Dublin: Guinness Storehouse & Big Bus Hop-on Hop-off 24/48hr

Two Days on an Open-Top Bus, One Free Pint at the Top of Dublin

You get unlimited hop-on hop-off access across 25 Dublin stops for 24 or 48 hours, live guided commentary on the open-top bus, fast-track entry to the Guinness Storehouse, and a complimentary pint at the Gravity Bar. The mobile ticket activates in the app, and you can track buses in real time so you're never guessing when the next one arrives. Choose the one-day pass if you're hitting the highlights, or two days if you want to explore neighborhoods between major stops.

Is this one for you?Best for travelers who want to see Dublin's main sights without renting a car or booking separate museum tickets—the combined pass and bus access mean you're not juggling multiple bookings or entry fees, and the hop-on hop-off format lets you spend as long as you want at each stop instead of following a fixed schedule.

What’s included

Unlimited hop-on, hop-off bus access for 24 or 48 hours across 25 stops, live guided commentary on board, recorded commentary in eight languages, fast-track entry to the Guinness Storehouse, one complimentary Guinness at the Gravity Bar, Big Bus Tours app with ticket storage and live bus tracking, and mobile ticket activation.

Traveler reviews

4.41★★★★★★★★★★

337 verified traveler reviews

Ratings come from travelers who booked this exact experience. We never edit or filter them.

Read all the reviews ›

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Explore Dublin with hop-on hop-off bus

• Start at O'Connell Street
• Hop off at Nassau Street and Book of Kells
• Visit Kilkenny Design Store
• Stop at National Art Gallery
• Explore Merrion Square
• See Pembroke Street Lower
• Visit St Stephen's Green
• Stop at College Green
• Explore Dame Street and Temple Bar
• Visit Dublin Castle
• See Christ Church Cathedral
• Visit St Patrick's Cathedral
• Stop at Teeling Whiskey Distillery
• Explore High Street
• Visit Guinness Storehouse
• Stop at Pearse Lyons
• Visit Royal Hospital Kilmainham and IMMA
• Stop at Heuston Station
• See Parkgate Street
• Visit Phoenix Park
• Stop at Nancy Hands
• Visit National Museum of Decorative Arts & History
• Stop at Jameson Distillery
• End at Big Bus Tours Visitor Centre

The Experience

What happens when you board a bus in Dublin and realize you can get off anywhere? You stop thinking about the itinerary and start noticing things—the way the River Liffey catches the light near O'Connell Street, the narrow lanes branching off Dame Street where you'd never wander alone, the sudden quiet when you step away from Temple Bar. The Big Bus hop-on hop-off tour gives you 25 stops across the city, and the live guide on board actually talks like someone who knows Dublin, not someone reading from a script. You pick a one-day or two-day ticket depending on how much wandering you want to do, and the app lets you track where the next bus is so you're not standing around guessing.

The Guinness Storehouse ticket is bundled in, which saves you the separate booking and the entry line. You can hop off at Stop 15 whenever it suits you—maybe after you've seen Trinity College and Christ Church Cathedral, or maybe you save it for the second day. Inside, you move through the floors at your own pace, learning how the stout is made and why it tastes different depending on where you pour it. The Gravity Bar at the top is the thing everyone mentions: your free pint comes with a 360-degree view of the city, and yes, it's worth the climb. Most people spend two to three hours in the Storehouse, then hop back on the bus to catch the stops they missed.

The route loops through the main sights—Kilmainham Gaol, the National Museum, St. Patrick's Cathedral, the Jameson Distillery on Bow Street—but it also stops at places you'd actually want to linger, like St. Stephen's Green or the National Gallery. The recorded commentary works in eight languages if the live guide isn't your thing, and the bus itself is open-top, which means you get the weather and the sounds of the city, not just the view through a window. On a clear day it's genuinely good; on a rainy Dublin day it's still Dublin, just wetter. The app handles everything—you activate your ticket on your phone, track the bus in real time, and board without printing anything.

If you're splitting your time between museums, pubs, and walking neighborhoods like Stoneybatter or the Liberties, the 48-hour ticket makes sense because you're not rushing between stops. The 24-hour option works if you're focused and don't mind picking your five or six must-sees. Either way, you're not renting a car, not negotiating with a taxi driver, and not standing in a separate queue for the Storehouse. The bus runs every 15 to 20 minutes on the main route, so missing one isn't a problem.

Top questions

Can I get on and off the bus as many times as I want?

Yes. Your ticket covers unlimited hop-on, hop-off access for either 24 or 48 hours from activation. Buses run every 15 to 20 minutes on the main route.

Is the Guinness Storehouse entry included?

Yes. Fast-track entry is included, plus a free Guinness at the Gravity Bar on the top floor. You can visit whenever you hop off at Stop 15.

How do I activate my ticket?

Download the Big Bus Tours app, activate your mobile ticket, and board using your phone. The app also shows live bus tracking and stop locations.

What languages is the commentary available in?

Recorded commentary is available in eight languages. Live guides also provide commentary on board.

How many stops are there?

25 stops across Dublin, including O'Connell Street, Trinity College, Christ Church Cathedral, Kilmainham Gaol, and the Jameson Distillery.

Is the bus wheelchair accessible?

Yes. The bus, all stops, and the Guinness Storehouse are wheelchair accessible. Infants in prams or strollers are welcome.

Can I use the ticket over two separate days?

Your ticket is valid for 24 or 48 consecutive hours from activation, not split across different days.

What if it rains?

The bus is open-top, so you'll experience the weather. Bring a rain jacket. The recorded commentary and app features work regardless of conditions.