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

4.7(2,977)1 h 50 minFree cancellationBy Big Bus Tours Dublin

About this activity

Discover Dublin from the top deck of a Big Bus hop-on hop-off tour, guided by local storytellers. Visit top sights including Trinity College, Temple Bar, St. Patrick’s Cathedral and the Guinness Storehouse, with 25 stops across the city.

Choose a 24, 48 or 72-hour ticket and explore at your own pace with frequent departures throughout the day. Enjoy fascinating live commentary, uncover Dublin’s rich history and hop off whenever something catches your eye.

48 and 72-hour tickets also include a Yellow Umbrella Walking Tour and a live-guided Panoramic Night Tour.

The 72-hour ticket includes a full-day excursion to Wicklow and Glendalough, featuring stunning mountain scenery, an ancient monastic site and a complimentary Guinness (available from 1 June).

See Dublin from every angle with Big Bus Tours.

What's included

✓Big Bus Tours app (ticket storage, live tracking and ticket activation)
✓Entertaining English-speaking Live Guide
✓Wicklow Mountains & Dublin Highlights tour (from 1 Jun)
✓1-Hour Live-Guided Panoramic Night Tour with 48- and 72-Hour Tickets
✓One Free Child Ticket with Every Adult Ticket Purchased
✓Unlimited Hop-On, Hop-Off Bus Access for 24, 48, or 72 Hours
✓Guided Walking Tour with 48- or 72-Hour Tickets

Not included

✕Hotel Pick-up and Drop-off
✕Food and drinks

Good to know

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are 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
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 6:00pm from Stop 1 (13 Upper O’Connell Street), with a 2nd departure at 7:30pm between late October and late March. 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.

Cancellation policy

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

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