Big Bus Dublin Hop-on, Hop-off Sightseeing Tour with Live Guide
Overview
Available languages
1 hour 50 minutes
Mobile ticket
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
Additional Info
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Duration:1 hour 50 minutes
Operating Schedule:Explore the sights of Dublin on our Red Route Bus Tour. You can hop on and hop off the bus at up to 25 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. Buses depart every 20 - 30 minutes. The first bus departs from Stop 1: 13 Upper O'Connell Street at 09:00 and the last bus departs at 17:30. Customers are advised to visit our website or to download our app to find out more about live bus tracking and current service information.
Stop 1: 13 Upper O'Connell Street (Outside Discover Ireland Centre)
Stop 2: Nassau Street / Book of Kells - 24-25 Nassau Street
Stop 3: Kilkenny Design Store - 10-11 Leinster Street South (opposite Trinity Point)
Stop 4: National Art Gallery - Merrion Square West
Stop 5: Merrion Square - Merrion Square West
Stop 6: Pembroke Street Lower
Stop 7: St. Stephen's Green - opposite the Little Museum of Dublin
Stop 8: College Green - 30-33 College Green
Stop 9: Dame Street / Temple Bar - 7-12 Dame Street
Stop 10: Dame Street / Dublin Castle - Lord Edward Street
Stop 11: Christ Church Cathedral - Nicholas Street
Stop 12: St Patrick's Cathedral - Patrick Street
Stop 13: Teeling Whiskey Distillery
Stop 14: High Street - Christchurch Hall, High Street
Stop 15: Guinness Storehouse - St. James' Gate
Stop 16: Pearse Lyons121/122 James' Street
Stop 17: Royal Hospital Kilmainham / IMMA
Stop 18: Heuston Station
Stop 19: Parkgate Street
Stop 20: Phoenix Park - opposite Wellington Monument
Stop 21: Nancy Hands - Parkgate House, Parkgate Street
Stop 22: National Museum of Decorative Arts & History
Stop 23: Jameson Distillery - 24/25 Arran Quay
Stop 24: Big Bus Tours Visitor Centre - 3-4 Bachelors Walk
Stop 25: Parnell Square North
What‘s Included
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
Entertaining English-speaking Live Guide
Guided Walking Tour with 48- or 72-Hour Tickets
Hotel Pick-up and Drop-off
Food and drinks
Options
48-Hour Bus with Walking Tour
Duration: 2 days: Ticket valid for 48 hours from the time of first use.
Red Route : Unlimited Hop-on, Hop-off access for the duration of your ticket.
Includes: Guided Walking Tour. One child travels free with every paying adult.
72-Hour Bus with Night Tour
Duration: 3 days: Ticket valid for 72 hours from the time of first use.
Red Route: Unlimited Hop-on, Hop-off access for the duration of your ticket.
Includes: One-hour live-guided panoramic Night Tour and a Guided Walking Tour. One child travels free with every paying adult.
24-Hour Hop-on, Hop-off Ticket
Duration: 1 day: Ticket valid for 24 hours from the time of first use.
Red Route: Unlimited Hop-on, Hop-off access for the duration of your ticket.
Free Child Tickets: One child travels free with every paying adult.
Reviews
2,305 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Big bus Dublin
666adamo666,,Dec 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Brilliant experience on the hop-on hop-off bus in Dublin, made even better by Ross. He was knowledgeable, engaging, and genuinely funny, bringing the city’s history and stories to life without it feeling scripted or boring. The tour is a great way to see all the main sights, and Ross’s commentary added real value – plenty of local insight, humour, and helpful tips along the way. Comfortable ride, well-organised stops, and a relaxed atmosphere. Highly recommended, especially if you’re lucky enough to have Ross as your guide. A perfect way to explore Dublin! 🇮🇪
Great commentary and Irish craic!
Sherpa812343,,Dec 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Jimmy's commentary was brilliant! He had really good knowledge of the history and landmarks we passed and his additional little anecdotes were hilarious! The Irish sure do have a similar sense of humour to Aussies. He also had other helpful tips and recommendations for us. Cheers Jimmy!
Well worth it
931jasona,,Dec 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Jimmy O was fantastic. Excellent historical knowledge with anecdotes delivered with a great sense of humour. His commentary was far superior to the recorded option. He was also very willing to chat and make recommendations for other places to visit. The route gave us a great insight as to what areas of the city to visit later.
Bad Audio
Lori D,,Dec 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00Tour was to start at 9, started at 9:30. Not a live tour it was pre-recorded which was impossible to hear and badly timed. Live audio crashed at about stop 9. We got off at stop 11 and then walked around. Only 3 buses running for an 1hr 45 minute tour so spacing in between buses was long. We eventually got back on to a bus that was great as the driver was the tour guide and driver but only had a few stops with him sadly. Big bus is hit and miss here so if it sucks get off and try next driver. Ultimately ruined our plans for the day and was a waste of money.
Night tour in Dublin
jonnathans271,,Dec 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a great experience! Jerry, the guide/driver, was kind, funny and gave us a lot of interesting information all along the tour.
Driver made our visit very personal
paulkD9002RA,,Dec 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Out driver Jimmy was very friendly personable and helpful. Rather than having a recorded description of sites Jimmy narrated with personal anecdotes that we found charming and interesting. His narration made our Dublin experience a much more personal one. Thank you Jimmy! Paul - Oakland, California
Dublin Hop-on Hop-off
frankvP5605TI,,Dec 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Spend a midweek in Dublin. Took the 48 hour ticket. The night tour was included. Learned a lot about the city, en saw many things. Great drivers, great story's. Highlight was the night tour with Mike. Very understandable, nice story's with a lot of humor. Thanks Mike, thanks hop-on hop-off. (In the past took the hop-on hoff-of in several big city's in the world, ALWAYS more then worth it.)
Coastal Tour Review
jacquesgL2130VN,,Dec 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Coastal Tour. 12/14/25. Operator: Gerry. You have to keep this guy and give a pay increase. Awesome host. Informative & funny. Best of the best.
Such a great experience.
104jessiea,,Dec 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Mike was such a great combination of informative and funny. Was definitely worth every penny. Can’t wait to get back out there and get off the bus at the different stops.
Family- experience of Dublin
Sophia T,,Dec 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00Driver was very informative and can crack a joke or two, got to see all the stuff I wanted to see in Dublin. But very cold on-top of the bus.
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