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

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Personalize your Dublin sightseeing itinerary with this stress-free bus pass that grants you access to several stops around the city. Use a provided map to plan your way as you hop off where you want and explore at a pace that suits you, without being rushed by a group. Plus, your pass includes a freebie—an admission ticket to the Little Museum of Dublin.
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Ages 5-99
Duration: 1h 45m
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Live guide: English
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Highlights
  • Explore Dublin with ease with a hop-on hop-off bus ticket 
  • See highlights like the Guinness Storehouse and Trinity College
  • Listen to fun facts and history about Ireland's capital 
  • Choose between a 24- or 48-hour bus ticket

  • Complimentary Map
  • Live Commentary in English with Dublin's Leading Fáilte Ireland Trained Guides
  • Entry to Little Museum of Dublin at 33 Lower Pembroke St - ask your driver for a ticket.
What's not included
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities

Your Dublin bus tour begins when you want to start exploring. Just turn in your voucher to an employee at any of the buses running throughout the routes in the city. Hop aboard the green bus, and get ready for a day (or even two) in Dublin. There are several stops around the city, and you can hop off whenever an attraction captures your attention. Some of the main stops include Guinness Storehouse, Trinity College, Kilmainham Gaol, Jameson Distillery, Temple Bar, Dublin Castle, and Jeanie Johnston. Get great views around the city from aboard the double-decker buses. You can also listen to your driver’s commentary about Dublin’s history and fun facts. Plus, buses run regularly, so you’re never waiting too long for a ride. Your Dublin bus tour ends whenever you choose during the hours your ticket is valid for.

Start:
  • DoDublin Bus Tours, 59 O'Connell Street Upper, North City, Dublin 1, D01 RX04, Ireland
    This meeting point is Tour Stop # 1, but please join the tour at any of our 25 stops.
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Pushchair accessible
    • Near public transportation
    • Infants must sit on laps
    • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
    • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
    If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 6249DUBHOHO

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • *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
    • Most travellers can participate

    • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

    If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 6249DUBHOHO

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    • nicolarR7986YA
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      A wonderful way to see Dublin sights.
      We were perfectly informed and entertained during our journey around Dublin. Gareth kept our spirits high on a cold morning with several sing-alongs, whilst balancing serious historical facts with funny stories and cheeky banter. A brilliant guide and driver. Definitely highly recommended.
      Written 9 February 2025
    • 701fanig
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      Amazing
      Our guide Finn was amazing. It was so much fun learning about the legends of Dublin. They spooked us pretty good but it was worth and I'd do it again
      Written 7 February 2025
    • ncsubourgelath
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Tip Top Drivers
      Richie and Alex welcomed us to Dublin on a wet Irish day! With tip top service, stories and views it was wonderful to listen and ride and enjoy while working off a jet lag. From Alex's whisky chat to Richie's personal family stories and humor, it was lovely to connect with these gentleman riders. Richie even made sure our tour was guided knowing it was our first time in Ireland! We are excited to hop on tomorrow as well!
      Written 2 February 2025
    • 679martind
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great service.
      A great experience! We hopped on and off twice, each time we had a different driver, both were friendly, funny and knowledgeable. We didn't get the first drivers name but the second was a lady called Carla/Carly She was great, a possible comedienne or singer. Treated us to a full rendition of 'Molly Malone' Highly entertaining. Both drivers had an incredible knowledge about the beautiful city of Dublin, we were very pleased. Could not recommend highly enough and discovered so many interesting facts about Dublin, better than the usual trip where you plug in earphones and listen to actors. We'll definitely use this service the next time we're in Dublin. Well done Carla/Carly
      Written 1 February 2025
    • maxdY9901GW
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      Ghost Bus Tour
      This was a really fun tour! I would classify as more entertaining that spooky. Great to learn some of the ghostly history of Dublin. Only downside was seeing things out the window this time of the year was basically impossible. Otherwise the on site experience was amazing!
      Written 29 January 2025
    • 526et
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      Spooky fun for one!
      I had an amazing time on the Dublin GhostBus Tour! Franklin, the driver, was incredibly friendly and welcoming, setting the scares up right from the start. The host, Reagan, was FANTASTIC! She really brought the stories to life with her great storytelling and spooky energy, ensuring plenty of scares and screams throughout the tour. She’s very knowledgeable, answered all of my questions, and her passion for Dublin’s haunted history really shone through. I was a bit nervous to go to such an interactive tour alone, but the whole experience was so much fun, a bit eerie, and definitely memorable! Huge thanks to Reagan and Franklin - Highly recommend for anyone looking for a spooky adventure in Dublin!!
      Written 28 January 2025
    • B6114NZchrisw
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      Incoming storm Eowyn and still was excellent!
      Went for a birthday surprise and was excellent. Edgar was very knowledgeable and funny…. Franklin was a good driver and co host. Edgar was up against it with the weather and incoming storm but still kept everyone smiling and intrigued. Would highly recommend!
      Written 24 January 2025
    • Armagh12345
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Weekend in Dublin.
      Went on the Do Dublin tour bus around Dublin. What an enjoyable tour of the City. The driver was called Stephen. He had so much information about the City, The stories which he told us, the singing and the jokes. Well done Stephen!
      Written 19 January 2025
    • hollyelowenb
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      Didn’t show up!!
      Booked the tour as a surprise for my husbands 40th birthday. We arrived at the designated pick up location 40mins prior to start time (15mins prior was the recommended time) so we were in good time. The bus didn’t arrive. We waiting until 9:50pm, no email, no call either. Seriously disappointed and frustrated.
      Written 14 January 2025
    • Ellag3130
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      Worth every penny!
      Tour with Nicholas was super fun. You truly get a little bit of everything; comedy, thrills, and history ! Would recommend to those coming to Dublin
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    • Trail55202567041
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      Ghost bus tour Dublin
      Highly recommend this tour. Edgar and Ritchie are brilliant. I found it very interesting, entertaining and hilarious 10 out or 10.
      Written 12 January 2025
    • laurarE8498KO
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Brilliant part of our trip !
      Tyrone was simply outstanding ! He absolutely knows his stuff! He made the tour so interesting and it was great how he interacted with every customer :) He was brilliant ! We did go on another do Dublin bus that was just an automated one and was completely different so would try and get a bus with the driver telling you all about the place :)
      Written 10 January 2025
    • ethangD7833WZ
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      Wayne is the best
      Hopped on at the guiness factory, welcomed by a very friendly driver Wayne, very enthusiastic and kind, obviously loves his job.
      Written 9 January 2025
    • N2737LImatthewo
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      Great craic!
      Tyrone was a brilliant guide. His commentary brought Dublin alive for 3 tired travellers! We had much more of a sense of the city after our tour
      Written 7 January 2025
    • Hhutchiso
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      Enthusiastic and knowledgeable driver
      A fun, enthusiastic and very knowledgeable driver, Paul was just great at showing us the sites. He was a joy to listen to. So much so we didn’t want to get off. He was always very informative over what was at each stop and allowed people the chance to get off and explore
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    Vivien R
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    All of our guides were great. Ritchie was hilarious!
    Visited Dublin for the rugby but wanted to see more than the amazing pubs :-)
    We purchased our tickets through Groupon which gave us about a €10 discount each. Fantastic value.
    Buses were frequent, running about every 20 minutes and we always managed a spot on the top deck.
    Would recommend stopping at the Little Museum which is included in your bus ticket price (and is ordinarily €15 entry)
    Written 3 February 2025
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
    Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the tour, especially with Ritchie's humor. We appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you again soon. Regards, DoDublin Team
    Written 5 February 2025
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    Louise B
    34 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    The perfect way to see Dublin and get the low down on what’s what in the city. We did exactly what you advertised and kept hopping on and off to see the sights!

    Your drivers were all so brilliant - full of humorous stories and more interesting info than you’d find in any encyclopaedia!! Their knowledge is immense and they enjoy sharing it in such a light hearted fashion. I really can’t recommend these bus tours highly enough (and our ticket got us into some other sights - such as the little museum of Dublin - absolutely free. Win, win!!)
    Written 29 August 2024
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    Hi, Thank you for your stellar review. At DoDublin we are very proud of our drivers! Their knowledge of the city and humor is second to none. Everyone on the team will be very appreciative of your kind words. I'll be sure to let them know. We hope to welcome you on board another DoDublin tour again sometime soon!
    Written 30 August 2024
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    Sunshine06615957812
    3 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    May 2024 • Couples
    When friends ask us for 1 or 2 highlights regarding our recent trip to Ireland and Scotland, the first response is "Brendan Murphy as a tour guide."

    The first few hours of day #1, Brendan asked several questions, discerning our personal preferences, likes, dislikes, interests, background knowledge, etc. Per our feedback, he tweaked the tour daily, catering it to the four of us. He did not just revise it for us as a group; he revised it based on the interests of each individual in the group, so that every day, each individual had a few "bonus sites" based on individual preferences. Because of Brendan, we saw everything on the itinerary, plus bonus sites that he added along the way.

    Second, Brendan was extremely flexible. If we said that we wanted to skip a town and spend more time at the next site, he did that. If we wanted to skip lunch or add a snack stop or try a specific "Irish speciality," he accommodated us. He also edited our days, based on crowds, other buses, and weather to maximize our trip.

    Third, Brendan balanced warmth and professionalism. He was warm and caring, but did not try to become a BFF. Each day was efficiently spent, yet we never felt hurried or rushed. He gave interesting context and history throughout the tour, without becoming pedantic, arrogant, or excessive. Brendan answered our questions thoroughly yet concisely and noted when he did not know an answer. At the end of each day, he went inside each lodging and confirmed that everything was accurate before leaving; not once did he "leave us at the door."

    In short, we thoroughly enjoyed our week in Ireland, and Brendan was the key.
    Gregg and Judi
    Written 16 May 2024
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    Emily
    Cleveland Heights, OH2 contributions
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    Very disappointing. We waited for a bus for 45 minutes when they advertised service every 15 minutes. It threw our whole day off, and we didn’t use the bus again because we didn’t want to get stuck somewhere again for so long. We spent $70 for two passes and used it for 20 minutes because of this. When we complained, we were basically told , “Too bad.” Not the customer service I was expecting.

    Take public transportation and use Rick Steves walking tour podcasts. Save your money to tip musicians.
    Written 19 September 2024
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
    Thank you for your feedback. Unfortunately, due to protests and the government returning to the Dail, the city was full of traffic congestion and road closures. When we experience delays or don't pick up at stops it is due to traffic disruptions or road closures. These are unfortunately out of our control and are something that anyone running transport must contend with. It is unfortunate that you experienced this. We would love to welcome you back to try it out again as this is not the norm!
    Written 20 September 2024
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    40somethingHampshire
    Southampton, UK17 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Absolutely brilliant value for money. We joined the tour at the start point in O’Connell Street near GPO museum.
    Boarding the bus I asked if the live guide was available and was told no it would be a multi linguist commentary however, our fantastic driver Mark Cleary pulled it out of the bag 100% and gave us the most entertaining tour I’ve ever taken on a hop on off bus.
    We learnt dozens of facts that I’m fairly certain wouldn’t be included in an automated commentary and we laughed all the way, it was easy to hear the driver even above the noise of the traffic from the seats upstairs and outside.
    The bus stops are all within easy reach of all attractions and the service runs frequently - I think last pick up was around 6.00 from Guinness Storehouse.
    DoDublin offers 24 hour & 48 hour tickets on our Hop-on Hop-off tour. One child (u15) goes free with each adult ticket and there are discounted rates for Students and Senior Citizens. They also offer Free entry into the Little Museum of Dublin with every ticket
    All in all would thoroughly recommend and consider it to be great value for money. One last thing we weren’t aware of was that a combined airport bus transfer ticket and hop on ticket will realise a 5 euro discount so worth checking out the official website before you book to check for all offers.
    Written 14 October 2023
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    Emily L
    London, UK2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Aug 2023 • Couples
    This was my 3rd time booking the DoDublin hop on, hop off tour and I’ve loved it every single time! We bought the Freedom Pass which gives you 48h of the Hop On/Off tour and 72h of any public transport in Dublin (bus, tram and train - we used all 3!).

    It offers great value for money but the jewel in the crown of the ticket is the tour with live commentary by the driver. We did the entire route once (it takes about 1 hour 45 to 2 hours) and our brilliant tour guide was Damien. His commentary was brilliantly entertaining and informative (he was also a fairly decent singer!) and it was one of the highlights of our trip. It really is Dubliners showing you the secrets of Dublin.

    I would definitely recommend booking the DoDublin tour if you visit Dublin - plus if you do, you also have access to multiple offers such as free entry to the Little Museum of Dublin.
    Written 9 August 2023
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    David Kyle P
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Feb 2024 • Family
    Highly recommend this, it's a great way to explore the city, gives you ideas for places to go and of course you learn about the history too.

    The bus goes to all the areas of interest within Dublin City Centre and I feel the price is extremely fair for what you get.

    Particular praise goes to our amazing tour guide, Johnny Mac. He really made the experience memorable with his tales, jokes and warm personality guiding us through. He made us feel really welcome and left a lasting impression.

    If you go on this tour - ask for Johnny!
    Written 24 February 2024
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    MisterCheeky
    Shrewsbury, UK1,664 contributions
    2.0 of 5 bubbles
    There are several options for the ubiquitous open top city bus tours. My wife and I selected DoDublin based on factors such as positive reviews and pricing. Our tickets were purchased online and we utilized the electronic voucher for boarding which was seamless. The drivers were superb. They were professional, informative and entertaining.

    Unfortunately there was an instance where DoDublin really let us down which almost resulted in missing our Kilmainham Gaol tour (which can be a very difficult ticket to get).
    We waited at one of the stops (#6) for the first bus of the day. We observed the DoDublin bus approaching from stop #5 but it then turned off the designated route, not to be seen again.
    An email enquiry and complaint to DoDublin was responded to with the following:
    “Unfortunately, we were only alerted that there was a gas leak up by stop 6 and our services were diverted from this area. We were only made aware of this and in turn could not alert customers.
    Due to this factor being outside of our control and our services till operating, and the ticket being activate, we would not be in the position to refund these tickets.”
    Regards,
    Jack O’Donoghue
    Commercial Department

    This was odd as the gas leak was reported in the news at 07:41h and almost two hours later at 09:20h as we stood by stop 6, the road was completely fine. In addition, other tour buses as well as over a dozen local buses drove past our stop along Merrion Road without issue. We eventually got a DoDublin bus 30min later.

    It is unfortunate that this inconvenience to its customers is apparently of little concern to DoDublin. A gesture of goodwill such as perhaps an extension of the ticket by 4-6 hours would incur no cost to DoDublin. Instead they adopted a stringent company-first position resulting in a much less than satisfied customer.
    Written 24 May 2024
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
    Hi Russ, We're sorry that you felt so let down by our decision not to refund your ticket on this occasion. We understand your frustration and annoyance, but we felt this incident was out of our control. We're happy at least that you didn't miss your Kilmainham Gaol tour. Thanks for the positive points you made about our drivers which is very kind of you considering the circumstances. We hope you enjoyed your trip to Dublin otherwise and that this incident didn't leave too much of a bad impression. Kind regards DoDublin Team
    Written 5 June 2024
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    Paula T
    Dudley, UK36 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    The buses are fab for getting around the city. We spent all day just getting off at pubs & shops, utilising our BOGOF guiness and Irish coffees included LOL
    The drivers are very knowledgeable and funny, and they really make the journeys interesting

    Definitely do this!!
    Written 14 August 2024
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    It is a joy to hear that you had a great day! you really made the most of your DoDublin Hop on Hop off experience and that is what we love to hear.
    Written 15 August 2024
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

    Carla W
    Northwich, UK66 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Oct 2024 • Couples
    On our last day in Dublin, we had a few hours to spare, so we decided to give the DoDublin bus tour a try after a disappointing experience with another hop-on-hop-off service. What a difference it made!

    The tour was fantastic – it offered live commentary that was both informative and engaging, and the route was well-planned, taking us to all the must-see spots. In addition to the tour, the tickets came with several great perks, including discounts and offers at local bars, restaurants, museums, and even a dock tour, which added great value to the experience.

    Our driver and guide, Ross, was exceptional. He was incredibly knowledgeable, delivered fascinating insights throughout, and had a wonderful sense of humor. His energy truly brought the tour to life.

    I highly recommend this tour as it’s by far the best way to explore Dublin. In my opinion, this is the only hop-on-hop-off tour worth taking. Next time, I’ll definitely be opting for the 48-hour ticket! 😊
    Written 6 November 2024
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