Discover Dublin with this 2 Day Hop-On Hop-Off Tour

Make the most of your time in Dublin with our 48-Hour Explore Ticket. You'll be able to enjoy unlimited rides our our Dublin bus tours over 48 hours, giving you a real taste of the city's unique history and culture. This ticket also includes our panoramic Dublin Night Tour and our half-day Coastal Tour.

Hop-on, Hop-off

Our flexible hop-on, hop-off bus tours give you the freedom to plan your own sightseeing adventure - explore Dublin’s landmarks for as little or as long as you like. Hop off the tour as much as you want within the validity period of your ticket, and simply hop back on when you're ready. If you purchase a ticket that offers validity for more than 1 day, you must travel on consecutive days.

Free Walking Tour

During your visit to Dublin, don't miss the chance to join a Yellow Umbrella Walking Tour (included with all tickets). It's a perfect complement to your Big Bus Tour as it gives you the chance to visit some of the city's hidden gems - often located on narrow streets the bus won't fit down! You'll delve into the mysteries of Dublin, visiting Trinity College and exploring the vibrant city centre with charming and witty guides. Admission to a Yellow Umbrella Walking Tour is included with all tickets, but tips are welcomed by your guide. Tours commence from the SPIRE on O'Connell Street at 11:00am daily. The duration is 2 hours. Please speak to a Big Bus Tours staff member for further information about joining the walking tour.

Free Night Tour

Essential and Explore tickets include a 1-hour panoramic Dublin Night Tour! Hop on to enjoy an exciting evening tour of the city on our open-top bus. Our guide shares fascinating facts and stories, giving you great insight into Dublin's history, architecture and memorable characters. During the tour, you'll pass Dublin's floodlit Docklands and atmospheric Georgian quarter, travel along lively Temple Bar, and see Christ Church Cathedral lit up at night. Tours depart at 6:00pm each evening from stop #1 (13 Upper O'Connell Street) with a second departure at 7:30pm available between late March – early October. Please arrive in advance to secure your seat.

Free Coastal Tour

This ticket includes a half-day Coastal Tour to scenic Howth Summit and its famous fishing village. This tour includes a return journey from Dublin to Howth, a guided walking tour of the cliffs of Howth, and free time to explore picturesque Howth Village, where you'll have the opportunity to try some excellent sea food.

Coastal Tours depart from Big Bus Tours Stop #1 (13 Upper O'Connell Street) at 14:00. The total Coastal Tour time is 4 hours (60 minutes to Howth, 60-minute walking tour, 75 minutes free time, 60 minutes back to Dublin). Please present your booking confirmation to a Big Bus Tours staff member at least 15 minutes before the tour departs. The tour is accessible for wheelchair users and prams and luggage can be brought on the bus.

See all the top attractions

Our Big Bus tour of Dublin has been carefully designed to show you all of the top Dublin tourist attractions, including Temple Bar, The Guinness Storehouse, Trinity College and St Stephen’s Green.

Live Guides

Our Dublin bus tours feature live tour guides! Our live guides are local experts, with funny, fascinating stories to share about Dublin's history and culture. Hop on to hear the craic and learn more about this fantastic city! English-speaking guides are stationed on all buses

Pre-recorded Commentary

Our entertaining audio guides are in place on most Dublin hop-on, hop-off buses, with location-synchronised commentary timed to coincide with the landmarks and attractions passed during the tour. Hop on and relax while you listen to engaging facts and stories about Dublin, including details about its fascinating history and notable figures, and its vibrant culture and things to do. These are in 7 languages: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Russian, Cantonese

RED ROUTE

Complete Tour Duration: 1 Hour, 50 minutes

Frequency: Every 20-30 Minutes

Schedule and Departure Times (First and last bus shown for each stop):

• 09:00 - 17:00 13 Upper O'Connell Street
• 09:10 - 17:10 Nassau Street / Book of Kells
• 09:13 - 17:13 Kilkenny Design Store
• 09:15 - 17:18 National Art Gallery
• 09:16 - 17:21 Merrion Square
• 09:18 - 17:23 Pembroke Street Lower
• 09:20 - 17:25 St. Stephen's Green
• 09:30 - 17:35 College Green
• 09:35 - 17:38 Dame Street / Temple Bar
• 09:37 - 17:40 Dame Street / Dublin Castle
• 09:40 - 17:41 Christ Church Cathedral
• 09:42 - 17:44 St. Patrick's Cathedral
• 09:45 - 17:46 Teeling Whiskey Distillery
• 09:52 - 17:48 High Street
• 09:55 - 17:55 Guinness Storehouse
• 10:00 - 18:00 Pearse Lyons Distillery
• 10:03 - 18:05 Royal Hospital Kilmainham / IMMA
• 10:07 - 18:10 Heuston Station
• 10:10 - 18:15 Parkgate Street
• 10:13 - 18:25 Phoenix Park
• 10:16 - 18:30 Nancy Hands
• 10:18 - 18:35 National Museum of Decorative Arts & History
• 10:21 - 18:40 Jameson Distillery
• 10:27 - 18:45 Big Bus Tours Visitor Centre
• 10:39 - 18:50 Parnell Square North