Dublin Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour: 25 Stops, Your Pace

Build your own Dublin day without planning the route

A hop-on hop-off bus tour in Dublin gives you a ticket valid for 24, 48 or 72 hours and access to 25 stops across the city centre. Ride with live English commentary from a Fáilte Ireland trained guide, hop off wherever you want to explore, and hop back on the next bus. Trinity College, the Guinness Storehouse, St. Patrick's Cathedral, Dublin Castle and the Little Museum of Dublin are all on the route. Entry to the Little Museum comes with your ticket. One child under 15 travels free with each paying adult.

The experience

You pick your ticket length (24, 48 or 72 hours), and the bus does the rest. The route runs through 25 stops positioned around Dublin's city centre, so you're never more than a short walk from a major landmark. Hop off at Trinity College to see the Book of Kells, step out at the Guinness Storehouse for a pint and the city views from the top, or stay on the bus and listen to the live commentary as it passes St. Stephen's Green, Dublin Castle, Christ Church Cathedral and St. Patrick's Cathedral. The stops cluster near museums, distilleries, galleries and historic sites (Jameson Distillery, the Irish Whiskey Museum, the National Gallery, the Hugh Lane Gallery, Dublinia), so you're choosing what matters to you, not following a fixed itinerary.

The bus runs in a loop, so you can ride it end-to-end to get your bearings, then hop off and explore on foot. A Fáilte Ireland trained guide provides live commentary in English as you ride, pointing out what you're passing and why it matters. You get a complimentary map when you board, and the Little Museum of Dublin entry is included. Ask your driver for the voucher. The whole thing is wheelchair accessible, and infants can ride in a pram or stroller.

Your ticket also unlocks discounts on other Dublin experiences: 10% off the Dublin Discovered Boat Tour, the Windmill Lane Recording Studio Tour and Teeling Whiskey Distillery tours; 20% off the Ghostbus Tour and a Dublin Walking Tour; and 10% off the Wild Rover Cliffs of Moher Day Tour. There are also 2 for 1 meal deals included.

What’s included

• Unlimited hop-on hop-off bus rides for 24, 48 or 72 hours.
• live English commentary from a Fáilte Ireland trained guide.
• complimentary map.
• entry to the Little Museum of Dublin.
• 10% discount on the Dublin Discovered Boat Tour, Teeling Whiskey Distillery tours and Windmill Lane Recording Studio Tour.
• 20% discount on the Ghostbus Tour and Dublin Walking Tour.
• 10% discount on the Wild Rover Cliffs of Moher Day Tour.
• 2 for 1 meal deals.

Options for this experience

7 options

Unlimited hopping for a full dayGuide in English · No fixed timeGet on and off the bus as you like, with tickets good for twenty-four hours from purchase, covering every attraction and sight.

Two-day unlimited hop-on hop-off passGuide in English · No fixed timeTickets stay valid for forty-eight hours from purchase, letting you ride the city tour and visit every attraction at your own pace.

Airport transfer with a single-day passGuide in English · No fixed timeAdds a one-way Dublin Express transfer between Dublin Airport and the city centre, alongside the bus pass.

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Three-day hop-on hop-off passGuide in English · No fixed time

Guide in EnglishNo fixed time

Airport transfer with a two-day passGuide in English · No fixed time

Airport return transfer with a two-day passGuide in English · No fixed timeAdds a return Dub Express transfer between Dublin Airport and Dublin city centre, paired with the two-day pass.

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Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (15 to 64 years) · Senior (65 and older) · Child (under 15)

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.Operator's directions: “This meeting point is Tour Stop # 1, but please join the tour at any of our 25 stops.”

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 friendlyPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by DoDublin Tours

Is this one for you?Choose the 24-hour pass if you're squeezing Dublin into a single afternoon or evening. Pick 48 or 72 hours if you want to hop off at multiple stops without rushing between them. One child under 15 rides free, so families get more value the longer the ticket runs.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (under 15).

How many stops does the Dublin hop-on hop-off bus tour cover?

The tour includes 25 stops spread across Dublin's city centre, positioned near major attractions like Trinity College, the Guinness Storehouse, Dublin Castle, St. Patrick's Cathedral and the National Gallery so you can hop off at whichever ones interest you.

What's included with the hop-on hop-off bus ticket?

Your ticket includes unlimited hop-on hop-off bus rides for your chosen duration, live English commentary from a trained guide, a complimentary map and entry to the Little Museum of Dublin. Ask your driver for the voucher when you board.

How long does the full bus route take if I stay on the whole way?

A complete loop of the route takes roughly 55 minutes to just under two hours depending on traffic and stops, but you can hop off and on as many times as you like during your ticket's validity.

Is the hop-on hop-off bus accessible for wheelchairs?

Yes, the bus and all stops are wheelchair accessible, and all areas and surfaces along the route are accessible as well.

What attractions near the bus stops can I visit?

The 25 stops place you near Trinity College, the Guinness Storehouse, Dublin Castle, St. Patrick's Cathedral, Christ Church Cathedral, Dublinia, the Irish Whiskey Museum, Jameson Distillery, the National Gallery, the Hugh Lane Gallery, Dublin Zoo, Phoenix Park and many others. Your ticket gives you the transport to reach them.