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Dublin Shore Excursion, Live Guided Open-top, Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Tour

Big Bus Dublin: routes, stops and tips

4.522 reviewsTrinity College Dublin

  • 1h 30m
  • Free cancellation up to 24h before
  • 8 languages
  • Instant confirmation

Highlights

Tour the streets of Dublin on our stylish red open-top buses. Hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tour gives you the freedom to explore your way. You can hop on and off the bus at any of our 25 designated Big Bus stops, as many times as you wish within your ticket validity. All located near Dublin’s best attractions, you're free to delve deeper into the city at your own pace. With buses passing through every 20 - 30 minutes, simply rejoin the tour when you’re ready. Unlimited Hop on Hop off for -24 and -48 hours Free guided walking tour Live commentary and recorded commentary in 8 languages on-board the red route

Inclusions

What's included

  • Recorded commentary available in 8 languages
  • Includes a free Guided Walking Tour with selected tickets
  • 1 Free Child with every Adult with selected tickets
  • Big Bus Tours app (ticket storage, live tracking and ticket activation)
  • Guided Panoramic Night Tour with selected tickets
  • Live commentary on-board (Red Route)
  • Unlimited Hop on Hop off for 24/48 hours

What's not

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drinks

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Reviews

4.5

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Ratings come from 22 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.

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  • 5Magical

    The coastal to Howth was an amazing experience. Gerry is a very knowledgeable and warm human being. He made me laugh and feel blissful throughout the journey. I am so grateful to Gerry for such a memorable experience. Ill never forget it!!

    Roam47060534585via Tripadvisor

  • 5Friendly, Fun Tour

    A very enjoyable and entertaining experience, touring Dublin with Big Bus. The drivers and guides are very knowledgeable, friendly and fun people with plenty of stories, jokes and Craik. It’s best to hop on and off to experience the different personalities and on the multilingual bus, we were treated to an outstanding tour by James, obviously a Trinity graduate. Just make sure if buying tickets for other attractions with this company to ask the driver or other staff to print physical tickets for you.

    Annyse Evia Tripadvisor

  • 5Good way to see Dublin City.

    Great way to get a taste of Dublin City. Plenty of opportunities to see and experience Dublin. With drops at multiple museums to explore its extensive history.

    Catherine Mvia Tripadvisor

  • 5A great intro to Ireland and Dublin

    Very fun and informative tour of Dublin. In addition to the recorded guides in several languages, the driver gave a great live tour in English- with an Irish accent and humor.

    343richmvia Tripadvisor

  • 4If you have time, absolutely give it a try.

    It was like most hop-on-hop off's. It gave you the overview of the city. Nothing special. Wasn't the best ho ho's I've been on (Boston) but wasn't the worst either. It does give you a good bang for your buck.

    Dale_Wvia Viator

  • 5Fantastic tour guide!

    I have to commend your guide Robbie for a really fantastic and funny tour of Dublin! He had an extensive knowledge of the history of the area, and told humorous stories to pass the time while waiting at traffic lights or slogging through the city traffic. Seeing the city with a local who has such pride in his hometown makes a huge impact on the trip. We had a wonderful experience with him!

    Voyage288744via Tripadvisor

Know before you go

Ticket type
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operated by
Big Bus Tours Dublin
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • One children can travel for free with every paying adult

How it compares in Dublin

  • Its from-price is close to the median of the 9 hop-on hop-off we list in Dublin.
  • Its length is typical for the group.
  • By number of reviews it ranks 7 of 9.
  • The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Dublin

Dublin is Ireland's friendly, literary capital on the River Liffey, a city of Georgian squares, historic pubs, live music and a gift for storytelling.

Trinity College holds the illuminated Book of Kells and the soaring Long Room library, while Dublin Castle, Christ Church Cathedral and St Patrick's Cathedral trace the city's medieval and colonial past. Georgian squares such as Merrion Square, with their brightly painted doors, and the green expanse of St Stephen's Green provide elegant calm.

Top-ranked sights in Dublin: Dublin Castle, Temple Bar, Trinity College Dublin.

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