Hop-on Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus
This hop-on hop-off tourist bus makes different stops throughout the city, allowing you to enjoy the main points of interest Edinburgh has to offer in total comfort. The bus offers a different point of view, thanks to its two floors and convertible roof.
Route and Stops
The bus takes two routes with a total of 48 stops, throughout which you can enjoy recorded commentary in English about the places you are passing through.
Some of the most interesting stops are: Trinity College, Christ Church Cathedral, St. Patrick's Cathedral, The Guinness Storehouse, O'Connell Street, Kilmainham Prison, Kilmainham Hospital, Phoenix Park, The National Museum and The National Art Gallery.
You can consult the route and its different stops by clicking on the following link:
How it Works
The ticket is valid for 24 or 48 hours. Independent of the hour at which you first use it, it will be valid until the end of the day.
During this time you can get on and off the bus whenever you like, to visit the various attractions Dublin has to offer.
Important Information
Although when making the reservation you will be asked for a start date, you can use the service up to 15 days following this date.
When making the reservation we will send you an email with a ticket which you must hand in to the visitor's centre at 118 Grafton Street in order to exchange it for your bus ticket.
Timetable and Frequency
Red Route
- April to October: Leaves daily between 8:45 am and 6 pm, every 15 minutes
- June to August: Leaves daily between 8:45 am and 7 pm, every 10 minutes
Blue Route
- April to October: Leaves daily between 9 am and 3:30 pm, every 20 minutes.
- June to August: Leaves daily between 9 am and 4 pm, every 20 minutes.
Important
With each adult ticket, two children under 12 can travel for free: you don't have to buy their ticket.
Pick-Up
The ticket for the Dublin Tourist Bus can be picked up in the Dublin Visitor Centre, 118 Grafton Street.
Price
More information
Duration
24 or 48 hours
Language
The tour includes audio commentary in English.
Included
Unlimited use of the City Sightseeing buses over 24 or 48 hours.
Headphones and audio guide for each passenger
When to book?
Book as soon as possible to guarantee availability, especially during public holidays and festivities.
Ticket
Once your booking has been confirmed, you will receive an email containing your booking voucher. Please print it out or download on your smartphone/tablet to show on the day of the activity.
Frequently asked questions
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P - How to book?
R - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.
If you still have more questions, check out our section on frequently asked questions. If you need help to book an activity or have any enquiries, please contact us.
Cancellations
Non refundable. You may not cancel this activity.
