Big Bus Dublin Hop-on, Hop-off Sightseeing Tour with Live Guide
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Dublin, Ireland
- 1 hour 50 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Explore Dublin at your own pace with a hop-on, hop-off bus tour offering access to 25 major stops, including the Guinness Storehouse, Trinity College, and St. Stephen’s Green. Choose from 24-, 48-, or 72-hour passes, with live or audio commentary to enrich your experience. Enjoy added perks like a walking tour and a panoramic night tour with select ticket options.
- Hop on and off at 25+ stops covering Dublin’s top attractions
- See landmarks like Trinity College, Temple Bar, and Guinness Storehouse
- Enjoy live English commentary or relaxing digital audio guides
- Free guided walking tour and night tour with select tickets
What's Included
- Unlimited Hop-On, Hop-Off Bus Access for 24, 48, or 72 Hours
- Entertaining English-speaking Live Guide
- Guided Walking Tour with 48- or 72-Hour Tickets
- 1-Hour Live-Guided Panoramic Night Tour with 48- and 72-Hour Tickets
- One Free Child Ticket with Every Adult Ticket Purchased
- Wicklow Mountains & Dublin Highlights tour (from 1 Jun)
- Big Bus Tours app (ticket storage, live tracking and ticket activation)
- Hotel Pick-up and Drop-off
- Food and drinks
Meeting and Pickup
Departure Point
- You may start this tour at any of the stops listed.
Itinerary
Red Route
25 Stops
51 Points of Interest
Duration: 1 hour 50 minutes
Operating Schedule: Explore the sights of Dublin on our Red Route Bus Tour. You can hop on and hop off the bus at up to 25 different stops. Stay on board to relax and see it all with entertaining digital commentary, or hop off to explore the landmarks and attractions that interest you most. Buses depart every 20 - 30 minutes. The first bus departs from Stop 1: 13 Upper O'Connell Street at 09:00 and the last bus departs at 17:30. Customers are advised to visit our website or to download our app to find out more about live bus tracking and current service information.
1
13 O'Connell Street Upper
2
Trinity College Dublin
3
10 Leinster St S
4
National Gallery of Ireland
5
Merrion Square West
6
Pembroke Street Lower
7
Saint Stephen's Green
8
College Green
9
Temple Bar
10
Dublin Castle
11
Christ Church Cathedral
12
St Patrick's Cathedral
13
Teeling Whiskey Distillery
14
Christchurch Hall
15
Guinness Storehouse
16
Pearse Lyons Whiskey Distillery
17
IMMA. Irish Museum of Modern Art
18
Pret A Manger - Heuston Station
19
Parkgate Street
20
Phoenix Park
21
Nancy Hands Bar & Restaurant
22
National Museum of Ireland, Collins Barracks
23
Jameson Distillery Bow St.
24
Big Bus Tours Dublin
25
Parnell Square North
Points of interest passed by on this route
Temple Bar
Grafton Street
St Stephens Green
Phoenix Park
Guinness Storehouse
Kilmainham Gaol Museum
Christ Church Cathedral
Experience Glasnevin - Ireland's National Cemetery
The Book of Kells Experience
Irish National War Memorial Gardens
The Jeanie Johnston: An Irish Famine Story
Samuel Beckett Bridge
Croke Park Stadium
Teeling Whiskey Distillery
GPO Museum
Richmond Barracks
Pearse Lyons Distillery
O'Connell Street
Abbey Theatre
Trinity College Dublin
Dublin Castle
National Gallery of Ireland
National Museum of Ireland, Collins Barracks
National Museum of Ireland - Archaeology
National Museum Of Ireland, Merrion Street
Merrion Square
Monument to Oscar Wilde
Molly Malone Statue
The Liberties
Jameson Distillery Bow St.
Irish Museum of Modern Art (IMMA)
Dublin Zoo
Duke of Wellington Monument
Aras an Uachtarain
Heuston Station
Nancy Hands Bar
Henry Street
River Liffey
Smithfield Square
National Library of Ireland
The Little Museum of Dublin
St. Stephen's Green Shopping Centre
Irish Whiskey Museum
Sheridans
The Little Museum of Dublin
Monument to Oscar Wilde
Dublin Castle
Teeling Whiskey Distillery
Guinness Storehouse
Pearse Lyons Distillery
Duke of Wellington Monument
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
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- One children can travel for free with every paying adult
- If you’ve purchased a 48-hr or 72-hr ticket, you can enjoy a 1-hr live-guided panoramic Night Tour, departing daily at 7:00pm from Stop 1 (13 Upper O’Connell Street), with a 2nd departure at 8:30pm between late March and early October. Please arrive early to ensure you secure a seat. Your ticket also includes a Yellow Umbrella Walking Tour, departing daily at 11:00 am from the SPIRE on O’Connell Street, lasting approx. 2hrs.
- The Wicklow Mountains & Dublin Highlights tour (included in the 72-hr ticket) departs from Big Bus Stop 1 (13 Upper O'Connell Street) at 9:45 am. Please arrive at least 15 minutes before departure and present your ticket to a Big Bus team member.
- Download the Big Bus Tours app to access and activate your ticket, track buses in real time, and board easily using your mobile ticket.
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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
4.7
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Chris_S, Jul 2026
I’ve ridden this bus in many different places around the world as usual they are excellent well worth the money and a great way to see things initially when you arrive gives you an idea of what you want to actually see. The driver was great.
Aidan_K, Jul 2026
I bought a 72 hour pass which included an evening tour and a day tour to Glendalough in the Wicklow mountains. Excellent drivers and the tour guide Glendalough, Mike, was just fantastic! I highly recommend for solo travelers.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Hi Aidan_K. We appreciate you taking the time to provide your feedback! It brings us great joy to know that you enjoyed our bus tour, and we look forward to welcoming you aboard again in the future. Best regards, Razvan @BigBusTours
Johnine_W, Jul 2026
Was informative, great to jump off an on. Would recommend a 48hr ticket so you have time to see everything
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Hi!
Thank you for your wonderful feedback!
We're delighted to hear that you found the tour informative and enjoyed the flexibility of hopping on and off to explore the city.
Thank you as well for your recommendation regarding the 48-hour ticket. We hope to welcome you on board again for another great experience! Andreea@BigBusTours!
Kara_M, Jul 2026
This was a great way to see the city for our short stay in Dublin. It stops directly at many of the city’s highlights and includes a live guide, no recording to listen to. Your ticket includes a free pint of Guinness from Nancy Hands. Entire loop takes around 1.5 hours or less and stops are quick. Would recommend!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Hello Kara_M. Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us! We are thrilled to learn that you had a wonderful experience on our bus tour, and we hope to see you again soon. Best regards, Razvan @BigBusTours
Lscheur, Jul 2026
Need to research a bit ahead of time to know where to get off.
One stop at the park was over 15 minutes and no announcement so we ended up getting off and walking back to hotel.
GeraldPeter_D, Jul 2026
Rather mediocre. Misses major places like the Writers and Yeats Museums and provides little information on the sights passing by. Very hard to understand the driver. Great if your goal was Guinness!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Hi. Gerald!
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're sorry to hear that the tour did not fully meet your expectations.
We regret that you felt some key attractions were missing from the route and that the commentary did not provide the level of information you were hoping for. We're also sorry to hear that you found it difficult to understand the live guide.
Your feedback is greatly appreciated and will be shared with the relevant team as we continue to review and improve our tours. Thank you again for your comments, and we hope to have the opportunity to provide you with a better experience in the future. Andreea@BigBusTours!
Laura_F, Jul 2026
It all seemed good at the outset although first morning bus at stop 7 was 15 minutes late but we enjoyed the park and ducks for a bit.
Trying to ‘hop’ back on at 3:30 pm was a disaster. We waited at stop 14 for an hour and a half. We realized that it was end of the day and walked back to hotel 1.6 Km
Not good.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Hi, Laura!
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're pleased to hear that you enjoyed the start of your day and made the most of your time while waiting for the first bus.
However, we're very sorry to learn about your experience later in the day. We understand how frustrating it must have been to wait for such a long time at Stop 14, only to have to walk back to your hotel. This is certainly not the experience we want our customers to have.
We truly appreciate you bringing this to our attention, and your feedback will be shared with the relevant team as we continue working to improve our service. We hope we'll have the opportunity to provide you with a much better experience in the future. Andreea@BigBusTours!
Warren_N, Jul 2026
Great way to get around the city easily and hear about all the key historical sites. The drivers provide great insights along the way as well.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Hi,
Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We're delighted to hear that you found the tour a convenient way to explore the city and learn about its history. It's also great to know that our drivers helped make your experience even more enjoyable with their insights along the way.
We hope to welcome you on board again soon! Daiana@BigBusTours
Petra_P, Jul 2026
Take the trip all the way around the first time, then go again and decide on your favorite hop offs. Worked great for us! Owen was a most engaging tour guide/driver!! Loved his funnies with the narration and we could understand him!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Hi,
Thank you for your great feedback! We're delighted to hear that the tour worked so well for you and that taking a full loop first helped you plan your hop-offs.
We'll also be sure to pass along your kind words to Owen – we're glad you enjoyed the commentary and sense of humor! Daiana@BigBusTours
Paul_P, Jun 2026
What a great way to see the city that would have taken all day running around with no concept of the history associated with each landmark offering hop on hop off for attractions that were previously booked .
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Hello Paul_P. Thank you for taking the time to provide your insights! We are happy to hear that you enjoyed our bus tour, and we look forward to having you on board again in the future. Best regards, Razvan @BigBusTours
loretta_p, Jun 2026
Easy hop on and off. The app gave up to the minute bus location and arrival. Great taped and live guide naration. Wonderful history and tidbit information for different parts of Dublin. A must do activity if you plan to visit Dublin!
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you for your fantastic review!
We’re delighted to hear that you found the hop-on, hop-off experience easy to use and that the app helped you track buses in real time. It's great to know you enjoyed both the recorded and live commentary, and that the history and local insights added to your experience of Dublin.
Thank you for recommending us as a must-do activity. We truly appreciate your kind words and are thrilled we could help make your visit so memorable.
We hope to welcome you on board again for the next time you want an adventure! Alex@BigBusTours
Sharon_T, Jun 2026
It's a great way to get your bearings in the city of Dublin. Driver/guides were helpful & informative. We hopped off & on a few times. It was easy.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you so much for the great review! We are thrilled to hear that our tour helped you get your bearings in Dublin and that you found the hop-on, hop-off process easy and our drivers helpful.
We hope to welcome you on board again soon!
Melisa@BigBusToursTeam
Jeannette_F, Jun 2026
The buses were clean and came around frequently. Since Dublin is a relatively small city we used the bus to take us around to the various sites that we wanted to visit. We bought a 48 hour pass and it saved us a bundle from getting taxis or trying to figure out the public busses. Highly recommend.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Hi Jeannette! We truly appreciate your wonderful review. It's great to know that you enjoy our buses and plan to recommend us. Looking forward to seeing you again soon! Best, Ana from Big Bus Tours.
Judy_R, Jun 2026
Sorry I couldn’t make it that day due to interruptions in travel.Still visiting now maybe try it again while we are finally here in Dublin 😢😢
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Hi Judy!
We're sorry to hear that you couldn't travel on your planned date, but we truly appreciate your 5-star review! Feel free to reach out to us anytime through live chat or email to reschedule your tour when you're back in Dublin. We can't wait to see you again soon!
Alexandra I. @ Big Bus Tours
Iain_K, Jun 2026
Its simplicity and efficiency.
Perfect Hop on/Hop off stops. Very little waiting time to hop on. Good commentary but much preferred the lady giving us her witty chat.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you for your kind feedback!
We’re delighted to hear that you found the service simple and efficient, with convenient stops and minimal waiting time. That’s exactly the experience we aim to deliver.
It’s also great to know you enjoyed the commentary, and especially the live, witty insights from our team member. We’ll be sure to share your compliments. It always means a lot to hear when our guides make such a positive impression.
Thank you again for your review, and we hope to welcome you back on board soon! Alex@BigBusTours
Roxanne_T, Jun 2026
We booked this very last minute but was it was still easy to access. This is a great way to tour parts of Dublin so you can figure out where you want to spend more time. The drivers are also helpful in pointing out destinations upon departure. They had a tour of Howthe that we ended up buying as well. All very convenient and friendly drivers.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you for your great review! We’re delighted you found the tour easy to access, convenient, and a perfect way to explore Dublin. It’s wonderful to hear our drivers were helpful and that you enjoyed the Howth tour as well!
Raul@BigBusTours
Sandra_G, Jun 2026
Good overview of Dublin in about 2 hours. The only drawback was that the driver’s accent was hard to understand- we could only decipher 50% of what he said.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Good overview of Dublin in about 2 hours. The only drawback was that the driver’s accent was hard to understand- we could only decipher 50% of what he said.
Merina_M, Jun 2026
Such a great way to see the sights. The driver had such great tidbits of historical knowledge with their own personal flair and humor.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you for your kind words! We’re delighted you enjoyed the tour and the driver’s engaging mix of history, humor, and personal flair—it really makes the experience special. We hope to see you again soon!
Raul@BigBusTours
Lisa_Y, Jun 2026
Jerry was awesome. His funny, sarcastic wit combined with his historic knowledge was perfect. Laugh and learn always a great combination
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Hey, Lisa! We're delighted to hear that Jerry made such a positive impression. His unique sense of humor, quick wit, and passion for sharing the city's history are qualities that guests often remember long after the tour is over. Thank you for travelling with us, and we hope to welcome you on board again for another memorable city adventure in the future!
Madalina@BigBusTours
Lisa_C, Jun 2026
Anne was a great tour guide. Easy to understand, knowledgeable and entertaining. Thoroughly enjoyed the experience and would highly recommend it as an introduction to Dublin.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
We're delighted to hear that Anne helped make your Dublin adventure such an enjoyable one. We will be sure to pass along your kind words to her. She will be thrilled to know that her knowledge, enthusiasm, and storytelling made such a positive impression.
It's fantastic to hear that you found the tour both entertaining and informative and that it provided a great introduction to Dublin. We hope to welcome you on board again for another city adventure in the future!
Madalina@BigBusTours
Bunny_F, Jun 2026
It takes a little over an hour with 25 opportunities to hop off to explore Dublin. Joe our driver is a true Dubliner with lots of stories and personality to add to the facts and history of the points of interest.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you for your great feedback! We’re glad you enjoyed the tour and the flexibility of hopping on and off around Dublin. It’s fantastic to hear that Joe’s local knowledge, stories, and personality made the experience even more memorable!
Florin @ BigBusTours
Lindy_F, Jun 2026
We did this as our first activity once arriving to the city. It was great to get an overview to see what we wanted to spend more time doing. The hop on and off was very convenient. I recommend taking the full tour and then deciding where to get on and off.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you for your great feedback! We’re so glad you chose the tour as your first activity and that it helped you get a clear overview of the city. Your tip about taking the full loop first is excellent advice for making the most of the hop-on hop-off experience!
Florin @ BigBusTours
Janice_R, Jun 2026
Always love the live guided tours. We were on three separate busses and two of the guides were excellent, one was not as interesting. Hop on Hop offs are great for seeing what needs to be seen.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
We appreciate your kind feedback! We’re delighted to hear you enjoy our live guided tours and that most of your experiences were engaging and informative. It’s great to know you found the hop-on hop-off format a convenient way to see the main sights. Adrian @BigBusTours
Merina_M, Jun 2026
The driver/ tour guide was knowledgeable and gave good info on various landmarks with snippets of extra info. Well worth it.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
We truly appreciate your kind feedback! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the informative commentary and learned more about the landmarks along the way. It’s great to know you found the experience worthwhile. Adrian @BigBusTours
Sharon_M, May 2026
The bus tour was ok. Unfortunately it’s just a recording giving information about the stops whereas Belfast and Cork had tour guides, adding local knowledge and humour. This bus was also more expensive than any other.
However for a €5 all day tram ticket you can go anywhere very easily up to 11pm at night.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you for your feedback! We appreciate you sharing your experience and your comparison to other cities with live guides. We’re sorry to hear that the audio-only commentary and pricing did not fully meet your expectations. We kindly invite you to contact us at info@bigbustours.com so we can review this in more detail with you. Adrian @BigBusTours
Paul_N, May 2026
Easy app showed where buses were located. This only travels one way. Try finding one with the live guide
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you for your great feedback! We’re glad you found the app helpful in tracking the buses and enjoyed the overall experience. We appreciate your suggestion regarding live guides, as this is valuable insight for future improvements. Adrian @BigBusTours
Jeff_A, May 2026
Very fun and informative. Owen was great! His stories and songs were superb! Loved hearing about everything in and around Dublin.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you for your great feedback! We’re delighted you had a fun and informative experience and that Owen made it so memorable with his stories and songs. It’s wonderful to hear you enjoyed learning about Dublin along the way. Adrian @BigBusTours
Barbara_H, May 2026
Riding on the upper deck is definitely the best way to enjoy this tour of Dublin. So glad this was suggested to us as my husband can’t walk long distances. If you are lucky enough to have tour driver/guide Robbie, you’ll be in for a special treat.
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you for your lovely feedback! We’re so glad to hear you enjoyed the upper deck views and that the tour was a great option for getting around comfortably. It’s wonderful to know Robbie made your experience even more special—he’ll be delighted to hear your kind words!
Florin @ BigBusTours
Sarah_D, May 2026
Great way to see a lot and make decisions about what you want to do later. Our driver shared so much history with us
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you for your kind words! We’re glad you enjoyed learning about the history and found the tour helpful in planning what to explore next. It’s great to hear our driver made the experience even more engaging!
Florin @ BigBusTours
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Lynne_P, May 2026
Just make sure you have booked tickets prior to the hop on hop off as we went to Guinness and they were sold out for the day. Otherwise great
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you for your feedback! 😊
We’re glad you had a great experience overall.
That’s a great tip about booking in advance—popular attractions like Guinness can sell out quickly. We appreciate you sharing this with others!
We hope to see you again soon!
Raul@BigBusTours
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