Dublin · DUBLIN HOP-ON HOP-OFF BUS TOURS
Three operators, overlapping routes and very different live guides. The 13 below compare frequency, how many stops actually matter, whether the ticket runs 24 or 48 hours and what it costs.
Use a 24 or 48-hour DoDublin ticket to reach Trinity College, Dublin Castle, Guinness Storehouse, Phoenix Park, and more. Live English guides add jokes, songs, and local stories, while audio commentary is available in eight other languages. One child under 15 rides free with each paying adult.
“we greatly enjoyed the narrated history of the trip”
See Dublin from an open-top double-decker bus, with recorded multilingual commentary and unlimited hop-on hop-off access for 24, 48, or 72 hours. The route links Trinity College, Dublin Castle, Guinness Storehouse, Phoenix Park, Temple Bar, Merrion Square, and more.
“didn't take the bus trip - something came up and we couldn't be in two places at the same time. Unfortunately we couldn't get our money back”
See Dublin from an open-top double-decker with live English commentary, or use the digital audio guide. The route links Trinity College, Temple Bar, Guinness Storehouse, Phoenix Park, and more. Guides such as Jerry, Pat, Alan, and Gerry are known for humor and clear local stories.
“We did the night tour with Gerry. He was very entertaining. He told us lots of interesting facts regarding Dublin.”
Use one pass for Dublin’s daytime buses, Luas trams, DART, commuter rail, and airport routes 16 and 41, plus a 48-hour DoDublin sightseeing loop. Expect recorded commentary, live driver stories, a city map, and discounts at selected attractions.
“I have had nothing but problems with this bus, the app is as useful as a waterproof teabag! I tried to chat and email someone to help but to no avail! We managed to get on to 1 bud, it has been a complete waste of time and money!!!”
Ride Dublin’s 25-stop Red Line for 24, 48 or 72 hours, hopping off at Trinity College, Dublin Castle, Guinness Storehouse and Kilmainham Gaol. Live guides such as Ross, Gerry and Jimmy add wit and local stories. Longer tickets include a city walk and panoramic night tour.
“Amazing Tour Guides. Very informative. You can hop on and off as many times needed.”
Use Dublin’s City Sightseeing bus to connect the Guinness Storehouse, Phoenix Park, Temple Bar, Trinity College, museums, distilleries, and the River Liffey. Choose 24, 48, or 72 hours, ride the full 105-minute loop, and add the included walking tour from the Spire.
“kieron on O'Connell St was gr8 help, Michael & Aiden were gr8 Craic, from the Scottish lassies!”
Take a one-hour open-top night bus around Dublin from 13 O’Connell Street Upper. An English-speaking guide shares stories about Temple Bar, Dublin Castle, Bono, Joyce, Wilde, and more. Guides such as Brian, Jerry, James, and Lee have earned praise for lively commentary.
“it was raining so we couldnot see much, but the tourguide/busdriver was very funny hahaha tour was relaxed”
Use a 24 or 48-hour Big Bus pass to reach Dublin sights including Trinity College, Temple Bar, and Guinness Storehouse. At the brewery, explore at your own pace, then enjoy a pint in the 7th-floor Gravity Bar. Live guides such as Quiggs and James add local color on selected buses.
“Amazing presentation. Never overcrowded. Stop for lunch was very good as well. Each employee kept things going and fun.”
Use Dublin Express routes 782 or 784 from the airport, then explore Dublin aboard the green hop-on hop-off bus. Live guides such as Mary, Wayne, and John add songs and jokes to the city tour. Your package also includes Little Museum entry and meal deals at Murray’s.
“Absolutely nothing - driver of our tour was absolutely superb”
Start at O’Connell Street or board at another Big Bus stop, then see Dublin landmarks by open-top bus and visit the Guinness Storehouse. Allow two to three hours for the brewery attraction. Choose a pint, Guinness 0.0, or soft drink at the Gravity Bar, with a 48-hour ticket adding a guided night ride.
“The Hop on Hop off Tour bus is an amazing and really cost efficent way to travel the city! I’m only in town for a few days so being able to buy this and use it for a full 24 hours is amazing. I did a full round and then went to the Guiness storehouse ( included in my ticket purchase which was super helpful!) and then hopped back on and road it again to get to some other locations I wanted to go to. My tour guides Michael and Anne were fun and wity and provide just enough historical commentary to keep you interested and learning! I would highly…”
Start at Dun Laoghaire Harbour, collect your rail tickets, and ride to Pearse Station, beside DoDublin Stop 8. A live-guided bus then links Trinity College, Dublin Castle, Guinness Storehouse, Phoenix Park, and other sights. Guides such as Damien, Mary, Davey, and Tyrone are praised for lively commentary.
“I love HoHo busses in a place I have never been and don't have much time. Take time to stop and see the Titanic Museum.”
Start at Dun Laoghaire with a guided DART transfer into Dublin, then use a 24-hour DoDublin bus ticket to reach Trinity College, Temple Bar, Guinness, Dublin Castle, Kilmainham, and more. Live driver commentary, a city map, WiFi, and a Little Museum visit are included.
“Too many people booked. Hard time finding the bus and then it was packed to the doors. No seats available.”
Use a 24 or 48-hour mobile ticket to circle Dublin by open-top sightseeing bus, with 24 active stops, multilingual audio, live English commentary, and a walking tour. You can hop off for Guinness, Trinity College, Dublin Castle, Jameson, Phoenix Park, and the city’s museums.
“Bus was ok, but the traffic was terrible so it really made it hard to enjoy.”
Pick a distillery, a headland or a coach heading west.
