Dublin Christmas Tour Songs, Stories and Santa

1 hour 10 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English

Celebrate the festive season with a delightful Christmas Tour of Dublin, blending an open-top bus ride with an entertaining show led by award-winning guides. Experience the city's enchanting Christmas lights as you gather around for heartwarming songs, stories, and laughs, all while enjoying the sights of Dublin's best displays. A special visit from Santa and 'Gus on The Bus' adds to the magic, making this a perfect outing for families and holiday enthusiasts alike. This 70-minute tour promises an unforgettable evening of Christmas cheer.

Duration: Approximately 70 minutes, departing at 16:30 and 18:30
Unique combination of a Christmas Carol service and bus tour
Explore iconic Dublin sites like Grafton Street and St. Stephen's Green
Interactive fun for kids with festive songs and stories

What's Included

70–75 minute festive Christmas lights tour of Dublin
Live interactive performance by Santa Claus and costumed elves
Seasonal music and Christmas carol sing-alongs
Food and drinks
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
59 O'Connell Street Upper

Locate the Spire on O'Connell Street and continue north (away from the river). Pickup Point is approximately 100m on the left side of the street outside Dublin Bus Head Office.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 1 hour 10 minutes (approximately)
  • O'Connell Street (Pass by)

    Take in the festive illuminations along Dublin's main boulevard and the towering Dublin Spire, bathed in winter light as Santa steers the tour out into the festive city centre.

    Admission ticket free
  • An Post General Post Office (Pass by)

    Admire the majestic Georgian portico of the historic GPO illuminated for the holiday season while the elves share festive cheer and kick off the evening's storytelling.

    Admission ticket free
  • Trinity College Dublin (Pass by)

    View Trinity College's 18th-century cobbled front square and façade glowing under holiday lights as the bus joins in full-voice Christmas carol sing-alongs.

    Admission ticket free
  • Grafton Street (Pass by)

    Catch sparkling views of Dublin's famous shopping district under its iconic canopy of overhead Christmas chandeliers and glowing decorative street displays.

    Admission ticket free
  • St Stephens Green (Pass by)

    Cruise past Dublin's historic central park, admiring the perimeter of Georgian street lamps, festive holiday storefronts, and seasonal displays.

    Admission ticket free
  • Dublin Castle (Pass by)

    Look out for illuminated civic landmarks along historic Dame Street and keep your eyes peeled for Gus, Santa's cheeky helper, who may make an unexpected street-side appearance!

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Enjoy stunning waterside views of James Gandon's 18th-century architectural masterpiece reflected in the River Liffey, surrounded by illuminated quays and Docklands lights.

    Admission ticket free
  • O'Connell Bridge (Pass by)

    Cross the River Liffey with sweeping 360-degree panoramic views of Dublin's illuminated bridges and festive riverfront as Santa steers the bus back toward home base.

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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Tags

Christmas
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Cultural Tours
Art Tours
Likely to Sell Out
Music Tours

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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