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The 15 Best Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tours in Ireland

23 tours  ·  from $17

One ticket, an open top and a route that passes most of what you came for. The 15 below differ on how long the pass lasts, how often buses come, and whether a live guide or a recording is doing the talking.

Dublin: Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour - O’Connell Street to Trinity College
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Dublin: Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

1.Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

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

See Dublin at your own pace on a 24 or 48-hour DoDublin bus pass. Live English guides such as Martin, Ray, Fiona, and Johnny Mac add jokes, songs, and local stories, while audio commentary is available in eight other languages. A Little Museum visit is included.

“Our driver was knowledgeable, funny and kept us engaged with jokes and songs along the way. We learned quite a lot about the history of the places we stopped at and other landmarks we passed by a long the way. This is definitely a must do activity. Especially if you are visiting with a condensed schedule.”

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City Sightseeing Dublin Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour - Whiskey and Guinness in the Liberties
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City Sightseeing Dublin Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

2.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’s main sights, from Trinity College and Dublin Castle to Guinness, Phoenix Park, Smithfield, and Merrion Square. The full loop takes about two hours, buses run every 20 to 25 minutes, and your pass includes 24, 48, or 72 hours of unlimited rides.

“Easy to find location, great routes and main stops, right on time. The communication from Viator said we didn’t need paper tickets and that virtual tickets would work at all stops. Luckily, we went to the first stop and someone checked us in and gave us the paper tickets that apparently we needed. The other reviews made it sound like the guided tour was a live person, ours was a recording not at all entertaining but factual.”

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Big Bus Dublin Hop-on, Hop-off Sightseeing Tour with Live Guide - Temple Bar, Dublin Castle, and the medieval center
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Big Bus Dublin Hop-on, Hop-off Sightseeing Tour with Live Guide

3.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 Big Bus Dublin’s 25-stop route past Trinity College, Temple Bar, Guinness Storehouse, Dublin Castle, and Phoenix Park. Choose 24, 48, or 72 hours of access, with live English commentary or digital audio. Longer tickets add a guided walk and panoramic night tour.

“Driver was very informative and can crack a joke or two, got to see all the stuff I wanted to see in Dublin. But very cold on-top of the bus.”

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Dublin Public Transport and Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus Tour - What the 72-hour Freedom Pass actually covers
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Dublin Public Transport and Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus Tour

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

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

Use one pass for Dublin Bus, Luas, DART, commuter rail, airport routes, and a 48-hour hop-on hop-off tour. Live guides such as Kevin, Paddy, and Ken add humor, while onboard audio explains major sights. Redeem the pass at a pickup point before using it.

“I have had nothing but problems with this bus, the app is as useful as a waterproof teabag! I tried to chat and email someone to help but to no avail! We managed to get on to 1 bud, it has been a complete waste of time and money!!!”

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Dublin: Big Bus Hop-On, Hop-Off Tour with Live Guide - Starting on O’Connell Street and crossing the River Liffey
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Dublin: Big Bus Hop-On, Hop-Off Tour with Live Guide

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

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

Ride Dublin’s Red Line from Upper O’Connell Street with a live English-speaking guide, hopping off at Trinity College, Dublin Castle, Guinness Storehouse, Kilmainham Gaol, and more. Choose 24, 48, or 72 hours, with walking and night tours included on longer tickets.

“We liked Ross our tour guide. He was funny and informative!”

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Dublin: City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour - Starting at Fox House and learning the route
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Dublin: City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

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

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

Use a 24, 48, or 72-hour City Sightseeing pass to reach Dublin Castle, Guinness Storehouse, Phoenix Park, Temple Bar, and more. Ride the full 105-minute loop for city views, or hop off at major sights. Live guides may include Andrew, Michael, or Aiden, with audio in eight languages.

“Thoroughly enjoyed the Dublin hop on/off bus. Saw lots of historical and famous landmarks which were clearly explained. Well worth the money and definitely recommend.”

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Galway: City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour - Start at Eyre Square and follow Galway’s old center
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Galway: City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

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

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

Use Galway’s open-top City Sightseeing bus to cover Eyre Square, the Spanish Arch, Salthill, Galway Cathedral, and Galway Bay. You get 13 stops, English commentary, and 24 or 48 hours to hop on and off. Drivers such as John and Jerry add helpful local tips, though buses can be 90 minutes apart.

“great way to get your bearings in the city and find new areas outside of the market 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

8.Big Bus Panoramic Night Tour with Live Guide

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

Ride an open-top double-decker through Dublin after dark, with an English-speaking guide sharing stories about Joyce, Wilde, Bono, Temple Bar, and the Brazen Head. The one-hour route covers the Docklands, St. Stephen’s Green, Dublin Castle, Christ Church Cathedral, and more, returning to O’Connell Street.

“Lee was brilliant he explained the history on the tour, we had a laugh. Well worth a visit.”

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Guinness Storehouse Ticket and Big Bus Dublin Hop-on Hop-off Tour - Trinity College, Temple Bar, and Dublin Castle
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Guinness Storehouse Ticket and Big Bus Dublin Hop-on Hop-off Tour

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

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

You’ll tour Dublin by Big Bus, stopping at Trinity College, Temple Bar, cathedrals, whiskey distilleries, Phoenix Park, and Guinness Storehouse. Use the 24 or 48-hour pass at your pace, then finish with a complimentary pint and city views from the Gravity Bar. Live guides may include Quiggs, Mustafa, Alan, or James.

“The Hop-On Hop-Off bus was a great way to see Dublin. On top, it was a recording that was hard to hear (they gave earplugs, but still a little disappointing). Once we sat on the bottom, it was a live guide with so much great info totally worth it! The Guinness Storehouse was a highlight, and ending with a pint in the Gravity Bar overlooking the city was the best.”

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Dublin: Airport Transfer and Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Ticket - Getting from Dublin Airport to the city center
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Dublin: Airport Transfer and Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Ticket

10.Airport Transfer and Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 209 reviews · from $42

Use Dublin Express routes 782 or 784 from the airport, then see more than 30 city sights on a green hop-on hop-off bus. Live English guides bring the ride to life with stories, songs, and jokes. Your package also includes Little Museum entry and selected meal deals.

“Great value and was easy access getting us from/to airport and the hop on/off bus was great. We were at the end of a 2 week EU trip so this was a great low key ride allowing us to see sites in Dublin and enjoy the areas. Drivers were very friendly and fun 🙂”

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Dublin: Guinness Storehouse Ticket & Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour - Start at O’Connell Street and see Dublin unfold
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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

Pair a Big Bus Dublin pass with priority entry to the Guinness Storehouse. Ride past Trinity College, Dublin Castle, and Phoenix Park, then enjoy a pint, Guinness 0.0, or soft drink at the Gravity Bar. The 48-hour option adds a guided panoramic night tour.

“We have done the On/Off tour with Guinness Sorehouse … got a 48hr ticket … night tour was great! We also went out to Howth. Like to mention, Lee, Ross & Paul all great characters and very informed … great commentaries. 👏🌟”

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City Sightseeing Galway Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour - Hear Galway’s story from the bus
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City Sightseeing Galway Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

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

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

Ride a one-hour City Sightseeing loop through Galway, linking Eyre Square, the Spanish Arch, Salthill, Blackrock Tower, NUI Galway, and the Cathedral. Use the English audio commentary to plan your stops, but check the timetable carefully: buses run every 90 minutes, or every 45 minutes in summer.

“Great way to plan a day in Galway. We rode the Hop On Hop Off bus for the entire route first, planning our next stops from there. Only negative: We started our tour at 12:30 the first day, but despite being advertised as 24-hour passes, our tickets had disappeared by the next morning. Very disappointing, as we had hoped to visit the Aquarium that next morning (since our Connemara Tour had been cancelled due t9 damage from Storm Amy).”

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

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

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

Start at Dun Laoghaire port, collect your rail tickets, and ride to Pearse Station, opposite hop-on hop-off Stop 8. Live guides, multilingual audio, and one-day access cover Trinity College, Dublin Castle, Guinness, Phoenix Park, and more.

“Transportation from cruise port went well. Did not use hop on hop off bus in the city - just walked around central area.”

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Dublin Cruise Ship Shore Excursion|Hop-on Hop-off & Rail Transfer - Merrion Square, Oscar Wilde, and the National Museum
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Dublin Cruise Ship Shore Excursion|Hop-on Hop-off & Rail Transfer

14.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 train, then use a 24-hour DoDublin bus ticket to reach Trinity College, Guinness, Dublin Castle, Kilmainham, and more. Live guides such as Gary, Gareth, Mary, and Mark add local color, while a map and Little Museum visit help you plan your short stay.

“Dart train was easy to get to and found HOHO bus was right across the street. Only issue was with the buses, which is true of all so no knock on the tour company, was as the day wore on the seating became harder to find, especially the upper deck as many never got off. Otherwise, a great way to see the overview of the city.”

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Killarney: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus to Killarney National Park - Starting at Mission Road in Killarney
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Killarney: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus to Killarney National Park

15.Hop-On Hop-Off Bus to Killarney National Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 89 reviews · from $17Best value

Use a one-day English-language bus pass from Killarney town to Ross Castle, Torc Waterfall, Muckross House, Muckross Traditional Farms, and Muckross Abbey. Drivers such as Kevin share helpful stop-by-stop advice, while the accessible service gives you freedom to explore without a car.

“We love the full tours but our favorite spot was the torc waterfalls and muckross house.”

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