Big Bus Hop-on Hop-Off Tour Dublin

This hop-on hop-off tourist bus service allows you to explore Dublin, providing the opportunity to discover the city’s highlights in complete comfort. With its two-story design and retractable roof, the bus offers a unique perspective of the sights.

Dublin Sightseeing Experience

There are two distinct routes available: one lasting 1 hour and 45 minutes, and another with a duration of 2 hours.

Among the notable stops included in the routes are 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 further details on the route and its various stops, please refer to the link below:

Dublin sightseeing bus map

Ticket Options Available

When booking your tickets, you have the following choices:

24-Hour Ticket

This option provides you with a 24-hour access pass for the Dublin sightseeing bus, allowing unlimited hop-on and hop-off privileges along the selected routes.

48-Hour Ticket

The 48-hour pass allows for the same hopping privileges but extends your access. Additionally, it includes a nocturnal tour on a double-decker bus to witness the beauty of Dublin illuminated at night, featuring iconic locations like the vibrant Docklands, lively Temple Bar district, historic Georgian Quarter, and Christ Church Cathedral.

The evening tour begins at Stop 1 (13 Upper O'Connell Street), with the following departure times:

April to October: 7 pmNovember to March: 8:30 pm

Operational Details

Your ticket is valid for 1 or 2 consecutive days based on your choice. Regardless of when you start using it, the pass remains valid until the close of the day.

During your ticket's validity, feel free to get on and off at any station to visit Dublin’s many attractions.

While making your reservation, you'll be prompted to choose a start date, but the service can be availed within two weeks following that date. Upon booking, you will receive a ticket, which must be presented to board your first bus.

Schedule & Frequency

The buses operate daily from 9 am to 5 pm, running approximately every 30 minutes.

Bus Information

In case of poor weather, the open-top bus may be substituted with a standard tourist bus.