All Dublin Tourist Passes Compared: Which One Should You Buy?
Dublin's popular passes are both from Go City. Before buying, check the Book of Kells and Kilmainham Gaol: you may need to book those directly.
Types of tourist pass
Day pass
1-5 days of Guinness, Jameson, Teeling, the cathedrals, Dublinia, EPIC and the Big Bus.
In Dublin: Dublin Go City Pass
Pick-your-own pass
3-7 entries from 31 Dublin sights, used over a month.
In Dublin: Dublin Go City Explorer Pass
Which pass for your trip?
Dublin Go City Pass
- A weekend: Guinness, the Liberties and the medieval cathedrals. Five old-city sights fit in one day.
Dublin Go City Explorer Pass
- A week with day trips, plus Guinness and one distillery. Three picks over 30 days.
No pass needed
- Book of Kells and Kilmainham Gaol only. Book them directly; Kilmainham is about €8.
- Guinness, Jameson and the Big Bus, nothing else. Dublin Go City Essentials (€59) covers one of those plus 2 more from the top 7.
The passes compared
Dublin Go City Pass
- Attractions
- 34
- Price
- From €79
- Time to use
- 1-5 days
- Best for
- A Dublin weekend
- Two distilleries and the Guinness Storehouse
- Big Bus 24-hour ticket
- No Kilmainham Gaol
- Needs 3-4 sights a day
Dublin Go City Explorer Pass
- Attractions
- 3-7 of 31
- Price
- €69 for 3
- Time to use
- 30 days
- Best for
- A slow week in Dublin
- Guinness, Jameson and EPIC at your own pace
- 30 days of slack
- Cheap picks waste it
- Three fewer attractions than the day pass
Which big sights are on which pass?
| Sight | Go City | Explorer |
|---|---|---|
| Guinness Storehouse | Included | Included |
| Jameson Distillery | Included | Included |
| EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum | Included | Included |
| Dublinia | Included | Not confirmed |
| Book of Kells | Not confirmed | Not confirmed |
| Kilmainham Gaol | Not included | Not included |
Worth knowing before you buy
Kilmainham Gaol sells out
About €8, guided tour only, released 28 days ahead. Neither Go City pass covers it.
One distillery per day
Jameson on Bow Street (about €26, quietest before 1 pm) and Teeling both end in a tasting. Split them up.
The old city is one walk
Christ Church, Dublinia and Saint Patrick's are close together, with the Guinness Storehouse a short walk west.
National museums are free
The National Museum and National Gallery cost nothing.
Jameson is quietest before 1 pm. Check how busy it and the Guinness Storehouse are right now on beatthecrowd.co before you go.
Check live crowds in Dublin →How pass companies make money
A pass in Dublin is a bet: the seller wins if you slow down, you win if you plan. Here's the business behind Dublin Go City Pass and Dublin Go City Explorer Pass.
Attractions such as Guinness Storehouse give pass sellers a discount in return for guaranteed visitors.
Rainy days, late starts and skipped sights all count in the seller's favour.
Each extra day or pick on Dublin Go City Pass is only a saving if you'd really use it.
Other ways to save
- Dublin Go City Essentials Pass
From €59: one of the Guinness Storehouse, Big Bus or Jameson, plus 2 more from the top 7.
FAQs
Which Dublin pass is best?
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For a weekend of three or four sights a day, the Dublin Go City Pass. For a few big tickets over a week, the Explorer.
Does any Dublin pass include Kilmainham Gaol?
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Not the Go City passes. Book it directly, 28 days ahead.
Is the Dublin Pass worth it for Guinness alone?
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No. Buy the Guinness Storehouse ticket on its own; a pass needs two or three more sights.
How much is a Jameson tour without a pass?
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About €26 for adults, €23 for seniors and €12 for ages 13-17. It's quietest before 1 pm.
Is there a cheaper Dublin Go City pass?
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Dublin Go City Essentials is from €59: one of the Guinness Storehouse, Big Bus or Jameson, plus 2 more from the top 7.