FAQ Section

Benefits
1. What are the benefits of the Dublin Pass?
2. Can I beat the queues?
3. Does the Dublin Pass come with a guidebook?
4. Is there any benefit in buying the Pass now?

Savings
1. How much can I save?
2. Which Pass offers the most savings?
3. Is there a discount for groups?
4. Is there any discount for families/students/pensioners?

Attractions
1. Does the pass include all of Dublin's attractions?
2. What are the attractions?
3. What are the normal costs of the attractions?
4. Does the Dublin Pass have attractions suitable for children?
5. Are the attractions accessible all year round?

Purchase
1. How much does it cost?
2. If I order online how do I receive the Dublin Pass?
3. Can I buy the Dublin Pass when I am in Dublin?
4. Where can I buy the Dublin Pass in Dublin?
5. Can I buy the Dublin Pass at the Airport?
6. What is the age group for children?

Transport
1. How does the travel work?
2. How far does the travel take me?
3. Can I use the Dublin Pass from the airport?

Validity
1. How does my Pass work?
2. Are the 2 day, 3 day and 6 day passes for consecutive days?
3. What happens if I change the date of my trip to Dublin?

General
1. Who is the Dublin Pass for?
2. Is the Dublin Pass like any other pass for Dublin?
3. Does the Dublin Pass include any night time activities?
4. Who operates the Dublin Pass?
5. How can I find out more about Dublin?

Benefits

What are the benefits of the Dublin Pass?
With free entry to over 30 attractions, optional public transport, discount offers and the ability to beat the queues and save after just three attractions, The Dublin Pass offers great value, convenience, variety and choice.
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Can I beat the queues?
Yes, at selected attractions marked in your guidebook, you go to the prepaid ticket desk where the operator will swipe your card in a special reader and you will be shown straight through. Certain attractions have "timed" ticketing. Please consult your guidebook before you visit the attraction.
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Does the Pass come with a guidebook?
Yes, The Dublin Pass comes with a comprehensive guidebook (worth €4.99) with every purchase of the Dublin Pass! Find out more about all your favourite attractions before you arrive. With clear, concise information and easy to follow directions for each attraction, this guide has all the essential tips for a top Dublin experience!
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Is there any benefit in buying the Pass now?
Yes, buy the Dublin Pass now and you can avail of the special online discounts (subject to availability). You can use your pass at any time within 1 year. If you book in advance, we can mail your Dublin Pass to you, enabling you to plan your visit before you arrive in Dublin.
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Savings

How much can I save?
The more you see the more you save. But remember, you only need to visit as few as three attractions before you start saving money.

Example:
With a one day Dublin Pass you can start by planning your day using your free Dublin Pass guidebook (value €4.99), then use your pass to travel into the city (value €7.00) to gain entry to the Guinness Storehouse for a complimentary pint of the world famous brew (value €14.40), browse through the fabulous temporary art exhibitions at the IMMA (value €5.00), and then explore the Phoenix Park and Dublin Zoo (value €15)

With your Dublin Pass this day will only cost you €35.00! This is before you take advantage of the many offers in restaurants, theatre, tours and entertainment.

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Which Pass offers the most savings?
The six day adult Pass offers the greatest value with savings as high as €100 per person.
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Is there a discount for groups?
For groups of 25 or more, please contact sales@dublinpass.ie
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Is there any discount for families/students/pensioners?
There are currently no special discounts for families, students or pensioners. However, we will be introducing some family packages shortly. Online discounts available to everyone are offered through this website www.dublinpass.ie 

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Attractions

Does the pass include all of Dublin's attractions?
The pass includes over 30 attractions, representing a select number of Dublin’s finest visitor attractions, capturing the essence of Ireland’s cultural and historic capital city and county (please refer to the "attractions" section of the web site).
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What are the attractions?
Included with the Dublin Pass is the Chester Beatty Library, Christ Church Cathedral, Guinness Storehouse, Museum of Modern Art, James Joyce Museum, Kilmainham Gaol, National Gallery of Ireland, The Old Jameson Distillery, The Shaw Birthplace and many others, in fact there are over 30 attractions in total. View the attractions in our online guide.
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What are the normal costs of the attractions?
The entry costs for the visitor attractions vary and range from €5 to €15. The National Cultural Institution attractions including the National Gallery of Ireland, National Museums of Ireland, Irish Museum of Modern Art, Chester Beatty Library are free of charge. At these facilities the Dublin Pass holder receive a special offer/added value gift. The total entrance value for all the visitor attractions on the Dublin Pass is €190. View the attractions in our online guide.
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Does the Dublin Pass have attractions suitable for children?
There are a number of attractions on the Dublin Pass that specifically cater for families and children. Look for the symbol throughout the site for attractions that are suitable for children.
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Are the attractions accessible all year round?
Refer to online guide where all the opening times are listed.
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Purchase

How much does it cost?
See the "prices" page on this web site.
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If I order online how do I receive the Dublin Pass?
You can either pick up your pass at the Dublin Discover Ireland Centres in Dublin Airport (Terminal 1 or Terminal 2) or at the Dublin Discover Ireland Centre in the city centre on Suffolk Street. Or you can have your Dublin Pass posted to you. Allow 3 days (Ireland & UK) or 10 days (overseas) for delivery. Click here for details.
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Can I buy the Dublin Pass when I am in Dublin?
Yes.
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Where can I buy the Dublin Pass in Dublin?
• Dublin Discover Ireland Centre, Suffolk Street, Dublin 2
• Dublin Discover Ireland Centre, Arrivals Hall, Dublin Airport - Terminal 1
• 14 Upper O'Connell Street, Dublin 1
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Can I buy the Dublin Pass at the Airport?
Yes - go to the Dublin Discover Ireland Centre in Arrivals Hall of Terminal 1
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What is the age group for children?
A Child is aged 5 - 15 years.
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Transport

How does the travel work?
The trip from the Airport to the city on the Aircoach is included in your Dublin Pass. If you purchase one of the travel options with your Dublin Pass, you will receive a separate pass for the tours/transport option that you choose. When using the transport services you will be required to display your transport pass.
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How far does the travel take me?
View our transport page on this site.
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Can I use the Dublin Pass from the airport?
Yes, you can use your Dublin Pass on the Aircoach into the city centre - your Pass will be activated from this point.
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Validity

How does my Pass work?
Your Dublin Pass is a "smart" card that is swiped through a machine each time you visit an attraction. This way you enter without paying (or given discounts with certain offers). If you select a transport option, your Pass also comes with the appropriate travel card. Your travel card is activated once you use it.
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Are the 2 day, 3 day and 6 day passes for consecutive days?
Yes. For example if you begin using your 3 day Pass on a Tuesday it will be valid for the Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday of that week.
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What happens if I change the date of my trip to Dublin?
Your Dublin Pass is valid for one year.
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General

Who is the Dublin Pass for?
The Dublin Pass has something for everyone including - families, business travellers, children, first time visitors, repeat visitors, long haul, short stay, independent, overseas, UK and local residents.
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Is the Dublin Pass like any other pass for Dublin?
The Dublin Pass is the official sightseeing card for Dublin - it is the only pass of its type that includes free entry into over 30 attractions.
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Does the Dublin Pass include any night time activities?
Yes the offers on the Dublin Pass include a variety of theatre, dining and tour/experience opportunities that are available in the evening time. Please click here to see a full list of exclusive Pass offers available.
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Who operates the Dublin Pass?
The Dublin Pass is operated by Fáilte Ireland, the National Tourism Development Authority. See www.visitdublin.com, our Dublin destination website, or www.discoverireland.ie for information on visiting other areas around the country.
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How can I find out more about what to do and where to go in Dublin?
You can find out what to do, where to go, book hotels and other accommodation, book your car hire, and find out just about everything you need to know about Dublin from www.visitdublin.com, the official visitor information web site for Dublin.
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