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15 Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tours in Ireland Worth the Fare

23 tours  ·  from $17 a head

Every trip has one spare morning too few. These 15 hop-on hop-off bus tours in Ireland justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.

Dublin Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Guide and Little Museum Entry - From O’Connell Street to Merrion Square
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Dublin Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Guide and Little Museum Entry

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,327 reviews · 1 hour 45 minutes (approx.) · from $38Our pick

See Dublin from an open-top sightseeing bus with live English commentary, 24- or 48-hour access, and 25 city-center stops. Ride past Trinity College, Dublin Castle, Guinness Storehouse, Kilmainham Gaol, and Dublin Zoo, then use your free Little Museum voucher. Guides such as Gary O, Darren, Tony, and Brendan are known for adding personal stories and humor.

“Driver very funny and informative. Enjoyed the ride. Doing it again Monday, now that we know where everything is.”

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Dublin: Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour - Starting around O’Connell Street and Parnell Square
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Dublin: Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

2.Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,470 reviews · from $36

Use a 24 or 48 hour DoDublin pass to connect Trinity College, Dublin Castle, Guinness Storehouse, Kilmainham Gaol, Phoenix Park, and more. English-speaking drivers add jokes, songs, and local stories, while audio commentary is available in eight other languages. One child under 15 rides free with each paying adult.

“Such an amazing driver. Brendon commentated all the way around, interspersed with the taped comments. He welcomed new passengers and introduced himself at each stop. Very helpful and cheerful. Made it a very positive experience. Over and above the other driver we had the following day.”

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City Sightseeing Dublin Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour - Dublin Castle, Christ Church, and St. Patrick’s Cathedral
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City Sightseeing Dublin Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

3.City Sightseeing Dublin Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 2,416 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $32

Ride an open-top double-decker around Dublin with multilingual audio commentary, then hop off near Trinity College, Dublin Castle, Guinness Storehouse, Phoenix Park, EPIC, and St. Stephen’s Green. Passes last 24, 48, or 72 hours, with a walking tour and family savings included.

“We always use city sightseeing for our trips in various locations. Enjoyed a trip on the bus. We went to the open top on the 2nd of January and braved the cold Dublin air. Buses were regular, clean and very friendly staff. We only took the 24 hours but would recommend 48 hours instead as would’ve saved us money visiting attractions by taxi etc. would highly recommend.”

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Big Bus Dublin Hop-on, Hop-off Sightseeing Tour with Live Guide - St. Stephen’s Green, College Green, and Temple Bar
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Big Bus Dublin Hop-on, Hop-off Sightseeing Tour with Live Guide

4.Big Bus Dublin Hop-on, Hop-off Sightseeing Tour with Live Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,387 reviews · 1 hour 50 minutes (approx.) · from $41

Ride through Dublin with live English commentary or digital audio, stopping near Trinity College, Temple Bar, Guinness Storehouse, Phoenix Park, and more. Guides such as Jerry, Alan, Pat, and Gerry have earned praise for clear stories and humor. Choose 24, 48, or 72 hours, with extra tours on longer tickets.

“Great way to orient yourself to the city. Commentary was entertaining and informative. Would recommend.”

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Dublin Public Transport and Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus Tour - The Little Museum of Dublin
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Dublin Public Transport and Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus Tour

5.Dublin Public Transport and Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 851 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $59

Use a 72-hour Dublin Freedom Pass for Dublin Bus, Luas, DART, commuter rail, and airport routes 16 and 41. Add a 48-hour DoDublin hop-on hop-off tour with audio commentary, lively drivers such as Kevin and Ken, a city map, and selected attraction discounts.

“Really enjoyed the experience...Drivers were funny...supportive....helpful..one of the.best things I've done in 2019!”

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Dublin: Big Bus Hop-On, Hop-Off Tour with Live Guide - Getting started at Upper O’Connell Street
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Dublin: Big Bus Hop-On, Hop-Off Tour with Live Guide

6.Big Bus Hop-On, Hop-Off Tour with Live Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 845 reviews · from $36

Use a 24, 48, or 72-hour Big Bus pass to see Dublin from O’Connell Street to Phoenix Park. Live guides such as Ross, Gerry, Anne, and Jimmy add local stories and humor. Longer passes include a city walking tour and panoramic night ride.

“Ross was awesome. He was knowledgeable, quick witted and proud of his heritage”

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Dublin: City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour - From Trinity College to Dublin Castle
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Dublin: City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

7.City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 597 reviews · from $36

Use a 24, 48, or 72-hour City Sightseeing Dublin ticket to reach Guinness Storehouse, Phoenix Park, Temple Bar, Trinity College, and more. Expect live English guides on some buses, eight audio languages on others, an included walking tour, Wi-Fi, and frequent city-center stops.

“Great way to find out about the city, interesting stories about locals too. Guide us very informative and fun.”

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Galway: City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour - Starting at Eyre Square and the Browne Doorway
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Galway: City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

8.Galway: City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 321 reviews · from $18

Use a 24 or 48-hour pass to explore Galway by open-top double-decker bus. Hear English commentary, visit the Browne Doorway and Spanish Arch, then ride out to Salthill, Blackrock, O’Connell’s Bar, and Galway Cathedral. Buses run every 90 minutes, or every 45 minutes in summer.

“The tour guide really made the whole tour with his craic and knowledge of the local area”

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Dublin: Big Bus Panoramic Night Tour with Live Guide - Starting on O’Connell Street
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Dublin: Big Bus Panoramic Night Tour with Live Guide

9.Big Bus Panoramic Night Tour with Live Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 309 reviews · from $30

Ride an open-top double-decker through Dublin after dark, passing Temple Bar, Dublin Castle, Christ Church Cathedral, the Docklands, and St. Stephen’s Green. An English-speaking guide, with guides such as Brian, Jerry, James, and Lee on different departures, adds history, jokes, and useful city tips.

“Excellent tour. I’m from Belfast and have visited Dublin a lot but this was my first tour. The guide Jimmy was very knowledgeable and his commentary very interesting. Definitely recommend this tour.”

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Guinness Storehouse Ticket and Big Bus Dublin Hop-on Hop-off Tour - Start on O’Connell Street and learn the route
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Guinness Storehouse Ticket and Big Bus Dublin Hop-on Hop-off Tour

10.Guinness Storehouse Ticket and Big Bus Dublin Hop-on Hop-off Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 298 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $71

Use a 24 or 48-hour Big Bus pass to reach Dublin sights including Trinity College, Temple Bar, St Patrick’s Cathedral, and Guinness Storehouse. Your package includes fast-track entry and a pint in the Gravity Bar. Live guides such as Quiggs, Mustafa, James, and Alan have helped make the ride especially lively.

“Our guide (I wish I had heard his name) was AMAZING - knowledgeable, fun, very helpful and a great singer! The route hits all the highlights. We were a bit confused with ticket times and lost a few hours because of it. Make sure you know what time you can get on the bus at the beginning of the day to make the most of it.”

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Dublin: Guinness Storehouse Ticket & Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour - Riding the Big Bus route from O’Connell Street
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Dublin: Guinness Storehouse Ticket & Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

11.Guinness Storehouse Ticket & Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 201 reviews · from $71

Use the Big Bus route to see Trinity College, Dublin Castle, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Phoenix Park, and more, then visit Guinness Storehouse for seven interactive floors and a pint at Gravity Bar. Choose 48 hours for the panoramic night tour and more time to explore.

“It would be helpful to let the customer know in the description that the time listed is the time of the Guinness activity when pairing it with the hop on hop off bus. We thought it was okay to jump on the bus at the designated time.”

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Hop On/Hop Off Cork City Sightseeing Tour - Cork City Gaol: the stop worth planning around
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Hop On/Hop Off Cork City Sightseeing Tour

12.Hop On/Hop Off Cork City Sightseeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 189 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $26

Ride Cork’s open-top sightseeing bus for about 90 minutes, using the route to reach the English Market, Cork City Gaol, Shandon Bells, UCC, and Crawford Art Gallery. The English-language commentary covers local history, while friendly drivers such as Cathy add practical tips. Tickets are mobile and attractions cost extra.

“It was not even an hour long and the driver was as miserable as anything! Asked the driver questions and we felt we were intruding on him As he really was the most miserable driver EVER!!”

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City Sightseeing Galway Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour - Spanish Arch and the old center
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City Sightseeing Galway Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

13.City Sightseeing Galway Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 134 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $25

Ride a one-hour loop through central Galway, Salthill, the university area, and the cathedral district. Use the English audio commentary to get your bearings, then hop off at selected stops. Buses run every 90 minutes, or every 45 minutes in summer, so plan carefully.

“I feel like I wasted my money. The bus went so fast passed places we all wanted to see it was impossible to enjoy the tour. I would not recommend this outing to anyone.”

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Dublin: Cruise Excursion Hop-On Hop-Off Tour & Rail Ticket - How the hop-on hop-off route works
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Dublin: Cruise Excursion Hop-On Hop-Off Tour & Rail Ticket

14.Cruise Excursion Hop-On Hop-Off Tour & Rail Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 101 reviews · from $36

Start at Dun Laoghaire Harbour, take the coastal train to Pearse Station, and board Dublin’s live-guided hop-on hop-off bus. You can stop at Trinity College, Dublin Castle, Guinness Storehouse, Phoenix Park, and more. Guides such as Damien, Mary, Davey, and Tyrone add humor and local stories.

“Staff member was waiting a short walk from the cruise terminal and gave us the train tickets with directions. Train station just steps away. Got off at Pearce St. station and HOHO bus stop #8 right across the street. Got a good overview of Dublin‘s city center with audio information.”

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Dublin Cruise Ship Shore Excursion|Hop-on Hop-off & Rail Transfer - Merrion Square, Oscar Wilde, and Dublin’s museums
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Dublin Cruise Ship Shore Excursion|Hop-on Hop-off & Rail Transfer

15.Dublin Cruise Ship Shore Excursion|Hop-on Hop-off & Rail Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 90 reviews · 1 hour 45 minutes (approx.) · from $46

Travel from Dun Laoghaire to central Dublin by DART, then use a 24-hour DoDublin hop-on hop-off bus to reach sights such as Trinity College, Dublin Castle, Guinness Storehouse, and Kilmainham Gaol. Live guides, a city map, WiFi, and a Little Museum visit are included.

“Really helpfulandfriendly staff from the first contact at the quayside to the last train staffer. Made the experience a real taste of enjoyable Dublin. Gareth the first bus driver was soi nformative, amusing and had us all answering questions and singing. Such fun.”

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