Our 15 Favourite Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tours in Ireland

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,327 reviews · 1 hour 45 minutes (approx.) · from $38Our pick

Ride DoDublin’s 24 or 48-hour bus pass around 25 city-centre stops, with live English commentary from local guides and entry to the Little Museum of Dublin. I like the personal touch from drivers such as Darren, Gary O, Tony, Brendan, and Ger. You can also upgrade for airport transfers.

“Really great experience. Darren was so fun and informative. I would recommend going with this provider as they’re a local Dublin based tour company - they also have loads of deals with local restaurants.”

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2.Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

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

Explore Dublin by hop-on hop-off bus with live English commentary and audio guides in eight other languages. Stop near Trinity College, Guinness Storehouse, Dublin Castle, Kilmainham Gaol, Phoenix Park, and more. Drivers such as Martin, Ray, Fiona, and Jonny Mac add songs, jokes, and local stories. A 24 or 48-hour ticket includes one free child under 15.

“The bus driver was incredible sang songs and told stories and facts about all the different locations on the tour”

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3.City Sightseeing Dublin Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 2,416 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $32

Ride Dublin’s open-top double-decker bus past Trinity College, Dublin Castle, Guinness Storehouse, Phoenix Park, Temple Bar, and the Docklands. Your pass works for 24, 48, or 72 hours, with multilingual audio, a walking tour, and discounts at selected attractions. Start at College Green or board at any operating stop.

“There was a convenient stop close to the hotel, thr driver drove carefully and the bus was clean and tidy. Stops were convenient to many attractions. The staff were very friendly. Great experience”

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4.Big Bus Dublin Hop-on, Hop-off Sightseeing Tour with Live Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,387 reviews · 1 hour 50 minutes (approx.) · from $41

See Dublin from an open-top double-decker bus with live English commentary or digital audio. The route links Trinity College, Temple Bar, Dublin Castle, Guinness Storehouse, Phoenix Park, Jameson, and 25 stops. Choose a 24, 48, or 72-hour pass, with walking and night tours included on longer tickets.

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

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

Use Dublin’s Freedom Pass for 72 hours of daytime buses, Luas trams, DART, commuter rail, and airport routes 16 and 41. You also get a 48-hour DoDublin hop-on hop-off tour, an English audio guide, a city map, and selected attraction discounts. Drivers such as Kevin, Paddy, and Ken may add live humor to the ride.

“Worth it's weight in gold if you plan on staying in Dublin 3 or more nights. Got to visit a lot of sites we have been wanting to visit.”

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

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

Use a 24-, 48-, or 72-hour Big Bus pass to explore Dublin from Upper O’Connell Street. Live English guides such as Ross, Jerry, Anne, and Jimmy add local stories and humor, while longer passes include a walking tour and panoramic night ride. Audio commentary is available in seven languages, and one child rides free with each adult ticket.

“very good thanks, staff were very welcoming. the guide was really funny and knew his business.”

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

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

See Dublin from an open-top City Sightseeing bus, passing Trinity College, Guinness Storehouse, Phoenix Park, Temple Bar, and the River Liffey. Hop off where you like, use live English commentary or audio in eight languages, and join a free walking tour from The Spire. One child aged 4 to 12 rides free for every two paying adults.

“This is a great idea when first arriving in a city as it provides an overall history of the city and all major attractions. It then offers the chance to attend the attractions secure in the knowldedge that another bus will be along shortly to take you back to the beginning , to another attractions or to a stop close to your accommodation.”

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8.Galway: City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

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

Take a 24 or 48-hour open-top bus tour around Galway, beginning at Eyre Square and reaching Salthill, Galway Cathedral, NUI Galway, the Spanish Arch, and Galway Bay. English commentary plays through onboard speakers, while drivers such as John and Jerry may add useful local help. Plan around the 90-minute service gap, or 45 minutes in summer.

“Good! I will know next time how to plan to visit the sites!”

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9.Big Bus Panoramic Night Tour with Live Guide

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

Take a one-hour open-top night ride from 13 O'Connell Street Upper through Dublin’s historic center and Docklands. An English-speaking guide, with hosts such as Brian, Jerry, James, and Lee on different departures, shares stories about Joyce, Wilde, Bono, and the Brazen Head. Expect strong city views, lively commentary, and some traffic.

“Jerry was a great tour guide, very witty and fun! It was nice seeing the city at night, and we saw sights we had not seen previously seen. It was a great way to start our last night in Dublin!”

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

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

Use a 24 or 48-hour Big Bus Dublin ticket to reach Trinity College, Temple Bar, the cathedrals, Phoenix Park, and Guinness Storehouse. You get fast-track Guinness entry and a pint in the Gravity Bar. Live guides such as Quiggs, James, and Alan may add local color, while recorded commentary is offered in eight languages.

“Convenient bus locations to major attractions in the city area. You get dropped off right in front of the of the Guinness Storehouse. The Guinness tour is great and very worthwhile. A must see in Dublin.”

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11.Guinness Storehouse Ticket & Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 201 reviews · from $71

Use a 1-day or 48-hour Big Bus pass to see Trinity College, Dublin Castle, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Phoenix Park, and more. Visit the self-guided Guinness Storehouse, finish with a pint or Guinness 0.0 at the Gravity Bar, and add the 1-hour night tour with the 48-hour option.

“Great would recommend this for anyone spending a short time in Dublin”

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12.Hop On/Hop Off Cork City Sightseeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 189 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $26

See Cork from an open-top double-decker, with recorded English commentary and helpful local drivers. The route links the English Market, Cork City Gaol, Shandon Bells, UCC, and Crawford Art Gallery. A full loop takes about 90 minutes, and the 24-hour ticket lets you ride again and hop off where you choose, subject to seasonal schedules.

“This was a great way to see the most of the area and know where we wanted to revisit once done with the bus. The only challenge was knowing where to meet it when we first got off the train. I wish there had been a pointer with the tickets that indicated the exact location.”

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

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

This one-hour City Sightseeing Galway loop links Eyre Square, the Spanish Arch, Salthill, Blackrock Tower, the University of Galway, and Galway Cathedral. You get English audio commentary, mobile or paper tickets, and 24 or 48-hour access, though buses may run only every 90 minutes outside the busiest summer period.

“It was a great delight to drive around the city to see all the highlights, e.g., Salthill Promenade, University of Galway, Galway Cathedral, etc.”

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14.Cork City Hop On/Off Open Top Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 89 reviews · from $25

Ride Cork’s bright red open top double decker for one day of unlimited hop on and hop off travel. Hear recorded commentary, add local driver tips, and see St. Patrick’s Quay, Shandon Cathedral, Saint Fin Barre’s Cathedral, UCC, Fitzgerald Park, Cork City Gaol, and more. The bus begins and ends outside Cork City Library.

“Great City tour . Good stops and enabled to get to further out places like Gaol . Loved the driver - very friendly and funny”

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

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

Ride from Killarney town into the national park, hopping off at Ross Castle, Torc Waterfall, Muckross House, Muckross Traditional Farms, and Muckross Abbey. English commentary, a full-day pass, wheelchair access, and helpful drivers such as Kevin make this a practical choice if you do not have a car.

“Tour guide was friendly and chatty I would definitely recommend”

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