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Dublin Christmas Twinkling Lights Trip
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Dublin does Christmas well. The GPO on O’Connell Street gets winter light projections across its Portland stone facade, City Hall glows under installations that catch the Georgian stonework at its best, and Trinity College’s front square takes on a different character entirely when it’s lit for the season. This tour takes you past all of them over 75 minutes, from the warmth of a festive bus.
While you’re rolling through it, there’s afternoon tea on board: mince pies, a Christmas sandwich, and your choice of tea, coffee, or hot chocolate to keep you comfortable. It’s a relaxed circuit rather than a commentary-heavy guided tour, so there’s room to talk and enjoy it at your own pace. Christmas songs play throughout - the good ones, the ones everyone knows - and everyone goes home with a souvenir Christmas Limited Edition reusable cup.
Up to 34 travellers join each departure, and the tour runs in German, English, Italian, and French. This is the kind of evening that works for a wide range of company - families, couples, groups who want to mark the season without standing in the cold.
The route passes by winter light projections on iconic Dublin buildings, including the GPO, City Hall, and Trinity College.
Meeting point: In front of Cleaver East restaurant.
This one sells out. The tag is there for a reason - December departures fill up quickly, especially in the week leading up to Christmas. If you have a specific date in mind, booking earlier in the season is worth it rather than trying your luck in the final days.
The meeting point is in front of Cleaver East restaurant. That’s on Merchant’s Arch in Temple Bar, facing the Ha’penny Bridge. It’s easy to find if you’re coming from the city centre - walk through the arch from the Liffey side and it’s right in front of you. Leave a few extra minutes if you’re navigating with children.
Dublin’s Christmas market at Smithfield runs alongside the festive season. If you’re spending more time in the city, the market at Smithfield Square is one of the more atmospheric ones - it has a Germanic tradition behind it and tends to focus on craft goods rather than the usual fair food.
Infant seats are available on board if you need one. Specialised seats can be arranged - just mention it when you book so the operator can confirm availability for your departure.