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Dublin Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Guide and Little Museum Entry

4.5 (3,715 reviews) 55 min – 1 h 45 min Free cancellation
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Dublin Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Guide and Little Museum Entry

About this activity

Unlock Dublin and make your own sightseeing itinerary with a 24, 48 or 72 hour hop-on hop-off bus ticket in Dublin. Use your ticket to explore 25 well-placed stops around town. Listen to live commentary as you ride and hop on and off whenever and wherever you please. See landmarks such as Trinity College, the Guinness Storehouse and St Stephen’s Green. Complimentary admission to the Little Museum of Dublin are included with the ticket.

*Kids Go Free - One Child Under 15 travels free with each adult.

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At a glance

Duration
55 min – 1 h 45 min
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
People per booking
1–30
Audio guide
German, Chinese, Russian, Portuguese, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Guide
English
Operated by
DoDublin Tours

Ages: Children (0–14 years) · Adults (15–64 years) · Seniors (65–99 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: 10% Discount on Dublin Discovered Boat Tour
  • Included: Live Commentary in English Dublin's Leading Fáilte Ireland Trained Tour Guides
  • Included: Complimentary Map
  • Included: Entry to the Little Museum of Dublin - ask your driver for a ticket
  • Included: 10% Discount for any Teeling Whiskey Distillery Tour
  • Included: 20% Discount on the Ghostbus Tour
  • Included: 10% Discount on Wild Rover Cliffs of Moher Day Tour
  • Included: 20% Discount on Dublin Walking Tour
  • Included: Unlimited Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour for 24, 48 or 72 hours
  • Included: 10% Discount for Windmill Lane Recording Studio Tour
  • Included: 2 for 1 Meal Deals

Not included

  • Not included: Food and drinks
  • Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Dublin Hop On Hop Off Tour - Original Route

First Tour departs Stop 1 at 09:00, last tour departs Stop 1 at 17:00 Buses every 30 minutes from 09:00 to 10:00, every 20 minutes until 16:00, and every 30 minutes until 17:00. From 2 November 2025 the same applies on Saturdays and Sundays but Monday to Friday we will operate a 30 minute service from 09:00 to 17:00

  1. Stop 1

    Join the DoDublin Bus Tour at O'Connell Street.

  2. Stop 2

    Hop Off at Parnell Square North - Dublin City Gallery The Hugh Lane is beside the bus stop.

  3. Stop 3

    GPO Witness History is just 100 metres from the bus stop on O'Connell Street.

  4. Stop 4

    Hop On Hop Off bus tour stop located 100 metres east of The Douglas Hyde Gallery

  5. Stop 5

    Hop On Hop Off bus tour stop located right beside Oscar Wilde Statue.

  6. Stop 6

    Hop On Hop Off bus tour stop located just 150 metres from the Natural History Museum.

  7. Stop 7

    Hop On Hop Off bus tour stop located at St. Stephen's Green.

  8. Stop 8

    Hop On Hop Off bus tour stop located across the road from Pearse Street train station.

  9. Stop 9

    Hop On Hop Off bus tour stop located opposite Trinity City Hotel

  10. Stop 10

    Hop On Hop Off bus tour stop located just 50 metres from the entry to Trinity College.

  11. Stop 11

    Hop On Hop off - Stop here for Temple Bar & City Hall

  12. Stop 12

    Hop On Hop Off - Stop here for Dublin Castle

  13. Stop 13

    Hop On Hop Off - Stop here for Christ Church Cathedral & Dublinia

  14. Stop 14

    Hop On Hop Off - Stop Here for St. Patrick's Cathedral & Marsh's Library

  15. Stop 15

    Hop On Hop Off - Stop here for Teeling Whiskey Distillery

  16. Stop 16

    Hop On Hop Off - Stop here for Guinness Storehouse

  17. Stop 17

    Hop On Hop Off - Stop here for Roe & Co. Distillery & Pearse Lyons Distillery

  18. Stop 18

    Hop On Hop Off - Stop here for Museum of Modern Art (IMMA) & Kilmainham Gaol

  19. Stop 19

    Hop On Hop Off - Stop here for Heuston Station

  20. Stop 20

    Hop On Hop Off - Stop here for Dublin Zoo & Áras an Uachtaráin

  21. Stop 21

    Hop On Hop Off - Stop here for Ryan's Victorian Bar

  22. Stop 22

    Hop On Hop Off - Stop Here for Collins Barracks Museum

  23. Stop 23

    Hop On Hop Off - Stop here for Jameson Distillery, O’Shea’s Merchant & St. Michan’s Church

  24. Stop 24

    Hop On Hop Off - Stop here for Four Courts

  25. Stop 25

    Hop On Hop Off - Stop Here for The National Wax Museum & Arlington Hotel

Docklands Route

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 17:05 From 1 November 2025 the Docklands Tour will operate only 2 tours per day; Departing 09:05 and 15:05

  1. Stop 1

  2. Stop 2

  3. Stop 3

  4. Stop 4

  5. Stop 5

  6. Stop 6

  7. Stop 7

  8. Stop 8

  9. Stop 9

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • This meeting point is Tour Stop # 1, but please join the tour at any of our 25 stops.

End point

  • This meeting point is Tour Stop # 1, but please join the tour at any of our 25 stops.

Using your ticket

Please note, while still valid, your ticket may no longer be accessible after the date of travel. Please contact Viator directly if you believe you will be using your Hop-on Hop-off ticket at a later date. DoDublin is unable to modify a Viator ticket.

Last scheduled departures from Stop 1:

Summer: 6pm

Winter: 5pm

Please note: Depending on your ticket selection, ticket is valid for 24 or 48 hours from first use.

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

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

  • *1 Child under 15 free with a paying adult

  • Free Little Museum Voucher is available from your DoDublin Guide

  • Hop on and off at 25 City Centre Stops

Options

  • 72-Hour Pass

    Duration: 3 days

  • 48-Hour Pass

    Hop on and off on the city tour. Take in all attractions and sights with tickets valid for 48 hours from time of purchase.

  • Dub Express Single & 48HR Tour

    Dub Express Airport Transfer: Add a single Dublin Express Airport Transfer to or From Dublin Airport to Dublin City Center

  • 24-Hours Pass

    Hop on and off at your own pace. Take in all attractions and sights with tickets valid for 24 hours from time of purchase.

  • Dub Express Return & 48HR Tour

    Dub Express Airport Return: Add a return Dublin Express Airport Transfer to or From Dublin Airport to Dublin City Center

  • Dub Express Return & 24HR Tour

    Dub Express Airport Transfer: Add a return Dublin Express Airport Transfer to or From Dublin Airport to Dublin City Center

  • Dub Express Single & 24HR Tour

    Dub Express Airport Transfer: Add a single Dublin Express Airport Transfer to or From Dublin Airport to Dublin City Center

Traveller ratings

4.5 out of 5 · 3,715 reviews
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