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Route name: Red route
Attraction timings: 9:30am to 5pm
Big Bus Dublin Tours
Routes
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1
13 Upper O'Connell Street
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2 attractions
2
Nassau Street / Book of Kells
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2 attractions
3
Kilkenny Design Store
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2 attractions
4
National Art Gallery
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1 attractions
5
Merrion Square
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6
Merrion Square West (opposite the Plunkett House)
7
Pembroke Street Lower
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1 attractions
8
St. Stephen's Green
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1 attractions
9
College Green
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1 attractions
10
Dame Street / Temple Bar
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1 attractions
11
Dame Street / Dublin Castle
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2 attractions
12
Christ Church Cathedral
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2 attractions
13
St. Patrick's Cathedral
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1 attractions
14
Teeling Whiskey Distillery
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1 attractions
15
High Street
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1 attractions
16
Guinness Storehouse
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2 attractions
17
Pearse Lyons Distillery
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1 attractions
18
Royal Hospital Kilmainham / IMMA
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3 attractions
19
Heuston Station
20
Parkgate Street
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1 attractions
21
Phoenix Park
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1 attractions
22
Nancy Hands
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1 attractions
23
National Museum of Decorative Arts & History
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1 attractions
24
Jameson Distillery
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2 attractions
25
Big Bus Tours Visitor Centre
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1 attractions
26
Parnell Square North
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Mix double-decker bus views with a Guinness tour & enjoy Dublin’s flavor without splurging!
- Sightsee smart with a combo that gets you Dublin’s top landmarks by bus plus a Guinness Storehouse visit; your wallet will want to thank you.
- Explore Dublin’s top 25+ sights like Trinity College and Dublin Castle on a 24 or 48-hour bus pass with an optional night tour add-on to see the city at dusk.
- Climb aboard an open-top bus with free Wi-Fi, earphones, and commentary in 7 languages and a live English guide who loves a narrating a good tale.
- Explore the Guinness Storehouse at your pace on a self-guided 90-minute tour and learn how this legendary stout became Dublin’s dark, frothy pride.
- Wrap up at the Gravity Bar with sweeping city views and a glass of Guinness or soft drink in hand, because sightseeing tastes better with a sky-high view.
Red route
Hop aboard an open-top bus and take in the buzz of Dublin’s streets, famous landmarks, and rich history with lively guides, and hop off anytime to explore spots like Trinity College or Temple Bar at your own pace.
Popular stops: National Art Gallery, Dublin Castle, Christ Church Cathedral
Night tour
See Dublin sparkle on a one-hour evening tour that winds past glowing city sights like Christ Church Cathedral, the Docklands, and Temple Bar, all brought to life with charming tales from the city's past.
- Departure: 7pm from stop #1 (13 Upper O'Connell Street) (8:30pm from Mar to Oct)
- Frequency: once every evening (twice from Mar to Oct)
- Duration: 60 mins
Mix double-decker bus views with a Guinness tour & enjoy Dublin’s flavor without splurging!
- Sightsee smart with a combo that gets you Dublin’s top landmarks by bus plus a Guinness Storehouse visit; your wallet will want to thank you.
- Explore Dublin’s top 25+ sights like Trinity College and Dublin Castle on a 24 or 48-hour bus pass with an optional night tour add-on to see the city at dusk.
- Climb aboard an open-top bus with free Wi-Fi, earphones, and commentary in 7 languages and a live English guide who loves a narrating a good tale.
- Explore the Guinness Storehouse at your pace on a self-guided 90-minute tour and learn how this legendary stout became Dublin’s dark, frothy pride.
- Wrap up at the Gravity Bar with sweeping city views and a glass of Guinness or soft drink in hand, because sightseeing tastes better with a sky-high view.
Red route
Hop aboard an open-top bus and take in the buzz of Dublin’s streets, famous landmarks, and rich history with lively guides, and hop off anytime to explore spots like Trinity College or Temple Bar at your own pace.
Popular stops: National Art Gallery, Dublin Castle, Christ Church Cathedral
Night tour
See Dublin sparkle on a one-hour evening tour that winds past glowing city sights like Christ Church Cathedral, the Docklands, and Temple Bar, all brought to life with charming tales from the city's past.
- Departure: 7pm from stop #1 (13 Upper O'Connell Street) (8:30pm from Mar to Oct)
- Frequency: once every evening (twice from Mar to Oct)
- Duration: 60 mins
Inclusions
Dublin hop-on hop-off bus tour
- 24/48-hour unlimited hour hop-on hop-off tour by Big Bus
- Access to Red route
- Live English-speaking guide (on the bus)
- 2-hour guided walking tour of city center (based on option selected)
- 1-hour night bus tour (based on option selected)
- Audio guide in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Cantonese & Russian (on the bus)
- Free Wi-Fi onboard
- Mobile app with a detailed map and live bus tracking
- 1 free child ticket(below 15 years) for every adult ticket
Guinness Storehouse
- 90-minute self-guided tour of Guinness Storehouse
- Entry to Gravity Bar
- A pint of Guinness 0.0 (18+), or a non-alcoholic beverage
Dublin hop-on hop-off bus tour
- Due to service provider restrictions, pets cannot tag along for this experience.
- The buses are wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
- Your guide dogs are welcome onboard.
- Specific details related to the add-ons in your tickets like guided tours, meeting points, and departure details will be shared in the ticket post-booking.
Guinness Storehouse
- Guinness Storehouse group bookings are limited to a maximum of 6 guests.
- The time slot you choose while booking is for the Guinness Storehouse visit.
- Alcoholic options may be accessible under local laws. ID must be shown. Please enjoy responsibly.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Routes
TimelineMap
1
13 Upper O'Connell Street
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2 attractions
2
Nassau Street / Book of Kells
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2 attractions
3
Kilkenny Design Store
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2 attractions
4
National Art Gallery
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1 attractions
5
Merrion Square
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1 attractions
6
Merrion Square West (opposite the Plunkett House)
7
Pembroke Street Lower
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1 attractions
8
St. Stephen's Green
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1 attractions
9
College Green
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1 attractions
10
Dame Street / Temple Bar
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1 attractions
11
Dame Street / Dublin Castle
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2 attractions
12
Christ Church Cathedral
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2 attractions
13
St. Patrick's Cathedral
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1 attractions
14
Teeling Whiskey Distillery
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1 attractions
15
High Street
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1 attractions
16
Guinness Storehouse
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2 attractions
17
Pearse Lyons Distillery
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1 attractions
18
Royal Hospital Kilmainham / IMMA
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3 attractions
19
Heuston Station
20
Parkgate Street
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1 attractions
21
Phoenix Park
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1 attractions
22
Nancy Hands
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1 attractions
23
National Museum of Decorative Arts & History
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1 attractions
24
Jameson Distillery
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2 attractions
25
Big Bus Tours Visitor Centre
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1 attractions
26
Parnell Square North
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1 attractions
Explore Dublin's top sights by bus & upgrade for a night bus tour plus a walking tour.
- Roam Dublin freely with a 24/48/72-hour hop-on-hop-off bus ticket, letting you discover top attractions on your own schedule.
- The red route covers 25 stops near Dublin’s top landmarks, with buses every 20-30 mins so you’re never stuck waiting long.
- Upgrade for bonus goodies like a free 2-hour walking tour and a twilight bus ride to see Dublin sparkle after dark.
- Ride high on an open-top bus for unbeatable vistas, paired with entertaining live guides or 7-language audio fun.
- See the historic Book of Kells at Trinity College, step inside Kilmainham Gaol’s imposing walls, and explore Dublin Castle’s grand courtyards.
Explore Dublin's top sights by bus & upgrade for a night bus tour plus a walking tour.
- Roam Dublin freely with a 24/48/72-hour hop-on-hop-off bus ticket, letting you discover top attractions on your own schedule.
- The red route covers 25 stops near Dublin’s top landmarks, with buses every 20-30 mins so you’re never stuck waiting long.
- Upgrade for bonus goodies like a free 2-hour walking tour and a twilight bus ride to see Dublin sparkle after dark.
- Ride high on an open-top bus for unbeatable vistas, paired with entertaining live guides or 7-language audio fun.
- See the historic Book of Kells at Trinity College, step inside Kilmainham Gaol’s imposing walls, and explore Dublin Castle’s grand courtyards.
Inclusions
- 24/48/72-hour unlimited hop-on hop-off tour
- Access to Red Route
- Live English-speaking guide
- 2-hour guided walking tour of city center (based on option selected)
- 1-hour night bus tour with a live guide (based on option selected)
- Audio guide in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Cantonese & Russian (on the bus)
- Free Wi-Fi onboard
- Mobile app with a detailed map and live bus tracking
- 1 free child ticket for every adult ticket
Hop-on hop-off bus tour
Red route
Experience Dublin’s vibrant streets, historic landmarks, and lively atmosphere from an open-top bus, with engaging live guides and the freedom to hop off at iconic sites like Trinity College and Temple Bar.
Popular stops: National Art Gallery, Dublin Castle, Christ Church Cathedral
Night tour
The Dublin night tour offers a magical one-hour open-top bus ride with professional live guides through the city’s illuminated landmarks, including Temple Bar, Docklands, and Christ Church Cathedral, enriched by captivating stories of Dublin’s history and culture.
- Departure point: Stop #1 (13 Upper O'Connell Street)
- Departure timings: 7pm and 8:30pm from Mar to Oct, 7pm from Nov to Feb
- Frequency: Twice from Mar to Oct, once from Nov to Feb
- Duration: 60 mins
- Due to service provider restrictions, pets cannot tag along for this experience.
- The buses are wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
- Your guide dogs are welcome onboard.
- Specific details related to the add-ons in your tickets like guided tours, meeting points, and departure details will be shared in the ticket post-booking.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Explore Dublin after dark on a nonstop night tour with a live guide turning sights into stories.
- This nonstop night tour rolls past Dublin’s prettiest after-dark icons so you can catch the glow without hopping off or pausing your playlist.
- On this 1-hour ride, watch Dublin switch to nighttime mode from a comfy seat on this panoramic bus ride that glides past glowing sights.
- Between the open deck, live English narration, free WiFi, and a bus tracker app, this smooth ride is basically a date with Dublin under the stars.
- See Temple Bar’s fairy-lit pubs, Docklands' shimmering glass, Christ Church’s gothic glow, and Trinity’s stately dome sparkle as you pass by them.
Explore Dublin after dark on a nonstop night tour with a live guide turning sights into stories.
- This nonstop night tour rolls past Dublin’s prettiest after-dark icons so you can catch the glow without hopping off or pausing your playlist.
- On this 1-hour ride, watch Dublin switch to nighttime mode from a comfy seat on this panoramic bus ride that glides past glowing sights.
- Between the open deck, live English narration, free WiFi, and a bus tracker app, this smooth ride is basically a date with Dublin under the stars.
- See Temple Bar’s fairy-lit pubs, Docklands' shimmering glass, Christ Church’s gothic glow, and Trinity’s stately dome sparkle as you pass by them.
Inclusions
- 1-hour night tour of Dublin
- Live English-speaking guide
- Free Wi-Fi
Exclusions
- Hop-on Hop-off service
Glide past Christ Church Cathedral bathed in golden floodlights, Trinity College glowing like an old soul, and Temple Bar twinkling with pub lights, as your guide shares quirky tales on this breezy, starlit ride.
- First bus: 7pm from stop #1 13 Upper O'Connell Street
- Last bus: 8:30pm from stop #1 13 Upper O'Connell Street
- Frequency: Twice
- Duration: 1 hour
- Pets are not allowed onboard the bus. However, your guide dogs are welcome.
- This is not a hop-on hop-off tour.
- Please arrive before the departure time to secure your seat.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Why choose the Big Bus Dublin tours
Flexibility
Hop on and off at any of the 25 conveniently located stops along the Big Bus Dublin route, and explore your bucket-list sights and revisit them as many times as you like!
Multiple pass durations
Whether you're in the city for a short time or plan to spend slightly longer exploring sites, there's a pass to meet your travel needs.
Covers top attractions
The tour covers all the major landmarks and attractions in Dublin, including Trinity College, St. Patrick's Cathedral, Temple Bar, and the Guinness Storehouse.
Live guided commentary
Knowledgeable guides on the Big Bus Dublin tours provide fascinating insights into Dublin's history, culture, and hidden gems as you travel through the city.
Open-top views
Enjoy panoramic views of Dublin's charming streets and iconic landmarks from the comfort of the open-top, double-decker buses.
Big Bus Dublin routes, stops and maps
Dublin hop-on hop-off bus - Red route
Dublin Night bus tour
Red route
Discover Dublin's highlights with the Red route on Big Bus Dublin tours. Explore iconic landmarks like Trinity College, Dublin Castle, and Temple Bar, with engaging commentary and convenient hop-on hop-off stops.
Overview:
- First stop: 13 Upper O'Connell Street
- Timings: 9am to 5:30pm
- Frequency: Every 20-30 minutes
- Number of stops: 25
- Full loop duration: 1 hour 50 minutes
Dublin night bus tour
See Dublin glow on a nonstop night tour with a live guide, passing lit-up landmarks like Temple Bar, Christ Church, the Docklands, and Trinity College, all from the comfort of your seat.
Overview:
- First stop: 13 Upper O'Connell Street
- Timings: 7pm & 8:30pm
- Frequency: 2 tours per night
- Number of stops: Non-stop tour
- Full loop duration: 1 hour
Highlights of your Big Bus Dublin tour
St. Patrick's Cathedral
Suggested Big Bus Dublin Itineraries
Dublin in 1 day/24 hours
Dublin in 2 days/48 hours
Dublin in 3 days/72 hours
If you're wondering what to see with one day in Dublin, the Big Bus Dublin Red route is perfect for exploring the city's top attractions in a short time.
- Start your day at Trinity College to see the Book of Kells and the impressive Old Library.
- Hop off at Dublin Castle to explore the historic site and learn about Ireland's past.
- Visit Christ Church Cathedral and learn about its rich history dating back to the 11th century.
- Continue to St. Patrick's Cathedral, a stunning example of Gothic architecture.
- Explore the vibrant Temple Bar neighborhood, known for its pubs, restaurants, and lively atmosphere.
- End your day at the Guinness Storehouse, where you can learn about the history of Ireland's most famous export and enjoy a pint of the black stuff.
Day 1
With 2 days in Dublin, you can spend more time at top attractions without having to rush your tour! On Day 1, you can:
- Start at Trinity College to see the Book of Kells.
- Visit Dublin Castle and explore its historic grounds.
- Head to Christ Church Cathedral and admire its architecture.
- Enjoy lunch in the Temple Bar area, soaking in the lively atmosphere.
- Spend the afternoon at St. Patrick's Cathedral, then visit the nearby National Museum of Ireland.
Day 2
On Day 2, take the Big Bus Dublin Red route, and explore Dublin's iconic breweries and Viking history.
- Begin at the Guinness Storehouse and learn about Dublin's iconic beer.
- Explore the Dublinia exhibit for insights into Viking and medieval Dublin.
- Stroll through Merrion Square and visit Oscar Wilde's memorial.
- Visit the National Gallery of Ireland to see its impressive art collection.
- End with a walk along Grafton Street for shopping and street performances.
Day 1
With 3 days in Dublin, you've got ample time to cover the city's entire length and breadth, and tick off all major sights! On Day 1, you can:
- Explore Trinity College and view the Book of Kells, along with the iconic Long Room Library.
- Tour Dublin Castle, including its State Apartments, medieval towers, and gardens.
- Visit Christ Church Cathedral, a 1,000-year-old Viking cathedral with medieval crypts and historical relics.
- Admire the Gothic architecture and stained glass of St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Ireland’s largest church.
- Wander through the Temple Bar district, Dublin’s cultural quarter, known for its vibrant atmosphere and art galleries.
Day 2
On Day 2, you can hit the museums and parks of Dublin for a day of laid-back sightseeing.
- Discover Ireland’s history at the National Museum of Ireland, featuring archaeology, natural history, and decorative arts collections.
- Experience interactive Viking and medieval exhibits at Dublinia.
- Visit the National Gallery of Ireland to see works by Caravaggio, Yeats, and other masters.
- Relax in St. Stephen’s Green, a historic city park with statues and flower beds.
- Stroll or cycle through Phoenix Park, Europe’s largest enclosed city park, home to Dublin Zoo and the President’s House.
Day 3
On Day 3, unpack the modern Dublin and unique attractions that show the quirky side of the city.
- Tour the Guinness Storehouse, a multimedia museum on brewing with panoramic city views from the Gravity Bar.
- Visit EPIC, The Irish Emigration Museum in the Docklands, for an interactive look at Irish emigration stories.
- Explore Kilmainham Gaol, a former prison that played a key role in Ireland’s fight for independence.
- See the General Post Office (GPO) and its Witness History museum on O’Connell Street, a landmark of the 1916 Easter Rising.
- Walk along the River Liffey, crossing historic bridges and spotting landmarks such as the Custom House and O’Connell Bridge.
Frequently asked questions about Big Bus Dublin bus tours
How do Big Bus Dublin Hop-on Hop-off buses work?
Big Bus hop-on hop-off buses let you board and alight at any designated stop, allowing flexible exploration of Dublin's attractions at your own pace.
What is included in a Big Bus Dublin Tour ticket?
Tickets include unlimited access to the hop-on hop-off buses, informative audio commentary, and stops at key landmarks throughout the city.
What is the frequency of Big Bus Dublin hop-on hop-off buses?
Buses run every 20-30 minutes.
How many Big Bus Dublin routes are there?
There is only one route - Red Route - that covers all major attractions.
Are there audio guides on the Big Bus Dublin hop-on hop-off bus tours?
Yes, pre-recorded commentary is available in multiple languages.
Are the Big Bus Dublin hop-on hop-off bus tours accessibility-friendly?
Yes, the buses are wheelchair accessible.
How long is my ticket valid for?
Tickets are typically valid for 1 or 2 days, depending on the type of ticket purchased.
