Dublin: Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour
Temple Bar, Dublin
Discover the city of Dublin at your own pace with a 24-hour or 48-hour ticket for a hop-on hop-off tour bus. With stops at Dublin’s major attractions, it is the ideal way to explore the city.
Overview
Explore Dublin with a 24, 48, or 72-hour hop-on hop-off bus tour ideal for first-time visitors and flexible travellers.
Highlights
- Unlimited hop-on hop-off access for 24, 48, or 72 hours
- Live guided commentary from award-winning local drivers
- Visit top attractions like Trinity College, Book of Kells, and Guinness Storehouse
- Complimentary entry to the Little Museum of Dublin (€18 value)
- 2-for-1 meal deals at authentic local pubs (€20 value)
Description
Discover Dublin at your own pace on the DoDublin hop-on hop-off city bus tour. Your ticket allows unlimited boarding and alighting within the chosen time frame (24, 48, or 72 hours). Enjoy live commentary and multilingual audio guides that reveal the city's history and culture.
Included with your ticket:
- Complimentary entry to the Little Museum of Dublin (ask your driver for access)
- 2-for-1 meal deals at select local pubs (refer to the DoDublin brochure for current offers)
The double-decker bus route covers Dublin’s major sites, including:
- O'Connell Street (DoDublin HQ and starting point)
- Parnell Square North – Writers Museum
- GPO on O'Connell Street/Abbey Street
- Nassau Street – National Library of Ireland
- Merrion Square West – National Gallery
- Merrion Street – Leinster House and Natural History Museum
- St. Stephen's Green – Little Museum and Grafton Street
- Westland Row – Oscar Wilde's Birthplace
- Pearse Street – Science Gallery
- College Green – Trinity College and Irish Whiskey Museum
- Dame Street – City Hall and Temple Bar
- Cork Hill – Dublin Castle and Chester Beatty Library
- Christ Church Cathedral and Dublinia
- St. Patrick's Cathedral and Marsh's Library
- Newmarket Square – Teeling's Whiskey Distillery
- St. James Gate – Guinness Storehouse
- James's Street – Roe & Co and Pearse Lyons Distillery
- Royal Hospital – Museum of Modern Art and Kilmainham Gaol
- Heuston Rail Station
- Phoenix Park – Dublin Zoo
- Parkgate Street – Ryan's Victorian Bar
- Collins Barracks – National Museum of History
- Arran Quay – Jameson Distillery Bow Street and St. Michan's Church
- The Four Courts
- Bachelor's Walk – Dublin Discovered Cruise
Included
- 24-, 48-, or 72-hour hop-on hop-off tour (ticket option dependent)
- Live guided commentary by a local expert
- One free child ticket per paying adult (children under 15)
- Complimentary entry to the Little Museum of Dublin (€18 value)
- 2-for-1 meal deals at selected local pubs (Lotts, Murrays, JR Mahon's, Lennan's Yard)
- Earphones and Wi-Fi on all buses
- Flexible 12-month ticket validity
- Discounts: 20% off Original Ghostbus Tour, DoDublin Walking Tours, Teeling's Whiskey Distillery
- 10% off Celtic Nights Dance Show and Wild Rover Day Tours
- Multilingual audio guides in nine languages
Exclusions
- Entrance fees, unless stated
- Food and drinks
- Tips
Important Information
- One child free with each adult; additional children cost €10 for 24 hours, €15 for 48 hours
- Original Tour departs from Stop 1 starting at 09:00, with the last departure at 18:00
- Buses run every 30 minutes between 09:00 and 10:00, every 20 minutes until 16:00, then every 30 minutes until 18:00
- Docklands Tour departs every hour, from Stop 2 of the Original Tour starting at 09:05, last at 18:05
- Tour duration approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes
Cancellation Policy
Full refund available for cancellations made at least 24 hours in advance.
Booking Tips
Book in advance to choose your preferred ticket duration. Bring comfortable shoes for walking at stops and plan your route around key sights. Early departures reduce wait times and help cover more sites during the day.
Frequently Asked Questions
The ticket includes unlimited hop-on hop-off access for 24, 48, or 72 hours, live guided commentary, complimentary entry to the Little Museum of Dublin, and 2-for-1 meal deals at selected local pubs.
You can choose tickets valid for 24, 48, or 72 hours with unlimited boarding during the chosen period.
Key stops include Trinity College, the Book of Kells, Guinness Storehouse, and various central Dublin locations.
Yes, the tour is ideal for first-time visitors who want a flexible and informative way to explore Dublin.
Yes, the tour features live guided commentary from award-winning local drivers providing insights about Dublin's history and landmarks.
Yes, the ticket includes complimentary entry to the Little Museum of Dublin, which is usually valued at €18.
Yes, you receive 2-for-1 meal deals at authentic local pubs valued at around €20.
Operating hours and frequency vary; check the official website for current schedules during your visit.
Buses typically run every 15 to 30 minutes, but schedules may vary depending on the season and day.
Yes, you can board and start your tour from any designated stop on the route throughout Dublin.
