24-Hour Hop-on Hop-off Tour + Dublin Zoo

A Wild Family Day Out in Dublin

Combine sightseeing, storytelling and incredible wildlife with one convenient family ticket. The 24-Hour Hop-on Hop-off Tour + Dublin Zoo combination is ideal for families looking for fun things to do in Dublin without having to organise separate tickets or transport between attractions.

Begin your adventure aboard DoDublin’s famous green open-top bus. Families can sit back and enjoy views of Dublin’s best-known landmarks while hearing entertaining stories, fascinating facts and plenty of local humour from DoDublin’s friendly driver guides.

When it is time for your animal adventure, simply hop off at Stop 20 for Dublin Zoo. After exploring the zoo, return to the same stop and continue your sightseeing tour around Dublin.

Explore Dublin with the Family

A hop-on hop-off tour gives families the freedom to explore Dublin at their own pace. You can leave the bus whenever something catches your attention and rejoin the tour when you are ready.

The route features 25 convenient stops close to popular Dublin attractions, including:

• Trinity College and the Book of Kells
• St Patrick’s Cathedral
• Dublin Castle
• Guinness Storehouse
• EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum
• The Little Museum of Dublin
• Phoenix Park
• Dublin Zoo

Your 24-hour ticket allows you to hop on and off as often as you like while the ticket remains valid. The full sightseeing route takes approximately one hour and 45 minutes if you remain on the bus for a complete circuit.

Discover Dublin Zoo

Located in the Phoenix Park, Dublin Zoo is one of the most popular family attractions in Dublin. The zoo covers 28 hectares and is home to more than 400 animals from over 70 species, giving children and adults the opportunity to discover wildlife from around the world.

Families can explore a variety of habitats and look out for animals including Asian elephants, gorillas, red pandas, sea lions, lions and playful primates. Keeper talks, educational activities and seasonal experiences may also take place during your visit.

Every Dublin Zoo ticket also helps to support the zoo’s animal care, education and conservation work.

Why Families Will Love This Combo

This combination ticket makes planning a family day in Dublin simple. There is no need to arrange separate transport to Dublin Zoo, as the DoDublin tour stops conveniently at the attraction.

Children can enjoy the excitement of travelling on an open-top bus, while parents can relax and take in the city. The freedom to hop on and off also means that you can build the day around your family, whether you want to spend several hours at Dublin Zoo or visit other attractions along the route.

Best of all, booking the 24-hour tour and Dublin Zoo together saves you €5 compared with purchasing both experiences separately.

• The tour operates daily.
• The main starting point is Stop 1 on Upper O’Connell Street.
• Customers can join the tour at any designated stop.
• The complete route takes approximately one hour and 45 minutes.
• The tour has 25 stops around Dublin.
• Buses operate at regular intervals throughout the day.
• Your 24-hour ticket begins when it is first scanned on the bus.
• There is no need to print your ticket; it can be displayed on a mobile device.
• Dublin Zoo is served by Stop 20.

Operating times and frequency may change depending on the season, traffic conditions and events in Dublin. Customers should check the DoDublin timetable and interactive map before travelling.

• Dublin Zoo is located in the Phoenix Park.
• Admission to Dublin Zoo is included in the combo ticket.
• All children must be accompanied by an adult.
• Children under three receive free admission to Dublin Zoo.
• Animals can choose whether to be indoors or outdoors, so sightings cannot be guaranteed.
• Opening hours, keeper talks and scheduled activities can change.
• Customers should check the Dublin Zoo website before visiting for the latest opening information and any temporary closures.

Morning: Explore Dublin by Open-Top Bus

Join the tour from any DoDublin stop and enjoy views of the city from the open-top deck. Stay aboard for part of the route or hop off to explore one of Dublin’s family-friendly attractions.

Late Morning or Afternoon: Visit Dublin Zoo

Hop off at Stop 20, located beside Dublin Zoo in the Phoenix Park. Allow several hours to explore the animal habitats, play areas and visitor facilities.

Continue Your Dublin Adventure

After your zoo visit, return to Stop 20 and hop back aboard the DoDublin tour. Continue through the city or hop off near another attraction before your 24-hour ticket expires.

The DoDublin Hop-on Hop-off Tour offers entertaining live commentary from local Dublin driver guides on selected buses.

Recorded commentary is also available in:

• German
• Spanish
• French
• Italian
• Portuguese
• Chinese
• Russian
• Irish

Look for the sign displayed on the front of the bus to identify live-guide and multilingual services.

DoDublin Hop-on Hop-off buses are wheelchair accessible. Dublin Zoo also provides accessible pathways, toilets and visitor facilities.

Visitors with particular accessibility requirements should review Dublin Zoo’s accessibility information before travelling. A limited number of wheelchair and mobility scooter rentals may be available directly from the zoo, subject to availability and the zoo’s own terms.

• What is included in the Dublin Zoo combo ticket?

The ticket includes admission to Dublin Zoo and a 24-hour DoDublin Hop-on Hop-off sightseeing tour.

• How much do I save?

You save €5 by booking the 24-hour Hop-on Hop-off Tour and Dublin Zoo together instead of purchasing the two experiences separately.

• Which DoDublin stop is Dublin Zoo?

Dublin Zoo is located at Stop 20 on the DoDublin Hop-on Hop-off route.

• Is this combination suitable for families?

Yes. This combination was created as a flexible family day out in Dublin. It combines an entertaining open-top bus tour with one of Ireland’s most popular family attractions.

• Can children travel free on the bus?

One child under 15 travels free on the Hop-on Hop-off Tour with each full-fare adult ticket. However, children aged 3–15 still require admission to Dublin Zoo.

• Do children under three need a ticket?

Children under three enter Dublin Zoo free of charge. They can also travel free on the DoDublin tour when accompanied by an adult, subject to the normal child-ticket conditions.

• When does the 24-hour bus ticket begin?

The 24-hour period begins when the ticket is first scanned aboard a DoDublin sightseeing bus.

• Do I have to start the tour on O’Connell Street?

No. Although Stop 1 on Upper O’Connell Street is the main starting point, passengers can join the tour at any active stop along the route.

• How long should we allow for Dublin Zoo?

Families should allow several hours to explore Dublin Zoo. The amount of time required will depend on your family’s pace, animal sightings and any talks or activities taking place.

• Can I visit Dublin Zoo before taking the bus tour?

Follow the activation and entry instructions provided with the booking. If the two tickets can be used independently, customers can choose the order that works best for their family.

• Does the tour operate when it rains?

Yes, the Hop-on Hop-off Tour normally operates in wet weather and covered seating is available. Dublin Zoo is mainly outdoors, so weather-appropriate clothing is recommended.

• Are the bus and Dublin Zoo wheelchair accessible?

The DoDublin sightseeing buses are wheelchair accessible. Dublin Zoo also offers accessible routes and facilities, although visitors with specific requirements should check the zoo’s accessibility information before travelling.

Using Your Tickets

Your booking confirmation will contain the instructions for accessing both the DoDublin Hop-on Hop-off Tour and Dublin Zoo. Please keep your confirmation email and QR codes available on your phone.

The 24-hour sightseeing ticket is activated when it is first scanned aboard a DoDublin bus. Please follow the date and entry instructions shown on your Dublin Zoo ticket.

Child Tickets

*One child under 15 can travel free on the Hop-on Hop-off Tour with each full-fare adult ticket.

Please note that this free-child offer applies to the DoDublin bus tour only. Dublin Zoo admission is charged separately for children aged 3–15 and must be included when selecting the appropriate combo tickets. Children under three enter Dublin Zoo free of charge.

Weather

The DoDublin tour operates in most weather conditions and the buses include covered seating. Dublin Zoo is primarily an outdoor attraction, so families should check the forecast and dress appropriately for the day.