Dublin City Open Top Bus Tours offer visitors the opportunity to see and experience all that the vibrant and bustling city of Dublin has to offer thereby, allowing visitors to make the most out of their stay. Visitors are given the opportunity to hop on and off the bus at the various historic buildings and attraction sites throughout the city. A ticket lasts for the entire day and visitors are not restricted to the number of times they can get on and off the bus over this period, so you can enjoy the city at your own pace. There is also the option of a forty-eight hour ticket. All buses provide an interesting live commentary by qualified tour guides. There are also multi-lingual recorded options available.
These tours are an easy way to get around and a great way to discover all the delights of Dublin, stay aboard for the complete trip and then decide what attractions and areas you would like to re-visit, this way you won’t miss any of the highlights. There are a total of twenty four convenient stops along the route, being the most interesting attractions, and the journey takes around ninety minutes. The tour allows visitors to absorb the entertainment, history and culture of this vibrant capital city,
Highlights of the tour are the iconic Guinness Storehouse, Kilmainham Gaol, Trinity College, The Phoenix Park, The Old Jameson Distillery, Dublin Zoo and Dublin Castle, and many more depending on the route taken.
The guides are extremely friendly, engaging and knowledgeable in explaining each location and its history, as well as the history of Dublin, the running commentary is also sprinkled with stories and funny anecdotes.
The tour buses run all year round and operate frequently throughout the day, visitors are given a map that highlights all the stops. Visitors can sit on the open upper deck and admire all the sights and sounds of Dublin but, if that option doesn’t appeal downstairs is warm and covered. The tours offer a fun time for all ages, there is even a children’s commentary available.
Your bus ticket will also get you exclusive discounts into a number of the attractions, and some free items as well, so make sure to show it.