City Sightseeing Bournemouth Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

Overview

Available languages

English

1 hour 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

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.

Additional Info

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

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

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

What To Expect

Red Route

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)

Options

48 Hour Bus Ticket

This ticket includes a 48-hour hop-on hop-off bus tour

24 Hour Bus Ticket

This ticket includes a 24-hour hop-on hop-off bus tour

Reviews

4.15

103 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Best way to get out and about
Michael D,
Sep 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Very informative tour, do some research first about where to get on and off and what you can see and do in that area., try to sit on the top deck.
fully worthwhile
geoffreyf458,
Aug 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
fantastic trip on a sunny day full of information and historical information. good frequency of services. many very nice properties to admire if you got deep pockets may see a celebrity or two if your lucky .
Great service
wendywX6499UW,
Jul 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Perfect way to get a view of the surrounding areas and very convenient. Lots of information given along the way. A good way to decide what you want to do...
Great trip
40pauliner,
Jul 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great trip we did the whole tour checking out places that we might like to get off and explore next time we went. Interesting commentary. We didn't actually use the bus again, but like the idea of being able to get on and off to explore. We bought the 48 hour ticket great value
Great way to get about
Pollie1,
Jul 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Loved using this bus, we stayed in Sandbanks and this bus literally pickup outside of our apartment. It was such and easy and great way to get to visit both Poole and Bournemouth and everything in-between. Oddly it was also fun get hit by tree branches on the open top, so please be aware.
Perfect Way to Discover Bournemouth’s Charm - Fun, Scenic, and Informative!
shyama chand,
Jul 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00
I had a fantastic time exploring Bournemouth on the Hop-on Hop-off bus tour! It's the perfect way to get a feel for the entire city – from the beautiful coastline and historic piers to the lush gardens and charming neighborhoods. The audio commentary was both informative and entertaining, giving great insights into the history and highlights of the area. I loved the flexibility to hop off at interesting spots like the Russell-Cotes Art Gallery or Boscombe Pier and then hop back on when ready to continue. The open-top bus gave amazing views, especially along the seafront – great for photos! Whether you're visiting for the first time or want to see Bournemouth from a new perspective, this tour is definitely worth it. A relaxing, scenic, and well-organized experience!
Dog friendly bus tour
stechelle76,
Jul 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had a great time with our dog on the bus tour. We got off at Poole and had a walk around there. Buses are every hour. Recording of facts was interesting. We got to see more things on the tour we’d missed by car. Would highly recommend. Reasonably priced.
Really interesting tour
nickdarkens,
Jun 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Really interesting tour and so easy to book and use, very informative and easy to follow commentary during the tour throughout
Ticket to enjoy
TonyR1806,
Jun 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We only had a few days in town so thought it prudent to go for the bus tour. The bus was clean comfortable and the commentary was the perfect balance of information but leaving enough time to enjoy it all. Our driver was very friendly and professional… all in all really good value
Nice tour but needs updating
denisemP939YI,
Jun 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
The experience was nice and we saw a different perspective, taking in the points of interest and the flora. Such a pity the taped commentary needs updating to include details of the fantastic building mural we passed! Who painted it? Also the music on the tape was awful (think 1950's !!!) A tad unnecessary too. We mentioned it to a guide and apparently it has been remarked on for years but never changed! Step up!