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Big Bus Dublin Hop on Hop off Sightseeing Tour with Live Guide
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Big Bus Dublin Hop on Hop off Sightseeing Tour with Live Guide

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Overview

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, -48 hours
• Free guided walking tour
• Live commentary and recorded commentary in 8 languages on-board the red route

  • Recommended by 98% of travelers
  • Badge of Excellence
  • Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
  • Mobile ticket

What's included

Includes a free Guided Walking Tour

Unlimited Hop-on, Hop-off access for 24/48 hours

One free Child with every Adult, when purchasing a 24- or 48-hour ticket

Half-day Coastal Tour from Dublin to Howth included with selected ticket

Live-guided commentary on-board and/or Recorded commentary available in 8 languages

2 Spanish Guided Tours departures at 2pm and 4.30pm from Stop 1

One hour live-guided panoramic Night Tour included with 48-hour ticket options

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Food and drinks

Meeting and pickup

Good to know

Departure point: You can redeem your voucher at any of the designated Big Bus stops. A popular starting point for the tour is Stop 1 located at 13 Upper O’Connell

PLEASE NOTE: The Coastal Tour departs at 2:00 PM. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your selected departure time at Stop 1 - 13 Upper O’Connell Street, Dublin 1, Ireland. You will then be issued rest the Hop on Hop off part of your tour.

Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions.

Valid from the time you exchange your voucher, for the consecutive days selected.

Hop-on hop-off tour with stops near cruise port

Customers are advised to visit the Big Bus website or to download the Big Bus app to see the most up to date bus stop locations and timings. For live bus tracking on the day of travel - please download the Big Bus App in advance of arrival.

What to expect

With our 24 - 72 Hour unlimited hop-on, hop-off sightseeing bus tour of Dublin and get the most out of our dynamic and historical city. Your experience includes the best views to Dublin's most famous sites, from St Stephen's Green to the home of Guinness - and everything in between.

Begin your journey on either the Blue or Red Line at the first Bus Stops, located on Upper O'Connell Street. The Red Line has 27 stops and the Blue Line has 28, so your journey will be packed full of Irish fun!

RED ROUTE - Explore the sights of Dublin on our Red Route Bus Tour. You can hop on and hop off the bus at over 20 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. Below, our Red Route timetable lists the first and last times that Red Route buses will call at each stop.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS: GPO, Trinity College, Merrion Square, Oscar Wilde, Georgian quarters, St Stephens Green, Grafton Street, Liberties, Christchurch Cathedral, St Patricks Cathedral, Guinness Storehouse, Kilmainham Gaol, Phoenix Park, Dublin Zoo, Jameson distillery, Pearse Lyons Distillery.

KEY TIMINGS

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Frequency: Every 15-20 mins

First Bus: 8:45am

Last Bus: 7 pm (summer months), 6 pm (April, May, September, October)

BLUE ROUTE - See the best of Dublin on our Blue Route Bus Tour. Along the way, our expert live guides will provide an entertaining, informative commentary about the sights ahead, including EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum, Teelings Distillery, Glasnevin Cemetery, St Patrick's Cathedral, Trinity College and the Guinness Storehouse.

During the tour, you're free to hop on and hop off the bus at over 30 different stops. Remain on board to relax and see it all, or hop off to explore the places that interest you most. Below, our Blue Route timetable lists the first and last times that Blue Route buses will call at each stop.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS: GPO, EPIC: The Irish Emigration Museum, Jeanie Johnston, Samuel Beckett Bridge, Facebook HQ, Trinity College, Merrion Square, Oscar Wilde, Georgian quarters, St Stephens Green, Grafton Street, Liberties, Christchurch Cathedral, St Patricks Cathedral, Teelings Distillery, Guinness Storehouse, Kilmainham Gaol, Pearse Lyons Distillery, Glasnevin Cemetery and Croke Park.

KEY TIMINGS

Duration: 2 Hour

Frequency: Every 30 minutes

First Bus: 19:15am

Last Bus: 16.00pm

Please note that Big Bus Tours tickets are valid for City Sightseeing Dublin bus tours. City Sightseeing Dublin call at the same stops as Big Bus Tours, but they use a slightly different numbering system to denote each stop.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.

Times are local to the experience (Europe/Dublin).

Additional Information

  • One children can travel for free with every paying adult
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
  • Up to 15 travelers per booking
  • Each booking must include at least one adult.

FAQs about Big Bus Dublin Hop on Hop off Sightseeing Tour with Live Guide

Can I cancel Big Bus Dublin Hop on Hop off Sightseeing Tour with Live Guide for free?

Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.

What's included?

  • Includes a free Guided Walking Tour
  • Unlimited Hop-on, Hop-off access for 24/48 hours
  • One free Child with every Adult, when purchasing a 24- or 48-hour ticket
  • Half-day Coastal Tour from Dublin to Howth included with selected ticket
  • Live-guided commentary on-board and/or Recorded commentary available in 8 languages
  • 2 Spanish Guided Tours departures at 2pm and 4.30pm from Stop 1
  • One hour live-guided panoramic Night Tour included with 48-hour ticket options

What's not included?

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drinks

Which languages is it offered in?

It is offered in German, Portuguese, Chinese, Japanese, English, Italian, French, Spanish.

Is it suitable for children?

Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Operated by Big Bus Tours Dublin

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