Dublin Discover: 24hr Live Guided Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

24 hours
Commentary: Audio · en, fr, de, it, es, ja, zh-HK, ru
Dublin, Ireland

About this activity

Explore Dublin's iconic landmarks at your own pace with a Big Bus hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tour. Enjoy sights such as Trinity College and the Book of Kells, Guinness Storehouse and St. Patrick’s Cathedral, while hearing about the history, tales, and legends of the city from a live guide.

Highlights

  • See the best views of Dublin on a hop-on, hop-off open-top bus tour
  • Marvel at top sights including Trinity College, Dublin Castle and Kilmainham Gaol
  • Hop off to enjoy Dublin's world-class attractions such as the Guinness Storehouse
  • Be entertained with tales and stories told by a live guide
  • Enjoy audio commentary in 7 languages

Full description

Explore the best sights of Dublin on a Big Bus hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tour. With entertaining live guides and digital audio commentary in 7 languages, you can discover all there is to know about Dublin’s rich culture and colourful history. Enjoy the flexibility to hop on and off at your own pace, with 25 stops conveniently located next to the city's top landmarks and attractions. See iconic sights including St Stephen’s Green, Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin Castle, Merrion Square, Kilmainham Gaol and Guinness Storehouse. Hop-off at Nassau Street to explore historic Trinity College and the Book of Kells or venture out to Phoenix Park, one of the world's largest city-based public parks. It's a perfect complement to your trip, taking you to hidden gems often inaccessible by bus. Engaging guides add humour and depth as you unravel the mysteries of Dublin, exploring Trinity College and the bustling city centre. 

Enjoy this perfect introduction to Dublin on a Hop on Hop off Big Bus tour. The greatest way to travel around and learn about Irish culture is to sit back and unwind on an open-top double decker sightseeing bus while listening to interesting and engaging audio commentary. The bus route is intended to take you on a fascinating tour through Dublin's rich history and everyday life, giving you the chance to get off and further explore the city's most famous and historic monuments and museums as you pass by them. The duration of the entire Dublin sightseeing tour is one hour and thirty minutes. Many customers choose to do one full loop to see the city and decide where they want to hop off on the next loop around, but it's completely up to you how you plan your day and visit. The Irish White House, the Dublin Zoo, the Jameson Distillery, which produces Dublin's best Irish whiskey, and the General Post Office, which still bears the scars of artillery fire on its exterior, are all places where you can get off and visit during the course of the day. Buses arrive every 15 to 30 minutes so you have time to Hop-on and off at your leisure.  
 During your visit to Dublin, don't miss the chance to join a Yellow Umbrella 2-hour Walking Tour. It's a perfect complement to your trip to Dublin as it gives you the chance to visit some of the city's hidden gems - often located on narrow streets the bus won't fit down! With enticing and funny guides, you'll dig into the mysteries of Dublin while touring the venerable Trinity College and the bustling city center. Dublin's best areas can be discovered on foot. 

Included / Excluded

  • Unlimited Hop-On Hop-Off throughout ticket validity (24hr)
  • Live Guides
  • Pre-recorded Audio Commentary in 7 languages
  • Kids Go Free: 1x free child ticket with each adult ticket purchased.
  • Hotel Pickup/Dropoff

Meeting point

Start Location

Stop 4: National Art Gallery (Merrion Square West (opposite the National Gallery of Ireland))

Important information

Know before you book

  • Fleet are 100% wheelchair accessible on the lower deck
  • Big Bus Dublin operates daily between 9am to 5pm with a 20-30 min frequency
  • Strollers and pushchairs must be folded and stowed on the lower deck
  • Buses are not equipped with toilets or lifts/elevators

Know before you go

  • Redeem voucher with a Big Bus staff member at any stop
  • Stops directions, Bus live-tracking and more: Download Big Bus App, it's free!
  • Free Headphones Available on Every Bus

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts

Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Infants Required On Laps
  • Stroller Accessible

Frequently asked questions

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