Dublin · HOP-ON HOP-OFF BUS TOURS
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The best hop-on hop-off bus tours in Dublin fill their calendars early. Here are the 15 that stand out, with live prices and what sets each one apart, so you can book while there is still room.
Dublin hop-on hop-off bus with live English guide and free Little Museum of Dublin entry, plus 24 or 48-hour passes.
“This was an anwesome experience! Our guides were fantastic, very accommodating, informative, and friendly!”
Hop-on hop-off Dublin bus with 24- or 48-hour ticket, live guides, Trinity’s Book of Kells, Guinness, Phoenix Park, plus included Little Museum.
“Absolutely fantastic. Wayne was fab this morning & Ray was absolutely brilliant this evening. Thankyou for such a fun trip.”
City Sightseeing Dublin hop-on hop-off bus tour with open-top views, 24–72 hour freedom, and audio history from whiskey to Temple Bar.
“Nice view of the city. Enjoyed seeing the whole city. Many stops and loads of information. Would recommend”
Big Bus Dublin hop-on hop-off with live English guide, 25+ stops, plus add-on walking and 1-hour night tour from about $41.
“It was a typical city Big Bus tour that allows you to get off at different stops. This one had too many stops. Some were close to other stops. The entire loop takes an hour and a half, so allow plenty of time for the tour. Instead of a standard description of the stops, they relied on. Descriptions by the drivers which varied in quality.”
Unlimited 72-hour Dublin transit and a hop-on hop-off bus with audio, plus airport transfers on buses 16 and 41.
“I have had nothing but problems with this bus, the app is as useful as a waterproof teabag! I tried to chat and email someone to help but to no avail! We managed to get on to 1 bud, it has been a complete waste of time and money!!!”
A live-guided open-top hop-on hop-off bus through Dublin, plus optional walking and night tours with easy access to Trinity, Guinness, and cathedrals.
“Really enjoyed it, got off for our free sample of Guinness at Nancy Hands pub, we thought this place was great and such a great perk to the tour!”
Unlimited hop-on hop-off buses in Dublin with audio in 8 languages, open-top views of the Liffey and Phoenix Park, plus a free walk.
“Would have been overwhelmingly better if you could track when/where the next bus is/arriving.”
1-hour open-top Big Bus night tour of Dublin with a live English guide, passing Temple Bar, Dublin Castle, and Christ Church Cathedral.
“Lee was brilliant he explained the history on the tour, we had a laugh. Well worth a visit.”
Fast-track Guinness Storehouse plus a 24–48 hour Big Bus Dublin hop-on hop-off loop with live commentary and a free Gravity Bar pint.
“Interest and informative! Worth the visit and pint at the end! A bit crowded at the top don’t expect a table and a seat!”
A smooth airport-to-city Dublin Express transfer plus a 24 or 48-hour hop-on hop-off bus pass with live guides and smart extras.
“Mary, our guide, was exceptional!! She was informative, interesting and funny. Made the whole trip an absolute pleasure!! Her singing was fabulous, the whole bys joined in”
Skip the line to Guinness Storehouse with a Gravity Bar pint, then ride the Big Bus hop-on hop-off through Dublin for 1 or 48 hours.
“We only had about a day and a half in Dublin, so this was a great way to see the city!”
Coastal rail into Dublin plus a 24-hour hop-on hop-off bus, with live English guides and easy returns via Pearse Station.
“It was a nice tour around the city. We got off where we wanted to to see of, like Trinity College and easily reboarded.”
One-hour panoramic open-top night bus through Dublin’s top sights with a live guide, smooth narration, and landmark views from the Liffey to Temple Bar.
“Very disappointing! The driver/narrator spoke quickly with a deep Irish accent and you couldn’t understand most of what he said. The amount of buildings/sites that were lit-up at night were very few. Would never recommend this tour to anyone!”
Dublin cruise shore tour with DART transfer and a 24-hour hop-on bus, plus a highlights walk and Little Museum. Easy city day.
“Despite being assured there would be a Dart representative at the station wearing appropriate uniform, there was not. We went from one queue to another seeking advice. Finally a supervisor gave in and just let us through the gate to the platform. The hop on hop off part was ok but I continually worried the same thing would happen on the return train journey…..and it did As a result we missed one train and had to was 20 minutes for the next one. Not a good experience.”
A practical 24–48 hour hop-on hop-off bus ride through Dublin’s top sights, plus audio in six languages and optional walking tour.
“The hop-on hop-off bus in Dublin was excellent. Even though traffic was congested, it seemed to keep moving pretty quickly and we never had to wait long to get back on. We were always able to find a spot on the top of the bus and it went to all the places we wanted to see.”
