Dublin: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus & Guinness Storehouse Access

The open-top bus circles Dublin's 24 stops in your own rhythm, from Guinness to the Liffey.

You get unlimited hop-on hop-off access for 24, 48 or 72 hours, covering all 24 active stops across Dublin's main landmarks and museums. The 48 and 72-hour tickets include entry to the Irish Whiskey Museum, a free walking tour, and various meal and drink deals at pubs and cafes. One child rides free per two adults, and the ticket is valid for up to 12 months. Buses depart every 20–25 minutes from 9:15am, so you set your own pace without arranging separate transport or paying entry fees at each stop.

Step-by-step itinerary

• Board hop-on hop-off bus
• See Guinness Storehouse
• Visit Irish Whiskey Museum
• Stop at Trinity College and Book of Kells
• Explore Dublin Castle and City Hall
• Visit Christ Church Cathedral and Dublinia Viking Centre
• See St. Patrick's Cathedral and Marsh's Library
• Visit Teeling Whiskey Distillery
• Stop at Pearse Lyons Distillery
• Explore Irish Museum of Modern Art
• Visit Dublin Zoo in Phoenix Park
• See Collins Barracks and National Museum
• Stop at Smithfield Square and Old Jameson Distillery
• Explore Temple Bar and Irish Rock & Roll Museum
• Visit Dublin Writers Museum and Hugh Lane Gallery
• Walk along O'Connell Street
• See The GPO and Abbey Theatre
• Visit EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum and Jeanie Johnston
• View Samuel Beckett Bridge and Convention Centre
• See Bord Gais Energy Theatre and Grand Canal Dock
• Stop at Merrion Square and National Gallery of Ireland
• Visit St. Stephen's Green and The Little Museum of Dublin
• See Mansion House and St Ann's Church

The Experience

The bus pulls up at College Green every 20 to 25 minutes, starting at 9:15am. You board with a voucher—mobile or printed—and the whole city unfolds from the open deck: Ha'penny Bridge, Dublin Castle, Christ Church Cathedral, the Guinness Storehouse, Phoenix Park with its zoo, Temple Bar, the Writers Museum. The audio commentary runs in eight languages, so you're not just watching; you're hearing the story of each street as it passes. You can stay on for the full two-hour loop or step off whenever something catches you—a cathedral, a distillery, a park bench that looks like it has a view.

What makes this different from just walking is the coverage. In one day you'd never hit Kilmainham Gaol, the Irish Museum of Modern Art, St. Stephen's Green, and the Emigration Museum all in the same afternoon. The hop-on hop-off bus does it without you planning routes or waiting for connections. If you pick the 48 or 72-hour ticket, entry to the Irish Whiskey Museum is already paid for—you just show up and walk in, no separate booking at the door. The 72-hour option adds a sightseeing bike tour and a live guided evening bus tour at 6:30pm, both needing pre-booking but both included in the price.

There's a free walking tour that leaves from The Spire on O'Connell Street at 10am, 11am, and 2pm—three hours, and you just show your ticket to the guide. You also get a complimentary drink at Thunder Road Cafe in Temple Bar, meal deals at a handful of pubs along the route, and discounts at places like the Gravedigger and Irish Day Tours. One child aged 3 to 12 travels free with every two paying adults, which means families aren't paying full price for small kids. The ticket stays valid for up to 12 months from your travel date, so if you book it now and can't use it immediately, you're not locked into a specific week.

Buses run every day except Christmas, and the whole thing is wheelchair accessible. You need to bring your voucher to a tourist office at 37 College Green or 69 Upper O'Connell Street to redeem it in person, or use the mobile version at any stop along the route. First bus leaves at 9:15am, last one at 5pm from Stop 1.

What’s included

• Unlimited hop-on hop-off bus access for 24, 48 or 72 hours.
• audio commentary in eight languages.
• free walking tour (departing daily at 10am, 11am, and 2pm from O'Connell Street).
• entry to Irish Whiskey Museum (48 and 72-hour tickets only, pre-booking required).
• complimentary drink at Thunder Road Cafe in Temple Bar.
• meal deals at participating pubs including J.R. Mahon's, Kennedy's, and Murray's Bar and Grill.
• 10% discount at Irish Day Tours.
• 15% discount at The Gravedigger.
• sightseeing bike tour (72-hour ticket only, pre-booking required).
• live guided evening bus tour at 6:30pm (72-hour ticket only, pre-booking required).
• one child aged 3–12 travels free per two paying adults.

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleStroller friendlyPublic transport nearby

Operated by City Sightseeing Ltd - Europe

Is this one for you?Pick this if you want to see Dublin's main sights without renting a car or buying separate entry tickets—the bus covers 24 stops and the longer tickets bundle in museum entry and tours, which saves both money and the time spent booking each attraction separately.

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Top questions

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

Yes. With your ticket, you have unlimited hop-on hop-off access for the duration you choose (24, 48, or 72 hours). Buses arrive every 20–25 minutes at each stop.

What's included in the 72-hour ticket that the 24-hour doesn't have?

The 72-hour ticket includes entry to the Irish Whiskey Museum, a sightseeing bike tour, and a live guided evening bus tour at 6:30pm. The 48-hour ticket also includes the museum entry. Both require pre-booking.

How do I redeem my voucher?

You can redeem a mobile voucher at any bus stop along the route using the QR code. Paper vouchers must be redeemed at the tourist offices at 37 College Green or 69 Upper O'Connell Street.

Is the walking tour really free?

Yes. The walking tour departs daily at 10am, 11am, and 2pm from The Spire on O'Connell Street and lasts about three hours. You just show your City Sightseeing ticket to the guide. It normally costs 3€ extra, so this saves that fee.

Do children need a ticket?

One child aged 3–12 travels free with every two paying adults. No ticket is required for that child.

How long does the full bus loop take?

The complete route takes approximately two hours, but you can hop off and rejoin at any stop along the way.

When do buses start and stop running?

The first departure from Stop 1 (College Green) is at 9:15am and the last is at 5pm. Buses run daily except Christmas Day, with departures every 20–25 minutes.

Can I use my ticket on a different date than I book?

Yes. Your ticket is valid for up to 12 months from the travel date you select at checkout, so you can use it whenever suits you within that window.