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

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About this activity

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).

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At a glance

Duration: 1 h 50 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
People per booking: 1–30
Audio guide: German, Russian, Chinese, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Guide: English
Operated by: Big Bus Tours Dublin

Ages: Children (5–15 years) · Adults (16–99 years)

What is included

Included

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

Not included

Not included: Hotel Pick-up and Drop-off
Not included: Food and drinks

Itinerary

Red Route

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.

Stop 1

Stop 1: 13 Upper O'Connell Street (Outside Discover Ireland Centre)
Stop 2

Stop 2: Nassau Street / Book of Kells - 24-25 Nassau Street
Stop 3

Stop 3: Kilkenny Design Store - 10-11 Leinster Street South (opposite Trinity Point)
Stop 4

Stop 4: National Art Gallery - Merrion Square West
Stop 5

Stop 5: Merrion Square - Merrion Square West
Stop 6

Stop 6: Pembroke Street Lower
Stop 7

Stop 7: St. Stephen's Green - opposite the Little Museum of Dublin
Stop 8

Stop 8: College Green - 30-33 College Green
Stop 9

Stop 9: Dame Street / Temple Bar - 7-12 Dame Street
Stop 10

Stop 10: Dame Street / Dublin Castle - Lord Edward Street
Stop 11

Stop 11: Christ Church Cathedral - Nicholas Street
Stop 12

Stop 12: St Patrick's Cathedral - Patrick Street
Stop 13

Stop 13: Teeling Whiskey Distillery
Stop 14

Stop 14: High Street - Christchurch Hall, High Street
Stop 15

Stop 15: Guinness Storehouse - St. James' Gate
Stop 16

Stop 16: Pearse Lyons121/122 James' Street
Stop 17

Stop 17: Royal Hospital Kilmainham / IMMA
Stop 18

Stop 18: Heuston Station
Stop 19

Stop 19: Parkgate Street
Stop 20

Stop 20: Phoenix Park - opposite Wellington Monument
Stop 21

Stop 21: Nancy Hands - Parkgate House, Parkgate Street
Stop 22

Stop 22: National Museum of Decorative Arts & History
Stop 23

Stop 23: Jameson Distillery - 24/25 Arran Quay
Stop 24

Stop 24: Big Bus Tours Visitor Centre - 3-4 Bachelors Walk
Stop 25

Stop 25: Parnell Square North

Meeting point and pickup

Using your ticket

You can activate your ticket in one of two ways:

1. Download the Big Bus app and use your Tour operator confirmation number on this voucher to add your booking and activate your ticket when you are ready to travel. You can then board the bus at any Big Bus stop on the route.

2. Present your printed or mobile voucher to a Big Bus team member or driver at any stop on the route during operating hours. The recommended starting point is Big Bus Stop 1: 13 Upper O'Connell Street (outside the Discover Ireland Centre).

If your ticket includes a Night Tour simply show your booking to a Big Bus staff member at Big Bus Stop 1: 13 Upper O'Connell Street (outside the Discover Ireland Centre) to receive a printed voucher, which you can then use to join the tour.

For the latest bus stop locations and timings, visit the Big Bus website or use the Big Bus App. Download the app in advance to track buses live on your travel day.

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
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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.

Options

72-Hour Bus, Night & Wicklow

Duration: 3 days: Ticket valid for 72 hours from the time of first use.

Red Route: Unlimited Hop-on, Hop-off access for the duration of your ticket.

Includes: One-hour live-guided panoramic Night Tour, Guided Walking Tour and full-day Wicklow tour. One child travels fre
48-Hour Bus with Walking Tour

Duration: 2 days: Ticket valid for 48 hours from the time of first use.

Red Route : Unlimited Hop-on, Hop-off access for the duration of your ticket.

Includes: Guided Walking Tour. One child travels free with every paying adult.
24-Hour Hop-on, Hop-off Ticket

Duration: 1 day: Ticket valid for 24 hours from the time of first use.

Red Route: Unlimited Hop-on, Hop-off access for the duration of your ticket.

Free Child Tickets: One child travels free with every paying adult.