4 Sightseeing Bus Tours in Ireland to Build a Day Around

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

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

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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2.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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3.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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4.Hop On/Hop Off Cork City Sightseeing Tour

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

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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