Dublin: Freedom Ticket for 72h Public Transport & Hop-On Bus

Summary

Hop between Trinity College, Guinness Storehouse & more by bus and rail

With this Dublin Freedom Ticket you’ll glide between city icons like Trinity College and Guinness Storehouse using buses, trams and trains—all included. Enjoy spontaneous stops thanks to unlimited rides plus entry to the Little Museum of Dublin. You’ll feel free to explore at your own pace—and maybe find yourself laughing at stories or getting lost in rain-splattered views along the way.

What’s the experience like?

So we’re standing at the bus stop on O’Connell Street, tickets in hand, trying to figure out if we should start with Trinity College or just let the next green DoDublin bus decide for us. The driver gives us a nod—friendly but not in a rush—and I notice the way everyone here seems to move at their own pace. We hop on, grab seats up top (windy, but worth it for that first view of the Liffey), and plug into the audio guide. It’s funny, hearing stories about U2 and Queen Victoria while watching locals argue gently over football news below. Didn’t expect to laugh so much at a city tour.

The Dublin Freedom Ticket covers all the buses, trams (the Luas is smooth—almost too quiet), even DART trains out toward the coast if you want. We used it mostly to bounce between places: Guinness Storehouse (the smell of roasted barley hits you before you see anything), Jameson Distillery (I tried to pronounce Bow St., failed miserably), and then this quirky stop—Little Museum of Dublin. Our guide there was pure energy, waving her hands as she explained how Dublin changed in just a hundred years. There’s an old U2 letter on display; I’m not even a big fan but something about seeing Bono’s handwriting made me weirdly nostalgic.

Sometimes we’d just ride for a bit with no plan—watching rain hit the windows, listening to accents shift as people got on and off. The ticket lasts 72 hours from your first ride, so there’s no pressure to cram everything in one day. I still think about that feeling of freedom—just getting off wherever looked interesting (and honestly, sometimes getting lost). The best bit? Never once had to fumble for coins or worry about which line we needed; it all just worked.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Explore Dublin with Freedom Ticket

• Activate Dublin Freedom Ticket
• Use unlimited public transport
• Hop on DoDublin sightseeing bus
• Visit Trinity College
• Tour Guinness Storehouse
• Explore Jameson Distillery
• Enter Little Museum of Dublin

Top questions

How long is the Dublin Freedom Ticket valid?

The ticket is valid for 72 hours from first use.

Does this include unlimited public transport?

Yes, it includes unlimited travel on Dublin Bus, Luas tram, DART & commuter rail within Greater Dublin.

Is entry to any attractions included?

Yes, complimentary entry to the Little Museum of Dublin is included.

Are hop-on hop-off buses part of this ticket?

Yes, you get 48 hours access to DoDublin Hop-on Hop-off Tour buses with onboard commentary.

Is this tour wheelchair accessible?

Yes, transportation options are wheelchair accessible.

Can infants join this tour?

Infants can ride in a pram or stroller and must sit on an adult’s lap when required.

Are service animals allowed?

Yes, service animals are allowed on all included transport options.

Do I need cash for public transport?

No cash needed—the Freedom Ticket covers all included public transport lines during validity.

What’s included

Your pass includes 72 hours of unlimited travel by Dublin Bus, Luas tram, DART & commuter rail across Greater Dublin plus 48-hour access to DoDublin Hop-On Hop-Off sightseeing buses with onboard audio commentary and complimentary entry to the Little Museum of Dublin—all with simple pickup and full accessibility for strollers and wheelchairs.