The Dublin Pass

Dublin Pass – Visitor Information

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If you’re visiting Dublin, you want to make the most of your city break. Whether it is seeing the iconic attractions throughout the city, visiting the world-famous pubs, catching an Irish dancing show, or just strolling through the historic city streets, Dublin is a city teeming with great activities and super attractions.

To make the most of your trip to Dublin, you might be considering what attractions to visit, or the best sightseeing and travel tickets you will need when you’re here. Here, DoDublin provide an overview of the Dublin Pass to help you plan your trip to Dublin.

What is the Dublin Pass?

Dublin Pass Ticket

The Dublin Pass is an attraction pass which gives you admission to a number of sights and visitor attractions throughout Dublin. In addition, there is a 24 Hour hop on hop off bus tour (Operated by Big Bus Tours).

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What attractions are included on the Dublin Pass?

Is the Dublin Pass worth it?

Dublin Pass Ticket and Guidebook

For first-time visitors to Dublin, the Dublin Pass can offer great value— provided you are going to visit the higher priced attractions such as Guinness Storehouse, Jameson Distillery, and the Teeling Whiskey Distillery. In simple terms - the more you visit, the more you save!

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If you more interested in seeing some of Dublin’s cultural attractions, it is worth noting that many of these can be less than €10 or free (National Museums, National Gallery). It could be worth doing a little math if you are primarily going to visit museums and other historic attractions + one of the distillery / beer attractions.

The pass also allows you to skip the line in some attractions – it is worth researching which popular attractions have a skip the line facility. In many Dublin attractions, this won’t be a problem, but it could save you time on very busy days.

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What is the price of the Dublin Pass?

The Dublin Pass is available for 1,2,3, and 5 days.

(Prices correct as of 11 September 2020)

A 1 Day Dublin Pass costs €69 for an adult.

A 2 Day Dublin Pass costs €88 for an adult.

A 3 Day Dublin Pass costs €99 for an adult.

A 5 day Dublin Pass cost €109 for an adult.

What are the Pro's and Con's to the Dublin Pass?

Pros:

  • Free 90 page Guidebook
  • Opportunity to save money on your Dublin Trip
  • Great attractions are included such as Jameson Distillery, Guinness Storehouse, EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum, and St. Patrick’s Cathedral.
  • Convenience – One ticket covers all the attractions.
  • You don’t need physical tickets – it's all on your phone.
  • Choice of 1,2,3, or 5 day pass.

Cons:

  • You have to be sure that you will visit enough attractions to get value for money
  • Limited choice with Hop On Hop Off Tour (The pass is only valid for Big Bus Tours in Dublin)
  • Public Transport is not included
  • Book of Kells and Kilmainham Gaol are not included.
  • You may feel pressurised to run around and visit as many attractions as possible
  • Many attractions listed (National Museums, National Gallery, and National Botanic Gardens) are free already.
  • Some attractions have dynamic pricing and student / senior rates – so prices shown may not reflect the best price available.

Are there alternatives to the Dublin Pass?

Although there is no specific attraction pass to compare with the Dublin Pass, there are a number of Sightseeing & Travel passes which offer great value.

The Freedom Ticket is a combination ticket which includes;

48 Hours Hop on Hop off tour with DoDublin

72 Hours Unlimited Travel on:

  • Airlink Express 747 & 757
  • Dublin Bus Network
  • Go-Ahead Dublin public buses
  • Luas (Dublin tram network)
  • DART and Commuter trains (in Dublin area only)

This Freedom Ticket is available to purchase here.

Alternatively, if you are just looking for a sightseeing ticket and airport transfers, the Airlink Express + Hop On Hop On Off Tour Combination Ticket is great value. You can choose between a single and return ticket.

Dublin Pass Reviews

Independent review are available on the Dublin Pass page of Trustpilot.

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Where can I buy the Dublin Pass?

You can buy the Dublin Pass on the Dublin Pass website.