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Guinness Storehouse Ticket and Big Bus Dublin Hop-on Hop-off Tour
Fast-track Guinness Storehouse entry plus 24 or 48 hours on Dublin's Big Bus - open-top sightseeing, live commentary, and a free pint at the Gravity Bar.
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Duration1 hour 30 minutes
PriceFrom €59
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What stands out about this one
Our practical read of the published itinerary, traveller feedback and local context—not the operator’s sales description.
If you want to see Dublin properly and still make it to the Guinness Storehouse, this combination ticket sorts both in one go. You get fast-track entry to the Storehouse, skipping the queue so you can get straight into the history and brewing story behind Ireland's most famous stout. On top of that, you have unlimited hop-on, hop-off access on the Big Bus for either 24 or 48 hours.
The Big Bus route covers 25 stops across the city, and the open-top deck gives you a proper look at Dublin as you move between them. There's live commentary on board to bring the sights to life, and a free walking tour is included too. If you'd rather follow along in your own language, recorded commentary is available in 8 languages including German, Russian, Cantonese, and English.
Private pricing makes most sense when the group will genuinely use the flexible pace and direct access to the guide.
One practical detail
Use the fast-track entry on a weekday morning if you can and you'll have the lower floors of the Storehouse to yourself. The Guinness Storehouse is one of Ireland's most visited attractions, and weekends in particular can get very busy in the middle of the day.
How the experience works
Your Storehouse visit wraps up in the Gravity Bar with a free pint of Guinness. The views from up there are genuinely good, and they make a decent argument for staying a while before you hop back on the bus.
What the price covers
- Fast-track entry ticket to the Guinness Storehouse
- Free pint of Guinness at the Gravity Bar
- Unlimited hop-on, hop-off Big Bus ticket for 24 or 48 hours
- Live guided commentary on board
- Recorded commentary in 8 languages
- Free walking tour
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Local tips that make the day better
The Gravity Bar is on the seventh floor and that free pint is worth savouring slowly. The 360-degree views over Dublin are best in the late afternoon light, and you can see as far as the Dublin Mountains on a clear day. There's no rush once you're up there.
Plan your Big Bus day around the stops you actually care about. With 25 stops on the route, it's tempting to stay on the bus and tick them all off, but Dublin rewards getting off and walking around. Pick three or four neighbourhoods and give each one a bit of time rather than staying on for the full loop.
The free walking tour included with this ticket is a decent way to start your first morning in Dublin. It covers the main streets and gives you a sense of the city's layout before you branch out on the bus.
If you're taking the 48-hour option, keep your second day for wherever you didn't get to on the first. The Liberties neighbourhood around the Storehouse itself has a strong local character that's easy to miss when you're focused on the main sights.
Good to know before booking
- Fully wheelchair accessible, including transportation options
- Prams and strollers are welcome
- Service animals allowed
- Public transport options nearby
- Commentary available in German, Russian, Cantonese, and English, among others
Make more of the area
- Guinness Storehouse - Seven floors dedicated to the story of Ireland's most famous stout, with the Gravity Bar at the top and free pints at the end.
- The Liberties - One of Dublin's oldest and most characterful neighbourhoods, right on the doorstep of the Storehouse.
- St Patrick's Cathedral - Ireland's largest cathedral, a short walk from the Storehouse and a Big Bus stop in its own right.
Questions before you book
How long is Guinness Storehouse Ticket and Big Bus Dublin Hop-on Hop-off Tour?
The published duration is 1 hour 30 minutes. Allow extra time to reach the meeting point and for your onward plans.
How much does Guinness Storehouse Ticket and Big Bus Dublin Hop-on Hop-off Tour cost?
The listed starting price is From €59. Live prices can change by date, group size and availability.
What should I know before booking?
Private pricing makes most sense when the group will genuinely use the flexible pace and direct access to the guide.
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