Big Bus Hop-on Hop-Off Tour Dublin

The Big Bus tourist service in Dublin offers a convenient hop-on hop-off experience, enabling visitors to explore the city’s key attractions with ease and comfort. With its dual-level design and retractable roof, this bus provides a unique perspective of Dublin.

Dublin Sightseeing Bus Overview

This service features two distinct routes: one lasting 1 hour and 45 minutes, and the other extending to 2 hours.

Key attraction stops include Trinity College, Christ Church Cathedral, St. Patrick's Cathedral, The Guinness Storehouse, O'Connell Street, Kilmainham Prison, Kilmainham Hospital, Phoenix Park, The National Museum, and The National Gallery of Ireland.

For more details, you can access the route map and stops through the following link:

Dublin sightseeing bus route

Ticket Options Available

Reservations can be made for the following ticket choices:

24-Hour Ticket

This 24-hour ticket grants unlimited access to the Dublin sightseeing bus, allowing you to hop on and off at your convenience across all routes.

48-Hour Ticket

48-hour ticket, you enjoy the same freedom to hop on and off, plus a special night tour on an open-top bus. This enchanting journey lets you see Dublin's charm after dark, featuring views of the illuminated Docklands, the lively Temple Bar area, the historic Georgian Quarter, and Christ Church Cathedral.

The night tour begins at Stop 1 (13 Upper O'Connell Street), with the following schedule:

From April to October: 7 pmFrom November to March: 8:30 pm

Operational Details

Your ticket remains valid for one or two consecutive days, based on your selection. Regardless of when you first use it, the ticket will last until the end of that day, permitting unlimited access to Dublin’s sights by leveraging the bus service.

Schedule & Frequency

The bus runs daily from 9 am to 5 pm, with departures every 30 minutes on average.

Vehicle Information

Please note that in case of unfavorable weather, the open-top bus may be substituted with a regular tourist bus.