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Dublin Shore Excursion: City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

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Overview

When your cruise ship docks in Dublin, explore the city in your own time with a 24 or 48 hour unlimited hop-on hop-off bus tour! You’ll discover everything this wonderful destination has to offer, including the Guinness Storehouse, Ha’penny Bridge, Dublin Zoo, Christchurch Cathedral, The Irish Whiskey Museum, City Hall and many other remarkable landmarks! You’ll see all of these sights from the open-top deck, which gives you a stunning 360 degree perspective of your surroundings. Or simply hop off the double-decker bus whenever you please, to take a closer look at things. There’s also an on-board audio tour commentary provided in 8 languages, so you can engage with Dublin’s history as you cruise around. This tour has many perks, including discounted entry at the Irish Whiskey Museum and a free walking tour, making your sightseeing experience even more immersive! Plus 1 child (aged 4-12) travels for free with every 2 paying adults!

What's Included

  • Walking Tour
  • 10% discount at Lazy Bike Tours
  • 10% discount at Irish Whiskey Museum
  • Gratuities
  • Port pickup and drop-off
  • This excursion is not covered by our worry-free policy
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What To Expect

Red Route

31 Stops | 10 Points of Interest


Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes


Operating Schedule: First departure from Stop 1 at 9:15am. Last departure from Stop 1 at 5:00pm. Duration - 105 minutes. Frequency - every 30 minutes. Days of operation may vary, check calendar for the days the tour is operating. Please note, there are only 24 stops in operation on this tour.

Irish Whiskey Museum

Irish Whiskey Museum, Trinity College, Book of Kells

Dublin Castle

Dublin Castle, City Hall

Christ Church Cathedral

Christ Church Cathedral, Dublinia Viking Visitor Centre

St Patrick's Cathedral

St. Patrick's Cathedral, Marsh's Library

Teeling Whiskey Distillery

Teeling Whiskey Distillery, The Dublin Liberties Distillery

Dublin

Stop 6 - Not in use

Guinness Storehouse

Guinness Storehouse

Pearse Lyons Whiskey Distillery

Pearse Lyons Distillery

Irish Museum of Modern Art

Irish Museum of Modern Art

Dublin

Stop 10 - Not in use

Heuston Station

Heuston Station

Dublin Zoo

Phoenix Park, Dublin Zoo

Tipperary House Dublin/ Luggage Storage Heuston Station

Parkgate Street, Heuston Station

Collins Barracks

Collins Barracks, National Museum for Decorative Art & History

7 Smithfield

Smithfield Square, Old Jameson Distillery

Temple Bar

Temple Bar, The Irish Rock & Roll Museum

18 Parnell Square N

Dublin Writers Museum, The Hugh Lane Gallery, Garden of Remembrance

O'Connell Street Upper

O'Connell Street

An Post, General Post Office

The GPO, Abbey Theatre

EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum

EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum, Jeanie Johnston

Samuel Beckett Bridge

Samuel Beckett Bridge, The Convention Centre Dublin, 3Arena

Clayton Hotel

Bord Gais Energy Theatre, Grand Canal Dock, U2 Studios, Shelbourne Park

Dublin

Stop 23 - Not in use

Dublin

Stop 24 - Not in use

Dublin

Stop 25 - Not in use

Dublin

Stop 26 - Not in use

Dublin

Stop 27 - Not in use

704 Merrion Square W

Merrion Square, National History Museum, The National Gallery of Ireland

32 Merrion St Upper

National Gallery - Merrion Street Upper

Stephen's Green Nth, stop 790

St. Stephen's Green, The Little Museum of Dublin, MoLI

40 Dawson St

Mansion House and St Ann's Church - Dawson Street

Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • You must bring a mobile or printed voucher for this tour.
  • Mobile vouchers can be redeemed at any of stops along the route. Paper vouchers must be redeemed at one of the following tourist offices: 37 College Green, Dublin 2. 69 Upper O'Connell Street, Dublin 1.
  • With your voucher, enjoy flexible access for up to 12 months from the travel date you select at check-out.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Dublin Shore Excursion: City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour?

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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  • Walking Tour
  • 10% discount at Lazy Bike Tours
  • 10% discount at Irish Whiskey Museum
  • Live commentary in English or multilingual audio tour commentary
  • 5% discount at Irish Day Tours
  • Unlimited hop-on hop-off bus tour for 24 or 48 hours
  • 1 child (aged 4-12) travels for free with every 2 paying adults
  • Gratuities
  • Port pickup and drop-off
  • This excursion is not covered by our worry-free policy

Additional Info

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American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Tour operates All year round (except on Christmas Day), and runs daily.
  • First departure from Stop 1 at 9:15am. Last departure from Stop 1 at 5pm. Duration - 105 minutes. Frequency - every 30 minutes.
  • Tour begins at the Irish Whiskey Museum, however passengers can hop on to the tour at any bus stop along the route.
  • You must bring a mobile or printed voucher for this tour.
  • Mobile vouchers can be redeemed at any of stops along the route. Paper vouchers must be redeemed at one of the following tourist offices: 37 College Green, Dublin 2. 69 Upper O'Connell Street, Dublin 1.
  • With your voucher, enjoy flexible access for up to 12 months from the travel date you select at check-out.
  • 1 child (aged 4-12) travels for free with every 2 paying adults. No ticket required for the child
  • Walking Tour: Departs every day at 10am, 11am and 2pm. Starting point is The Spire, O'Connell Street. Duration of the tour: 3 hour approximately. Customers will need to show their ticket to the guide
  • Please note, there are only 24 stops in operation on this tour
  • Operated by a business

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Cancellation Policy

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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).

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