Enjoy Dublin at its finest with our 2-Day Essential Ticket. Hop on to discover Dublin's must-see landmarks and attractions, from Trinity College to Temple Bar. This ticket also includes our panoramic Dublin Night Tour.
SPECIAL OFFER: For a limited time, one child goes free with every adult Discover or Essential 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.
Why Visit
- Hop-on, Hop-off. Explore Dublin at your own pace. Our flexible hop-on, hop-off bus tours give you the freedom to plan your own sightseeing adventure - explore Dublin’s landmarks for as little or as long as you like. Hop off the tour as much as you want within the validity period of your ticket, and simply hop back on when you're ready. If you purchase a ticket that offers validity for more than 1 day, you must travel on consecutive days.
- Live Guides. Available on all buses. Our Dublin bus tours include live English-speaking tour guides, and pre-recorded commentary available in 8 languages. Our live guides are local experts, with funny, fascinating stories to share about Dublin's history and culture. Hop on to hear the craic and learn more about this fantastic city!
- Pre-recorded Commentary. Available in 7 languages on all buses. Languages included: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Mandarin and Russian. Complimentary earphones are provided.
- See all the top attractions . Big Bus gives you the best view of all Dublin's famous sights. Our Big Bus tour of Dublin has been carefully designed to show you all of the top Dublin tourist attractions, including Temple Bar, The Guinness Storehouse, Trinity College and St Stephen’s Green.
- Free Mobile App. Now with live bus arrival times! Download our free mobile app for the perfect pocket companion to your sightseeing adventure. Our live bus arrival times feature lets you spend a little longer sipping that latte, browsing at the museum or taking that all-important selfie, so you can simply arrive 5 minutes early at the bus stop. In addition to live bus arrival times, you'll also get detailed maps and route information, live bus tracking, walking directions, facts about famous landmarks and attractions, ticket offers and more. Save memory-making minutes on your city adventure with Big Bus Tours.
- Free Walking Tour. See even more of Dublin on foot. During your visit to Dublin, don't miss the chance to join a Yellow Umbrella Walking Tour (included with all tickets). It's a perfect complement to your Big Bus Tour as it gives you the chance to visit some of the city's hidden gems - often located on narrow streets the bus won't fit down! You'll delve into the mysteries of Dublin, visiting Trinity College and exploring the vibrant city centre with charming and witty guides. Admission to a Yellow Umbrella Walking Tour is included with all tickets, but tips are welcomed by your guide. Tours commence from the SPIRE on O'Connell Street at 11:00am daily. The duration is 2 hours. Please speak to a Big Bus Tours staff member for further information about joining the walking tour.
- Free Onboard Wi-Fi. Available on all buses. Get connected as you tour around the city, with free Wi-Fi available on all buses.
- Free Night Tour. See Dublin come alive at night. Essential and Explore tickets include a 1-hour panoramic Dublin Night Tour! Hop on to enjoy an exciting evening tour of the city on our open-top bus. Our guide shares fascinating facts and stories, giving you great insight into Dublin's history, architecture and memorable characters. During the tour, you'll pass Dublin's floodlit Docklands and atmospheric Georgian quarter, travel along lively Temple Bar, and see Christ Church Cathedral lit up at night. Tours depart at 7:00pm & 8:30pm (Nov-Mar 7pm only) each evening from stop #1 (13 Upper O'Connell Street). Please arrive in advance to secure your seat.
What's included
- 48 Hour Hop-on, Hop-off
- Entertaining Live Guides
- Guided Walking Tour
- Panoramic Night Tour
- Free Onboard Wi-Fi
- Kids Go Free: 1 child per Essential adult ticket
What's Not Included
- Coastal Tour
Additional information
Is there a commentary in my language?
All our bus tours feature expert local guides, who deliver an entertaining narration in English.
We also offer pre-recorded commentary on all buses, available 7 languages (English, German, French, Spanish, Mandarin, Italian, and Russian). You can tune in to the pre-recorded commentary via complimentary earphones - collect these when you board the bus.
Do I need to specify a date of travel?
Yes – we’ll ask you 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 guarantee your seat. If your ticket includes extras, you may also need to book additional dates & times for all elements of your ticket after your purchase is complete. See your booking confirmation email for instructions.