Dublin Shore Excursion: Hop-On Hop-Off & Rail Transfer
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore Dublin's historic landmarks
- Visit Trinity College and the Book of Kells
- Discover Dublin Castle's rich history
- Enjoy panoramic views from St. Stephen's Green
- Experience the vibrant Temple Bar district
Full description
Included / Excluded
- 24-hour hop-on hop-off bus tour
- Round-trip rail transfer from Dublin Port
- Access to 30+ top Dublin attractions
- Meals and beverages
Important information
Know before you book
- Cruise ship arrival time should align with tour schedule
- Children under 5 travel free; discounted rates for children 5-15
- Tour operates rain or shine; dress appropriately for weather conditions
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes for city exploration
- Bring a valid ID for rail transfer verification
- Check the latest bus schedules upon arrival
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Stroller Accessible
- Service Animals Allowed
- Easy Public Transport
- Infants Required On Laps
Good to know
- The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- One Child Under 15 travels free on the Hop-on Hop-off, additional train tickets must be in the train station...
Traveler reviews
Poor client service
Our ticket showed that we could hop on at any station. We went to stop number 4 that said that the first bus would come at 9:20. We were there at 9:00. The bus was there and the driver also. He did not once look at us. He was busy on his phone. We waited and waited. At 9:20, he still wouldn’t look at us. At 9:23, he open the door and said that we had to go to stop number 8…. When I asked why he didn’t tell us before his answer was: I was not in service! Never seen such a poor client service! That was on May 25th 2026. I hope you can show your driver how to respect your clients for the future
Hop on, Hop off
Wonderful experience. We stayed on the HOHO to ensure we saw everything first and then we went around and got off an on at the sights we wanted to see more of. Everyone was very helpful in locating the correct stops to get back on the bus.
Dublin Hop On Hop Off with Rail Xfer
It was OK, for what it was. The only real negative was that the agent waiting for us claimed he gave us 2 rail tickets, but I am sure he was mistaken. I was holding what I thought were 2 tickets tightly in my hand between my thumb and index finger, but there was only 1. I'm sure I didn't drop one. After a few minutes of panicked searching, he finally gave us another "out of his own pocket," he claimed. I expect by the end of the day he would have found the missing ticket somewhere on his person.
Hop on/Hop off bus
This is a good way to get around Dublin yet does take time and planning. It works best if you know where/what you want to see knowledge of the time schedule is key. There is way too much to fit into one day.
Find the QR code then find the bus.
The lack of detail and knowledge of the representative pierside was a bad start to the tour. Although he was friendly, he insisted that the QR code he needed to scan was sent to me in an email. I searched through all my emails with no luck. He said other people were having the same problem. So, he repeatedly offered an incorrect solution. Finally, I found the link on the VIATOR app. He handed us a map and circled two train stations. A handout detailing which exit to use at the train station would have saved us a lot of time and stress trying to figure out where the bus stop is. We exited on a street and there was no Hop On signage. We did see signage at another station exit. The bus tour itself was fine. The narrator was informative and entertaining. The information initially provided should be designed for a person's first visit to the area.