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Big Bus Dublin Hop-on, Hop-off Sightseeing Tour with Live Guide

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Dublin, Ireland

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Overview

Discover Dublin from the top deck of a Big Bus hop-on hop-off tour, guided by local storytellers. Visit top sights including Trinity College, Temple Bar, St. Patrick’s Cathedral and the Guinness Storehouse, with 25 stops across the city.

Choose a 24, 48 or 72-hour ticket and explore at your own pace with frequent departures throughout the day. Enjoy fascinating live commentary, uncover Dublin’s rich history and hop off whenever something catches your eye.

48 and 72-hour tickets also include a Yellow Umbrella Walking Tour and a live-guided Panoramic Night Tour.

The 72-hour ticket includes a full-day excursion to Wicklow and Glendalough, featuring stunning mountain scenery, an ancient monastic site and a complimentary Guinness (available from 1 June).

See Dublin from every angle with Big Bus Tours.

What's Included

  • Big Bus Tours app (ticket storage, live tracking and ticket activation)
  • Wicklow Mountains & Dublin Highlights tour (from 1 Jun)
  • One Free Child Ticket with Every Adult Ticket Purchased
  • Hotel Pick-up and Drop-off
  • Food and drinks
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What To Expect

Red Route

25 Stops | 51 Points of Interest


Duration: 1 hour 50 minutes


Operating Schedule: Explore the sights of Dublin on our Red Route Bus Tour. You can hop on and hop off the bus at up to 25 different stops. Stay on board to relax and see it all with entertaining digital commentary, or hop off to explore the landmarks and attractions that interest you most. Buses depart every 20 - 30 minutes. The first bus departs from Stop 1: 13 Upper O'Connell Street at 09:00 and the last bus departs at 17:30. Customers are advised to visit our website or to download our app to find out more about live bus tracking and current service information.

13 O'Connell Street Upper

Stop 1: 13 Upper O'Connell Street (Outside Discover Ireland Centre)

Trinity College Dublin

Stop 2: Nassau Street / Book of Kells - 24-25 Nassau Street

10 Leinster St S

Stop 3: Kilkenny Design Store - 10-11 Leinster Street South (opposite Trinity Point)

National Gallery of Ireland

Stop 4: National Art Gallery - Merrion Square West

Merrion Square West

Stop 5: Merrion Square - Merrion Square West

Pembroke Street Lower

Stop 6: Pembroke Street Lower

Saint Stephen's Green

Stop 7: St. Stephen's Green - opposite the Little Museum of Dublin

College Green

Stop 8: College Green - 30-33 College Green

Temple Bar

Stop 9: Dame Street / Temple Bar - 7-12 Dame Street

Dublin Castle

Stop 10: Dame Street / Dublin Castle - Lord Edward Street

Christ Church Cathedral

Stop 11: Christ Church Cathedral - Nicholas Street

St Patrick's Cathedral

Stop 12: St Patrick's Cathedral - Patrick Street

Teeling Whiskey Distillery

Stop 13: Teeling Whiskey Distillery

Christchurch Hall

Stop 14: High Street - Christchurch Hall, High Street

Guinness Storehouse

Stop 15: Guinness Storehouse - St. James' Gate

Pearse Lyons Whiskey Distillery

Stop 16: Pearse Lyons121/122 James' Street

Irish Museum of Modern Art

Stop 17: Royal Hospital Kilmainham / IMMA

Pret A Manger - Heuston Station

Stop 18: Heuston Station

Parkgate Street

Stop 19: Parkgate Street

Phoenix Park

Stop 20: Phoenix Park - opposite Wellington Monument

Nancy Hands Bar & Restaurant

Stop 21: Nancy Hands - Parkgate House, Parkgate Street

National Museum of Ireland-Decorative Arts & History

Stop 22: National Museum of Decorative Arts & History

Jameson Distillery Bow St.

Stop 23: Jameson Distillery - 24/25 Arran Quay

Big Bus Tours Dublin

Stop 24: Big Bus Tours Visitor Centre - 3-4 Bachelors Walk

Parnell Square North

Stop 25: Parnell Square North

Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • One children can travel for free with every paying adult
  • If you’ve purchased a 48-hr or 72-hr ticket, you can enjoy a 1-hr live-guided panoramic Night Tour, departing daily at 7:00pm from Stop 1 (13 Upper O’Connell Street), with a 2nd departure at 8:30pm between late March and early October. Please arrive early to ensure you secure a seat. Your ticket also includes a Yellow Umbrella Walking Tour, departing daily at 11:00 am from the SPIRE on O’Connell Street, lasting approx. 2hrs.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Big Bus Dublin Hop-on, Hop-off Sightseeing Tour with Live Guide?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (IST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

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  • Big Bus Tours app (ticket storage, live tracking and ticket activation)
  • Wicklow Mountains & Dublin Highlights tour (from 1 Jun)
  • One Free Child Ticket with Every Adult Ticket Purchased
  • Unlimited Hop-On, Hop-Off Bus Access for 24, 48, or 72 Hours
  • Guided Walking Tour with 48- or 72-Hour Tickets
  • 1-Hour Live-Guided Panoramic Night Tour with 48- and 72-Hour Tickets
  • Entertaining English-speaking Live Guide
  • Hotel Pick-up and Drop-off
  • Food and drinks

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • One children can travel for free with every paying adult
  • If you’ve purchased a 48-hr or 72-hr ticket, you can enjoy a 1-hr live-guided panoramic Night Tour, departing daily at 7:00pm from Stop 1 (13 Upper O’Connell Street), with a 2nd departure at 8:30pm between late March and early October. Please arrive early to ensure you secure a seat. Your ticket also includes a Yellow Umbrella Walking Tour, departing daily at 11:00 am from the SPIRE on O’Connell Street, lasting approx. 2hrs.
  • The Wicklow Mountains & Dublin Highlights tour (included in the 72-hr ticket) departs from Big Bus Stop 1 (13 Upper O'Connell Street) at 9:45 am. Please arrive at least 15 minutes before departure and present your ticket to a Big Bus team member.
  • Download the Big Bus Tours app to access and activate your ticket, track buses in real time, and board easily using your mobile ticket.
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