We show you Christmas!

Christmas Lights Tour

Climb aboard our Christmas bus and see Dublin glowing from the top deck. Fifteen festive stops, light shows on the city's landmarks, and Santa at the wheel.

Every passenger gets Butlers chocolate as they step on board.
15 festive stops

The route

We start and finish at College Green, looping out west along the quays to Heuston, back across the Liffey, up O'Connell Street and down through the Docklands to Merrion Square and St Stephen's Green.

The route map
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  1. College GreenDeparture point, beside H&M
  2. Palace St. Building
  3. City Hall
  4. Newcomen Bank
  5. James Joyce Bridge
  6. Heuston Station
  7. Millennium Bridge
  8. Hugh Lane Gallery
  9. GPO & O'Connell St.
  10. Custom House
  11. George's Dock
  12. Samuel Beckett Bridge
  13. Merrion Square Park
  14. St Stephen's Green
  15. Trinity College Dublin

The route can change on the night for traffic and city events.

GPO & O'Connell St.

Light shows across the columns of Dublin's most famous building.

College Green & Trinity

Where the tour begins and ends.

From the top deck

The best seat in the city for the lights.

Christmas starts the moment you step on

We wrap the whole bus for Christmas, inside and out, so the festive feeling begins before you've seen a single light.

  • Butlers chocolate for everyoneA sweet Irish treat handed to every passenger as they board.
  • Fairy lights and garlandsWound around the stairs, rails and windows on both decks.
  • Santa at the wheelOur drivers get into the spirit, bringing the Christmas Cheer!
  • Covered seats if it rainsSit out on the open top deck or stay snug under cover.
Take a seat on board

See what you'll see

Buildings turn into light shows, garlands sway overhead and the whole bus says "ooh" at the same time. Press play and turn the sound on.

Grab your seats for Christmas!

One ticket. One price.

€25 per seat

The same price for adults and children. No ticket types to choose, just pick your evening.

  • 1 hour 15 minute Christmas lights tour
  • 15 festive stops across the city
  • Butlers chocolate for every passenger
  • Departs College Green, Stop 1, beside H&M
Make a day of it

Combo tickets

Pair the Christmas Lights Tour with one of Dublin's favourite attractions and enjoy both with one ticket.

Christmas Lights Tour + World of Illusion
Family day out

Christmas Lights Tour + World of Illusion

Bend your brain with more than 80 mind-blowing illusions at World of Illusion, then see Dublin's Christmas lights from the top deck. A festive day out for the whole family.

  • Christmas Lights Tour (1 hr 15 min)
  • Entry to World of Illusion
  • Butlers chocolate on board
Coming soon
Christmas Lights Tour + Irish Whiskey Museum
Couples & friends Over 18s only

Christmas Lights Tour + Irish Whiskey Museum

Discover the true history of Irish whiskey at the Irish Whiskey Museum, then wrap up warm and see Dublin's Christmas lights from the top deck. Made for couples and groups of friends.

  • Christmas Lights Tour (1 hr 15 min)
  • Entry to the Irish Whiskey Museum
  • Butlers chocolate on board
Coming soon

Good to know

Where to board

College Green, Stop 1
beside H&M

Please arrive 10 minutes before your departure. Look for the red double-decker with Santa on the side.

Questions? Call (0)1 907 3265 or email hello@hoponhopoffdublin.ie.

How much is a ticket?

€25 per seat. It's one flat price for everyone, whatever their age, so there are no adult, child or student tickets to choose between.

How long is the tour?

1 hour and 15 minutes. It's one continuous loop, starting and finishing at College Green.

Where does it leave from?

College Green, Stop 1, beside H&M. Please arrive 10 minutes before your departure time.

What's included?

Your seat on the full tour and Butlers chocolate, handed to every passenger as they board.

What if it rains?

The tour runs in all weather. The front of the top deck and the whole lower deck are covered, so you can stay dry and still see the lights.

Should we wrap up warm?

Yes. The back of the top deck is open air and December evenings in Dublin are cold. Hats, scarves and gloves make it much more fun.

Is the bus accessible?

The lower deck has a space for one wheelchair. Please contact us before booking so we can keep it free for you.

Evenings fill up fast in December

Make it a night out this Christmas

€25 per seat. 1 hour 15 minutes. Butlers chocolate on board.

Per seat, all ages€25