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City Sightseeing Brighton Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

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Brighton, England

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French, German, Italian, Spanish, Mandarin, Japanese

Overview

Choose from a 1 day or 2 day ticket and embark on a fabulous sightseeing adventure through Brighton! This seaside resort town boasts many attractions, which passengers on-board a City Sightseeing bus tour will have great access too. Passengers will be able to hop-on and hop-off at any of the conveniently placed tour stops along the route to explore the sights at their own leisure, including Brighton Marina, Brighton Pier, Old Steine, Imperial Arcade and many more! Enjoy panoramic views of the city as you travel, including breathtaking sea views along certain parts of the route – as well as access to the bus’ on-board English tour commentary!

What's Included

  • 20% off food and drink at the Drift Bar & Kitchen
  • 15% off entry to Royal Pavilion & Gardens, Brighton Museum & Art Gallery and Preston Manor
  • 15% off general admission at Brighton Toy & Model Museum
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
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What To Expect

Red Route

12 Stops | 10 Points of Interest


Duration: 50 minutes


Operating Schedule: First bus departs from Stop 1 at 10am, last bus departs from Stop 1 at 5pm. They operate every 30-60 minutes depending on the time of year Times subject to change at any time.

Palace Pier (Stop N)

Brighton Palace Pier

British Airways i360

West Pier

407 Grand Ave

Grand Avenue

Palmeira Square

Hove, Palmeira Square

Seven Dials

Seven Dials

Brighton Station (Stop B)

Brighton Station (Stop B)

Jubilee Clock Tower

Clock Tower (Stop N)

Brighton Pavilion

Royal Pavilion (Stop F)

The Level

Pepper Pot

Brighton Racecourse

Brighton Racecourse

Brighton Marina

Brighton Marina

Paston Place

Paston Place

Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Tour Frequency:
  • 24th May - 13th September: every 30 minutes
  • 19th September - 1st November: every 60 minutes

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the City Sightseeing Brighton Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (BST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-2065BRIGHTON

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What's Included

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  • 20% off food and drink at the Drift Bar & Kitchen
  • 15% off entry to Royal Pavilion & Gardens, Brighton Museum & Art Gallery and Preston Manor
  • 15% off general admission at Brighton Toy & Model Museum
  • 30% off entry to Sea Life Centre (Sea Life Brighton)
  • Unlimited access to all Brighton & Hove Bus services
  • 10% off general admission (View360) tickets for walk ins at Brighton i360
  • 25% off one round of crazy golf (per ticket purchased) at GLOBALLS
  • Up to 40% off one journey at Volk's Electric Railway
  • 1 or 2-day hop-on hop-off bus tour
  • Audio guide commentary in 7 languages + free headphones
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drinks, unless specified

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • First bus departs from Stop 1 at 10am
  • Last bus departs from Stop 1 at 5pm
  • Tour Frequency:
  • 24th May - 13th September: every 30 minutes
  • 19th September - 1st November: every 60 minutes
  • Full tour loop without hopping off takes 50 minutes
  • Vouchers are valid for 12 months from travel date selected at check-out and can be redeemed at any of the stops along the route
  • Your ticket can be used for unlimited travel on all Brighton & Hove Bus services until 4:30am the morning after it expires, including bus journeys to Seven Sisters on routes 12X or 13X or the Devils Dyke on route 77. Vouchers will need to be redeemed at any of the 12 tour stops before travelling on other services.
  • Please note, this tour will not operate on Saturday 1st August due to Brighton Pride taking place
  • Operated by a business

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  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (BST).

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