Big Bus Dublin Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

Explore Dublin your own way with Big Bus Dublin's hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tour. Let our live tour guides show you around the city and share their wealth of local knowledge and infamous Irish humour. There is no better way to take in the stunning sights and buzzing atmosphere of Dublin than from onboard our open-top, double-decker buses.

Hop on to discover Dublin's colourful history and rich culture, then hop off to explore the city at your own pace. With one route taking you to 25 stops covering all of Dublin's most-loved attractions and with buses running every 15-30 minutes, it’s never been easier to explore the city.

There are three different types of tickets to choose from:

Discover Ticket

• 24-hour hop-on hop-off sightseeing bus tour
• Guided Walking Tour

Essential Ticket

• 48-hour hop-on hop-off sightseeing bus tour
• Guided Walking Tour
• Panoramic Night Tour

Explore Ticket

• 48-hour hop-on hop-off sightseeing bus tour
• Guided Walking Tour
• Panoramic Night Tour
• Coastal Tour

Red Route - First bus at 9.00am. The last full tour is 5.00pm. The buses run every 20-30 minutes and the full tour duration is 1.5 hours.

Our red route's 25 conveniently positioned hop-on/hop-off stops are set up to cover all the key Dublin City landmarks and attractions. Stay on the bus and listen to live or recorded commentary in eight different languages, or get off and explore each stop. Our experienced local guides will make sure to show you all the must-see sights and undiscovered gems along the trip. Explore ancient Trinity College and the Book of Kells by getting off at Nassau Street, or head outside to Phoenix Park, one of the biggest city-based public parks in the world!

Red Route stops - 13 Upper O'Connell Street (1) - Nassau Street (2) - Leinster Street (3) - National Art Gallery (4) - Merrion Square (5) - St. Stephen's Green (6) - College Green (7) - Dame Street / Temple Bar (8) - Dame Street / Dublin Castle (9) - Christ Church Cathedral (10) - St. Patrick's Cathedral (11) - Teeling Whiskey Distillery (12) - Guinness Storehouse (13) - Pearse Lyons Distillery (14) - Royal Hospital Kilmainham / IMMA (15) - Heuston Station (18) - Parkgate Street - West (19) - Phoenix Park (20) - Parkgate Street - East (21) - National Museum of Decorative Arts & History (22) - Jameson Distillery (23) - Bachelor's Walk (24) - Parnell Square North (25).

Guided Walking Tour (included with all ticket options)

See even more of Dublin on foot. Join the Yellow Umbrella Walking Tour and visit some of Dublin's hidden gems - often located on narrow streets that a bus can not fit down! Delve into the mysteries of Dublin, visiting Trinity College and exploring the vibrant centre with charming and witty guides.

The guided Yellow Umbrella Walking Tour departs from the Spire on O'Connell Street at 11.00am daily. The tour duration is around 2 hours.

Panoramic Night Tour (included with the Essential and Explore ticket options)

Experience a panoramic journey as Dublin's city lights brighten the area. This 1 hour night tour ticket provides a comprehensive overview of Dublin along with a distinctive route, historical nighttime tales of the city's greatest attractions and notable individuals, including Temple Bar, Docklands and The Brazen Head, the city's oldest bar, with tales of James Joyce, Oscar Wild or Bono. Regardless of whether you're travelling alone, with family, or with someone important, it's the ideal way to spend the evening in Dublin.

Tour departs at 7.00pm & 8.30pm each evening from 13 Upper O'Connell Street ( stop 1).

Coastal Tour (included with the Explore ticket option)

Take a break away from the busy Dublin streets with this scenic half-day tour to Howth Summit and the famous fishing village. Enjoy breathtaking views with a guided walk on the cliffs of Howth and why not enjoy some of the best seafood and fish and chips Dublin has to offer (own expense). This leisurely excursion is the perfect way to enjoy a few hours out of the city.

The Coastal Tour departs at 2.00pm from 13 Upper O'Connell Street ( stop 1). The duration time is around 4 hours (60 minutes in Howth, 60-minute walking tour, 75 minutes free time and 60 minutes back to Dublin).