Dublin Cruise: Hop-on Hop-off Bus & DART Train from Dun Laoghaire

The Green Bus Covers 25 Dublin Stops in One Day. You Pick Which Ones

You board the green bus at O'Connell Street and choose your own stops across 25 Dublin attractions: Guinness, distilleries, cathedrals, museums, and parks. The 24-hour ticket includes live guide commentary, a DART train ticket back to the port, free entry to the Little Museum, and a lunch discount. You're back at Dun Laoghaire in time for your ship, without arranging transport or buying individual tickets.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Dublin with hop-on hop-off tour

• Arrive at Dun Laoghaire Harbour
• Join DoDublin Bus Tour at O'Connell Street
• Hop off at Dublin City Gallery The Hugh Lane
• Visit GPO Witness History
• Hop off near The Douglas Hyde Gallery
• See Oscar Wilde Statue
• Visit Natural History Museum
• Stop at St. Stephen's Green
• Hop off near Pearse Street train station
• Stop opposite Trinity City Hotel
• Visit Trinity College Dublin
• Stop for Temple Bar and City Hall
• Visit Dublin Castle
• Stop for Christ Church Cathedral and Dublinia
• Visit St. Patrick's Cathedral and Marsh's Library
• Stop at Teeling Whiskey Distillery
• Visit Guinness Storehouse
• Stop at Roe & Co. Distillery and Pearse Lyons Distillery
• Visit Museum of Modern Art and Kilmainham Gaol
• Stop at Heuston Station
• Visit Dublin Zoo and Áras an Uachtaráin
• Stop at Ryan's Victorian Bar
• Visit Collins Barracks Museum
• Stop for Jameson Distillery, O’Shea’s Merchant and St. Michan’s Church
• End tour by 6pm at O'Connell Street

The experience

The moment you step off the ship at Dun Laoghaire, a local guide on the DoDublin bus will tell you exactly where the bus goes next, and you'll realize you don't have to choose between the Guinness Storehouse, St. Patrick's Cathedral, and Temple Bar because the hop-on hop-off format means you can do all three without planning a route. The bus runs 25 stops across the city, and you get a full 24 hours to use it, which matters if your ship docks early and you want to linger somewhere instead of rushing through a checklist.

What makes this work for cruise passengers is the return DART train ticket included. You get back to Dun Laoghaire without hunting for the station or figuring out the fare. The live commentary from the guides is the thing that separates this from just sitting on a bus. They point out why the Ha'penny Bridge matters, what's happening at Trinity College, which distillery actually lets you taste something (Jameson, Teeling, Roe & Co., and Pearse Lyons all have stops). You'll hear about the James Joyce statue, the Molly Malone statue, and the smaller stuff, St. Michan's Church, the Four Courts: that you'd miss if you were just walking. The headsets mean you can actually hear them over the engine noise, and there's WiFi on board if you need to message the ship or check the time.

The Little Museum of Dublin at St. Stephen's Green is free with your ticket (that's €15 off if you were going to pay separately), and there's a 2-for-1 lunch deal at Murrays Bar on O'Connell Street, so you're not eating at tourist prices. You hop off wherever the stop is closest to what you want to see: Dublin Castle, Christ Church Cathedral and Dublinia are near each other; the Irish Whiskey Museum, National Gallery, and GPO Witness History cluster around the city center; Phoenix Park and Dublin Zoo are on the same route if you want green space instead of museums. One child under 15 travels free on the hop-on hop-off, which saves money if you're traveling with kids.

The bus runs in all weather, so bring a jacket. Traffic in Dublin can add time to the journey, especially around midday, so if your ship leaves in the evening, start early and don't plan to do more than four or five stops properly. You'll spend time getting on and off, waiting for the next bus, and actually looking at things. The whole system is wheelchair accessible, and infants can ride in a pram or stroller, so it works for most travel setups.

What’s included

• Hop-on hop-off bus tour with 25 stops across Dublin.
• 24-hour ticket valid from first boarding.
• live commentary from local guides.
• headsets to hear the guide.
• WiFi on board.
• return DART train ticket from Dun Laoghaire to city center.
• complimentary entry to the Little Museum of Dublin.
• 2-for-1 lunch deal at Murrays Bar O'Connell Street.
• driver and guide throughout.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (15 to 65 years) · Under 15: can't be included in the booking

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by DoDublin Tours

Is this one for you?Built for cruise passengers on a short port stop: the return train ticket and fixed 24-hour window mean you can see multiple attractions without arranging your own transport or worrying about missing the ship.

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Top questions

Can I use the hop-on hop-off bus if I'm docking at Dun Laoghaire?

Yes. The tour includes a return DART train ticket from Dun Laoghaire to the city center, where you join the bus at O'Connell Street. The train takes about 20 minutes.

How long does the 24-hour ticket last?

You get 24 hours from when you first board the bus, so you can use it across two calendar days if you board late in the afternoon.

Do I have to get off at every stop?

No. You hop on and off wherever you want. The bus runs continuously, so you can spend as long as you like at each attraction and catch the next bus when you're ready.

Is the Little Museum of Dublin worth the visit?

It's a small museum at St. Stephen's Green focused on Dublin's history and culture. It's included free with your ticket, so there's no extra cost to try it.

What's included in the lunch deal at Murrays Bar?

It's a 2-for-1 offer, meaning two meals for the price of one. The exact menu and pricing are set by the bar, so check when you arrive.

Can children ride free?

One child under 15 travels free on the hop-on hop-off bus. Additional children need separate tickets. Train tickets for children must be purchased at the station.

What happens if the weather is bad?

The tour operates in all weather. Dress warmly and bring rain gear. The bus has a roof, so you're protected while riding.

Is the bus wheelchair accessible?

Yes. All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible, and infants can travel in a pram or stroller.