Hop-on Hop-off Tours Dublin

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

Name: Big Bus: Dublin Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour
Start: 2026-10-27T09:00:00
End: 2026-10-27T17:30:00
Location: Dublin

4.6/5(126)

Kara P

Couple

Verified booking

Sep 2026

We loved being able to track current bus locations on the app, as well as access wifi while on board. We also appreciated the authentic Irish accents of the drivers and hearing their unique perspective on city history.

Jessica N

Couple

Verified booking

Aug 2026

The guide's commentary was great. And, it was so nice to be able to see the city while completely jetlagged--just sit on the bus and look at things, and make instant decisions about whether we wanted to get off the bus and see something rather than planning (we didn't, we were too tired that day). Gave us a great overview of places we did want to see later when we had more energy!

Daniela B

Solo

Verified booking

Aug 2026

The ground staff were courteous; the driver was friendly, witty, and knowledgeable; the tour moved at a leisurely pace to allow us to appreciate each attraction; and we stopped at the most interesting spots.

Christopher P

Family

Verified booking

Jul 2026

Variety of sites. It was nice to have a couple of stops where there were some perks. nice to go to lunch and get a discount. Nice to goto a pub and get a free half-pint of Guiness. It would have been nice if there were more of that. It was disappointing that in order to go into some of the gift shops, one had to purchase a ticket to tour the facility. I know that is not really the responsibility of the tour bus company.

Eileen A

Group

Verified booking

May 2026

The live guides were informative, funny, and were commenting on what was right in front of us. We used it to learn more about the attractions and decide where we wanted to visit

Wendy S

Group

Verified booking

May 2026

We had a couple different drivers as we had a 3 day pass. We enjoyed both, especially Oan(?) who has a beautiful voice! We enjoyed his singing along with the tour!😊

Get a comprehensive city overview and visit your favourite Dublin landmarks as many times as you like with a 24, 48, or 72-hour pass that allows for a completely self-paced adventure.

Access the Red Route featuring over 20 strategic stops with buses departing every 20–30 minutes, bringing you directly to top-tier attractions like the Guinness Storehouse and St. Stephen’s Green.

Enjoy entertaining live English commentary or digital audio guides in 7 languages while riding an open-top double-decker bus equipped with free Wi-Fi and real-time bus tracking via the mobile app.

Upgrade your experience with a 48 or 72-hour pass to unlock premium inclusions, such as a panoramic night tour of the city’s illuminated skyline and a guided walking tour for deeper historic insights.

24/48/72-hour unlimited hop-on hop-off tour

Access to the Red Route

Live English-speaking guide

Audio guide in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Cantonese & Russian (on the bus)

Mobile app with a detailed map and live bus tracking

Free Wi-Fi onboard

1 free child ticket for every adult ticket

Additional paid upgrades:

1-hour night bus tour

2-hour guided walking tour of the city centre

TOTAL DURATION1 hour 50 minutes
FREQUENCYEvery 20-30 minutes
FIRST DEPARTURE13 Upper O'Connell Street at 9:00 AM
LAST DEPARTURE13 Upper O'Connell Street at 5:00 PM
Timeline
Map
1. 13 Upper O'Connell Street
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2 attractions
O’Connell Street
8 minutes walk
General Post Office (GPO)
7 minutes walk
2. Nassau Street / Book of Kells
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2 attractions
Book of Kells & Trinity College Library
4 minutes walk
Trinity College Dublin
10 minutes walk
3. Kilkenny Design Store
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2 attractions
Kilkenny Design Store
11 minutes walk
National Museum of Ireland – Archaeology
9 minutes walk
4. National Art Gallery
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1 attraction
National Gallery of Ireland
11 minutes walk
5. Merrion Square
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1 attraction
Merrion Square Park
1 minute walk
6. St. Stephen's Green
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1 attraction
St. Stephen’s Green Park
7. Pearse Street
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8. College Green
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1 attraction
Trinity College Dublin
16 minutes walk
9. Dame Street / Temple Bar
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1 attraction
Temple Bar
5 minutes walk
10. Dame Street / Dublin Castle
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2 attractions
Dublin Castle
4 minutes walk
Chester Beatty Library
2 minutes walk
11. Christ Church Cathedral
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2 attractions
Christ Church Cathedral
1 minute walk
Dublinia
3 minutes walk
12. St. Patrick's Cathedral
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1 attraction
St. Patrick’s Cathedral
5 minutes walk
13. Teeling Whiskey Distillery
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1 attraction
Teeling Whiskey Distillery
1 minute walk
14. High Street
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1 attraction
St. Audoen’s Church
15. Guinness Storehouse
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2 attractions
Guinness Storehouse
Roe & Co Distillery
4 minutes walk
16. Pearse Lyons Distillery
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1 attraction
Pearse Lyons Distillery
1 minute walk
17. Royal Hospital Kilmainham / IMMA
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3 attractions
Royal Hospital Kilmainham
1 minute walk
Irish Museum of Modern Art (IMMA)
1 minute walk
Kilmainham Gaol
3 minutes walk
18. Heuston Station
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19. Parkgate Street
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1 attraction
Dublin Zoo
4 minutes walk
20. Phoenix Park
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1 attraction
Phoenix Park
9 minutes walk
21. Nancy Hands
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1 attraction
Nancy Hands Bar & Restaurant
22. National Museum of Decorative Arts & History
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1 attraction
National Museum of Decorative Arts & History
2 minutes walk
23. Jameson Distillery
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2 attractions
Jameson Distillery Bow St.
1 minute walk
St. Michan’s Church
2 minutes walk
24. Big Bus Tours Visitor Centre
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1 attraction
Liffey Boardwalk
4 minutes walk
25. Parnell Square North
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1 attraction
Parnell Square
5 minutes walk

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What our guests say
Kara P
Couple
Verified booking
Sep 2026
We loved being able to track current bus locations on the app, as well as access wifi while on board. We also appreciated the authentic Irish accents of the drivers and hearing their unique perspective on city history.
Kim A
Solo
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
The humour of the drivers and their knowledge of everything during the tour.
Martin C
Couple
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
The drivers who were also guides were fabulous. Anna and Alan were had
Mrs Cynthia B
Group
Verified booking
Sep 2026
Did a full trip then marked what we wanted to see and got on and off at these stops
Timothy T
Couple
Verified booking
Sep 2026
Nice trip, very informative, east access

What's not allowed

Keep in mind that 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.

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