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Dublin: Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

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Dublin: Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour
4.5 out of 5 stars
4.5
4.5 out of 5 stars
2418 reviews

Discover the city of Dublin at your own pace with a 24-hour or 48-hour ticket for a hop-on hop-off tour bus. With stops at Dublin’s major attractions, it is the ideal way to explore the city.

About this activity

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Valid 1 - 2 days
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Skip the ticket line
Live tour guide
English
Audio guide included
Spanish, Chinese, German, Italian, Russian, English, Portuguese, French, Irish

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

G
Gary – Canada

From a sightseeing vehicle it is tough to beat, the level of guides was inconsistent with some being funny, knowledgeable and pleasure to be with and others not so much. Definitely recommend it for all coming to a new city.

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Nicola – United Kingdom

Ritche our driver was absolutely amazing. Full of information, stories & song....he does have "The voice of an Angel" :) He made the whole tour fun & gave recommendations of places to visit too. Plus its a fabulous way to get around Dublin. Highly Recommend. Thank you

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Itinerary

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    2 starting location options:

    Rotunda, Dublin Bus Head Office, 59 O'Connell Street Upper

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    Dublin Writers Museum

    Pass by

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    An Post, Dublin

    Pass by

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    National Library of Ireland

    Pass by

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    National Gallery of Ireland

    Pass by

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    Leinster House, Dublin

    Pass by

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    National Museum of Ireland - Natural History Museum

    Pass by

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    The Little Museum of Dublin

    Pass by

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    Science Gallery Dublin

    Pass by

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    Trinity College Dublin

    Pass by

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    Irish Whiskey Museum

    Pass by

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    City Hall, Dublin

    Pass by

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    Temple Bar

    Pass by

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    Dublin Castle

    Pass by

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    Chester Beatty Library

    Pass by

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    Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin

    Pass by

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    Dublinia

    Pass by

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    St Patrick's Cathedral, Dublin

    Pass by

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    Teeling Whiskey Distillery

    Pass by

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    Guinness Storehouse

    Pass by

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    Pearse Lyons Whiskey Distillery

    Pass by

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    Irish Museum of Modern Art

    Pass by

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    Kilmainham Gaol

    Pass by

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    Phoenix Park

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    Jameson Distillery Bow St.

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    St Michan's Church

    Pass by

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    Four Courts

    Pass by

  • 2 drop-off locations:

    Rotunda, Dublin Bus Head Office, 59 O'Connell Street Upper

Main stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Check out Ireland’s National History Museum and National Gallery
  • Head to Trinity College and visit the world-famous Book of Kells
  • Enjoy a picnic at Stephen's Green, and enjoy a drink at Grafton Street
  • Learn about Dublin's cultural history from the professional tour guides
  • Visit Phoenix Park, once a 17th century royal hunting park

Full description

Explore Dublin at your own pace on a hop-on hop-off city bus tour. Get on and off the bus as often as you like with a ticket valid for 24 or 48 hours, and learn about the history and culture of the city with the live commentary in several languages.

Hop-on Hop-off TourThe double-decker tour bus takes you around the most interesting attractions in Dublin. Stroll among the students along the cobbled paths and visit the Book of Kells at Trinity College, and stroll in the stunning Phoenix Park.

• Tour starts: O'Connell Street/DoDublin HQ
• Parnell Square North - Writers Museum
• O'Connell Street/Abbey Street - GPO
• Nassau Street - National Library of Ireland
• Merrion Square West - National Gallery
• Merrion Street - Leinster House & Natural History Museum
• St. Stephen's Green - Little Museum & Grafton Street
• Westland Row - Oscar Wilde's Birthplace
• Pearse Street - Science Gallery 
• College Green - Trinity College & Irish Whiskey Museum
• Dame Street - City Hall & Temple Bar
• Cork Hill - Dublin Castle & Chester Beatty Library
• Christ Church Cathedral & Dublinia
• St. Patrick's Cathedral & Marshes Library
• Newmarket Square - Teeling's Whiskey Distillery
• St. James Gate - Guinness Storehouse
• James's Street - Roe & Co & Pearse Lyons Distillery
• Royal Hospital - Museum of Modern Art & Kilmainham Gaol
• Heuston Rail Station
• Phoenix Park - Dublin Zoo
• Parkgate Street - Ryan's Victorian Bar
• Collins Barracks - National Museum of History
• Arran Quay - Jameson Distillery Bow Street and St. Michan's Church
• The Four Courts
• Bachelor's Walk - Dublin Discovered Cruise

Includes

  • 24-hour or 48-hour hop-on hop-off tour (depending on option selected)
  • 1 free child with a paying adult (under age 15)
  • Complimentary entry to the Little Museum of Dublin
  • Entrance fees (unless specified)

Meeting point

Meeting point may vary depending on the option booked.

Important information

Know before you go

  • Free entry for 1 child; additional children cost €10 for 24 hours and €15 for 48 hours
  • Original Tour:
  • First Tour departs Stop 1 at 09:00, last tour departs Stop 1 at 18:00
  • Buses every 30 minutes from 09:00 to 10:00, every 20 minutes until 16:00, and every 30 minutes until 18:00.
  • Docklands Tour:
  • Departs at 5 past the hour from the 2nd stop on the Original Tour (Called Stop A of Docklands Tour)
  • First tour departs at 09:05. Last tour departs at 18:05
  • Tour lasts 1 hour and 45 minutes

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.5 /5

based on 2418 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.7/5
  • Transportation
    4.6/5
  • Value for money
    4.4/5

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G
Gary – CanadaMay 2, 2025 – Verified booking
From a sightseeing vehicle it is tough to beat, the level of guides was inconsistent with some being funny, knowledgeable and pleasure to be with and others not so much. Definitely recommend it for all coming to a new city.
N
Nicola – United KingdomApril 29, 2025 – Verified booking
Ritche our driver was absolutely amazing. Full of information, stories & song....he does have "The voice of an Angel" :) He made the whole tour fun & gave recommendations of places to visit too. Plus its a fabulous way to get around Dublin. Highly Recommend. Thank you
M
Mark – United StatesApril 21, 2025 – Verified booking
It was fantastic. It showed us what we wanted to see and we had a lot of freedom, which was great.

Product ID: 24910

Activity provider:DoDublin

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