Dublin Cruise Ship Shore Excursion|Hop-on Hop-off & Rail Transfer
Dublin, Ireland
- 1 hour 45 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Have your shore excursions arranged in advance when you arrive in Dublin's port; you'll save time scrambling for activities once you step off the ship. This tour includes a 24-hour pass for a hop-on hop-off bus, which covers more than 30 stops around the city. You can hop off to explore at your leisure at locations such as St. Patrick's Cathedral, Jameson Distillery Bow Street, Kilmainham Gaol, and the Guinness Storehouse. You'll also have access to a highlights of Dublin walking tour.
- 24-hour hop-on hop-off bus ticket lets you explore Dublin at your own pace
- Dublin highlights walking tour included
- Map of Dublin and discount guide included
- All entrance fees included
What's Included
- Return DART Train Ticket - Dun Laoghaire to City Center
- Lunch2-for-1 Lunch Deal at Murrays Bar O'Connell Street
- Live commentary on board
- Hop-on hop-off tour
- Complimentary visit to the Little Museum of Dublin
- Local guide
- Driver/guide
- WiFi on board
- Headsets to hear the guide clearly
- Food and drinks
Meeting and Pickup
Operating hours
- 10/01/2023 - 07/04/2027
Monday - Sunday : 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Departure Point
- You may start this tour at any of the stops listed.
Itinerary
Hop-on hop-off tour of Dublin
25 Stops
58 Points of Interest
Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes
Operating Schedule: Tour begins at 9am at 59 Upper O'Connell Street. Buses every 30 minutes until 10:00, every 20 minutes until 16:00, and every 30 minutes until 18:00. Last Bus leaves Stop 1 at 18:00
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DoDublin Bus Tours
2
Parnell Square Nth
3
12 O'Connell Street Lower
4
Nassau Street (Opp)
5
The Oscar Wilde Monument
6
National Museum of Ireland, Merrion Street
7
St Stephen's Green
8
Pearse Station, stop 495
9
Pearse Street, stop 7588
10
College Green
11
Dame Street, stop 1934
12
Lord Edward Street
13
Patrick Street
14
St Patrick's Cathedral
15
Newmarket
16
Market Street South
17
James Street
18
Military Road
19
Heuston Station
20
Chesterfield Avenue
21
Parkgate Street
22
Sarsfield Quay
23
Dublin Arran Quay Smithfield & Jameson Distillery
24
Ormond Quay Upper
25
Bachelors Walk, stop 316
Points of interest passed by on this route
Dublin Writers Museum
Hugh Lane Gallery
GPO Museum
National Gallery of Ireland
Leinster House
National Museum Of Ireland, Collins Barracks
National Museum of Ireland - Archaeology
National Museum Of Ireland, Merrion Street
The Little Museum of Dublin
St Stephens Green
Trinity College Dublin
The Book of Kells Experience
Irish Whiskey Museum
Monument to Oscar Wilde
Temple Bar
The Irish Rock 'N' Roll Museum Experience
Irish Film Institute
The Irish Dance Party
Christ Church Cathedral
Jam Art Factory
Dublin Castle
Dublinia
St. Patrick's Cathedral
Marsh's Library
Roe & Co Distillery
Guinness Storehouse
Teeling Whiskey Distillery
The Dublin Liberties Distillery
Irish Museum of Modern Art (IMMA)
Royal Hospital Kilmainham
Irish National War Memorial Gardens
Phoenix Park
Dublin Zoo
Smithfield Square
Jameson Distillery Bow St.
St. Michan's Church
Smithfield Chimney
Four Courts
The Brazen Head
Ha'penny Bridge
Aras an Uachtarain
Mansion House
14 Henrietta Street
Richmond Barracks
National Leprechaun Museum
Royal Hibernian Academy
Science Gallery Dublin
Iveagh Gardens
Molly Malone Statue
Powerscourt Townhouse Centre
The O'Connell Monument
Henry Street
James Joyce Statue
Whitefriar Street Carmelite Church
Charles S. Parnell Monument
Duke of Wellington Statue
Jim Larkin Statue
Stag's Head Dublin
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- One Child Under 15 travels free on the Hop-on Hop-off, additional train tickets must be in the train station...
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
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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
4.1
based on 109 reviews
David_B, Jun 2026
First the good. It was nice there was an agent available when we left the ship, even though it was early. He was extremely helpful and friendly. The drivers were knowledgeable and provided good information and some humor.
Now the bad. I understand traffic issues cause delays but we had waits that ran from 10 minutes to almost 40 minutes. On our last experience the driver told us his shift was ending at 4:00 but there was a bus at the first stop that was going to wait for us so we could continue. When we pulled up the other bus had left. The driver told us the next bus would be in 45 minutes which would have been too late to make it back to the ship. This left us, and several other parties scrambling to get back to the ship on our own.
REBECCA_H, Jun 2026
Learned so much about Dublin. Loved the ride, Tour Guide and City. We highly recommend this Tour especially with so much to see and so little time to spare!
Jeff_M, Jun 2026
Very convenient to see the city of Dublin but the train situation was a bit of downer overall. It was great having the included ticket, allowed us to skip a long line of ticket purchasers. However, it was at least 30 minutes until the train arrived, so as one can imagine when you have 3,000 people coming off a boat and a lot of them are riding that train it makes for a very crowded and uncomfortable ride. I know the HOHO company has no control over rail service, and maybe they don’t run as frequently on Sunday when we were in port, but I almost scrapped the plan and went back to the ship. However, we made it. Full disclosure, never rode the bus as I found it just as easy to walk. But I saw them conveniently positioned all over town and seemed like no one would have had to wait long for a ride to the next stop. So as long as you’re aware that you may wait for the train for a bit (though no wait at all on the return trip 👍) it’s a great way to navigate Dublin.
Jean_B, Jun 2026
The tour guides are awesome! Besides giving you the history of the areas, they sing Irish songs and everyone joins in. Such a wonderful experience and will recommend this company to everyone!!
helene_m, May 2026
Our ticket showed that we could hop on at any station. We went to stop number 4 that said that the first bus would come at 9:20. We were there at 9:00. The bus was there and the driver also. He did not once look at us. He was busy on his phone. We waited and waited. At 9:20, he still wouldn’t look at us. At 9:23, he open the door and said that we had to go to stop number 8…. When I asked why he didn’t tell us before his answer was: I was not in service! Never seen such a poor client service! That was on May 25th 2026. I hope you can show your driver how to respect your clients for the future
Barb_J, May 2026
Wonderful experience. We stayed on the HOHO to ensure we saw everything first and then we went around and got off an on at the sights we wanted to see more of. Everyone was very helpful in locating the correct stops to get back on the bus.
Joan_M, May 2026
This is a good way to get around Dublin yet does take time and planning. It works best if you know where/what you want to see knowledge of the time schedule is key. There is way too much to fit into one day.
Ed_R, May 2026
The lack of detail and knowledge of the representative pierside was a bad start to the tour. Although he was friendly, he insisted that the QR code he needed to scan was sent to me in an email. I searched through all my emails with no luck. He said other people were having the same problem. So, he repeatedly offered an incorrect solution. Finally, I found the link on the VIATOR app. He handed us a map and circled two train stations. A handout detailing which exit to use at the train station would have saved us a lot of time and stress trying to figure out where the bus stop is. We exited on a street and there was no Hop On signage. We did see signage at another station exit. The bus tour itself was fine. The narrator was informative and entertaining. The information initially provided should be designed for a person's first visit to the area.
Richard_D, May 2026
It said I paid for hop on hop off cruise and rail excursion but I only got the hop on hop off. I called and they said I don't get cruise. Very disappointed
Marjorie_S, May 2026
Covers the city well. Drivers are very well informed. Steps are very steep. Clean buses and windows.
Dave_E, May 2026
Very well organized. Bus tour guides were exceptional. Good local information. Even some singing! Fun day!
Shane_C, Apr 2026
We've been to Dublin before so thought the hop on/off bus was the ideal way to see the city. Only problem was that there were three different buses doing the hoho buses and sometimes it seemed like a long time before the next bus we needed arrived. The site remedied that with a map of where the buses are in real time so you can see them coming
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you for your review, Shane!
We’re delighted to hear you found the hop-on hop-off bus a great way to explore Dublin again. We also appreciate your feedback regarding the waiting times between buses. With several services operating in the city, we understand this can sometimes be a little confusing, and we’re always working to make the experience as smooth as possible.
We’re glad you still enjoyed your time with us and hope to welcome you on board again soon!
Gavin, Apr 2026
Great independent shore excursion option when visiting Dublin. DoDublin have staff right outside the cruise harbor to meet you give your instructions and your rail ticket. Their bus picks right up at the station and all the buses we were on offered live commentary from a great group of guides. Busses were prompt and always had seats.
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you for your fantastic review, Gavin!
We’re delighted to hear you found the shore excursion smooth and convenient from the moment you arrived at the cruise harbour. It’s great to know our team, rail transfer, and live commentary helped make your visit to Dublin enjoyable and stress-free. We hope to welcome you on board again soon!
LAWRENCE_S, Apr 2026
Awesome hop on hop off with frequent busses, perfect stops, and most helpful drivers with live commentary (and maybe even singing if you're lucky!). They're especially accommodating to cruise passengers.
Response from Host, May 2026
Hi there,
Thank you for your fantastic review!
We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed the hop-on hop-off experience and found the service convenient and well-suited for your cruise visit. It’s great to know our drivers and live commentary (and occasional singing!) helped make your time in Dublin even more memorable.
We hope to welcome you back again soon!
Charity_P, Oct 2025
Nice way to see Dublin. Enjoyed the commentary from the bus driver and his singing too. Very knowledgeable.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Hi Charity!
Thanks so much for your lovely review! We’re thrilled you enjoyed exploring Dublin with our Hop On Hop Off tour and that the driver’s live commentary and singing added to the fun!
We’ll make sure to share your kind words with the team. Hope to see you again soon for another great tour!
DoDublin team
Karen_G, Sep 2025
Too many people booked. Hard time finding the bus and then it was packed to the doors. No seats available.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Hi Karen,
Thank you for posting your review and our apologies that this was your experience. The train from the Port to the cruise stops directly opposite stop 8 on our city tour. Our staff is stationed at both the Port and the train station to guide you to the stop. We apologise that they missed you.
We would love to welcome you back onboard for a tour you deserve.
Kind regards,
DoDublin Team
Maureen_T, Sep 2025
Met us immediately we landed. Gave us tickets for train & map of Dublin. Directed us to train, we were met other end and green Hop On Hop Off bus came within 5 minutes…we saw Dublin with excellent commentary & did our own Guinness experience too.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Hi Maureen!
Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re delighted to hear that your journey from the Port to the Hop On Hop Off bus was smooth and well-guided. It’s wonderful to hear you enjoyed the tour and the commentary, as well as your visit to the Guinness experience!
We look forward to welcoming you back to Dublin in the future!
DoDublin team
Richard_H, Aug 2025
Don’t not book this with Viator if you are arriving on a cruise ship. If your ship doesn’t arrive or if it is behind schedule, you will not get a refund. The tour operator sells the same experience for the same price at the cruise ship dock.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Hi There,
We are very sorry to hear you had a bad experience, please contact us on info@dodublin.ie and we can further investigate.
Kind Regards,
DoDublin Team
mlines, Aug 2025
Driver Gary was awesome!!!! Entertaining, helpful and funny!! Gave us many good tips…..Especially about doing the St. James Guiness tour!
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you so much for the fantastic shoutout! Gary will be thrilled to hear you found him entertaining, helpful, and funny — and that he could share some great tips, especially about the Guinness Tour.
We’re so glad he helped make your experience memorable. Hope to see you back on board soon for more fun and insider tips around Dublin!
Kind Regards,
DoDublin Team
Brian_T, Aug 2025
It was a great experience. Would use again if we travel in that area again and highly recommend if you want something that is easy and convenient to get around.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you for your kind words! We’re so happy to hear you had a great experience and found our service easy and convenient for getting around Dublin.
We’d love to welcome you back anytime you’re in the area again. Thanks for recommending us — safe travels until then!
Kind Regards,
DoDublin Team
Scott_D, Aug 2025
They were very helpful and gave us the information we needed to get around Dublin. Our bus driver was witty, funny and made the tour a fun one. Even when there was traffic caused by road construction.
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Hi Scott!
Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re delighted to hear our team was helpful and that our driver’s commentary and humour made the tour enjoyable—even with the unexpected traffic. We appreciate your understanding and hope you had a fantastic time exploring Dublin!
Kind regards,
DoDublin Team
Robert_H, Aug 2025
A good way to get from the port and then get to see Dublin. Commentary from the driver was excellent
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Hi Robert!
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the commentary from our drivers and that the tour helped you make the most of your visit to Dublin!
We hope to welcome you again on your next trip!
DoDublin Team
Mike_H, Aug 2025
Fun loving drivers. Good way to see city and decide where you want to visit in more detail. Plenty of stops
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Hi Mike,
Thanks for your great feedback! We’re happy to hear our drivers helped make sightseeing fun, and that the many stops gave you a good feel for the city.
Kind regards,
DoDublin Team
Angela_H, Aug 2025
Really helpfulandfriendly staff from the first contact at the quayside to the last train staffer. Made the experience a real taste of enjoyable Dublin. Gareth the first bus driver was soi nformative, amusing and had us all answering questions and singing. Such fun.
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Hi Angela!
Thank you for taking the time and writing us a 5 star review! Your feedback means a lot to us! We're so glad to hear that you enjoyed the tour and had a memorable experience with Gareth!
Kind Regards,
DoDublin Team
Janeen_R, Aug 2025
We were met by the dock and given all the information we needed to take the Dart train to Dublin and back to the dock.
Enjoyed our tour very much and appreciated the live commentary and Mark’s singing.
Thank you.
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Hi Janeen!
Thank you for your kind words! We’re delighted that you found the Dart train information helpful and enjoyed the tour! It’s great to hear that Mark’s live commentary and singing added to your experience!
We appreciate you choosing us and hope to see you again soon!
DoDublin Team
JAMES_M, Aug 2025
Rough seas, couldn't board tender. So disappointed, wanted to visit Dublin. Is it possible to get a refund
Response from Host, Aug 2025
We are disappointed you didnt get to do our tour. Dont understand the 1 star review when you couldnt take the tour. The way it works if the ship docks and the tenders operate then Viator wont refund you as you could have boarded a tender to do the tour. If the tenders are not running and you cant make it to the tour then Viator will give you a refund. They are a 3rd party seller and would have sold that tour to you so please contact them via your booking details. It would be great if you could remove this review as you didnt do our tour so it is not reflective of what we offer.
Jason_E, Aug 2025
The tour provider was great, they had a rep at the port that you got your train ticket from and they gave you information about the route and the train/stopped that you needed.
The drivers were fun and informative, and the route took you to many great sights in the city. Our driver on the return trip from Guinness was super helpful and actually took a group of us from the cruise ship to stop 8 , which was the stop for the train, even though he was off duty because THE LAST BUS LEAVES STOP #1 AT 6PM, at least it was the last bus on the day we were there, SO CHECK THE SCHEDULE WHEN BOOKING to make sure it works with your plans.
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Excellent review thank you for posting it. Our drivers go above and beyond for our wonderful guests!
Darlene_G, Aug 2025
Our cruise ship was unable to dock and a request for a refund was made. It did not fall under the conditions for cancelation but the vendor honored our request. Very pleased with Viator and DoDublin.
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Hi Darlene!
Thank you for your feedback. We appreciate your patience and hope to have the opportunity to welcome you on a future tour under better conditions!
Kind regards,
DoDublin team
Kim_K, Aug 2025
This is a great option for travelers that are on a cruise ship that ports at Dun Laoghaire. This tour included the train transfer and there were Do Dublin staff readily available when we got off of the ship to give us instructions on which train to get on to get to the City Center and which train to come back on. The hop on hop off bus is a great way to see the city and all of the sights, so just hop off where you want to and hop back on when you want to. We still did quite a bit of walking and some of the stops you can sight see and get on at a different hop on hop off stop. You will be provided with a well organized and great map. Great way to see Dublin in a short amount of time.
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Hi Kim,
Thank you so much for your detailed and positive feedback! We’re delighted to hear that the DART and helpful staff made your arrival smooth and stress free. The Hop On Hop Off bus is definitely a fantastic way to explore Dublin at your own pace, and we’re glad you enjoyed the flexibility it offers. It’s wonderful to know you made the most of your time in the city and got to see the sights as well.
We hope to welcome you back for another visit soon!
Kind regards,
DoDublin team
M_L, Jul 2025
Great experience. The guide was waiting for us as soon as we got off of the shuttle that brought us to the dock.
Once out, you walk to the DoDublin sign where the rep is greeting you and brings you to the train station that is right across the street. Super easy process. Once on board on the up on up off, the driver/guide provides very detailed information during the tour. A must
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Thanks for your excellent review, glad you enjoyed your short time in Dublin. Please come back again for longer.
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