City Sightseeing Dublin Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

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About this activity

Explore Dublin in your own time with a 24, 48 or 72 hour unlimited hop-on hop-off bus tour! You’ll discover everything this wonderful city 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 & 1 child (aged 3-12) can travel for free with every 2 paying adults!

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At a glance

Duration: 2 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
People per booking: 1–15
Audio guide: German, Russian, Portuguese, Chinese, English, Italian, Polish, French, Spanish
Operated by: City Sightseeing Ltd - Europe

Ages: Children (3–12 years) · Adults (13–64 years) · Seniors (65–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Download the App to track bus timings and stay informed of service updates!
Included: Walking Tour
Included: 1 child (aged 3-12) can travel for free with every 2 paying adults!
Included: Entry to either Irish Whiskey Museum or World of Illusion Museum (48 and 72-hour tickets only)
Included: Sightseeing Bike Tour (included in the 72-hour ticket only)
Included: Unlimited hop on hop off for 24, 48 or 72 hours
Included: Special discounts
Included: Various meal deals at pubs/ restaurants
Included: Live Guided Bus Tour (included in the 72-hour ticket only)
Included: Complimentary drink at Thunder Road Cafe - Temple Bar

Not included

Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Food and drinks, unless specified
Not included: Hotel pickup and drop off

Itinerary

Dublin City Route

First departure from Stop 1 at 9:15am. Last departure from Stop 1 at 5pm. Frequency - every 20 - 25 minutes. Please note, there are only 24 stops in operation on this tour

Stop 1

Irish Whiskey Museum, Trinity College, Book of Kells
Stop 2

Dublin Castle, City Hall
Stop 3

Christ Church Cathedral, Dublinia Viking Visitor Centre
Stop 4

St. Patrick's Cathedral, Marsh's Library
Stop 5

Teeling Whiskey Distillery, The Dublin Liberties Distillery
Stop 6

Stop 6 - Not in use
Stop 7

Guinness Storehouse
Stop 8

Pearse Lyons Distillery
Stop 9

Irish Museum of Modern Art
Stop 10

Stop 10 - Not in use
Stop 11

Heuston Station
Stop 12

Phoenix Park, Dublin Zoo
Stop 13

Parkgate Street, Heuston Station
Stop 14

Collins Barracks, National Museum for Decorative Art & History
Stop 15

Smithfield Square, Old Jameson Distillery
Stop 16

Temple Bar, The Irish Rock & Roll Museum
Stop 17

Dublin Writers Museum, The Hugh Lane Gallery, Garden of Remembrance
Stop 18

O'Connell Street
Stop 19

The GPO, Abbey Theatre
Stop 20

EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum, Jeanie Johnston
Stop 21

Samuel Beckett Bridge, The Convention Centre Dublin, 3Arena
Stop 22

Bord Gais Energy Theatre, Grand Canal Dock, U2 Studios, Shelbourne Park
Stop 23

Stop 23 - Not in use
Stop 24

Stop 24 - Not in use
Stop 25

Stop 25 - Not in use
Stop 26

Stop 26 - Not in use
Stop 27

Stop 27 - Not in use
Stop 28

Merrion Square, National History Museum, The National Gallery of Ireland
Stop 29

National Gallery - Merrion Street Upper
Stop 30

St. Stephen's Green, The Little Museum of Dublin, MoLI
Stop 31

Mansion House and St Ann's Church - Dawson Street

Meeting point and pickup

Using your ticket

You must bring a mobile or printed voucher for this tour.
Mobile and paper vouchers can be redeemed at any of stops along the route
With your voucher, enjoy flexible access for up to 12 months from the travel date you select at check-out.
The tour starts at Stop 1 located in College Green, outside H&M
1 child (aged 3-12) can travel for free with every 2 paying adults. No ticket required for the child

To book your FREE Walking Tour, please book via the following link: https://dublinfreewalkingtour.ie/free-tour-city-sightseeing/

Starting Point: The Spire, O'Connell Street

The tour departs every day at 10am, 11am and 2pm

Duration of the tour: approximately 3 hours

Save €3 booking fee with your City Sightseeing ticket in advance

Please note, if the Walking Tour is not booked in advance via the link, you will have to pay for this on arrival

Please use this link: hoponhopoffdublin.ie/manage-my-booking/ to pre-book the Irish Whiskey Museum/ World of Illusion Museum/ Sightseeing Bike Tour/ Live Guided Bus Tour. You will be prompted to supply your name and reference number.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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 - 2 hours. Frequency - every 20 - 25 minutes, however this is subject to change depending on the time of day and year; please check locally for the latest timetable.
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 and paper vouchers can be redeemed at any of stops along the route
Buses provide a multilingual audio tour commentary.
With your voucher, enjoy flexible access for up to 12 months from the travel date you select at check-out.
1 child (aged 3-12) can travel 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. Once you receive your travel ticket on site, you can use the QR code on it to reserve your spot on the walking tour for free, saving 3€ on the booking fee as a City Sightseeing customer
Please note, there are only 24 stops in operation on this tour
The tour starts at Stop 1 located in College Green, outside H&M
Complimentary drink at Thunder Road Cafe - Temple Bar: With a valid City Sightseeing Dublin ticket, enjoy 1 complimentary drink at Thunder Road Cafe, redeemable in a single visit on presentation of your ticket
2x1 Deals (customers must show a valid City Sightseeing Dublin ticket): O'Shea's Merchant (Stop 3 - 15): Irish Pub, Bridge Street Lower. Available from 12pm - 11pm Monday to Sunday. Sano Pizza (Stop 2): Pizza Restaurant, Exchange Street Upper, Temple Bar. Available from 12pm - 5pm Monday to Sunday. Murray's Bar & Grill (Stop 17 - 18): Irish pub, O'Connell Street Upper. Available from 12pm - 5pm Monday to Sunday. The Market Bar Restaurant (Stop 1): Tapas bar, Fade Street. Available from 12pm - 5pm Monday to Sunday
Special Discounts: Irish Potato Cake Company (Stop 16): Breakfast & Brunch Restaurant, Bachelors Walk - 20% discount on the full menu food & soft drinks. The Rolling Donut (Stop 16 - 18 - 31): Donut shops, all locations in Dublin - 20% discount on donut and hot drinks. Mad Egg (Stop 16 - 30): Chicken shop, Millennium Walkway & Charlotte Way - 25% off on burgers, tenders, and soft drinks. Sandbox VR Dublin (Stop 1): VR experience, Nassau Street - 20% discount on the VR experience
48 and 72-hour tickets only: entry to either Irish Whiskey Museum or World of Illusion Museum is included in your ticket. Pre-booking is essential. Walk-ins are not accepted. A link to book your place will be provided after purchase
Sightseeing Bike Tour (included in the 72-hour ticket only): Please note that pre-booking is essential. Walk-ins are not accepted. A link to book your place will be provided after purchase
Live Guided Bus Tour (included in the 72-hour ticket only): Departure Point: Stop 1, outside H&M, College Green, Dublin. Departs daily at 6:30pm. Duration: 1 hour approximately. Please note that pre-booking is essential. Walk-ins are not accepted. A link to book your place will be provided after purchase

Options

48 Hour Bus Ticket

48 Hour Hop-On Hop-Off : Explore Dublin at your own pace with a 48 hour unlimited hop-on hop-off bus tour.
72 Hour Bus Ticket

Duration: 3 days
24 Hour Bus Ticket

24 Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Ticket: Explore Dublin with unlimited hop-on hop-off, seeing all of the sights at your own pace.