Hop On/Hop Off Cork City Sightseeing Tour
Cork, Ireland
- 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Cork is widely considered among Ireland’s must-see cities, but pounding the pavements to explore on foot takes time and effort. With this 24-hour ticket, spin through Cork by sightseeing bus and take in top attractions such as Cork City Gaol, the English Market, Shandon Bells, and University College Cork with ease. Hop on and off at your leisure, and learn of Cork’s colorful history through informative audio commentary.
- Explore Cork in comfort by sightseeing bus tour
- Reach key sites including Cork City Gaol and Shandon Bells
- Freedom to hop on and off the bus at your leisure
- On-board audio commentary shares Cork’s rich history
What's Included
- Open Top Bus
- Local Attraction Entry
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Grand Parade, Centre, Cork, Ireland
You can board our City Sightseeing Tour at the bus stop on the pavement outside Cork City Library. Our logo is displayed on the bus stop shelter. First departure 9.30am. Please ask driver for last departure as this can change.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Operating hours
- 04/24/2026 - 04/24/2026
Friday : 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
- 04/25/2026 - 04/26/2026
Saturday - Sunday : 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
- 04/27/2026 - 04/27/2026
Monday : 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
- 04/28/2026 - 05/03/2026
Tuesday - Sunday : 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
- 05/04/2026 - 05/07/2026
Monday - Thursday : 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
- 05/08/2026 - 05/10/2026
Friday - Sunday : 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
- 05/11/2026 - 05/17/2026
Monday - Sunday : 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
- 05/18/2026 - 05/23/2026
Monday - Saturday : 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
- 05/24/2026 - 05/24/2026
Sunday : 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
- 05/25/2026 - 07/19/2026
Monday - Sunday : 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
- 07/20/2026 - 07/21/2026
Monday - Tuesday : 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
- 07/22/2026 - 07/26/2026
Wednesday - Sunday : 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
- 07/27/2026 - 10/18/2026
Monday - Sunday : 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
- 10/19/2026 - 10/25/2026
Monday - Sunday : 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
- 10/26/2026 - 10/31/2026
Monday - Saturday : 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Itinerary
1
The English Market
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
2
Cork City Gaol
2 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included
3
St. Anne's Church
1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included
4
University College Cork (UCC)
2 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included
5
Crawford Art Gallery
2 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
Traveler Photos
Reviews
4.0
based on 195 reviews
James_B, May 2026
We arrived by cruise ship and took the train to Cork, which cost 27 euros round-trip for four people. The HOHO stop is across the street from the train station. Easy to find. The ride is narrated in English; there is no need for headphones.
Carla_E, May 2026
Easy process once you navigate your way to the first bus stop. Driver was very knowledgeable and helpful explaining all the stops and history of the area. Definitely recommend!
Sherri_A, May 2026
Great way to see Cork...even in the rain! Our female driver would add her own commentary to the pre-recorded tape. She was hilarious!
Carolyn_N, Apr 2026
March, April and October there is only one bus and driver. Meaning if you want to get off at a stop, you have to wait 90 minutes for the same bus to come around again. Ridiculous. They should tell you that. It’s a pre recorded tour so no live tour guide, no personality.
Twyla_A, Apr 2026
We enjoyed it. The fuel protests definitely effected our usage and experience but our driver was great.
Winston_H, Apr 2026
Speaker on bus was too loud and hard to understand.
Drivers was very nice.
Basically, if they could improve the speaker quality so we could understand what they were saying it would be helpful and easy for them to do.
Charity_P, Oct 2025
We had the absolute best time with our sassy bus driver. She gave a great tour. Would highly recommend!
Lillian_J, Sep 2025
We arrived by train to Cork station. There is a stop outside the train station. We waited past the scheduled 10:25 arrival time only to have the first bus drive right past us. There were seats available on the bus. We took a taxi to the first stop. There was a line. We barely made it onto this bus with standing room only. This driver stopped at the train station stop. We hopped off after four stops and walked to our other activity. We passed by the first stop during our walking tour. There was an entire bus full of people waiting to board and already full bus. There were not enough buses running to accommodate the demand. We will not be taking the hop on hop buses in future.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're very sorry to hear about your experience and understand how frustrating it must have been — especially after arriving at the train station and planning your day around the tour.
We want to assure you that you were not ignored. We received your email over the weekend when our office was closed, which unfortunately delayed our ability to respond and assist in real time. We do try to make this clear in our contact information, but we understand this may have added to your frustration.
As the only open-top sightseeing operator in Cork, we do experience periods of high demand, particularly during peak days and cruise arrivals. While we aim to run as frequently and reliably as possible, there are times when buses fill quickly and delays can happen — particularly in city traffic.
We're genuinely sorry this was your experience and that we weren’t able to meet your expectations on the day.
KentRichardson, Aug 2025
Beautiful route and great driver. We asked for recommendations for a fun pub and she sent us to perfect pub with local patrons who were quite friendly.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you so much for your lovely review! We're delighted you enjoyed the scenic route and had such a great experience with your driver — she has a knack for recommending the perfect local spots!
We’re so glad you got to enjoy a fun pub with friendly locals — it’s those authentic little moments that really make a trip memorable.
Alan_D, Aug 2025
A little unclear about meeting place Stop 1. Expected at least a slight pause. Like pause at City Goal.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We’re really glad you joined the tour, and we appreciate your honest feedback.
We’re sorry to hear that Stop 1 was a bit unclear — we’ll definitely look at how we can make the meeting point easier to locate for future guests. We also appreciate your note about pausing at key landmarks like the City Gaol. While we do our best to keep to schedule, we understand how a brief pause can enhance the experience, and we’ll take this on board.
Eddie_B, Aug 2025
Great experience. Very friendly and accommodating bus driver.
Would recommend. Great for kids. Lots to see.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you so much for your lovely review! We're delighted to hear you had a great experience and that the tour worked well for kids too — it's always a joy to see families enjoying the sights together.
We’ll be sure to pass your kind words along to our driver — being friendly and accommodating is what we aim for every day!
Thanks again for the recommendation
Roger_K, Jul 2025
worth doing to understand the town. inexpensive and there is a stop at the train station so you do not need to get a taxi into Cork.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thanks a million for your review! We're delighted you found the tour a worthwhile way to get to know Cork — that’s exactly what we aim for.
It’s great to hear you made good use of the stop at the train station too — such a handy option, and a great way to avoid the extra cost of a taxi.
We really appreciate you sharing your experience
Dana_L, Jul 2025
This was a great way to see the most of the area and know where we wanted to revisit once done with the bus. The only challenge was knowing where to meet it when we first got off the train. I wish there had been a pointer with the tickets that indicated the exact location.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you so much for your lovely review — we’re delighted to hear the tour helped you get a great overview of the area and plan where to explore next. That’s exactly what our hop-on, hop-off experience is all about!
We really appreciate your feedback about locating the stop after arriving by train. That’s a very helpful suggestion, and we’ll certainly look into it.
Mary_L, Jul 2025
Lot of good Information but not overwhelming
Drivers were friendly
Timing between buses was excellent
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you so much for your kind review! We're delighted to hear you found the information just right — informative without being overwhelming — and that our friendly drivers helped make your experience even more enjoyable.
It’s also great to know the timing between buses worked well for you. We do our best to keep things running smoothly so guests can relax and explore at their own pace.
Timea_M, Jul 2025
One bus has a very squeaky brake and the female navigator's voice is hardly understandable.. i have noticed other business had mmorel information than this bus and the iaudio ser up made it clear and undersable rhe jjurney.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback — we truly appreciate it. We’re very sorry to hear that parts of your experience didn’t meet expectations.
We’ll certainly look into the issue you mentioned with the audio quality and the squeaky brakes — that's not the standard we aim to deliver. Clear, engaging commentary is a big part of the tour, and we want every guest to enjoy both the journey and the stories that go along with it.
Karen_S, May 2025
24 hours valid yes but you must start on day u order and nb the bus stop schedule is nonstop at viator but elsewhere. Bus schedule is short too. So if u arrive midday, better to use public transit. I misunderstood the communications with the bus tour people and so wasted $100 trying to use it the next day but within 24 hrs of the time it would have been valid. Too many private busses around. Very confusing
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience — we truly appreciate your feedback and are sorry to hear the tour didn’t meet your expectations on this occasion.
We completely understand how frustrating it must have been to miss out on using your ticket. Our 24-hour pass is valid from the time of first use, but service hours can vary by season, which can impact plans for late arrivals.
Unfortunately, we’re unable to display our full timetable on third-party booking platforms like Viator, but it is always available on board the bus and on our official website to help guests plan their visit with ease.
Just to note — we are the only red open-top sightseeing bus in Cork, making us easily recognisable among the other private buses operating in the city.
Donald_D, Apr 2025
It had limited run times, only one bus running and only a few stops. If you got off it was over an hour until the next bus came. I’ve had better hop on hop off in other cities because of more stops and more buses to catch if you got off.
Response from Host, Apr 2025
Thank you for your review and for giving us a solid 4 stars — we really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience.
We’re sorry to hear the limited timetable impacted your enjoyment. During quieter seasons, we do run a reduced service with one bus operating on a 90-minute loop, and we understand that can affect flexibility when hopping on and off.
Timetables are always available onboard and online, and we’re continuously reviewing our schedule to ensure it suits as many visitors as possible.
That said, we’re very glad you chose to explore Cork with us and hope the sights, stories, and atmosphere gave you a good feel for the city. We’d love the opportunity to welcome you back again in the future — perhaps during the busier months when the full timetable is in swing!
Rick_K, Oct 2024
The tour was great and I would definitely recommend. Lots of good local information and places to see. Great way to get your bearings of the city.
Response from Host, Apr 2025
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed the tour and found it such a helpful way to get your bearings around Cork.
Melissa_W, Oct 2024
It was not even an hour long and the driver was as miserable as anything!
Asked the driver questions and we felt we were intruding on him
As he really was the most miserable driver EVER!!
Response from Host, Apr 2025
Thank you for your feedback. We're sorry to hear the experience didn’t meet your expectations and that you didn’t feel the usual warm welcome we aim to provide. We’ll be sure to share your comments with our team, as we’re always looking to improve. We appreciate you taking the time to let us know.
Denise_M, Oct 2024
It is absolutely not worth paying for this hop on hop off bus. If you hop off, you’ll have to wait an hour and a half to hop back on because it is only one bus that runs. You are much better off just walking and sightseeing on your own.
Response from Host, Apr 2025
Hello....thank you for taking the time to leave a review and sorry to hear it fell short of your expectations. If you took our tour in October you would be waiting 1.5 hours as we run a 90 minute service during quieter times. To assist our customers we advise them to check our website for tour timetables.
Taylor_R, Oct 2024
Getting the lay of the land... we were only in Cork for a day so the Hop-on-Hop-off was a good idea. We took the full loop and listened to the commentary. It was raining, but we sat up top under the roof and had a great view of everything.
Response from Host, Apr 2025
Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We're thrilled you made the most of your day in Cork with our hop-on, hop-off tour — it's such a great way to get a real feel for the city, even when the Irish weather brings a bit of rain!
Fair play to you for sitting up top and taking it all in — there’s nothing like those panoramic views, rain or shine. We’re delighted you enjoyed the full loop and found the commentary helpful in getting to know Cork’s history and highlights.
Thanks again for choosing to spend part of your visit with us
Mustafa_K, Oct 2024
Visiting the Jail was a very different experience. I would highly recommend to take a day off for this tour.
Response from Host, Apr 2025
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your feedback! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed your visit to the Gaol (Jail) – it really is a unique and powerful experience, isn’t it?
We completely agree that it’s worth setting aside the time to fully take it all in. There's so much history to discover, and it’s wonderful to know you would highly recommend it to others.
Charlene_H, Sep 2024
Excellent tour guide and driver! She had a great sense of humor too! We truly appreciated your helpful tips in navigating around Cork.
Response from Host, Apr 2025
Thank you so much for your lovely review! We're delighted to hear you had such a great experience with your driver – a good sense of humour and helpful local tips can really make all the difference when exploring somewhere new, especially a vibrant city like Cork!
We’ll be sure to pass on your kind words to her – she’ll be thrilled to know she helped make your visit even more memorable.
Lynda_I, Sep 2024
Route around town is an hour long, and the busses operate every 45 minutes or so.... Not bad if you just want to ride around the city... May be problematic if you get off and then miss the next bus and have to wait a total of 1.5 hours to hop back on. Guide was friendly and helpful, commentary was okay.
Response from Host, Apr 2025
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed the tour and that our guide made a positive impression with their friendly and helpful approach.
We do appreciate your comments regarding the timing between buses. You are correct, during September we operate a 45-minute service, and full timetables are available both online and onboard to help guests plan their day around the city more comfortably. We completely understand how important timing is, especially when hopping on and off to explore.
Thank you again for choosing to tour Cork with us.
Vic_S, Sep 2024
Great driver/guide. Excellent value. Would recommend. Fully up to standard. Age discount was certainly an attraction.
Response from Host, Sep 2024
Thank you so much for your review and indeed the 5 stars.
Linda_N, Aug 2024
Easy, quick and flexible. it was a nice way to see the town and to also have transportation to various places that we needed to get to.
Response from Host, Sep 2024
Thank you so much. We are so happy yo hear you enjoyed the tour and were able to use it to visit the attractions in the city.
RevelynR_F, Aug 2024
The bus ride was long. not a whole lot to see. plus the rain didn't help matters. although the surrounding was green, animals along the way. mountains were all over
Response from Host, Sep 2024
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We do hope the rain did not impact on your experience too much.......which we cannot control unfortunately
Gresimar_G, Aug 2024
Don’t waste your money, this hop-on-hop-off bus is not worth your spending money. It goes in circles to the same place with different stories but nothing new
You could do it on your own and free
Response from Host, Aug 2024
Our city sightseeing tour (similar to all other city sightseeing tours around the world) is designed to go in a circle.
All the busses stop at the same place as this allows visitors to get off the bus, visit an attraction and get on a later bus following, to visit another attraction.
Our tickets are valid for 24 hours and this allows people to use the service as a shuttle to travel between all the attractions allowing visitors to see more of the city. Visitors have unlimited hop on/off during that time.
Our suggestion is always to take the full tour once without getting off and then use it again to visit any of the attractions along the route. Saving visitors time in the city and long periods of walking.
Ernest_W, Jul 2024
Very easy to use. Can catch the bus right across the street from the train station and in an hour see the lovely city of Cork and get off wherever you choose. Great value
Response from Host, Jul 2024
Thank you for your review. We are delighted you found our tour both convenient and enjoyable.
Irene_E, Jul 2024
What a fun ride on the hop on hop off bus! Our driver had a fantastic sense of humor! The recorded commentary was good, but she added a lot to it. Highly recommend this trip - it took about 1.5 hrs for the entire route.
Response from Host, Jul 2024
Thank you for taking time to leave a review. We are delighted to hear our driver was able to add to your enjoyment of our audio guide and will be sure to pass on your kind words.
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