Dublin Live Guided Panoramic Open-Top Night Bus Tour
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Dublin, Ireland
- 1 hour (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Even those with little time can enjoy a slice of Dublin life on this night tour. Taking in the city from an open-top bus, you’ll catch the Irish capital as night falls, exploring from Temple Bar to Christ Church Cathedral, Trinity College, and beyond. Your guide turns the sightseeing adventure into a cultural dive, filling your trip with tips, local insight, and fun.
- Explore the city from a comfortable, open-top bus for awesome views
- See the city's landmarks and neighborhoods, from Trinity College to the Docklands
- Learn about the city in a fun, comfortable, no-stress way
- Witness how Dublin comes to life as the sun sets and the streets begin to glow
What's Included
- One-Hour Panoramic Night Tour on Open-top Bus
- Entertaining Live Guide
- See Dublin's top sights and attractions illuminated at night
- Hotel Pick-up & Drop-off
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 13 O'Connell Street Upper, North City, Dublin, D01 HN30, Ireland
Please present your booking confirmation to a Big Bus Tours staff member at least 15 minutes before the tour departs. Night Tour depart at 7:00pm and 8:30pm from 13 Upper O'Connell Street.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
GPO Museum (Pass By)
River Liffey (Pass By)
The Jeanie Johnston: An Irish Famine Story (Pass By)
Samuel Beckett Bridge (Pass By)
Trinity College Dublin (Pass By)
Merrion Square (Pass By)
Monument to Oscar Wilde (Pass By)
St Stephens Green (Pass By)
Molly Malone Statue (Pass By)
Temple Bar (Pass By)
Dublin Castle (Pass By)
Christ Church Cathedral (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- Night Tour is not Hop-on Hop-off Tour
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 75 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.3
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The tour was with conducted by the guide who has a lot of knowledge on and love for the CIty of Dublin. Historical facts, anecdotes, and jokes were well balanced. The guide also provided pieces of knoweldge on where to drink beer without becoming a bankrupt.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback!
We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour and that your guide's passion for Dublin shone through. It's fantastic to know that the mix of historical facts, local anecdotes, and humour helped bring the city to life and made the experience both informative and entertaining.
We're especially pleased that the local tips were appreciated too — helping guests discover great places to enjoy Dublin like a local is always a bonus!
BigBusTours@VladL
Mike was a great guide - entertaining & funny! Told some great stories & kept us laughing.
Thank you!
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thank you for your wonderful feedback!
We're delighted to hear that Mike made such a positive impression. His entertaining style, great storytelling, and sense of humor are exactly what help make our tours memorable, and we're thrilled to know he kept you laughing throughout the experience.
We'll be sure to pass along your kind words to Mike. Thank you for joining us, and we hope to welcome you on another tour soon! Alex@BigBusTours
a top-notch tour. Our guide gave us great insights into the areas we toured, as well as fascinating and light-hearted tidbits of details.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Hi, James!
Thank you for your wonderful review!
We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed a top-notch tour and appreciated the fascinating insights and light-hearted details from your guide.
We’ll be sure to share your kind feedback with the team.
We hope to welcome you back on board again soon!
Andreea@BigBusTours!
It was ok, wasn’t as good as I hoped but the driver was great. I just wish Dublin had more buildings that were lite up
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you for your review. We're pleased to hear that you enjoyed the tour and that our driver helped make the experience a positive one. We appreciate your feedback and understand your wish to see more illuminated landmarks during the evening. We hope to welcome you aboard again on a future visit to Dublin. Raul@BigBusTours
The Big Bus never showed up for the evening tour of Dublin Ireland. I am/was very, very disappointed, sad and angry as I only had one evening to see the city. I even corresponded with Big Bus directly via email twice!!!! to confirm date/time/pick up spot. I requested a full refund from Viator. This is the second time Viator has not worked out for me. I’ll choose Get Your Guide or Trip Advisor going forward as they are more reliable.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you for your feedback.
We’re sorry to hear about your experience and the difficulty you had locating or accessing the night tour. We understand how unpleasant this must have been, especially with limited time in the city.
If you would like us to review this further, please contact us directly via:
https://www.bigbustours.com/contact-us
We’ll be happy to look into this for you.
Andrei@BigBusTours
It was fun, especially appreciated the guide who did a live guiding while driving the buss. He gave a lot of interesting information.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Hi, Linda!
Thank you so much for your wonderful review!
We are thrilled to hear that you had so much fun on our tour.
Our guides work hard to keep the journey both safe and entertaining, and I will be sure to pass along your kind words to your driver/guide.
We hope to welcome you on board again in the future!
Lavinia@BigBusTours
Very enjoyable tour. Funny and informative.
At times it was hard to hear as there was a crying baby sat in front of us.
Also it was crowded so we didn't get to sit together.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Hi Tracy_V. We are grateful for your feedback! It is wonderful to hear that you enjoyed our bus tour, and we eagerly anticipate the opportunity to welcome you back in the future. Best regards, Razvan @BigBusTours
This was terrific tour! Joe was an excellent tour guide. Lots of great facts and history while mixing in jokes and funny anecdotes. The bus was clean and well looked-after. I would take a tour again in a moment!
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We’re delighted you had such a great experience and that Joe made the tour so engaging with his stories and humour. It’s great to hear you enjoyed the clean and well‑maintained bus, and we truly look forward to welcoming you again soon. Adrian @BigBusTours
Very expensive for what the tour was, sound quality of the tour guide was not great so difficult to hear what was being said
It was our first night in Dublin so this was a good way to get somewhat oriented when we were tired from traveling.
We booked the open top night Dublin bus tour. We went to the address provided with the booking and found a shuttered door saying Big Red Bus but there was no bus there, no employee there, and no one else waiting to take the tour. We waited about 30 minutes at the location and no one showed up.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Hi Ronnie! We regret to learn that you were unable to enjoy your Night tour, and we sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this has caused. We provide updates on temporary detours or stop closures on our Service Information page, which you can find on our website and app. Alternatively, feel free to reach out to our friendly Live Chat team, available around the clock, to assist you in planning your day effectively. We look forward to welcoming you back on a Big Bus Tour soon! Ana from Big Bus Tours.
Knowledgeable and funny tour guide. Hit the highlights in Dublin. Perfect for a quick trip in wanting to see the highlights!
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Hi Sara_M. We appreciate your sincere feedback! It is fantastic that you were able to discover the city. We look forward to seeing you again in the future! Best wishes. Razvan, Big Bus Tours
This was a great way to get to see Dublin in a short amount of time. You learn a lot about the building and architecture and some great places to visit if you’re staying in Dublin.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Hi Alyssa_R, thank you for your lovely feedback! We're so glad to hear that the bus tour gave you a great overview of Dublin and helped you discover its beautiful architecture and must-see spots. We hope to welcome you on board again soon! Gabriel - Big Bus Tours
Informative commentary from the driver, all main areas visited in just over an hour. Plenty of recommendations for places to visit .
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Hi Susan!
We're thrilled to hear that your Night Tour was an amazing experience, thanks to the driver and the main areas you explored in Dublin along with the recommendations. We look forward to seeing you again soon and truly value your feedback!
Alexandra I. @ Big Bus Tours
Informative and enjoyable. Paul the driver was great. Early evening brought a different feel to the event
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Hi there, Sue_K! We really appreciate your feedback. It’s great to hear that you found your tour both enjoyable and insightful. We're delighted that Paul contributed to making it even better. We hope to see you again soon! Best wishes, Vlad from Big Bus Tours.
This was a nighttime tour to see the lights of the city. There were very few lights and many places pointed out were not visible because of the darkness. It was hard to understand the driver/guide. The audio system made it sound like he had marbles in his mouth.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
danmaryb, thanks a bunch for your feedback! We're always looking to get better, and we've talked to the Dublin team about this. Your thoughts really mean a lot to us. Just a heads up, we have complimentary headphones at the bus entrance so you can enjoy the pre-recorded commentaries. However, we know that some of the darker spots might be a bit unsettling since they’re not super visible – we're really sorry for any hassle that might cause. Thanks again, and we can't wait to have you on board for your next trip! Big Bus Tours - Gabriel
Very disappointing! The driver/narrator spoke quickly with a deep Irish accent and you couldn’t understand most of what he said. The amount of buildings/sites that were lit-up at night were very few. Would never recommend this tour to anyone!
Response from Host, Sep 2025
John_B thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We apologize for the disappointing experience you had whilst touring with us. We take your concerns seriously and will do our best to ensure that our customers won't go through that again. Hope to hear more from you regarding this within a Contact us form via our website, in order for us to further investigate the situation and provide an appropriate resolution. Wish you an amazing day ahead! Big Bus Tours - Gabriel
Nice short tour that highlights some of the city's history. Liam was funny, kind, and easy to listen to.
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Hello Kitra, we are grateful for your wonderful review and are pleased to hear that you found our night tour enjoyable while highlighting some of the city's history. We are also delighted that Liam was humorous, kind, and easy to listen to. We look forward to seeing you on another adventure with us soon. Thank you, Alice - Big Bus
Bus was late. It was just a regular hop on hop off bus, not open top. They let anyone with hop on hop off get on board which made for limited seating. The cost here is 4-5x what you pay at the location. The driver was fantastic
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Hi Stacy!
We're sorry to hear that the bus was delayed, and when it finally arrived, it seemed a bit overcrowded with limited seating. Additionally, the on-street price was much cheaper than what we offer on our website. Thank you for your honest feedback! Our Night Tour is sold based on availability, so we ensure that we never oversell a tour like this. We sincerely apologize for the bus's tardiness; we always strive to arrive on time, but traffic can sometimes be unpredictable. We suggest buying your tickets from our website or on-street if that suits you better. We look forward to seeing you again soon!
Alexandra I. @ Big Bus Tours
It was hard to understand/hear what the tour guide was saying, partially from other attendee talking. The drive around the city was nice and gave a good view into the city. I wish I could’ve heard/learned more though. Maybe if there’s a way to rig the mic into the headphone plug in it would be more efficient.
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Hi Aurora_K. We wish to thank you for your feedback. We are sorry to hear that it was difficult to hear the guide. We actively work on enhancing our audio experience to make sure that the important insights can reach every guest on the tour. We hope to have you back soon. Best, Vlad from Big Bus Tours.
Tour guide was hysterical and made the experience awesome, I believe his name was Jerry. He made the entire experience great. We did the 6/23 trip at 8:30.
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Hi Frank!
We are absolutely delighted to hear that your Night Tour in Dublin was simply amazing and a wonderful experience, all thanks to Jerry. Your kind words mean so much to us, and we truly appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts. We can't wait to welcome you back for your next adventure!
Alexandra I. @ Big Bus Tours
My husband and I booked this tour our very first evening in Ireland. It was a perfect introduction to Dublin, whereby it was not too long, but also not too short and helped us get acquainted with the city before we started exploring on foot.
Response from Host, May 2025
Hi Johanna!
We're so happy to hear that you considered our tour the ideal way to get introduced to Dublin! Its format truly helps you become familiar with the city. Thank you for your kind words, and we can't wait to welcome you back on your next adventure!
Alexandra I. @ Big Bus Tours
Wonderful nighttime bus ride with Jerry, our guide. Great narration and recommendations. Got some lovely photos through the clear windows on the top deck. My 22 month old son enjoyed the ride so much he fell asleep and allowed us to grab dessert afterwards!
Response from Host, Mar 2025
Hi Tiffany, we appreciate you sharing your thoughts in a review, and we're thrilled to learn that you had a great time on the tour. It's wonderful to hear that you enjoyed our narration and that Jerry provided you with helpful recommendations. We're also delighted that you captured some fantastic photos. Don't hesitate to explore our other cities, and we hope to welcome you back soon. Thank you, Alice from Big Bus Tours.
Very informative and fun way to learn about Dublin. We enjoyed seeing the city lit up at night. The pick up and drop off location was very convenient. After the tour our guide recommended a fantastic dinner spot nearby as well.
Response from Host, Mar 2025
Dear Jen, thank you for sharing your thoughts! We're delighted that you enjoyed the Dublin Panoramic Tour and found it both fun and informative. We hope to see you again soon on another Big Bus Tour! Warm regards, Alice @ Big Bus.
The blokes sitting in front of us were loud and obnoxious. The views were very poor from the bottom of the bus.
Response from Host, Mar 2025
Dear Robert, we truly appreciate you taking the time to write a review. It’s disheartening to hear that your experience was not a positive one, as that’s certainly not our intention. We apologize for any trouble this may have caused you. We hope this single experience won’t overshadow your view of us, and we look forward to welcoming you back soon. Thank you, Alice with Big Bus Tours.
Wonderful tour guide. My only suggestion is to update the website with correct times. I would recommend for a quick tour of the city.
Response from Host, Nov 2024
Thank you for your feedback! We're thrilled to hear you had a great time on our Dublin night tour. We can't wait to have you join us for another adventure soon!
The driver coped really well with the unexpected huge crowds of people lining the streets. His commentary was interesting.
Response from Host, Nov 2024
Thank you for your feedback! We're glad to hear that your driver handled the traffic like an expert. We hope that you will be choosing Big Bus Tours again in your next travels.
Our guide was personable, very informative and went out his way to please. Unfortunately, the buildings and sites were not illuminated in the way that I have seen in other cities, so that it really was too dark to appreciate them.
Response from Host, Sep 2024
Dear Nancy, we regret to hear that you didn’t get to enjoy the beautiful buildings as much as you would have liked. Still, we hope your experience was enjoyable overall, and we’re pleased that our colleagues were there to help you.
Tour was interesting, driver pointed out interesting facts about each location. I wish there was a way he could have driven slower so we could have taken it in more. And we didn't get the open top experience though. This wasn't the driver's fault, but there were intoxicated loud travelers on the bus near me, making it hard for me to hear the driver.
Response from Host, Sep 2024
Dear Marilyn, we are truly sorry to hear that you had difficulty hearing the driver at some point during your experience, but we are delighted to hear that overall, you had a positive experience. We appreciate your feedback and hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back again soon!
Rather boring. Driver was knowledgeable but inexperienced?? Best photo sites didn’t slow down or stop for pictures.
Response from Host, Feb 2025
Hi, Tracy_R!
Many thanks for your honest review, though we're sorry to hear that you were disappointed with your night tour of Dublin.
Our staff training has been refreshed all across our cities, to ensure the best possible quality for our passengers, including ample time to take those great photos at each stop.
Why not hop on for another of our fantastic night tours next time you're in Dublin? We'd be happy to show you the sights once more!
Best wishes,
Tim G from Big Bus Tours
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