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1 hour 30 minutes
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Discover the coastal resort town of Bournemouth with ease on a City Sightseeing hop-on hop-off tour!
Choose between a 24-hour or 48-hour ticket and explore the city by open-top, double-decker bus - enjoying panoramic views around every turn. See all the main sights of Bournemouth on the 90-minute narrated loop, or hop on and hop off at any of the 25 tour stops to explore the places that interest you the most. The tour will take you to the city's most popular locations, including Bournemouth Pier, Sandbanks Beach, Old Poole Town and The Triangle.
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
This tour is seasonal and typically operates between May - September but dates may vary each year
Bournemouth Pier: First tour departs at 10am. Last tour departs at 5pm
Full tour duration: 90 minutes
Tour frequency: Every 60 minutes
Mobile and paper vouchers are accepted on this tour.
All vouchers can be redeemed at any of the stops along the route.
Vouchers are valid for 12 months from travel date selected at check-out
Dogs are welcome on-board the buses as long as they are well-behaved and kept on a lead
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Vouchers valid for 12 months from travel date selected at check-out
Audio guide in English
24 or 48-hour hop-on hop-off bus tour
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Attraction entry fee's
Food and drink unless specified
Duration:1 hour 30 minutes
Operating Schedule:First bus departs Stop 1 at 10am, last bus departs Stop 1 at 5pm. Buses run every 60 minutes Tour times subject to change at any time.
Bournemouth Pier (behind Hot Rocks)
Bournemouth Square
West Cliff Savoy Hotel
Westbourne - Camden Bar
Branksome Chine
Canford Cliffs - Loch Fyne
Sandbanks Beach: Shore Road
Sandbanks Beach: Pavilion
Sandbanks Peninsula - On the main road half way between Lovo Drinks & Haven Ferry Cafe
Sandbanks Beach: opposite Pavilion
Sandbanks Beach: opposite Shore Road
Lilliput Village: Lilliput Square
Whitecliff Recreation Ground
Poole Park: Park Gates East
Poole Quay & Old Town: Thistle Hotel
Baiter Park
Poole Park
Ashley Cross: Parkstone Railway Station
Penn Hill
Westbourne
The Triangle
Bournemouth Square (Stand LL)
This ticket includes a 24-hour hop-on hop-off bus tour
This ticket includes a 48-hour hop-on hop-off bus tour
102 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Elizabeth G,
Jun 7, 2025
- Viator
The tour was wonderful! I liked the commentary on the speakers. My boys enjoyed sitting up top and being able to view everything.
Syed A,
Jul 29, 2024
- Viator
Fun way to see the whole city & area learn about its history. Clean, comfortable, well maintained bus.
Maxie E,
Jul 15, 2024
- Viator
The tour around Poole Harbour was my favourite part of the trip.Booking the tour was very easy to do.Bus was on time from start location and driver was Very helpful and friendly.
Christine W,
Jul 2, 2024
- Viator
Ideal for getting to see the local area and learn relevant history. Where and where not to go on next visit. Driver very helpful.
Haley D,
Aug 25, 2023
- Viator
Great tour of Bournemouth and Poole and easy to navigate stops and timings. Fab bus drivers and staff who were so helpful and happy! Thank you,
Operated by City Sightseeing Ltd - UK and Ireland