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Hop-on Hop-off Dublin Bus Tours
- 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.
- 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, O'Connell Street
- 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.
Explore top sights by bus & upgrade to get a walking tour, a night tour & more.
- 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.
Explore top sights by bus & upgrade to get a walking tour, a night tour & more.
- 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 (on the bus)
- 2-hour guided walking tour of city center
- 60-min night tour (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
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)
- 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.
- 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.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Routes
FREQUENCYEvery 20 to 30 minutes
FIRST DEPARTUREO’Connell St./Dublin Bus Head Office
at 9:00 AM
LAST DEPARTUREO’Connell St./Dublin Bus Head Office
at 5:00 PM
FREQUENCYTwice a day
FIRST DEPARTUREParnell Square
at 9:05 AM
LAST DEPARTUREParnell Square
at 3:05 PM
Timeline
Map
1
O’Connell St./Dublin Bus Head Office
Get direction
2 attractions
Nearby things to do
O'Connell Street
The Spire
9 min walk
5
Merrion Square West
Get direction
2 attractions
Nearby things to do
The Oscar Wilde Monument
Merrion Square
2 min walk
10
College Green/Trinity College
Get direction
2 attractions
Nearby things to do
Molly Malone Statue
1 min walk
19
Saint John's Road
Get direction
2 attractions
Nearby things to do
Irish Museum of Modern Art (IMMA)
6 min walk
2
O'Connell St/Abbey St. Junction
Get direction
2 attractions
Nearby things to do
Spire & Daniel O'Connell Statue
6 min walk
Experience Dublin like a local with free museum entry, a Docklands tour & meal discounts!
- Explore Dublin your way with 24 or 48-hour unlimited hop-on hop-off access, making it easy to see the city’s best sights at your own pace.
- With buses every 20 to 30 minutes, you can ride around Dublin in the iconic green open-top double-decker bus, soaking in the views along the Original Tour (25 stops) route.
- Uncover Dublin’s rich history with a live English-speaking guide & multilingual audio commentary, as you pass by Trinity College, Dublin Castle & more.
- Cash in on all the perks included — free entry to the Little Museum, a complimentary 45-minute Docklands Tour, and exclusive meal deals.
Experience Dublin like a local with free museum entry, a Docklands tour & meal discounts!
- Explore Dublin your way with 24 or 48-hour unlimited hop-on hop-off access, making it easy to see the city’s best sights at your own pace.
- With buses every 20 to 30 minutes, you can ride around Dublin in the iconic green open-top double-decker bus, soaking in the views along the Original Tour (25 stops) route.
- Uncover Dublin’s rich history with a live English-speaking guide & multilingual audio commentary, as you pass by Trinity College, Dublin Castle & more.
- Cash in on all the perks included — free entry to the Little Museum, a complimentary 45-minute Docklands Tour, and exclusive meal deals.
Inclusions
- 24/48-hour unlimited hop-on hop-off tour
- Access to the Original Tour route
- Free 45-min Docklands Tour
- Live guide (on the bus)
- Audio guide in Irish, English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Portuguese and Chinese
- Free Dublin City Map and live bus tracking
- Complimentary entry to The Little Museum of Dublin
- Meal and Drink deals
Please click here for a detailed route map and its boarding points.
You can join the tour at any stop and hop on and off for the duration of your ticket.
Original Tour Route
First bus: 9am from stop #1 O'Connell Street
Last bus: 5pm from stop #1 O'Connell Street
Frequency: Every 30 minutes [Sat-Sun: Every 30 min from 9am-10am, every 20 min from 10am-4pm and every 30 min from 4pm-5pm]
Popular stops: Trinity College, Guinness Storehouse, Dublin Castle
Docklands Tour (during low season)
First and last bus: 9:05am and 3:05pm from stop #2 Parnell Square
- This experience is wheelchair accessible.
- Ask your bus driver for a free ticket to the Little Museum. One child under 15 travels free with each adult.
- Specific details related to the add-ons in your tickets, like meal deals, will be shared post-booking.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 30-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.
- 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 30-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
- Valid for 30 days from the first use
- 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!
Validity:
- Before activation: 1-year validity from the date of purchase
- After activation: Valid for 30 days from the first use
- Free cancellation anytime before the start of your experience
- These tickets are valid for 12 months from the date of purchase.
Routes
FREQUENCYEvery 20 to 30 minutes
FIRST DEPARTUREO’Connell St./Dublin Bus Head Office
at 9:00 AM
LAST DEPARTUREO’Connell St./Dublin Bus Head Office
at 5:00 PM
FREQUENCYTwice a day
FIRST DEPARTUREParnell Square
at 9:05 AM
LAST DEPARTUREParnell Square
at 3:05 PM
Timeline
Map
1
O’Connell St./Dublin Bus Head Office
Get direction
2 attractions
Nearby things to do
O'Connell Street
The Spire
9 min walk
5
Merrion Square West
Get direction
2 attractions
Nearby things to do
The Oscar Wilde Monument
Merrion Square
2 min walk
10
College Green/Trinity College
Get direction
2 attractions
Nearby things to do
Molly Malone Statue
1 min walk
19
Saint John's Road
Get direction
2 attractions
Nearby things to do
Irish Museum of Modern Art (IMMA)
6 min walk
2
O'Connell St/Abbey St. Junction
Get direction
2 attractions
Nearby things to do
Spire & Daniel O'Connell Statue
6 min walk
One pass covers it all—bus tour, round-trip train rides, attraction tickets & restaurant deals.
- Everything you get: Take in the best of Dublin with a 24-hour hop-on hop-off bus tour along landmarks like Trinity College, Guinness Storehouse, and Dublin Zoo. Buses run every 30 mins on the Original route, and the Docklands route runs twice daily with expert guides and multilingual audio guides.
- Why choose this: Enjoy a round-trip train ride along Dublin Bay’s beautiful coast, with easy city access near the hop-on hop-off stop—perfect for cruise passengers.
- Perks: Get more with your ticket! Free entry to the Little Museum of Dublin and 2-in-1 meal deals at Murray’s, Kennedy’s, and several other city favourites.
One pass covers it all—bus tour, round-trip train rides, attraction tickets & restaurant deals.
- Everything you get: Take in the best of Dublin with a 24-hour hop-on hop-off bus tour along landmarks like Trinity College, Guinness Storehouse, and Dublin Zoo. Buses run every 30 mins on the Original route, and the Docklands route runs twice daily with expert guides and multilingual audio guides.
- Why choose this: Enjoy a round-trip train ride along Dublin Bay’s beautiful coast, with easy city access near the hop-on hop-off stop—perfect for cruise passengers.
- Perks: Get more with your ticket! Free entry to the Little Museum of Dublin and 2-in-1 meal deals at Murray’s, Kennedy’s, and several other city favourites.
Inclusions
- 24-hour unlimited hop-on hop-off tour
- Access to two routes
- Round-trip train transfer from Dun Laoghaire Station to Pearse Street Train Station
- Access to Little Museum of Dublin
- English-speaking guide & German-speaking guide (Wed, Fri & Sat during high season)
- Audio guide in German, Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese, Chinese, Russian & Irish.
- Free Wi-Fi, city map & exclusive 2-for-1 meal deals
- The buses are wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
- Children under 15 years of age can travel on hop-on hop-off buses for free with a paying adult. However, the round-trip train ticket has to be purchased at the train station.
- Specific details related to the add-ons in your tickets, like attraction tickets, train transfers, and redemption details, will be shared with you post-booking.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Explore Dublin after dark with a live guide as its landmarks glow & history comes alive!
- See Dublin come to life at night as landmarks like Christ Church Cathedral, Trinity College, and Temple Bar glow under the city lights.
- With two evening departures and free Wi-Fi, keep your plans flexible and stay connected as you explore.
- Now sit back, relax, and enjoy a one-hour panoramic tour, taking in the city’s evening magic as Dublin lights up around you.
- Let a live guide entertain you with fascinating stories, local legends, and plenty of Irish charm along the way.
Explore Dublin after dark with a live guide as its landmarks glow & history comes alive!
- See Dublin come to life at night as landmarks like Christ Church Cathedral, Trinity College, and Temple Bar glow under the city lights.
- With two evening departures and free Wi-Fi, keep your plans flexible and stay connected as you explore.
- Now sit back, relax, and enjoy a one-hour panoramic tour, taking in the city’s evening magic as Dublin lights up around you.
- Let a live guide entertain you with fascinating stories, local legends, and plenty of Irish charm along the way.
Inclusions
- 1-hour night tour of Dublin
- Live English-speaking guide
- Free Wi-Fi
Exclusions
- Hop-on Hop-off service
Night Tour
First bus: 6pm from stop #1 13 Upper O'Connell Street
Last bus: 7:30pm from stop #1 13 Upper O'Connell Street
Frequency: Twice
- Pets are not allowed on-board, however, guide dogs are welcome.
- This is not a hop-on hop-off tour.
- Please arrive before the departure time to secure your seat.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Hop-on, Hop-off Dublin: Hear what others think
Why choose Hop-on Hop-off Dublin
Visit top attractions
Hop-on Hop-off bus tours take you to major attractions in Dublin – Guinness Storehouse, Christ Church Cathedral, Jameson Distillery, and more! You can board or get off the bus at any stop and explore all the sites on your bucket list.
Convenience
Hop-on Hop-off tours save you a lot of time and effort as you don’t have to navigate the public transport system. With a pass, you have more time on your hands to sightsee.
Flexible pace
There’s no need to rush your sightseeing with a Hop-on Hop-off pass. Take your time exploring an attraction, and when you’re ready to move on to the next one on your list, simply catch a ride from your nearest stop.
Other Amenities
Most Hop-on Hop-off buses offer live tracking, free WiFi, and audio guides in multiple languages to help you get the best out of your experiences.
Hop-on Hop-off buses are a great choice for
Budget travelers
A Hop-on Hop-off pass is easier on your wallet than paying for individual bus tickets to get around Dublin. Your ticket also includes other perks like free Wi-Fi and audio guides, which can come in handy when exploring the city.
Families
If you’re traveling with young children or seniors, you will benefit from a more flexible travel schedule than a tight, fast-paced one. Hop-on Hop-off passes allow you to sightsee at your own pace, so you don’t have to rush to see the next attraction.
First-time visitors
If you’re visiting for the first time, a Hop-on Hop-off tour is a great way to take in a new city’s sights, culture, and crowds. This way, you can adjust your itinerary based on what you’ve observed on your trip around the city.
Travelers short on time
If you’re spending a short time in Dublin or merely passing through, a Hop-on Hop-off tour is a great way to take in the city’s major attractions. So, hop onboard and try to fit as much sightseeing as you can into your tight schedule.
Operators
Big Bus
City Sightseeing
Ticket types
24 & 48 hours
24, 48 & 72 hours
Timings
9am - 5pm
9:15am - 5pm
Frequency
20 to 30 minutes
30 minutes
Routes & stops
1 route, 25 stops
1 route, 24 stops
Other tours/add-ons
60-minute night tour (if selected), half-day coastal tour with transfers (if selected), Howth Cliffs guided walking tour (if selected)
Amenities
Free WiFi & earphones, audio guides in 7 languages, mobile app with map & live tracking
Free WiFi & earphones, audio guides in 8 languages, mobile app with app & live bus tracking
Perks
2-hour guided walking tour of city center
3-hour guided walking tour
Prices starting from
Adult - €32 | Child - €18
Adult - €32 | Child - €15 | Senior - €29 | Student - €29
How to book Hop-on Hop-off tickets
Step 1: Choose your route
Each tour follows a unique route. Review the routes and stops and pick the tour that covers your must-see attractions.
Step 2: Book your tickets
Purchase your Hop-on Hop-off tickets easily using PayPal, credit/debit card, or iDEAL.
Step 3: Check your email
Receive your ticket voucher instantly in your inbox. If you don’t see it, check your spam or junk folder.
Step 4: Download the operator’s app
Track the bus in real-time, plan your journey, and explore routes with an interactive map.
Step 5: Hop-on & explore!
Head to any designated stop, show your mobile voucher to the driver or staff, and start your adventure!
Top sights covered
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Frequently asked questions about Dublin Hop-on Hop-off bus tour
Can I board the Hop-on Hop-off Dublin tour at any stop?
Yes, you can get on and off the tour at any of the stops along your selected route.
Can I bring pets on the Dublin Hop-on Hop-off tour?
Most operators do not allow pets on Hop-on Hop-off buses. Guide dogs, on the other hand, are welcome onboard. Carefully read the instructions for the experience before booking your ticket.
Is Hop-on Hop-off Dublin wheelchair accessible?
Most Hop-on Hop-off buses are wheelchair and stroller accessible. However, some operators may have sizing specifications for the wheelchair or stroller. Look for such instructions before booking your pass.
Do my children need a ticket for the Dublin Hop-on Hop-off bus tour?
Most operators do not charge a fee for very young children who don’t need their separate seats. But if you do need to buy a ticket for young children or teenagers, you won’t have to pay full price as most operators offer discounted prices. Check the details on the check-out page before booking tickets for your kids.
Is the Dublin Hop-on Hop-off bus tour suitable for seniors?
Yes, this tour is suitable for seniors. However, if you’re traveling with a senior with mobility or spine issues, we recommend getting a 48-hour or 72-hour pass so they don’t have to rush through a hectic schedule.
Are there restrooms available during the Hop-on Hop-off tour?
No, restrooms aren’t available on the Hop-on Hop-off tour. However, you can use the public restrooms available at most attractions.
Are meals available on Hop-on Hop-off Dublin bus tours?
The bus tours do not include any meal options. However, you can grab a bite at any of the restaurants and cafes close to popular attractions.