perfect vacation is always just around the corner.
- Wait, there's more! Stroll through the capital on a guided walking tour and time travel from medieval walls to Georgian gems. Revel in tales of revolution, famine, fire, and triumph.
- Get ready for a ride packed with free Wi-Fi and let the audio guide in 8 languages spill the beans and fun facts about each spot.
- Visit popular stops such as the Guinness Storehouse, Kilmainham Gaol, and Temple Bar, and discover the hidden gems of Dublin.
Inclusions
- 24/48/72-hour unlimited hop-on hop-off tour
- Access to Red Route
- Audio guide in English, Spanish, Italian, Russian, French, German, Chinese & Portuguese
- 3-hour guided walking tour
- English-speaking guide
- Free Wi-Fi and earphones
- Mobile app with a detailed map and live bus tracking
- Free child ticket (under 12) with every adult ticket
Exclusions
- Entry to attractions
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.
Red Route
- First bus: 9:15am from Irish Whiskey Museum, Trinity College, Book of Kells
- Last bus: 5pm from Irish Whiskey Museum, Trinity College, Book of Kells
- Frequency: every 30mins
- Popular stops: Dublin Castle, Guinness Storehouse, Irish Museum of Modern Art
Walking tour
- Departs at 10am, 11am, and 2pm from The Spire Monument
- Frequency: thrice a day
- Duration: 3 hours
- Tip: Raise a toast to Dublin's finest flavors like award-winning whiskey mixes and Irish stout at the Guinness Storehouse, Irish Whiskey Museum, and Temple Bar.
- 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. If there is already a passenger in a wheelchair, please wait for the next one.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
- These tickets are valid for 12 months from the date of purchase.
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- Ditch the ticket mania and go easy on your wallet! Explore Dublin’s top sights with just one hop-on hop-off pass, and see Ireland’s iconic Guinness Storehouse.
- Choose a 24/48-hour pass that lets you explore over 25 must-see sights like Trinity College and Dublin Castle, and opt for a 1-hour night tour for an added treat.
- On the open-deck bus, learn about Dublin’s history with English-speaking guides or pre-recorded commentary in 7 languages, and enjoy free Wi-Fi and earphones.
- Tour the Guinness Storehouse for 90 minutes, meet friendly ambassadors, and uncover the rich history of Dublin's iconic stout.
- Your ticket also gets you into the Gravity Bar, sipping a pint of Guinness or a soft drink while soaking in the stunning views over Dublin City.
Inclusions
Dublin Hop-On Hop-Off Tour
- 24/48-hour hour hop-on hop-off pass
- English-speaking guide
- Pre-recorded commentary in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Cantonese & Russian
- 2-hour guided walking tour of Dublin
- Free earphones
- WiFi onboard
- 1-hour night tour of Dublin (optional)
Guinness Storehouse
- 90-min self-guided tour
- Entry to Guinness Tasting Rooms
- Entry to Gravity Bar
- Pint of Guinness, Guinness 0.0 (18+), or a non-alcoholic drink
Please click here for a detailed route maps and boarding points.
You can join a tour at any stop and hop on and off for the duration of your ticket.
Red Route
- 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
Night Tour
- 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
Yellow Umbrella Walking Tour
- Departure: 11am from SPIRE on O'Connell Street
- Frequency: once a day
- Duration: 2 hours
Dublin Hop-On Hop-Off Tour
- Tip: Check out the iconic Ha'penny Bridge, a pedestrian bridge over the River Liffey, just a short walk from the Spire.
- 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.
- The buses are wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
- Your guide dogs are welcome onboard.
Guinness Storehouse
- Tip: At the Guinness Store, you can get a pint glass engraved with your name or a special message, a nice souvenir to remember your trip by.
- Guinness Storehouse group bookings are limited to a maximum of 6 guests.
- The time slot you choose while booking is for the Guinness Storehouse visit.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
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- Explore the excellent value-for-money Dublin Explorer Pass as you choose from 3, 4, 5, or 7 attractions from a list of 25+ attractions.
- Handpicked by experts, enjoy 60-day validity as you plan your visit at your own pace.
- Experience stout beer at the Guinness Storehouse, see Christ Church Cathedral, tour the Game of Thrones studios, or go on a city bus tour.
- Access the pass easily from your phone and learn about every attraction from the digital guidebook.
- Click here to see the list of attractions.
Inclusions
- Admission to 3, 4, 5, or 7 attractions
- Choice from 25+ attractions & activities
- Digital guidebook
- Mobile app
- Tip: Ireland is renowned for its ever-changing weather. Make sure you always have your raincoat packed when visiting to ensure that you're prepared, no matter what the forecast!
- These tickets can’t be cancelled. However, you can use them any time within the next 24 months.
- These tickets are valid for 24 months from the date of purchase.
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Why choose Dublin Hop-on Hop-off bus tours?
- Visit top landmarks: See all of Dublin’s top attractions from the open-top buses that are ideal for sightseeing.
- Easy and convenient: Explore the best of Dublin with just one ticket without worrying about your commute.
- Save money: Hop-on Hop-off bus tours will help you save money as you won’t have to spend on local transport fares to get from one spot to the other.
- Complimentary add-ons: Get free onboard Wi-Fi, walking tours, night tours, and more with your tickets.
- Pre-recorded commentary: There are audio guides in 10 languages, including English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Irish, Chinese, Portuguese, Russian, and Polish, as well as a live commentary to give you information on all the attractions you will visit.
For more information on the special features and inclusion, please check your tickets.
Dublin Hop-on Hop-off tour highlights
Dublin Castle
Frequently Asked Questions about Dublin Hop-on Hop-off bus tours
How much does the hop-on hop-off bus cost in Dublin?
Hop-on hop-off sightseeing bus tour ticket prices start at £32.
How do these buses work?
Hop-on Hop-off buses allow you to get on and leave the bus at any of the designated stops to see the major city landmarks whenever you want.
How often are the Hop-on Hop-off buses?
Dublin Hop-on Hop-off buses run between 10am to 6pm and arrive at a frequency of 15 minutes.
Are there audio guides on the bus tours?
Yes, there are audio guides available for adults in 8 languages on the Dublin Hop-on Hop-off bus tours, including English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Cantonese, Russian & Portuguese.
Are the bus tours accessibility-friendly?
Yes, Dublin’s Hop-on Hop-off bus tours are accessible to wheelchair users.