Dublin Shore Excursion, Live Guided Open-top, Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Tour

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About this activity

Tour the streets of Dublin on our stylish red open-top buses. Hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tour gives you the freedom to explore your way. You can hop on and off the bus at any of our 25 designated Big Bus stops, as many times as you wish within your ticket validity. All located near Dublin’s best attractions, you're free to delve deeper into the city at your own pace. With buses passing through every 20 - 30 minutes, simply rejoin the tour when you’re ready.

Unlimited Hop on Hop off for -24 and -48 hours

Free guided walking tour

Live commentary and recorded commentary in 8 languages on-board the red route

Bus Tours Private and Luxury Audio Guides Ports of Call Tours Hop on Hop Off Buses Shore Excursions Excellent Quality Low Supplier Cancellation Rate

At a glance

Duration: 1 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
People per booking: 1–30
Audio guide: German, Russian, Japanese, Cantonese, 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: Recorded commentary available in 8 languages
Included: Includes a free Guided Walking Tour with selected tickets
Included: 1 Free Child with every Adult with selected tickets
Included: Big Bus Tours app (ticket storage, live tracking and ticket activation)
Included: Guided Panoramic Night Tour with selected tickets
Included: Live commentary on-board (Red Route)
Included: Unlimited Hop on Hop off for 24/48 hours

Not included

Not included: Hotel pickup 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 (O'Connell Street) at 09:00 and the last bus departs at 17:00. 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
Stop 3

Stop 3 - Kilkenny Design Store
Stop 4

Stop 4 - National Art Gallery
Stop 5

Stop 5 - Merrion Square
Stop 6

Stop 6 - Pembroke Street Lower
Stop 7

Stop 7 - St. Stephen's Green
Stop 8

Stop 8 - College Green
Stop 9

Stop 9 - Dame Street / Temple Bar
Stop 10

Stop 10 - Dame Street / Dublin castle
Stop 11

Stop 11 - Christ Church Cathedral
Stop 12

Stop 12 - St Patrick's Cathedral
Stop 13

Stop 13 - Teeling Whiskey Distillery
Stop 14

Stop 14 - High Street
Stop 15

Stop 15 - Guinness Storehouse
Stop 16

Stop 16 - Pearse Lyons
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
Stop 21

Stop 21 - Nancy Hands
Stop 22

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

Stop 23 - Jameson Distillery
Stop 24

Stop 24 - Big Bus Tours Visitor Centre
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 from the App Store or Google Play. Open the app and tap "Add Booking" and enter your booking reference. On the day of travel, open your ticket and press "Activate" then show your activated ticket to the driver at any stop along the route. Plus, use the app for route information and live bus tracking.

2.Present your printed or mobile ticket with a Big Bus team member at any stop on the route during operating hours.

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

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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
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

48 Hour Bus and Night Tour

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

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

Panoramic Night Tour

1 Free Child with every Adult
48 Hour Ticket

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

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

1 Free Child with every Adult

Includes a free walking tour
24 Hour Ticket

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

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

1 Free Child with every Adult