Bus & coach · DUBLIN BUS TOURS
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 12 dublin bus tours worth the money, each with its fare, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you scan the ticket.
See Dublin’s top sights by open-top bus, hear live local stories, visit the Little Museum, and hop off at 25 central stops.
“The operators and guides were friendly, helpful, and fun. It was a great way to get a feel for the city and learn about its ancient history and recent history.”
Review of Dublin’s vintage afternoon tea bus tour, with city sights, Phoenix Park, warm scones, practical tips, and honest value advice.
“I really enjoyed it . It was fun . Thank you. I lived the foid and hot scones. Hot chocokate was really nice on the cold winter day”
Review the Dublin Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour, with route details, guide quality, pricing, timing, top stops, drawbacks, and booking advice.
“Our Guide Fiona was amazing! her Humour and interaction with us was perfect! she reminded where most of the guests come from and told all the sightseeing facts with a very calm voice! recommend it!”
Review of Dublin’s City Sightseeing hop-on hop-off bus, with route details, ticket value, timing, stops, tips, and honest drawbacks.
“Bring headphones or use the ones you can buy, it’s worth hearing about the city’s sights and history.”
Big Bus Dublin review covering stops, guides, value, timing, weather, night tour, and practical tips for choosing a 24, 48, or 72-hour pass.
“It was a typical city Big Bus tour that allows you to get off at different stops. This one had too many stops. Some were close to other stops. The entire loop takes an hour and a half, so allow plenty of time for the tour. Instead of a standard description of the stops, they relied on. Descriptions by the drivers which varied in quality.”
Review of Dublin’s vintage bus afternoon tea tour, with landmarks, warm scones, guide tips, accessibility, price value, and booking advice.
“it was absolutely superb in every way. The staff were efficient, friendly and helpful. Liam, the driver was very good indeed. have been recommending the trip to everyone. Rosemary Thompson.”
Review of Dublin’s Ghost Bus Tour, with haunted churches, graveyard tales, professional actors, comedy, history, and practical booking tips.
“Not what was expected, it was a good way to spend a night in Dublin, interesting and entertaining. With some laughs in between.”
Dublin Freedom Pass review covering 72-hour transport, airport buses, hop-on hop-off sightseeing, costs, stops, tips, and drawbacks.
“A very nice product! Includes Pat Liddy walking tour, two-for-one meal in famous restaurants, reduced entrance fee on a number of places and going to the airport by bus. I definitely recommendable!”
Review Dublin’s Big Bus tour, with live guides, flexible stops, walking and night tours, ticket value, route tips, and practical advice.
“It was easy to hop on & off when we wanted. We had 3 different drivers in the 5 times we rode on the bus. Our 2nd driver was the best, extremely full of energy, good volume when he spoke & loads of information. He added a lot of humor to his details & kept our attention. Highly recommend.”
Escape Dublin for Howth’s cliffs, harbor, and seafood on a lively four-hour bus tour with a live guide and free village time.
“The tour guide/bus driver was great. Very kind and knowledgable. The island of Howth was beautiful. We would definitely go again.”
Review of Dublin’s City Sightseeing bus tour, with route highlights, prices, timing, practical tips, and advice on who should book.
“The hours were a little limiting for using the bus in the earlier morning and later evening. The buses were slow arriving and we waited for over 45 minutes for one bus. The route was only one way so there was a lot of time spent going around to get to certain sites.”
Review of Dublin’s Gravedigger Ghost Bus Tour, with plague tales, haunted sites, dark history, actor guides, and a pub drink.
“Sean was a very good host and entertainer. He told us good stories about the plague era in Dublin also making it scary and funny. His partner (which I don't remember his name now) was very funny too. I recommend this tour absolutely! Sincerely, your loud giggling friends from Argentina (hand in my pockets).”
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