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

2. Big Bus Dublin Hop on Hop off Sightseeing Tour with Live Guide

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

4. Dublin Cruise Ship Shore Excursion|Hop-on Hop-off & Rail Transfer

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

6. Dublin Shore Excursion, Live Guided Open-top, Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Tour

7. Dublin Shore Excursion: City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

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Hop On Hop Off City Tour

No.1 hop-on hop-off in the world on tripadvisor.

The Green open top bus is iconic in Dublin. And for great reason. Owned and operated locally, the DoDublin Hop On Hop Off Tour has been the city's leading tour for over 35 years. We don't just bring you to Dublin's attractions, we are  one of the city's top tourist attractions and we carry millions of visitors each year to discover the city we love.

• Dublin's original and best Sightseeing Tour
• World famous Dublin Tour Guides
• 25 Great Stops on Route
• Visits all Dublin's top Attractions
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• One Child Free with each Adult (U15)

Dublin's No.1 Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour allows you to experience all the history and culture of Dublin in one visit.

The City Tour Route - 1 hour 45 minutes and 25 stops visiting all the city's top attractions. Hop-off at any time to go visit the big bus tour attractions like Dublin Zoo, the Guinness Storehouse or The Book of Kells in Trinity College and EPIC: The Irish Emigration Musuem , Your guide will point out all the most famous landmarks and points of interest along the way, showing you where famous Dubliners like James Joyce, Oscar Wilde and Samuel Beckett (among others) lived and spent their time.

Buses for the tour start at 9am daily from outside Dublin Bus Head Office at 59 Upper O'Connell Street, Dublin 1. The last tour of the day departs from Stop 1 at 19:00 (or 17:00 during from November to April)

You’ll enjoy live commentary from Fáilte Ireland trained guides, all native Dubliners who will charm and entertain you. We also provide pre-recorded multilingual tours in 9 languages; English, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese, Italian, Russian, French and Irish.

Kids go FREE (1 under 15 with an adult), and you can avail of FREE entry into The Little Museum of Dublin at St. Stephen’s Green, worth €10, an offer which is exclusive to DoDublin customers.

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Monday to Sunday, first bus 9am.

Duration: 1hr 45mins

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Hop On Hop Off Dublin - Bus Tours

Experience the best of the capital city of Ireland with your hop-on hop-off Dublin tour. Choose from a range of Dublin hop-on hop-off bus tickets and discover the city at your own pace. Explore the culture and vibrance of the city and visit some of the iconic stops like the Irish Whiskey Museum, Dublin Castle, Writers Museum, Guinness Brewery, Temple Bar and many more. The city that wakes up early offers some top-rated Dublin bus tour combinations at compelling prices. It’s what to do in Dublin!

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Experience Dublin in Hop On Hop Off Bus Tours

Explore the Emerald Isle during your hop-on hop-off Dublin city tours. With your tickets, you don’t need to trouble yourself about how to get around the city. The bus tours are super-flexible, and they make plenty of stops at the top attractions, so you can choose which places you would like to see. Check out the Dublin Castle, Guinness Storehouse, Kilmainham Gaol, and much more!

You can choose from top curated experiences and hop on Big Bus Dublin, Do Dublin, or more. You can even pair a hop-on hop-off with a free museum visit and a walking tour. Otherwise, why not opt for a tour that includes meal deals, a free walking tour, drinks, and more! And for those wanting to avail themselves of a great deal, you can try a DoDublin Card or a Dublin Pass.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: what is the best time to book the hop-on hop-off dublin sightseeing tour.

June to August is the peak season in Dublin when the weather is pleasantly warm and festivities fill the air. However, the city is packed with tourists in the summer season. You can also visit Dublin in late spring to balance out the crowds. Plus, you can secure great deals on sightseeing and accommodation.

Q: What are the key attractions covered in the Dublin hop-on hop-off tour?

Major attractions covered in Dublin open bus tour include the Irish Whiskey Museum, Christchurch Cathedral, Dublin Castle, The Dublin Liberties Distillery, Kilmainham Gaol, Phoenix Park, Writers Museum, Irish Museum of Modern Art, National Museum of Ireland, Teelings Distillery, and Temple Bar.

Q: Is Dublin hop-on hop-off worth it?

Dublin hop-on hop-off bus tour covers all major attractions of the city with strategically placed stops. Add to that, you can also combine your sightseeing bus tour with a River Cruise or The Guinness Storehouse Experience. These tours also include free guided walking tours and immersive audio commentary about Dublin’s Viking history. You can enjoy live commentary in several languages such as English, German, French, Spanish, Cantonese, Japanese, Italian, and Russian to ensure that you don’t miss a thing.

Q: Where can I find a list of all the stops and a map of the various hop-on hop-off tour routes?

You can visit the relevant product page and check the Useful Downloads section to find the latest information as routes, stops and timings change frequently.

Q: Where do I exchange my Dublin Bus tour voucher or paper ticket?

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The DoDublin city sightseeing tour has been Dublin's No.1 tour for over 30 years. DoDublin is a part of Dublin Bus and our Tour Guides are all Dublin Bus drivers. They know the city like the back of their hands and they're all great entertainers with many insights about Dublin you won't hear anywhere else. All of our tour guides are also Fáilte Ireland trained, so It's no wonder we have more 5-Star Reviews on Tripadvisor than any Hop-on hop-off tour in Europe!

There are 24 hour and 48 hour tickets available.

Attractions include:

• National Gallery of Ireland
• Teeling Whiskey Distrillery
• St. Patrick's Catherdral
• Book of Kells
• and many more 

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Home of the Black Stuff

Visit the world famous guinness storehouse with the dodublin combo ticket..

The Guinness Storehouse is Ireland's biggest tourist draw, and for a good reason. Located within the original Guinness Brewery on James's Gate in Dublin city, the Storehouse is spread out over 7 storeys with fantastic interactive experiences throughout the entire journey.

Combine your Hop on hop off tour and Guinness Storehouse tickets! - Book Below!

The Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour will bring you all around Dublin to see all the sites and experince the beautiful city.

The building itself is immense and has to be experienced to be believed. Constructed in what was originally a fermentation plant (also Ireland's first multi-storey steel frame building) your Guinness experience commences at the bottom of what is called the largest pint glass in the world; a 7 storey atrium shaped like a pint of Guinness!

Be brought straight to the door of Guinness Storehouse and beat the queues getting in!

The DoDublin hop on hop off tour stops right outside the door of the Guinness Storehouse, every 20 minutes, 7 days a week, so it's the best way to visit Ireland's top attraction, which is located 20-30 minutes walk outside the city centre.

There are fun activities for all ages, you'll learn all about the history of Guinness and the impact it has had on the city of Dublin as well as around the world, and at the end of the day you'll end up in the Gravity Bar, Dublin's coolest location, with panoramic views around Dublin city and county. You'll receive a complimentary pint of guinness and chill in Dublin's most popular bar!

Guinness + Hop on Hop off

The Guinness Storehouse is open 7 days a week 9:30am - 7pm (last admission is at 5pm). Late opening during July and August. 9am 8pm (last admission is at 6pm)

Hop on Hop off Tour departs from Dublin Bus Head Office, 59 Upper O’Connell Street, Dublin 1. Every 15 minutes from 9am. You can join the tour at any stop.

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Guinness Storehouse Entry

The Guinness Storehouse, situated at St. James’s Gate Brewery is Ireland's most popular attraction. The Storehouse covers seven floors and has been home to Guinness since 1759. The impressive building, formerly the Guinness fermentation plant, has been remodelled into the shape of a giant pint of the “black stuff”. Top off your visit ot Dublin with a drink in the Gravity Bar!

Dublin Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tours

Big Bus: 24/48-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Tour of Dublin

• You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
• Get a taste of the best of Dublin at your own pace with an unlimited hop-on-hop-off bus tour.
• Access 1 route – Red Route with over 23 stops dotted along the city with the option of a Discover, Essential or Explore pass.
• The 48-hour pass also includes a guided walking tour and night tour. Additionally, with your Explore pass, get a half-day coastal tour too!
• The open-top-double-decker buses will give you the best views of the city along with an entertaining live guide present onboard.
• Some popular stops include the iconic Trinity College, Kilmainham Gaol and Dublin Castle.

Discover Pass: 24-Hours

• 24-hour unlimited hop-on hop-off pass
• Entertaining live guide
• Pre-recorded audio commentary in 8 languages
• Guided walking tour

Essential Pass: 48-Hours

• 48-hour unlimited hop-on hop-off pass

Explore Pass: 48-Hours

• Half-day coastal tour
• Entrance fees at the monuments
• Meal inclusions
• First bus: 9am from stop #1 (13 Upper O'Connell Street)
• Last bus: 5pm from stop #1 (13 Upper O'Connell Street)
• Frequency: Every 15 to 20 mins
• Popular stops: National Art Gallery, Dame Street/Dublin Castle, Christ Church Cathedral & St. Patrick's Cathedral

Click here for a detailed route map and its boarding points.

Walking Tour

• Depature: 11am from O'Connell Street
• Duration: 2 hours
• First bus: 7pm from stop #1 (13 Upper O'Connell Street)
• Last bus: 8:30pm from stop #1 (13 Upper O'Connell Street)
• Duration: 1 hour

Half-Day Coastal Tour

• Depature: 2pm from stop#1 (13 Upper O'Connell Street)
• Duration: 60 mins
• Tip: For a deeper understanding of Ireland's tumultuous past, visit Kilmainham Gaol, a former prison that played a significant role in Irish history.
• Facilites: Wheelchair & Pram/Stroller accessibility, Pre-recorded commentary, Headphones, Guide dogs.
• The pre-recorded commentary is available in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Japanese, Cantonese & Russian.
• These tickets are valid for 1 days from the date of purchase.

City Sightseeing 24/48/72-Hour Hop-On-Hop-Off Bus Tour of Dublin

• Explore Dublin at your leisure with this unlimited hop-on hop-off tour on a modern, open-top, double-decker bus.
• Get unlimited access to over 25 stops across the red route, with the freedom to hop on and off as many times as you like with your 24, 48, or 72-hour pass.
• Enhance your trip with a walking tour of Dublin in Spanish or English, offering a deeper dive into the city's rich history and culture.
• Enjoy the convenience of free Wi-Fi and an audio guide in 8 languages to tell you more about the places you see along the way.
• Visit popular stops such as the Guinness Storehouse, Kilmainham Gaol, and Temple Bar, and discover the hidden gems of Dublin.
• 24/48/72-hour unlimited hop-on hop-off pass
• Audio guide in 8 languages
• Walking tour
• Entry to attractions
• First bus: 9:15am
• Last bus: 5pm
• Frequency: Approx every 30mins.
• Popular stops: Dublin Castle, St. Patricks Cathedral, Irish Museum of Modern Art & Phoenix Park

Please click here for a detailed map and its boarding points.

• Departure: 11am from stop #2 (Barnardo Square next to City Hall)
• Duration: 3 hours
• Frequency: Daily
• Tip: Hop off at the Guinness Storehouse (stop 7) and learn about the history of Ireland's famous beer and enjoy a pint with panoramic city views.
• Facilities: Wheelchair Accessibility, Free Wi-Fi, Audio Guide, Earphones.
• The audio guide is available in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Chinese, Portuguese, and Russian.
• These tickets are valid for 12 months from the date of purchase.

Dublin Hop On Hop Off Bus Tours

Dublin is the capital city of Ireland, known for its rich literary history, vibrant pub culture, and friendly locals. It is home to famous landmarks such as Trinity College, Dublin Castle, and the Guinness Storehouse, as well as a thriving arts and music scene.

But getting around the old city can be confusing for a new visitor. With Dublin’s Hop On Hop Off Buses , you can get to explore all the top spots in the city. And, with this convenient mode of transport, all you need is one ticket!

Read on to learn more about Dublin hop-on hop-off bus tours.

Why Choose Dublin Hop On Hop Off Bus Tours?

• Visit Top Landmarks: See all of Dublin’s top attractions from the open-top buses that are ideal for sightseeing.
• Easy and Convenient: Explore the best of Dublin with just one ticket without worrying about your commute.
• Save Money: Hop-on hop-off bus tours will help you save money as you won’t have to spend on local transport fares to get from one spot to the other.
• Complimentary Add-Ons:  Get free onboard Wi-Fi, walking tours, night tours, and more with your tickets.
• Pre-Recorded Commentary: There are audio guides in 10 languages, including English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Irish, Chinese, Portuguese, Russian, and Polish, as well as a live commentary to give you information on all the attractions you will visit.

For more information on the special features and inclusion, please check your tickets.

Dublin Hop On Hop Off Bus Tour Timetable

City Sightseeing

• Timings: 9:15 AM to 5 PM
• Frequency: Every 30 mins
• Walking Tour: Twice a day at 11 AM and 2 PM
• Guided Walking Tour: at 11 AM daily. The duration is 2 hours
• Night Tour: 7 PM & 8:30 PM, The duration is 1 hour
• Coastal Tour: at 2 PM daily. The duration is 4 hours

Dublin Hop On Hop Off Visitor Tips and Guidelines

• Know What Your Ticket Includes:  Most hop-on hop-off bus tour operators have multiple ticket options. Some may not include all the routes on the tour, while others may even offer additional perks like a boat ride or a walking tour. 
• Plan Your Route:  Find out the routes that your hop-on hop-off bus will take (all tour operators offer a map of their routes), so you can decide which stops you would like to get off at beforehand. It is also important to know which major attractions are near the stops. 
• Schedule Your Stops:  If you want to tour any of the attractions near the bus stops, make sure you know how long the tour will be, and when the next hop-on hop-off bus will stop. 
• Buy Attraction Tickets: Many attractions require entry tickets, be sure to purchase these in advance online to avoid standing and waiting in long queues.
• Peak Hours:  If you can you the time and day of your bus tour, find out what the rush hours are in New York during your visit, so you can avoid getting stuck in traffic. 
• Try to Take the Tour Twice:  If you have time, consider first making a full loop on the bus without getting on or off the bus. It may seem like this defeats the purpose of a “hop-on hop-off” tour, but this way you can get an overview of Dublin with a good seat and view for the entire trip.

Frequently Asked Questions About Dublin Hop On Hop Off Bus Tours

A. Yes, Dublin has a hop-on hop-off bus tour.

A. You can buy Dublin hop-on hop-off tickets online.

A. Yes, you can avail Dublin hop-on hop-off tickets online.

A. Hop-on hop-off sightseeing bus tour ticket prices start from £16.

A. Hop-on hop-off buses in Dublin allow you to get on and leave the bus at any of the designated stops to see the major city landmarks whenever you want.

A. Dublin hop-on hop-off buses run between 10 AM to 6 PM and arrive at a frequency of 15 minutes.

A. Yes, there are audio guides available for adults in 5 languages on the Dublin hop-on hop-off bus tours, including English, Spanish, Italian, French & German.

A. Yes, Dublin’s hop-on hop-off bus tours are accessible to wheelchair users.

14 Things To Do in Dublin, Ireland On a Long Layover With AerLingus

Utilizing a long layover is one of the best traveler hacks out there. With AerLingus offering most flights with a stopover in Dublin, if you're going to stop there anyway, you might as well leave the airport and get some exploring in. Dublin is a relatively small city, and with even just one day, you can tick a few things off of your Irish bucket list. Here are 10 recommended things to do on a long layover in Dublin with AerLingus.

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More Things To Do in Dublin, Ireland On a Long Layover With AerLingus

It can be very hard to kill time on long layovers but that's not something travelers flying to Dublin have to worry about. With the entire city at one's disposal, long layovers in Dublin are an excellent way to explore the Irish capital. This list was updated to include more things that travelers can do on stopovers in Dublin when flying with AerLingus.

RELATED: 10 Places Perfect For Exploring While On a Long Layover

See The Book Of Kells At The Trinity College Library

The Library of Trinity College in Dublin is one of the oldest libraries in Ireland and nothing will make time fly by quicker than the dark aisles of its 16th-century reading halls. The library has over 7,000,000 volumes of books on its shelves but if there's one thing that visitors must see, it's the Book of Kells -- the four Latin Gospel manuscripts dating back to the 9th century. No matter the time of the year, the library always has at least one volume on display for the public to see.

Catch A Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

Flights can get pretty darn tiring. Oftentimes, there's very little energy left for anything exciting on a layover, let alone exploring an entirely new city . In that case, hop-on hop-off bus tours offer visitors an excellent means through which to see Dublin without much physical exertion on their part. Simply catch an open-top double-decker bus, grab a seat in a corner, and watch Dublin's top attractions pass by as you listen to audio guides for context.

Get A Taste Of Irish Food

What better way to spend a layover in Dublin than to eat your way through the Irish capital? Food blogger Ketty Quigley's Delicious Dublin Tours take visitors on a three-hour walking trip around the city with stops at plenty of famous eateries in between. As local experts tell tales of Dublin's food history, visitors will not only taste the best of local Irish food, but they will also learn of its past and present. These tours operate regardless of the weather in the notoriously temperamental capital.

Hop Onto A Viking Splash Tour

Long layovers in Dublin are one thing if you're alone or in the company of a fellow adult, but finding entertainment can be a far more tedious task when traveling with kids. A Viking Splash Tour is an excellent adrenaline-filled activity -- and an incredibly unique one at that -- for both adults and kids to take part in when in Dublin. The tours take place on a restored World War II amphibious vehicle that functions much like a bus on the roads but transforms into a boat as it mightily glides into the Grand Canal Dock, splashing passengers on board with the cold waters of the canal.

Drink At Temple Bar

What visit to Ireland is complete without a proper pint of Guinness? Head to the place that does it best, and arguably the most famous bar in not only Dublin but all of Ireland: Temple Bar Pub. Not to be confused with the neighborhood that is called Temple Bar, Temple Bar Pub is an infamous landmark pub with the traditional bright red exterior, welcoming you in to have a pint or two.

Related: 10 Pubs You Need To Grab A Brew At While Visiting Dublin

Dublin Castle

Despite popular belief, there's a lot more to do in Dublin than just drinking. Ireland is home to several castles, and Dublin Castle is one of the finest . Having been built in the thirteen century, Dublin Castle has since served as home to English and British administration. In 1922, Dublin Castle was given to the Irish government, where it now serves as a popular tourist hotspot. For an entry fee of about 8 euros, you can head inside and see the collection of art, as well as take in the majestic red velour and gold-plated interior.

Related: 9 Things To Do In Dublin: Complete Guide Beyond The Pubs To This Irish Capital

Chester Beatty

Within the confines of Dublin Castle is what Lonely Planet has described as one of the best museums in Europe: Chester Beatty. Also known as Chester Beatty Library, this museum is home to the collections of Sir Chester Alfred Beatty, a philanthropist and mining magnate who was given the title "King of Copper" due to his fortune. The collections at Chester Beatty include but are not limited to Arabic treatises on religion, Western manuscripts, pieces from Persian poets, and even Japanese art.

Shop At George's Street Arcade

Looking to get a little shopping in on your long layover in Dublin? George's Street Arcade is one of the best places in the city of Dublin to do so. Centrally located close to other major tourist spots, George's Street Arcade has shops ranging from Brazilian-made fashion at Carnaval to Mystic Ireland Crystals. There are also plenty of eateries on site, like the top-rated vegan burgers at Flip Burgers and proper wine and cheese at Loose Canon.

Take A Guinness Brewery Tour

Back to booze because, hey, it is Ireland, after all. Aside from Irish whiskey, the most popular alcoholic beverage in Ireland is Guinness. The Irish take their Guinness seriously. There's a craft behind pouring each one which amplifies the overall taste. If you're curious to know the art behind this extremely popular beer, head to the Guinness Brewery for a tour.

Related: You Need 90 Minutes To See The Guinness Storehouse, And Here's What The Ultimate Self-Guided Tour Looks Like

Visit Jameson Distillery

If you're more into whiskey, or better yet, if you want to add a second boozy adventure to your layover in Dublin, the Jameson Distillery is a great addition to your activities. Learn the history behind one of the most popular Irish whiskeys in the world. Created in 1780 by John Jameson, the long-standing tradition behind making Jameson can now be experienced as a tourist. The tour options range from a simple visit to cocktail classes.

See Local Music At Whelan's

Who doesn't love a good Irish folk band? While you are bound to find live music at pretty much any pub in the city, Whelan's is one of the best. You can check out their calendar on their website to see who's playing, and it's recommended to book a table in advance since this place quickly fills up. Enjoy a beverage while listening to some classical local Irish music.

Drink High Tea On A Vintage Bus

Are you less interested in whiskey and stouts and more interested in feeling posh with a cup of tea in hand? There are many tours to book in Ireland , but one of the more unique experiences in Dublin offered on GetYourGuide is a high-tea tour while riding on a vintage bus . Priced at about $50 per person, a high-tea tour in Dublin is a fun way to experience the city from a double-decker bus that's been refurbished to be its fanciest self. The tour comes with food options, including those that are vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free friendly.

Cross Ha'Penny Bridge

The Ha'Penny Bridge is a pedestrian bridge located in central Dublin. It was built in May 1816 over the River Liffey and remains a popular tourist attraction to this date. Its central location is close to the popular Temple Bar neighborhood, and the best part about ticking Ha'Penny Bridge off of your bucket list during a short layover is that it's only going to take a few minutes to see it.

Free Walking Tour

One of the best ways to quickly explore any city while learning a bit about its history is by taking a free walking tour . Explore Dublin by foot, see plenty of major tourist hot spots, and learn the history through a local tour guide, all for zero cost. The tour is offered several times a day, meaning it's likely you can fit it into your Dublin layover regardless of what time you land.

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Tour Overview

We’ve been bringing visitors to all of Dublin city’s top attractions since 1988 and we’re masters at showing you the best Dublin city has to offer - Whether you want to visit the big bus tour attractions like the Guinness Storehouse , Trinity College and the Book of Kells , Kilmainham Gaol, or Dublin Zoo, the DoDublin Tour is the perfect choice. We also love to show you the city’s hidden gems like the Little Museum of Dublin , EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum , the Jeanie Johnston, Teeling Whiskey Distillery , Saint. Patrick’s Cathedral , and many more.

Great Deals with the Dublin Hop-On Hop-Off Tour

With every Hop on Hop off adult ticket purchased, one child travels for free! and free entry into arguably "Ireland's Best Museum Experience", The Little Museum of Dublin and you'll receive a free map of the city!

You’ll enjoy live commentary from our Fáilte Ireland trained drivers, all native Dubliners and all of whom are great entertainers. The term “gift of the gab” was invented for DoDublin tour guides! They take great pride in presenting the best of Dublin city, with plenty of historic and cultural references, quotes by famous Dublin poets and writers, loads of jokes and plenty of Songs from Dublin City too. We also provide pre-recorded multilingual tours in 9 languages.

 Meal & Drink Deals

Fantastic meal and drink deals included with your Hop-on Hop-off Tour Ticket. We have partnered with great Café's Restaurants and Bars across Dublin City!

2 for 1 Murray's Bar and Grill (available between 12:00 - 17:00) - O'Connell Street Stop

2 for 1 The Lotts Café Bar (available 11:00 - 17:00, 7 days a week) - Bachelor's Walk Stop

2 for 1 KC Peaches on all cooked breakfasts - Trinity College, St. Stephen's Green & Temple Bar Stops

Free Glass of Guinness at Lennan's Yard - St. Stephen's Green Stop

Free Glass of Red Ale at Kenndy's Pub & Restaurant - Westland Row Stop

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Tour Information

• First Tour departs Stop 1 at 09:00. Last Tour departs at 17:00
• Monday - Friday : Tours every 30 minutes
• Saturday - Sunday : Tours every 30 minutes until 10:00, every 20 minutes until 16:00, and every 30 minutes until 17:00

Customers must ask Bus Driver for a Ticket for Free Entry to Little Museum

*One child under 15 travels free with each adult. Tickets must be purchased for additional children and Student tickets must be purchased for children 15 years old and over. *Max 8 child tickets per booking (including FREE). Any addition children per group must hold a student ticket.

Live and Multi-lingual buses are provided in German, Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese, Chinese, Russian and Irish.

Please look for the sign on the front of the bus. Every 2nd bus is live and every other bus is multi-lingual.

*Offer only applies for full fare adult tickets and not for discount price offers such as from pigsback.com or Livingsocial.ie

Children travelling for FREE do not need a ticket.

All DoDublin buses are wheelchair accessible.

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Whoever invented hop-on hop-off city tour busses was an absolute genius!

Moscow Metro Tour

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Moscow metro private tours.

• 2-hour tour $87:  10 Must-See Moscow Metro stations with hotel pick-up and drop-off
• 3-hour tour $137:  20 Must-See Moscow Metro stations with Russian lunch in beautifully-decorated Metro Diner + hotel pick-up and drop off. 
• Metro pass is included in the price of both tours.

Highlight of Metro Tour

• Visit 10 must-see stations of Moscow metro on 2-hr tour and 20 Metro stations on 3-hr tour, including grand Komsomolskaya station with its distinctive Baroque décor, aristocratic Mayakovskaya station with Soviet mosaics, legendary Revolution Square station with 72 bronze sculptures and more!
• Explore Museum of Moscow Metro and learn a ton of technical and historical facts;
• Listen to the secrets about the Metro-2, a secret line supposedly used by the government and KGB;
• Experience a selection of most striking features of Moscow Metro hidden from most tourists and even locals;
• Discover the underground treasure of Russian Soviet past – from mosaics to bronzes, paintings, marble arches, stained glass and even paleontological elements;
• Learn fun stories and myths about Coffee Ring, Zodiac signs of Moscow Metro and more;
• Admire Soviet-era architecture of pre- and post- World War II perious;
• Enjoy panoramic views of Sparrow Hills from Luzhniki Metro Bridge – MetroMost, the only station of Moscow Metro located over water and the highest station above ground level;
• If lucky, catch a unique «Aquarelle Train» – a wheeled picture gallery, brightly painted with images of peony, chrysanthemums, daisies, sunflowers and each car unit is unique;
• Become an expert at navigating the legendary Moscow Metro system;
• Have fun time with a very friendly local;
• + Atmospheric Metro lunch in Moscow’s the only Metro Diner (included in a 3-hr tour)

Hotel Pick-up

Metro stations:.

Komsomolskaya

Novoslobodskaya

Prospekt Mira

Belorusskaya

Mayakovskaya

Novokuznetskaya

Revolution Square

Sparrow Hills

+ for 3-hour tour

Victory Park

Slavic Boulevard

Vystavochnaya

Dostoevskaya

Elektrozavodskaya

Partizanskaya

Museum of Moscow Metro

• Drop-off  at your hotel, Novodevichy Convent, Sparrow Hills or any place you wish
• + Russian lunch  in Metro Diner with artistic metro-style interior for 3-hour tour

Fun facts from our Moscow Metro Tours:

From the very first days of its existence, the Moscow Metro was the object of civil defense, used as a bomb shelter, and designed as a defense for a possible attack on the Soviet Union.

At a depth of 50 to 120 meters lies the second, the coded system of Metro-2 of Moscow subway, which is equipped with everything you need, from food storage to the nuclear button.

According to some sources, the total length of Metro-2 reaches over 150 kilometers.

The Museum was opened on Sportivnaya metro station on November 6, 1967. It features the most interesting models of trains and stations.

Coffee Ring

The first scheme of Moscow Metro looked like a bunch of separate lines. Listen to a myth about Joseph Stalin and the main brown line of Moscow Metro.

Zodiac Metro

According to some astrologers, each of the 12 stops of the Moscow Ring Line corresponds to a particular sign of the zodiac and divides the city into astrological sector.

Astrologers believe that being in a particular zadiac sector of Moscow for a long time, you attract certain energy and events into your life.

Paleontological finds 

Red marble walls of some of the Metro stations hide in themselves petrified inhabitants of ancient seas. Try and find some!

• Every day each car in  Moscow metro passes  more than 600 km, which is the distance from Moscow to St. Petersburg.
• Moscow subway system is the  5th in the intensity  of use (after the subways of Beijing, Tokyo, Seoul and Shanghai).
• The interval in the movement of trains in rush hour is  90 seconds .

What you get:

• + A friend in Moscow.
• + Private & customized Moscow tour.
• + An exciting pastime, not just boring history lessons.
• + An authentic experience of local life.
• + Flexibility during the walking tour: changes can be made at any time to suit individual preferences.
• + Amazing deals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner in the very best cafes & restaurants. Discounts on weekdays (Mon-Fri).
• + A photo session amongst spectacular Moscow scenery that can be treasured for a lifetime.
• + Good value for souvenirs, taxis, and hotels.
• + Expert advice on what to do, where to go, and how to make the most of your time in Moscow.

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Moscow Metro

The Moscow Metro Tour is included in most guided tours’ itineraries. Opened in 1935, under Stalin’s regime, the metro was not only meant to solve transport problems, but also was hailed as “a people’s palace”. Every station you will see during your Moscow metro tour looks like a palace room. There are bright paintings, mosaics, stained glass, bronze statues… Our Moscow metro tour includes the most impressive stations best architects and designers worked at - Ploshchad Revolutsii, Mayakovskaya, Komsomolskaya, Kievskaya, Novoslobodskaya and some others.

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The guide will not only help you navigate the metro, but will also provide you with fascinating background tales for the images you see and a history of each station.

And there some stories to be told during the Moscow metro tour! The deepest station - Park Pobedy - is 84 metres under the ground with the world longest escalator of 140 meters. Parts of the so-called Metro-2, a secret strategic system of underground tunnels, was used for its construction.

During the Second World War the metro itself became a strategic asset: it was turned into the city's biggest bomb-shelter and one of the stations even became a library. 217 children were born here in 1941-1942! The metro is the most effective means of transport in the capital.

There are almost 200 stations 196 at the moment and trains run every 90 seconds! The guide of your Moscow metro tour can explain to you how to buy tickets and find your way if you plan to get around by yourself.