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Dublin Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Guide and Little Museum Entry

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Dublin, Ireland
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On average, this is booked 101 (86) days in advance.

55 to 105 minutes (approx.)
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Overview

Unlock Dublin and make your own sightseeing itinerary with a 24, 48 or 72 hour hop-on hop-off bus ticket in Dublin. Use your ticket to explore 25 well-placed stops around town. Listen to live commentary as you ride and hop on and off whenever and wherever you please. See landmarks such as Trinity College, the Guinness Storehouse and St Stephen’s Green. Complimentary admission to the Little Museum of Dublin are included with the ticket.
*Kids Go Free - One Child Under 15 travels free with each adult.

What's Included

  • 10% Discount on Dublin Discovered Boat Tour
  • Complimentary Map
  • Entry to the Little Museum of Dublin - ask your driver for a ticket
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

59 O'Connell Street Upper
North City, Dublin 1, D01 RX04, Ireland

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End point

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What To Expect

Dublin Hop On Hop Off Tour - Original Route

25 Stops | 74 Points of Interest


Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes


Operating Schedule: First Tour departs Stop 1 at 09:00, last tour departs Stop 1 at 17:00 Buses every 30 minutes from 09:00 to 10:00, every 20 minutes until 16:00, and every 30 minutes until 17:00. From 2 November 2025 the same applies on Saturdays and Sundays but Monday to Friday we will operate a 30 minute service from 09:00 to 17:00

DoDublin Bus Tours

Join the DoDublin Bus Tour at O'Connell Street.

Rotunda, Hugh Lane Galllery

Hop Off at Parnell Square North - Dublin City Gallery The Hugh Lane is beside the bus stop.

12 O'Connell Street Lower

GPO Witness History is just 100 metres from the bus stop on O'Connell Street.

Nassau Street

Hop On Hop Off bus tour stop located 100 metres east of The Douglas Hyde Gallery

The Oscar Wilde Monument

Hop On Hop Off bus tour stop located right beside Oscar Wilde Statue.

National Museum of Ireland - Natural History

Hop On Hop Off bus tour stop located just 150 metres from the Natural History Museum.

Saint Stephen's Green

Hop On Hop Off bus tour stop located at St. Stephen's Green.

Pearse Station, stop 495

Hop On Hop Off bus tour stop located across the road from Pearse Street train station.

Pearse Street, stop 7588

Hop On Hop Off bus tour stop located opposite Trinity City Hotel

College Green

Hop On Hop Off bus tour stop located just 50 metres from the entry to Trinity College.

Dame Street, stop 1934

Hop On Hop off - Stop here for Temple Bar & City Hall

Lord Edward Street

Hop On Hop Off - Stop here for Dublin Castle

Patrick Street

Hop On Hop Off - Stop here for Christ Church Cathedral & Dublinia

Saint Patrick's Close

Hop On Hop Off - Stop Here for St. Patrick's Cathedral & Marsh's Library

Newmarket

Hop On Hop Off - Stop here for Teeling Whiskey Distillery

Market Street South

Hop On Hop Off - Stop here for Guinness Storehouse

James Street

Hop On Hop Off - Stop here for Roe & Co. Distillery & Pearse Lyons Distillery

Military Road

Hop On Hop Off - Stop here for Museum of Modern Art (IMMA) & Kilmainham Gaol

Heuston Station

Hop On Hop Off - Stop here for Heuston Station

Chesterfield Avenue

Hop On Hop Off - Stop here for Dublin Zoo & Áras an Uachtaráin

Parkgate Street

Hop On Hop Off - Stop here for Ryan's Victorian Bar

Sarsfield Quay

Hop On Hop Off - Stop Here for Collins Barracks Museum

Dublin Arran Quay Smithfield & Jameson Distillery

Hop On Hop Off - Stop here for Jameson Distillery, O’Shea’s Merchant & St. Michan’s Church

Ormond Quay Upper

Hop On Hop Off - Stop here for Four Courts

Bachelors Walk, stop 316

Hop On Hop Off - Stop Here for The National Wax Museum & Arlington Hotel
Docklands Route

9 Stops | 14 Points of Interest


Duration: 55 minutes


Operating Schedule: Departs at 5 past the hour from the 2nd stop on the Original Tour (Called Stop A of Docklands Tour) First tour departs at 09:05. Last tour departs at 17:05 From 1 November 2025 the Docklands Tour will operate only 2 tours per day; Departing 09:05 and 15:05

MIAMI SHOWBAND MEMORIAL [PARNELL SQUARE DUBLIN]

O'Connell St Lower

Busáras Central Bus Station

Custom House Quay, stop 101971

Guild Street

4 Grand Canal Quay

Erne Street

199

Dublin Bus Head Office

Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • *1 Child under 15 free with a paying adult

Frequently Asked Questions (7)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Dublin Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Guide and Little Museum Entry?

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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Activity code: C-6249DUBHOHO

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What's Included

Activity name

  • 10% Discount on Dublin Discovered Boat Tour
  • Complimentary Map
  • Entry to the Little Museum of Dublin - ask your driver for a ticket
  • 10% Discount for any Teeling Whiskey Distillery Tour
  • 20% Discount on the Ghostbus Tour
  • 10% Discount on Wild Rover Cliffs of Moher Day Tour
  • 20% Discount on Dublin Walking Tour
  • Unlimited Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour for 24, 48 or 72 hours
  • 10% Discount for Windmill Lane Recording Studio Tour
  • 2 for 1 Meal Deals
  • Live Commentary in English Dublin's Leading Fáilte Ireland Trained Tour Guides
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • *1 Child under 15 free with a paying adult
  • Free Little Museum Voucher is available from your DoDublin Guide
  • Hop on and off at 25 City Centre Stops

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