Dublin Bus Tours

Q: Where can I buy a ticket for the tour?

You can purchase tickets on this website, from a staff member at one of our stops or on our buses, and from most Dublin hotel concierges.

Q: What time do tours start and how often do the buses run?

Please visit our Service Information page for up-to-date information on tour start times and frequency.

Discover the best of Dublin on our Hop-on, Hop-off Dublin Big Bus Tour!

Adult tickets from €29.70

Service: Tours operating daily!

Big Bus Tours Dublin beside Kilmainham Gaol

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Why Book a Dublin Bus Tour?

Our Dublin bus tours provide the perfect introduction to the city and the best photo opportunities of iconic landmarks from the top deck.

Hop on to discover Dublin, and hop off to explore the city at your own pace.

Open-Top Buses
Live Guides
See all the Top Landmarks
Kids Go Free
Pre-recorded Commentary
Free Mobile App
Coastal Tour
Private Hires

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Big Bus Tours Dublin staff helping guests

Friends taking selfies on board Big Bus Tours Dublin

Friends pointing out sights from Big Bus Tours Dublin

Bestselling Dublin Bus Tour Tickets

Enjoy sightseeing in Dublin with our great selection of bus tour tickets and inclusions. We offer day and night tours, plus combo tickets for must-visit Dublin attractions.

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Discover Ticket

Adult from €29.70

(Full price from €33.00)

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24 Hours What's included

24 Hour Hop-on, Hop-off
Entertaining Live Guide
Guided walking tour
Kids Go Free: 1 x free child ticket with each adult ticket purchased

Night Tour
Half-Day Coastal Tour
Fully Flexible

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Red Route

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Essential Ticket

Adult from €38.70

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48 Hours What's included

48 Hour Hop-on, Hop-off
Entertaining Live Guide
Guided walking tour
Night Tour
Fully Flexible
Kids Go Free: 1 x free child ticket with each adult ticket purchased

Half-Day Coastal Tour

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Red Route

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Explore Ticket

Adult from €58.50

(Full price from €65.00)

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72 Hours What's included

72 Hour hop-on, hop-off
Entertaining Live Guide
Guided walking tour
Night Tour
Half-Day Coastal Tour
Fully Flexible

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Red Route

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Discover Ticket + Guinness Storehouse

Adult from €63.00

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24 Hours What's included

24 Hour Hop-on, Hop-off
Guided walking tour
Guinness Storehouse Self-Guided Tour & Gravity Bar entry
A pint of Guinness (18+), Guinness 0.0 or soft drink

Panoramic Night Tour
Half-Day Coastal Tour

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Red Route

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Women taking selfies on board with Big Bus Tours Dublin

Our Dublin Bus Tour Route

Our bus tours operate on a central route with stops near all the best Dublin landmarks and attractions.

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Red Route

See the best of Dublin’s landmarks and attractions on our Red Route tour, with live guides and digital commentary in 8 languages.

Big Bus Tours Dublin View of The Customhouse in Dublin

Operates 09.00 - 17.30
Frequency: 15–20 mins
No. of Stops 23

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Big Bus Tours Dublin outside Kilmainham Gaol

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FAQs

Where can I buy a ticket for the tour?

You can purchase tickets on this website, from a staff member at one of our stops or on our buses, and from most Dublin hotel concierges.

Is there a commentary in my language?

All our bus tours feature expert local guides, who deliver an entertaining narration in English. We also offer pre-recorded commentary on all buses, available 8 languages (English, German, French, Spanish, Cantonese, Japanese, Italian, and Russian). You can tune in to the pre-recorded commentary via complimentary earphones - collec tthese when you board the bus.

Where can I start the tour?

The principal starting point for all our tours is Stop #1 (Upper O'Connell Street), but you can hop on and hop off our buses from any stop. To find a bus stop, please click here.

What time do tours start and how often do the buses run?

Please visit our Service Information page for up-to-date information on tour start times and frequency.

Tell me about Big Bus Tours Dublin

Big Bus Tours Dublin operate flexible and exciting city sightseeing tours on open-top double-decker buses. In addition to enjoying amazing views of Dublin's famous landmarks and attractions, you can hear entertaining commentary about the city's history, culture and architecture, delivered by expert live guides. Alternatively, tune in pre-recorded digital commentary, offered in 8 different languages via complimentary headphones. You're free to hop on and off the bus tour at any stop, or you can choose to relax and remain on board for the full tour circuit.

What can I see and visit?

Our bus stops are conveniently located near popular landmarks and attractions so that you can hop off to explore with ease. You'll see iconic landmarks like Trinity College, Dublin Castle, the Guinness Storehouse and Temple Bar while on board the bus, and the bus will stop nearby. Visit our Discover Dublin page to learn more about what you can see and visit on our tours.

You're free to hop on and off the bus at any stop as many times as you wish during your tour, or you can choose to stay on board for the entire route.