Big Bus Dublin Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour
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Duration
1 hour
Cancellation
Free cancellation 24hrs
Ticket type
Mobile ticket
Confirmation
Instant
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Duration
1 hour
Cancellation
Free cancellation 24hrs
Ticket type
Mobile ticket
Confirmation
Instant
This hop-on hop-off bus tour around Dublin provides you with a convenient and flexible way to explore famous landmarks and attractions, including Temple Bar, The Guinness Storehouse, Trinity College, and St. Stephen's Green. The tour covers multiple stops, allowing you to explore the capital of Ireland at your own pace. With audio guides available in multiple languages, you can learn about its rich history and culture as you travel.
Stop 1 – 13 Upper O'Connell Street
The main boarding point, steps from the iconic Spire and the heart of Dublin's north city centre.
Stop 2 – Nassau Street / Book of Kells
Alight here for Trinity College and the world-famous Book of Kells exhibition.
Stop 3 – Kilkenny Design Store
A short hop to one of Dublin's best addresses for Irish craft and design.
Stop 4 – National Art Gallery
Ireland's national collection of fine art, free to enter and worth a detour.
Stop 5 – Merrion Square
One of Georgian Dublin's grandest squares, with Oscar Wilde's colourful statue in the park.
Stop 6 – Pembroke Street Lower
A quiet residential stop in the heart of Dublin's elegant Georgian quarter.
Stop 7 – St. Stephen's Green
Board or alight at Dublin's best-loved city-centre park, lined with cafés and boutiques.
Stop 8 – College Green
Right at the gates of Trinity College and facing the Bank of Ireland's historic parliament building.
Stop 9 – Dame Street / Temple Bar
Jump off for Dublin's cultural quarter — cobbled lanes, live music and the city's most photographed archway.
Stop 10 – Dame Street / Dublin Castle
Over 800 years of Irish history in a single complex, with state apartments open to visitors.
Stop 11 – Christ Church Cathedral
One of Dublin's two medieval cathedrals, dating back to the 12th century.
Stop 12 – St. Patrick's Cathedral
Ireland's largest cathedral, closely associated with Jonathan Swift, who served here as dean.
Stop 13 – Teeling Whiskey Distillery
Dublin's first new distillery in over a century, with tours and tastings available.
Stop 14 – High Street
A gateway to the Liberties, one of Dublin's oldest and most characterful neighbourhoods.
Stop 15 – Guinness Storehouse
The most visited attraction in Ireland — seven floors of brewing history and a panoramic Gravity Bar.
Stop 16 – Pearse Lyons Distillery
A craft whiskey distillery housed inside a beautifully restored 12th-century church.
Stop 17 – Royal Hospital Kilmainham / IMMA
Ireland's national modern and contemporary art museum, set in a stunning 17th-century building.
Stop 18 – Heuston Station
One of Dublin's main railway termini and a fine example of Victorian architecture.
Stop 19 – Parkgate Street
The eastern entrance to Phoenix Park, one of the largest enclosed city parks in Europe.
Stop 20 – Phoenix Park
Home to the Irish President's residence, Dublin Zoo and free-roaming deer herds.
Stop 21 – Nancy Hands
A well-known local pub stop on the western edge of the park.
Stop 22 – National Museum of Decorative Arts and History
Irish history from prehistoric times to the 20th century, housed in the Collins Barracks complex.
Stop 23 – Jameson Distillery
The Smithfield home of Ireland's most famous whiskey, with guided tours and blending experiences.
Stop 24 – Big Bus Tours Visitor Centre
The operator's main visitor hub, where you can pick up maps, ask questions and plan the rest of your day.
Stop 25 – Parnell Square North
Close to the Garden of Remembrance and the Hugh Lane Gallery, before the route loops back south.
Hop on and off at any stop along the route.
What's included
Not included
13 O'Connell Street Upper, North City, Dublin, Ireland
You can board at any designated Red Route stop — no need to start at Stop 1. The main boarding point is 13 Upper O'Connell Street. Show your mobile ticket to the driver or conductor when you board. The daily guided walking tour departs from the Spire on O'Connell Street at 11:00 AM.
What to bring
No. Your ticket is delivered to your email and works as a mobile ticket — just show the screen on your phone when you board.
You can board at any of the 25 stops on the Red Route. The main stop is 13 Upper O'Connell Street, but there's no obligation to start there.
The Discover Ticket gives you 24 hours of unlimited hop-on hop-off travel. The Essential and Explore tickets both cover 48 hours; the Explore ticket also includes the Night Tour. There is also a standalone Night Tour and a separate Coastal Tour available.
Children under 5 travel free but are not entitled to their own seat. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Frequency, departure times and daily operating hours are listed on the Big Bus Tours route map at bit.ly/47KnV03. These details are subject to change, so it's worth checking before you travel.
The tour includes a multilingual audio guide. Specific languages supported are listed on the operator's website — check before booking if your language is a requirement.
Big Bus Tours
Big Bus Tours is one of the world's largest hop-on hop-off sightseeing operators, running open-top double-decker routes in more than 20 cities globally.
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