Big Bus Hop-on Hop-Off Tour Dublin
Description
This hop-on hop-off tourist bus service allows you to explore Dublin, providing the opportunity to discover the city’s highlights in complete comfort. With its two-story design and retractable roof, the bus offers a unique perspective of the sights.
Dublin Sightseeing Experience
There are two distinct routes available: one lasting 1 hour and 45 minutes, and another with a duration of 2 hours.
Among the notable stops included in the routes are Trinity College, Christ Church Cathedral, St. Patrick's Cathedral, The Guinness Storehouse, O'Connell Street, Kilmainham Prison, Kilmainham Hospital, Phoenix Park, The National Museum, and The National Gallery of Ireland.
For further details on the route and its various stops, please refer to the link below:
Ticket Options Available
When booking your tickets, you have the following choices:
24-Hour Ticket
This option provides you with a 24-hour access pass for the Dublin sightseeing bus, allowing unlimited hop-on and hop-off privileges along the selected routes.
48-Hour Ticket
The 48-hour pass allows for the same hopping privileges but extends your access. Additionally, it includes a nocturnal tour on a double-decker bus to witness the beauty of Dublin illuminated at night, featuring iconic locations like the vibrant Docklands, lively Temple Bar district, historic Georgian Quarter, and Christ Church Cathedral.
The evening tour begins at Stop 1 (13 Upper O'Connell Street), with the following departure times:
- April to October: 7 pm
- November to March: 8:30 pm
Operational Details
Your ticket is valid for 1 or 2 consecutive days based on your choice. Regardless of when you start using it, the pass remains valid until the close of the day.
During your ticket's validity, feel free to get on and off at any station to visit Dublin’s many attractions.
While making your reservation, you'll be prompted to choose a start date, but the service can be availed within two weeks following that date. Upon booking, you will receive a ticket, which must be presented to board your first bus.
Schedule & Frequency
The buses operate daily from 9 am to 5 pm, running approximately every 30 minutes.
Bus Information
In case of poor weather, the open-top bus may be substituted with a standard tourist bus.
What's included
- Unlimited use of the hop–on hop–off buses for the selected period
- Headphones and audio guide for each passenger
- English–speaking guide
Cancellation policy
Cancellazione gratuita fino a 24 ore prima (local time)
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible. This must be indicated in the reservation.
Important information
You can use this ticket in printed format or as a pdf on your phone to get on the buses at any of the Big Bus Tours stops.
Although when making the reservation, you'll be asked for a start date, you can use the service over the two weeks following the start date. When you have made your reservation, we'll send you a voucher by email you must hand in on the first bus you get on. If you wish to make any date changes, please get in touch with Civitatis Customer Service.
You can consult the route and its different stops by clicking on the following link:
The ticket is valid for 1 or 2 consecutive days. Independent of the hour at which you first use it, it will be valid until the end of the day.
Please note
Since bus schedules and frequency may change, we recommend you download the Big Bus Tours app (available for IOS and Android) to get updated information on stops and routes, and to be able to track buses.
Night Tour
Please note that this activity is only included with the 48-hour ticket.
The night tour departs from Stop 1 (13 Upper O'Connell Street). Departure times are as follows:
- April to October: 7 pm
- November to March: 8:30 pm
However, these dates and times are flexible and subject to change. We recommend checking the Big Bus Tours app for the most up-to-date information.
Help our planet!
During this tour, single-use headphones are provided to listen to the audioguides. To avoid waste and help protect the environment, we recommend bringing your own headphones to use.
INFORMATION FOR BBT CSR This product has been booked by Civitatis, please scan the QR code. If necessary, seek authorisation from your supervisor quoting the short code on this voucher.

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