Essential Ticket

Name: Essential 48-Hour Ticket | Dublin | Big Bus Tours
Brand: Big Bus Tours
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Enjoy Dublin at its finest with our 48-Hour Essential Ticket. Hop on to discover Dublin's must-see landmarks and attractions, from Trinity College to Temple Bar. Your ticket also includes admission to our Dublin Night Tour.

SPECIAL OFFER: For a limited time, one child goes free with every adult Discover, Essential or Explore Ticket purchased. This means you only need to add a child ticket(s) to your cart if more than one child is hopping on the tour per adult.

Please note: at checkout, you will select your Bus Tour date via a calendar. Please note that after purchase you will need to log in to our Booking Portal to select your preferred Panoramic Night Tour date.

Adult

From €40.00 (Full price from €44.00)
Child 5–15

From €18.00 (Full price from €20.00)

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What's included? Where does it go?

Limited Offer: Kids Go Free

For a limited time, you'll get one free child ticket with every adult Discover, Essential or Explore Ticket purchased. You will receive your free child ticket when you present your adult Discover, Essential or Explore Ticket to Big Bus Tours staff at your preferred boarding point.

Routes

Red Route

See the best of Dublin’s landmarks and attractions on our Red Route tour, with digital commentary in 7 languages.
- Operates 09.00 - 17.30
- Frequency: 20–30 mins
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FAQs

Do I need to choose a date for my tour?

Yes – when you book, you will need to select the date you’d like to hop on the bus. If you’re touring with us for more than one day, your ticket must be used across consecutive days, and the date you select at time of booking should be the first day of your tour. Some tours also require you to select a time of travel, to secure your seat. If your ticket has extra inclusions, you may also need to book dates and times for these inclusions after your purchase is complete via our Booking Portal. For more information, please see the instructions on your booking confirmation email.

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 the tour commentary in my language?

All our bus tours feature expert local guides, full of fascinating facts, stories and great craic! English-language guides are stationed on all buses.

Our bus tours also feature our entertaining audio guides, available in 7 languages via complimentary earphones. Language audio tours are available on most, but not all buses

Read more about our Live Guides and Audio Guides on our Tour Commentary page.

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 to world-class audio guides, offered in 7 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. Discover Dublin by day on our Red Route. After dark, don't miss the opportunity to see the sights of Dublin on the Panoramic Night Tour.

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