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City Sightseeing: Brighton Hop-On, Hop-Off Bus Tour

Explore Brighton on our hop-on hop-off bus tour, covering 12+ stops along the coast and city centre, hop off wherever catches your eye, and hop back on whenever you're ready.

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Highlights

  • One route with 12+ stops to explore Brighton your way
  • Multilingual audio guide covering Brighton’s history, architecture and culture
  • Flexible ticket valid for 12 months
  • 1‑ or 2‑day Hop‑On Hop‑Off tour with 360º panoramic views of the city and coastline
  • Smartphone Voucher Accepted! (No need to print the Tickets)

Overview

A tour of Brighton takes you through one of the most vibrant and fashionable resort towns on the south coast. The prolific city offers many fun places from the spectacular Royal Pavilion, Victorian Aquarium & Regency Architecture to the famous Sea Life Centre, Brighton Pier, and the Pebble Beach. The open-top buses make a view of the seafront more alluring and also enable a broader perspective. There are renowned shopping areas and top-restaurants at the Brighton Marina. Get along the 12+ significant stops around the city and know more about them after getting a closer look!

Itinerary

City Sightseeing's Brighton hop-on hop-off bus tour brings the city to life with an engaging audio guide packed with fun facts, surprising stories and insider insights, even locals learn something new along the way. As you travel across the route’s many stops, you can choose to stay aboard for the full loop and enjoy the commentary from the comfort of our open‑top buses, or hop on and off to explore each attraction at your own pace.

Your Brighton hop-on hop-off bus tour begins at Bus Stop 1, the iconic Brighton Palace Pier. Step off here to wander along the shingle and sand beach, enjoy classic funfair rides, browse lively arcades, or relax at one of the many cafés and shops.

From there, take in privileged views as we cruise past King’s Road, Grand Avenue, Palmeira Square and Lansdowne Road—some of Brighton’s most elegant neighbourhoods. The tour continues towards Brighton Station and the historic Clock Tower via Seven Dials. Hop off at the station to explore the colourful streets and independent boutiques of North Laine, or ride on to the Clock Tower for access to Imperial Arcade, a charming enclosed shopping arcade in the heart of the city.

And the adventure doesn’t stop there. Sit back and enjoy sweeping coastal views as we head towards Brighton Marina, Royal Crescent and Marine Parade—exclusive areas known for their stunning seafront scenery. Book your Brighton hop-on hop-off bus tour ticket today and start planning your perfect trip. Arriving by train? Our tours conveniently depart right outside Brighton Station at Bus Stop B.

Your ticket also unlocks unlimited travel on all Brighton & Hove Bus services until early the following morning, giving you even more freedom to explore. Venture out to the dramatic Seven Sisters cliffs on routes 12X or 13X, or head to the breathtaking Devil’s Dyke on route 77. Just remember to redeem your voucher at any of the 12 tour stops before using other services.

Schedule

  • First Bus: 10:00am, Last Bus: 05:00pm
  • Frequency: Every 30-60 minutes
  • Full Loop: 50 minutes Approx
  • First Stop: Brighton Palace Peir

Inclusions

  • 1 and 2-Day Brighton Hop-on, Hop-off Bus Ticket (as per option chosen)
  • Audio guide in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Chinese, Japanese
  • Free Booklet with deals and discounts
  • Unlimited access to all Brighton & Hove Bus services included with your ticket

Exclusions

  • Hotel Transfers
  • Lunch
  • Entrance Fees

Redemption Info

  • You can board the bus at any stop and voucher can be exchanged directly with the Driver/ Street Staff.
  • You will receive a ticket in exchange for your voucher, which you must keep until the expiry date/ tour.
  • Please check your ticket to know when it expires.
  • After exchanging your voucher for a ticket, your voucher will no longer be valid.
  • In loss of voucher/ticket, company is not liable for any refund.
  • Flexi Ticket: Your voucher is valid for next 12 months from the date of purchase.

Know Before You Go

  • Voucher Type: Mobile and paper vouchers are accepted.
  • Wheelchair Access: Yes
  • Pet Policy: Small, well-behaved dogs are allowed
  • Infants can travel free and you do not require to book infant ticket.
  • Multiday tickets can only be used on consecutive days.
  • Disclaimer: Due to traffic issues, public holidays, weather conditions, and unforeseen circumstances, there might be sudden changes in the route or on the schedule. Traffic congestion and road closures - may cause delays, reduced frequency and changes to the route. We’ll do all we can to provide a smooth and frequent service! No refund will be offered for any changes or cancelations due to any unforeseen circumstances.
  • Important Instructions: We recommend our all passengers please try to board the bus at first stop if possible. During high season, specially on weekends, buses can be full, we advise you must wait for the next buses. NO REFUND possible in such conditions.
  • Free use of the local bus services: Your ticket can also be used for unlimited travel on all Brighton & Hove Bus services until 04:30 the morning after it expires, including bus journeys to the spectacular Seven Sisters on routes 12X or 13X or the splendid Devils Dyke on route 77. Vouchers will need to be redeemed at any of the 12 tour stops before travelling on other services.
  • City Sightseeing passengers can also enjoy exclusive discounts at other attractions:
- 30% off entry to Sea Life Centre (SEA LIFE Brighton)
- Up to 40% off one journey at Volk's Electric Railway
- 25% off one round of crazy golf (per ticket purchased) at GLOBALLS
- 10% off general admission (View360) tickets for walk ins at Brighton i360
- 15% off entry to Royal Pavilion & Gardens, Brighton Museum & Art Gallery and Preston Manor
- 20% off food and drink at the Drift Bar & Kitchen
- 15% off general admission at Brighton Toy & Model Museum

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Cancellation Policy

  • You must cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the start time of the activity/experience to get a complete refund.
  • If you cancel your booking less than 24 hours before the start time of the activity/experience, you will not be reimbursed.
  • Any modifications made less than 24 hours before the start time of the activity/experience will not be allowed.
  • The cut-off times are determined by the activity/experience's local start time.
  • This activity/experience is weather dependent. If it is cancelled due to inclement weather, you will be given an alternate date or a full refund.

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Very enjoyable tour, plus reduced-price admission to some venues on the route with the bus ticket. We loved the Toy and ...

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Richard Ewen

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30 Jul 26

Brighton sightseeing open bus tour is a great way to see Brighton without having to negotiate the hills! My recommendati...

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Kathleen Kelleher

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22 Jul 26

My first impression came from the kindness and friendliness of the drivers over the two days I utilized Hop on Hop Off a...

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Carol Coupland

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04 Jul 26

Comfortable, audio tour very descriptive and clear. Very friendly driver!...

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maggie roberts

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02 Jun 26

Was really good. Brilliant and interesting commentary and such good value for money....

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Lesley Powell

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22 May 26

Our driver was just amazing, she was so kind, offering my older adult mum her umbrella while we waited for the trip. Obv...

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Catherine Matheson

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15 May 26

IT was a nice Trip through Brighton, the voice of the German explanations were KI, not so fine......

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Elke Steinwasser

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02 May 26

This is not just about the quality as that was perfect. We were led to believe that a 2 day ticket was for 48 hours how...

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Sue Laroche

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19 Apr 26

A fab experience. Nothing needs changing....

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Steve Willis

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13 Apr 26

Great tour , seeing lots of interesting places with lots of interesting commentary going along. ...

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Sheilah Barton

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27 Oct 25

The drivers were very friendly and helpful. I thought it was a great way to get an overview of the city and find out abo...

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Emma Billingham

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07 Oct 25

The small signs on the bus stops are not big enough. Difficult to follow the map when there are road works too....

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Alan Brindley

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29 Sep 25

Driver courteous. Full marks for his driving in a busy city....

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Victor Churchley

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26 Sep 25

We enjoyed our bus tour, with earphones provided to plug in at your seat for guided commentary. We completed the route s...

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Linda Colgrave

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16 Sep 25

One-hour ride is perfect for covering this lovely City - from the surrounding hills to the sea-shore! Highly recommend!...

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Petri Backstrom

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05 Jul 25

We bought tickets online, just 5minutes before boarding the bus. It was easy & quick. The bus drivers were very kind & h...

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Priya Nagawah

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01 Jul 25

Lovely driver friendly and helpful....

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janette p a gillow

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17 Jun 25

A lovely and refreshing experience. The family loved it. Thank you...

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Ioanis Papagelidis

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30 May 25

Really interesting audio tour, we learnt a lot about the history of Brighton. I’ve route that covers sea front, prett...

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Robyn Summers-Emler

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12 May 25

We had a wonderful time. Bus and driver were great. Both vineyards visited offered lovely scenery a fascinating tour and...

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D Barrett

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11 May 25

Brilliant experience - thoroughly enjoyed but you do need to ask the guy for headphones otherwise you cant follow the ro...

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Anne Sillett

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02 May 25

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Carolyn Tinsley-Pearce

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30 Apr 25

Very enjoyable way to see the city and excellent guide...

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David Partridge

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22 Sep 24

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Nixon Andama

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11 Sep 24

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Clair Kneale

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02 Sep 24

It was a good tour....

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Rachel Burgess

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02 Sep 24

It's a good way to see the Brighton. Very convenient and useful that you can use your ticket on any other Brighton bus s...

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Richard Maynard

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23 Aug 24

Done 50 mins of Brighton and Hove, love it and would definitely recommend....

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Quynh Ton

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20 Aug 24

IT was great, very kindly Bus Driver. ...

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Franziska Zimmermann

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20 Aug 24

Very good with friendly drivers. Great way to get around and see places if only there for a short time....

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Julie Thompson

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16 Aug 24

Excellent service. ...

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Christine Norman

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15 Aug 24

Our family of 7 had a great tour. We hopped on at the marina, got off at the pier to have fish and chips, hopped back o...

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Lisa King

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14 Aug 24

The tour was very informative ...

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Steve Vroman

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13 Aug 24

Good fun lots to see...

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Liz Hurst

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10 Aug 24

Driver was kind helpful. ...

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Maxine Greenwood

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10 Aug 24

Absolutely loved the sight seeing bus in Brighton. My child and I rode the bus 5 times even in the rain. Really engaging...

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Chantelle Anderson

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08 Aug 24

Perfect. The staff were friendly and helpful. The tour was exactly what I would expect and more. Knowledgeable audio com...

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Jai Singh

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17 May 24

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What is the validity of Brighton City Sightseeing Hop on Hop off Bus tour?

Ans: The bus tour is valid for 1 day and 2 days. 1-day ticket: The 1-day ticket is valid for the duration for the entirety of one calendar day. It is not based on when you hop on. It is valid from the time service begins until the time service ends on the day of use. 2-day ticket: The 2-day ticket needs to be used on two consecutive days and is valid during service operating hours.

Q. From where can I board the Brighton City Sightseeing Hop on Hop off bus?

Ans: This is a Hop on Hop off bus tour, so you may join or exit to any of the stops. The first stop is Brighton Palace Pier. Please check the map above to know more about the routes and stops.

Q. How does the Brighton City Sightseeing Hop on Hop off bus tour work?

Ans: When you make a purchase through our website, you will receive a confirmed booking voucher. Show the printed or smart voucher to staff at our bus stops. Your voucher will be exchanged for a ticket which must be kept until the end of the tour. As long as your ticket is still valid you can get on and off the bus as often as you like at any station along the route.

Q. Can I use a 2-day ticket on non-consecutive days?

Ans: No, you cannot use a 2-day ticket on non-consecutive days. Multiday tickets can only be used on consecutive days.

Q. Does the Brighton City Sightseeing Hop on Hop off bus tour allow wheelchair or strollers on board?

Ans: Yes, the buses are wheelchair and stroller accessible. The buses can not accommodate more than 1 wheelchair or stroller at a time due to space limitation. So, if there is already a wheelchair used on board, then you have to wait for the next bus.

Q. Can I travel on Brighton City Sightseeing Bus tour without carrying the printed copy of voucher?

Ans: No need to carry a print copy. After making a booking you will receive the booking confirmation over your mobile, which you need to show to the bus staff. Your voucher will be exchanged for a ticket, which must be kept until the end of the tour.

Q. What is the cancellation policy for this Brighton tour?

Ans: Cancellation must happen at least 24 hours before the start time in local time to get a complete refund. In case of cancellation in less than 24 hours, reimbursement will not be made.

Q. Are pets allowed on the Brighton hop-on hop-off bus?

Ans: The Brighton hop-on hop-off bus only allows small, well-behaved domestic animals that will not make a mess. The owner must have their leash and muzzles with them.

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