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Dublin Shore Excursion, Live Guided Open-top, Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Tour

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Dublin, Ireland
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1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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French, German, Italian, Spanish, Russian, Japanese, Cantonese
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Overview

Tour the streets of Dublin on our stylish red open-top buses. Hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tour gives you the freedom to explore your way. You can hop on and off the bus at any of our 25 designated Big Bus stops, as many times as you wish within your ticket validity. All located near Dublin’s best attractions, you're free to delve deeper into the city at your own pace. With buses passing through every 20 - 30 minutes, simply rejoin the tour when you’re ready.
Unlimited Hop on Hop off for -24 and -48 hours
Free guided walking tour
Live commentary and recorded commentary in 8 languages on-board the red route

What's Included

  • Recorded commentary available in 8 languages
  • 1 Free Child with every Adult with selected tickets
  • Big Bus Tours app (ticket storage, live tracking and ticket activation)
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drinks
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What To Expect

Red Route

25 Stops | 43 Points of Interest


Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes


Operating Schedule: Explore the sights of Dublin on our Red Route Bus Tour. You can hop on and hop off the bus at up to 25 different stops. Stay on board to relax and see it all with entertaining digital commentary, or hop off to explore the landmarks and attractions that interest you most. Buses depart every 20 - 30 minutes. The first bus departs from Stop 1 (O'Connell Street) at 09:00 and the last bus departs at 17:00. Customers are advised to visit our website or to download our app to find out more about live bus tracking and current service information.

13 O'Connell Street Upper

Stop 1 - 13 Upper O'Connell Street (Outside Discover Ireland Centre)

The Book of Kells Experience

Stop 2 - Nassau Street / Book of Kells

Kilkenny Design

Stop 3 - Kilkenny Design Store

National Gallery of Ireland

Stop 4 - National Art Gallery

Merrion Square West

Stop 5 - Merrion Square

Pembroke Street Lower

Stop 6 - Pembroke Street Lower

St Stephen's Green

Stop 7 - St. Stephen's Green

Trinity College Dublin

Stop 8 - College Green

Temple Bar

Stop 9 - Dame Street / Temple Bar

Dublin Castle

Stop 10 - Dame Street / Dublin castle

Christ Church Cathedral

Stop 11 - Christ Church Cathedral

St Patrick's Cathedral

Stop 12 - St Patrick's Cathedral

Teeling Whiskey Distillery

Stop 13 - Teeling Whiskey Distillery

Unit 3, High St

Stop 14 - High Street

Guinness Storehouse

Stop 15 - Guinness Storehouse

Pearse Lyons Whiskey Distillery

Stop 16 - Pearse Lyons

Irish Museum of Modern Art

Stop 17 - Royal Hospital Kilmainham / IMMA

Heuston Station

Stop 18 - Heuston Station

Parkgate Street

Stop 19 - Parkgate Street

Phoenix Park

Stop 20 - Phoenix Park

Nancy Hands Bar & Restaurant

Stop 21 - Nancy Hands

National Museum of Ireland-Decorative Arts & History

Stop 22 - National Museum of Decorative Arts & History

Jameson Distillery Bow St.

Stop 23 - Jameson Distillery

Big Bus Tours Dublin

Stop 24 - Big Bus Tours Visitor Centre

Parnell Square North

Stop 25 - Parnell Square North

Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult

Frequently Asked Questions (7)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Dublin Shore Excursion, Live Guided Open-top, Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (GMT). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Recorded commentary available in 8 languages
  • 1 Free Child with every Adult with selected tickets
  • Big Bus Tours app (ticket storage, live tracking and ticket activation)
  • Live commentary on-board (Red Route)
  • Unlimited Hop on Hop off for 24/48 hours
  • Guided Panoramic Night Tour with selected tickets
  • Includes a free Guided Walking Tour with selected tickets
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drinks

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • One children can travel for free with every paying adult
  • Download the Big Bus Tours app to access and activate your ticket, track buses in real time, and board easily using your mobile ticket.

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