Dublin Pass Review: Is the Dublin Pass Worth It in 2026?

We’ve used the Dublin Pass on multiple visits to Dublin, and we’re often asked is it actually worth buying?

The short answer is yes, for most visitors spending one to three days sightseeing in Dublin. The longer answer depends on what you want to see, how many attractions you plan to visit, and which version of the pass you choose. We’ll cover all of that in this guide.

Below, you’ll find everything you need to know about the Dublin Pass by Go City, including current pricing, what’s included (and what’s not), detailed savings breakdowns for different trip lengths, and our honest tips from having used it ourselves.

If you’re following one of our Dublin itineraries, this guide will help you decide whether the pass makes financial sense for your trip.

Is the Dublin Pass Worth It?

Let’s get straight to the question most people are here to answer. Based on our experience, the Dublin Pass is worth buying if you plan to visit at least three or four paid attractions during your time in Dublin. If your list includes some of the bigger-ticket experiences like the Guinness Storehouse, Jameson Distillery, or Dublin Zoo, the pass pays for itself fairly quickly.

For a one-day visit, you can realistically save around €40 to €50. Over two days, savings climb to €60 or more. And over three days, we’ve calculated savings of close to €90 compared to buying individual tickets. We break down the exact numbers further on in this guide.

The pass also includes a day of hop-on hop-off bus travel, which is worth €35 to €40 on its own and is genuinely useful for getting between attractions that are spread across different parts of the city.

Where the pass is less worthwhile is if you only plan to visit one or two attractions, or if your interests lean towards Dublin’s many free museums and galleries. In those cases, you’d be better off buying individual tickets.

We go through the full pricing, savings tables, and tips below. But if you’ve already decided and just want to grab one, you can buy the Dublin Pass here. Use the code AFFGOALL at checkout for 5% off.

 

What is the Dublin Pass?

The Dublin Pass by Go City is a sightseeing pass for Dublin that gives you entry to over 35 paid attractions across the city, including many of the most popular sites.

The pass is entirely digital. After purchasing online, you receive a QR code by email which you can display on your phone using the Go City app, or print at home if you prefer not to rely on your smartphone.

There are now three versions of the Dublin Pass by Go City:

Dublin All-Inclusive Pass – Visit as many included attractions as you like within your chosen time period (1 to 5 consecutive days). This is the version we recommend for most visitors and the one this review focuses on.

Dublin Explorer Pass – Choose a set number of attractions (3, 4, 5 or 7) and visit them at your own pace within 30 days of activation. This suits visitors spending a longer time in Dublin who want flexibility without the pressure of fitting everything into consecutive days.

Dublin Sights Pass – A newer, more limited option that includes one of three top attractions (Guinness Storehouse, Big Bus Dublin, or Jameson Distillery) plus two additional choices from a curated list of seven. Valid for 30 days. This is the budget-friendly option if you only want a handful of experiences.

This review focuses primarily on the All-Inclusive Pass, as it offers the best value for visitors spending one to three days sightseeing in Dublin.

 

What’s Included on the Dublin Pass?

The Dublin Pass All-Inclusive includes entry to over 35 attractions. Here are ten of the most popular:

1. Guinness Storehouse
2. Big Bus Dublin Hop-on Hop-off Tour
3. Jameson Distillery Bow St.
4. Teeling Whiskey Distillery
5. Dublin Zoo
6. EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum
7. Dublinia
8. Dublin Castle
9. Christ Church Cathedral
10. St. Patrick’s Cathedral

Beyond these headline attractions, the pass covers a wide range of experiences including the Game of Thrones Studio Tour (transport from Dublin not included), the Irish Rock ‘n’ Roll Museum Experience, Malahide Castle, the GPO Witness History exhibition, the Museum of Literature Ireland, and food and drinks walking tours.

You can see the complete and current list of included attractions on the Go City website.

A note on attraction availability: Go City occasionally adds and removes attractions from the pass. At the time of writing (March 2026), Farmleigh House is closed from May through December 2026, and Castletown House is temporarily closed. Always check the Go City app or website for the current lineup before planning your itinerary.

 

What’s Not Included on the Dublin Pass?

The Dublin Pass covers a lot, but there are some notable exclusions worth knowing about before you buy.

The biggest omission is the Book of Kells Experience at Trinity College. This is one of Dublin’s most visited attractions and it is not included on any version of the Dublin Pass. Note that the Old Library and Long Room at Trinity College are currently undergoing a major restoration project, so check the Trinity College website for the latest on what’s open before your visit.

Kilmainham Gaol is another popular attraction that is not included on the pass. It’s located a bit outside the city centre, though you can reach it via the hop-on hop-off bus, which has a stop nearby.

Other notable exclusions include Croke Park stadium tours and the National Leprechaun Museum.

We’d recommend checking the full attraction list on the Go City website against your wish list before purchasing to make sure the pass covers enough of what you want to see.

 

Does the Dublin Pass Include Transport?

The Dublin Pass does not include public transport in Dublin. It does include a day of Hop on Hop off bus travel in the city.

 

Types of Dublin Pass

There are three types of Dublin Pass, each suited to a different style of trip.

Dublin All-Inclusive Pass

This is the most popular option and the one we recommend for most visitors. It’s available in 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 day versions. Once activated at your first attraction, you can visit as many included attractions as you like within your chosen number of consecutive calendar days.

The key word there is “calendar days”, not 24-hour periods. If you activate your pass at 3pm on a Monday, that Monday counts as Day 1, and your pass expires at midnight on the final day. So always activate in the morning to get the most out of it.

Dublin Explorer Pass

The Explorer Pass lets you choose 3, 4, 5 or 7 attractions to visit over a 30-day period from activation. This is a good option if you’re spending a longer time in Dublin or don’t want the pressure of cramming attractions into consecutive days.

The trade-off is that you’re limited to a set number of attractions rather than unlimited visits. For most short-stay visitors (one to three days), the All-Inclusive Pass works out better value.

Dublin Sights Pass

The newest and most limited option. You pick one of three headline attractions (Guinness Storehouse, Big Bus Dublin, or Jameson Distillery) plus two additional choices from a curated top-seven list. Valid for 30 days.

This is aimed at visitors who only want a few specific experiences rather than a full sightseeing programme. The savings are smaller, but it’s a lighter commitment.

One thing to be aware of: the attraction lineups for the All-Inclusive and Explorer passes aren’t identical. Most attractions are available on both, but a handful are exclusive to one or the other. For example, the Roe & Co Distillery and the nighttime city bus tour are only available on the Explorer Pass. Check the Go City attractions page to compare what’s included on each before you buy.

There is an adult and child version of each pass available. Children aged 5 to 15 qualify for the child rate. Children under 5 are free at most attractions.

You can compare all three passes and see current pricing on the Go City website.

 

How Much Does the Dublin Pass Cost?

Pricing for the Dublin Pass varies by duration and pass type. The prices below are the standard full prices as of March 2026. Go City runs periodic promotions, so you may find discounts when you check their site.

Dublin All-Inclusive Pass Pricing

1 Day Pass: €89 adult / €49 child
2 Day Pass: €119 adult / €59 child
3 Day Pass: €139 adult / €79 child
4 Day Pass: €154 adult / €99 child
5 Day Pass: €164 adult / €109 child

Dublin Explorer Pass Pricing

3 Attraction Pass: €74 adult / €39 child
4 Attraction Pass: €94 adult / €49 child
5 Attraction Pass: €109 adult / €54 child
7 Attraction Pass: €129 adult / €64 child

You can check the latest pricing on the Dublin Pass official website. We also recommend comparing with GetYourGuide as prices occasionally differ.

Tip: You can save 5% on the Dublin Pass with the code AFFGOALL at checkout on the Go City website.

What Are Purse Values?

One thing worth knowing about the All-Inclusive Pass is that each pass has a “purse value”, which is a cap on the total gate-price value of attractions you can visit. In practice, this is very unlikely to affect your trip, as you would need to visit an unusually large number of attractions in a single day to hit it. But for transparency, the purse values are:

1 Day: €210 adult / €150 child
2 Day: €320 adult / €205 child
3 Day: €405 adult / €250 child
4 Day: €475 adult / €290 child
5 Day: €535 adult / €320 child

Given that even an ambitious day of sightseeing rarely exceeds €150 in gate prices, this cap is unlikely to matter for the vast majority of visitors. But it’s worth being aware of, particularly if you’re planning to visit a very large number of expensive attractions on a single-day pass.

 

Where to Buy the Dublin Pass?

You need to buy the Dublin Pass online. You can do this directly from the Dublin Pass website, or on a third-party site like GetYourGuide where you can also read reviews.

After purchase, the pass is delivered by email. You can display it on your phone using the Go City app (available for iOS and Android) or print the QR code at home. The app is the easier option as it also shows attraction details, reservation requirements, and a map of included sites.

If your plans change, unactivated passes can be refunded within 30 days of purchase, so there’s no risk in buying early.

In previous years, as you can see from some of our images, the Dublin Pass was available as a physical product. This is no longer the case, it is now virtual. However, you can opt to receive the pass by e-mail and print out the code if you don’t want to rely on the smartphone app.

 

How Do You Reserve Entry with the Dublin Pass?

Some attractions require advance reservation even when using the Dublin Pass. This is particularly important for the Guinness Storehouse, Jameson Distillery, and Teeling Distillery, all of which are popular and can sell out.

You can make reservations through the Go City app or on the Dublin Pass reservations page. You’ll need your Dublin Pass number to book, but providing it for a reservation does not activate your pass. The pass only activates when it’s first scanned at an attraction.

Our tip: book your reservations as soon as you purchase the pass, particularly for the Guinness Storehouse, which we recommend booking at least 72 hours in advance. You can buy the pass well ahead of your trip (it’s valid for 12 months from purchase) and sort all your reservations before you arrive in Dublin.

 

How Much Money Will You Save With the Dublin Pass?

This depends on how many attractions you visit and which ones you choose. We’ve put together savings breakdowns for one, two, and three days in Dublin to give you a realistic picture.

A note on pricing: Attraction ticket prices in Dublin vary depending on when you visit, how you book, and whether you qualify for concessions. Several attractions, including the Guinness Storehouse and Jameson Distillery, use dynamic pricing, meaning the cost changes based on date and time.

For consistency, we’ve used standard gate prices throughout these calculations. If you book individual tickets online in advance, you may find slightly lower prices for some attractions, but you’d also lose the flexibility of deciding on the day.

1 Day in Dublin with the Dublin Pass

A realistic one-day sightseeing itinerary might include:

• EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum (€21)
• Jeanie Johnston Tallship and Famine Museum (€15)
• Big Bus Dublin Hop-on Hop-off Tour (€35 to €40)
• Christ Church Cathedral (€10)
• Dublinia (€16)
• Guinness Storehouse (€26 to €36)

At gate prices, that comes to roughly €133 to €138. A 1-day Dublin Pass costs €89, giving you a saving of around €44 to €49. And if you manage to squeeze in an extra attraction or two, the savings grow further.

 

2 Days in Dublin with the Dublin Pass

Over two days, you can comfortably visit more of the city. A two-day plan following our 2-day Dublin itinerary might include:

• EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum (€21)
• Jeanie Johnston Tallship and Famine Museum (€15)
• Dublin Castle (€8)
• Christ Church Cathedral (€10)
• Little Museum of Dublin (€15)
• Dublinia (€16)
• Guinness Storehouse (€26 to €36)
• Big Bus Dublin Hop-on Hop-off Tour (€35 to €40)

Total at gate prices: roughly €156 to €171. A 2-day Dublin Pass is €119, giving you savings of around €37 to €52. Add in a few extra attractions and you’ll save even more.

 

3 Days in Dublin with the Dublin Pass

Three days gives you time to really explore. Combining our 2-day itinerary with Jess’s 3-day Dublin itinerary, you might visit:

• Dublin Castle (€8)
• Christ Church Cathedral (€10)
• Dublinia (€16)
• St. Patrick’s Cathedral (€10)
• Guinness Storehouse (€26 to €36)
• Little Museum of Dublin (€15)
• Jeanie Johnston Tallship (€15)
• EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum (€21)
• GPO Witness History Exhibition (€17)
• Museum of Literature Ireland (€13.50)
• Jameson Distillery (€26 to €31)
• Big Bus Dublin Hop-on Hop-off Tour (€35 to €40)

Total at gate prices: roughly €222 to €243. A 3-day Dublin Pass is €139, which means a saving of around €83 to €104. At this point, the pass is paying for itself nearly twice over.

 

The Bottom Line on Savings

All three of these itineraries show clear savings with the Dublin Pass. The pattern is consistent: the more days you have and the more attractions you visit, the bigger the saving.

The 3-day pass in particular offers outstanding value, as the price increase from the 2-day to the 3-day pass is only €20, but a full extra day of sightseeing can easily add another €80 or more in attraction costs.

Even if you skip an attraction or two from the itineraries above, you’ll still come out ahead on most pass durations.

 

What to Do in Dublin with Your Dublin Pass

With over 35 attractions on the pass, the hardest part is choosing what to prioritise, especially if you only have a day or two.

If you’re a first-time visitor, we’d say the Guinness Storehouse is a must, even if you’re not a big Guinness fan. It’s a brilliantly designed experience that covers the history of the brand, its iconic advertising, and how the beer is made. You finish with a pint in the Gravity Bar, which has panoramic views across Dublin. We can’t think of a better way to wrap up a day of sightseeing.

For history and culture, EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum is one of our favorite museums in Dublin. It tells the story of the 10 million people who left Ireland and their impact on the world, all through excellent interactive exhibits. The Jeanie Johnston Tallship is right next door, and together they make for a powerful morning.

Whiskey fans will want to hit the Jameson Distillery and Teeling Distillery. If you visit both plus the Guinness Storehouse in a single day, you’ve already more than covered the cost of a 1-day pass on drinks-related attractions alone.

It’s also worth knowing that the pass includes the Big Bus Coastal Tour to Howth, which is a separate route from the city hop-on hop-off. Howth is a lovely fishing village on the coast north of Dublin, and the bus tour along the coast takes about 90 minutes. If you have a 2-day or longer pass and want a change of pace from city sightseeing, it’s a great half-day option.

For detailed day-by-day plans, have a look at our 2-day Dublin itinerary and Jess’s 3-day Dublin itinerary. Both are designed with the Dublin Pass in mind, grouping nearby attractions to minimise travel time between stops.

For more general inspiration beyond what the pass covers, our guide to things to do in Dublin covers both paid and free attractions.

 

What You Should Know Before Buying

There are a few things about the Dublin Pass that are worth understanding before you buy. None of these are deal-breakers, but they’ll help you get the most out of your pass.

The pass runs on calendar days, not 24-hour periods. This is the single most important thing to understand. If you activate your pass at 4pm on a Tuesday, that Tuesday counts as Day 1 and expires at midnight. Always activate your pass first thing in the morning to get a full day’s use. Most attractions open at 10am, but the hop-on hop-off bus starts at 8:45am, so you could begin with a bus tour to get your bearings before the museums open.

The hop-on hop-off bus is a one-day inclusion. Regardless of whether you have a 1-day or 5-day All-Inclusive Pass, you only get one day of hop-on hop-off bus travel. Plan which day you want to use it and make it count. A reader, John, asked about this in the comments and we confirmed it directly with Go City.

Some attractions require advance reservations. The Guinness Storehouse in particular fills up quickly and we’d recommend booking at least 72 hours ahead. Jameson Distillery and Teeling Distillery also require advance booking. Check the Go City app for which attractions need reservations.

You can only visit each attraction once per day. The pass gives you single entry to each attraction. So no, you can’t keep going back to the Guinness Storehouse for free pints. Plan your time at each stop accordingly and don’t pop in somewhere if you don’t have time to see it properly.

The pass does not include fast-track or skip-the-line entry. You’ll queue at the ticket desk like everyone else. In practice, this isn’t a big deal as Dublin’s attractions rarely have the kind of crushing queues you’d find in London or Rome. The exception is the Guinness Storehouse at peak times, which is why you must book a timed slot in advance. You can see which attractions require a reservation on the Go City reservations page.

Group nearby attractions together. Dublin is a walkable city, but you’ll save time by visiting attractions that are close to each other in the same block. For example, Dublin Castle, Christ Church Cathedral, Dublinia and St. Patrick’s Cathedral are all within a few minutes’ walk. Similarly, EPIC and the Jeanie Johnston are right next to each other at Custom House Quay.

Be strategic about attractions outside the city centre. The pass includes some excellent attractions further out, like Malahide Castle and the Game of Thrones Studio Tour. But travel time eats into your sightseeing time, so only include these on longer passes (3+ days) where you can afford to spend half a day getting there and back.

Don’t try to do everything. It’s tempting to rush between attractions to maximise the value of your pass, but you’ll have a much better experience if you focus on a few things you really want to see rather than sprinting through ten. You’re on holiday, after all.

 

Our Experience Using the Dublin Pass

We’ve used the Dublin Pass on several trips to Dublin, and our most recent two-day visit covered a solid chunk of the city’s highlights.

On our first day, we started at the GPO Witness History Centre on O’Connell Street, then walked south to Dublin Castle, Christ Church Cathedral, Dublinia, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, and finished up at Teeling Distillery (which is a brilliant visit, by the way, and a great alternative to the busier Jameson tour if you’re short on time).

On our second day, we visited EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum and the Jeanie Johnston Tallship in the Docklands area, then used the hop-on hop-off bus to get across to the Jameson Distillery and Dublin Zoo in the afternoon.

We didn’t visit the Guinness Storehouse on that particular trip as we’d been before, though it’s usually top of our list for first-time visitors. Even without it, the pass saved the two of us well over €100 compared to buying individual tickets. If we’d included the Storehouse, the savings would have been even higher.

Note: when we first reviewed the pass, it was available as a physical card (you can see photos of it throughout this post). It’s now entirely digital, which honestly makes it easier to use. Just open the Go City app and show the QR code at each attraction.

 

Who Should Buy a Dublin Pass?

The Dublin Pass is a good investment if you:

Plan to visit at least 3 to 4 attractions per day, including some of the higher-priced ones like the Guinness Storehouse, Jameson Distillery, Dublin Zoo, or the hop-on hop-off bus.

Have 2 or more days in Dublin. The savings get progressively better with the longer passes, and the price increase between durations is modest (only €20 from the 2-day to the 3-day, for example).

Like the flexibility of deciding on the day. With the pass, you can walk past an attraction and pop in on a whim without worrying about the cost. Without it, you’d think twice about paying €10 to €36 for each stop.

Who Might Want to Skip It

The pass is less worthwhile if you:

Only want to visit one or two attractions. In that case, buying individual tickets will be cheaper.

Prefer Dublin’s free attractions. The city has excellent free museums, including the National Museum of Ireland, the National Gallery, and the Chester Beatty Library. If your interests lean that way, the pass won’t add much value.

Don’t drink alcohol. Three of the highest-value attractions on the pass are drinks-related: the Guinness Storehouse, Jameson Distillery, and Teeling Distillery. If those aren’t for you, you’d need to visit a lot of museums and cultural sites to make up the difference, and the savings become much slimmer.

Want a slow, relaxed trip. The pass rewards sightseeing at a reasonable pace. If you plan to spend most of your time in pubs and cafes (which, honestly, is also a perfectly valid way to experience Dublin), you probably won’t visit enough paid attractions to justify the cost.

If you’ve decided the pass is right for you, you can buy the Dublin Pass here. Remember, passes can be activated up to 12 months after purchase, so there’s no risk in buying early. Use the code AFFGOALL for 5% off.

Frequently Asked Questions About the Dublin Pass

Is the Dublin Pass worth it for one day?

Yes, if you plan to visit at least three or four paid attractions. A one-day itinerary including the Guinness Storehouse, EPIC Museum, Jeanie Johnston, and the hop-on hop-off bus would cost roughly €133 to €138 at gate prices compared to €89 for the pass. That’s a saving of around €44 to €49. If you only plan to visit one or two attractions, individual tickets are cheaper.

Does the Dublin Pass include the Book of Kells?

No. The Book of Kells Experience at Trinity College is not included on any version of the Dublin Pass. You’ll need to buy a separate ticket for that. Note that the Old Library and Long Room are currently undergoing a major restoration, so check the Trinity College website for the latest information on what’s available to visit.

Does the Dublin Pass include public transport?

The pass does not include Dublin’s public buses or Luas trams. It does include one day of Big Bus Dublin hop-on hop-off bus travel, regardless of which duration of All-Inclusive Pass you buy. Dublin is quite walkable, but if you need public transport beyond the hop-on hop-off bus, the Leap Visitor Card is the best option for that.

How does the Dublin Pass work?

After purchasing online, you receive a digital pass with a QR code. Download the Go City app and load your pass onto it. When you arrive at an attraction, show the QR code to the staff and they’ll scan it for entry. The pass activates when it’s first scanned at an attraction and then runs for the number of consecutive calendar days you purchased. Some attractions require advance reservation through the Go City app or website.

Can I use the hop-on hop-off bus for more than one day?

No. The Dublin Pass includes a single day of hop-on hop-off bus travel, even if you have a multi-day pass. Choose which day to use it strategically. We’d suggest using it on your first day to get oriented, or on a day when you need to cover the most ground between attractions.

What’s the difference between the All-Inclusive Pass and the Explorer Pass?

The All-Inclusive Pass gives you unlimited access to all included attractions over 1 to 5 consecutive calendar days. The Explorer Pass lets you choose a set number of attractions (3, 4, 5 or 7) and visit them over 30 days. For most visitors spending a few days in Dublin, the All-Inclusive Pass offers better value. The Explorer Pass suits longer stays where you want to spread out your sightseeing without time pressure.

 

Further Reading

We’ve visited Dublin and Ireland many times, and we have a growing collection of guides to help you plan your trip:

For planning your time in Dublin, we have itineraries for 2 days in Dublin and 3 days in Dublin. We also have an overview of things to do in Dublin for general inspiration, plus a guide to a traditional Irish night experience.

One of the most popular day trips from Dublin is to the Cliffs of Moher. We have a full guide to visiting the Cliffs of Moher from Dublin covering transport options, tours, and photography tips.

If you’re exploring more of Ireland, take a look at our guide to spending 2 days in Belfast and our guide to the Causeway Coastal Route. We also have guides to the Game of Thrones filming locations in Ireland and the Game of Thrones Studio Tour.