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Are you traveling to Dublin, Ireland? Then might I suggest trying the Big Bus Tour of Dublin?
Big Bus Tours are what my family like to do when we visit a city. It is a wonderful way to really take in everything about a new city. You can sit on the top of the double-decker bus and get wonderful views of a lot of top sights (and get great pictures and videos). And it is a Hop on Hop off bus tour!
So if you have any questions about this bus tour, let me answer them (including, spoiler alert, how to save money on your Big Bus Tour!).
Can I hop on and off the Big Bus Dublin at any stop along the route?
Yes! That is what is so wonderful about a Big Bus Tour and differentiates it from a standard bus tour. It is completely self-guided. You can stop off at any point, explore the location, and then get back on the bus. It gives you so much flexibility on your trip, which I really like.
Is there an audio commentary available on the Big Bus Dublin tour?
Yes, there is a guide on the bus tour giving live audio commentary. The commentary gives you interesting and sometimes even funny stories about Dublin’s history, architecture, landmarks, and culture. It is a great way to learn about the sights you’re seeing as you drive by them. This means you get the convenience of getting to stop anywhere you want but it is still essentially a guided bus tour.
You get free headphones and you can then listen to the guided tour. So after you stop somewhere and get back on the bus, the guided commentary starts right back where you left off.
There is also a pre-recorded audio guide synchronized to the locations you pass by. It is available in seven different languages:
- English
- Spanish
- French
- German
- Italian
- Cantonese
- Russian
What are the routes?
There is one route you can take for Dublin called the Red Route.
Here are the stops on the Red Route:
- 13 Upper O’Connell Street
- Nassau Street / Book of Kells
- Kilkenny Design Store
- National Art Gallery
- Merrion Square
- St. Stephen’s Green
- Pearse Street
- College Green
- Dame Street / Temple Bar
- Dame Street / Dublin Castle
- Christ Church Cathedral
- St. Patrick’s Cathedral
- Teeling Whiskey Distillery
- High Street
- Guinness Storehouse
- Pearse Lyons Distillery
- Royal Hospital Kilmainham / IMMA
- Heuston Station
- Parkgate Street
- Phoenix Park
- Nancy Hands
- National Museum of Decorative Arts & History
- Jameson Distillery
- Big Bus Tours Visitor Centre
- Parnell Square North
Are there any discounts or promo codes available for the Big Bus Dublin tour?
I’m glad you asked! You can save up to 20% when you purchase your ticket here. That means no bothering with a discount code or promo code!
Also, right now there is a great deal for anyone with kids. Kids ride free on the Big Bus Tour in Dublin!
