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

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Activity Schedule

  • When does it run?

    Apr to Sep : Daily

  • Duration

    24 or 48 hours (as per option chosen) from the time you first board the bus.

    The full loop takes 1 hour and 30 minutes.

  • Start time

    10am to 5pm, every hour 
    Full Loop: 90 minutes

  • Meeting Point

    You may board the bus at any stop. The voucher can be exchanged at any of the stops directly with the driver.

    Please note that the first tour departs from Bournemouth Pier at 10am and the last bus departs at 5pm. The first bus leaves Poole Quay at 11am with the last bus leaving at 6pm.

  • Ending Point

    You may leave the bus at any stop.

Key Highlights

  • Explore the charming seaside resort of Bournemouth on a hop-on, hop-off bus tour
  • Hop on and off at any of the 23 stops and visit attractions of your choice
  • Your ticket is valid for 24 or 48 hours allowing you unlimited travel
  • See the Boscombe Pier with Europe’s first artificial surf reef, visit the Oceanarium or go shopping
  • Enjoy English audio commentary about the history and culture of Bournemouth
  • Redeem your voucher up to 12 months from the travel date selected
  • Both printed and smartphone vouchers accepted!

Overview

Reach the high-end suburbs of Bournemouth, Sandbanks. Here you can find some of the most expensive houses in England and the few popular naturist Beaches. Take a lovely break at Poole Park which has many things to offer including the picturesque boating lake, cafe, The Jungle Adventure and the Plant Explorers playgrounds and the Poole Park Railway and many more.

At bus stop 18 you can check out Poole Quay and Poole Old Town. Here you can take a walk alongside the quay and see the enormous superyachts and the small fishing boats, you can also try one of the many cruises offered from Poole Quay.

There are plenty of places to visit such as pubs, fish & chips, arcade, gift shop and the Poole Tourism Information Centre to find out more! The Triangle is famous as the hub for the LGBTQ community. The area has few interesting shops and venues, always welcoming broad-minded people warmly. Our hourly service will help you explore the area!

Some of the stops covered by the route are:

  • Bournemouth Pier
  • Bournemouth Square
  • West Cliff (Savoy Hotel)
  • Westbourne (Camden Bar)
  • Branksome Chine
  • Canford Cliffs (Loche Fyne Restaurant)
  • Sandbanks Beach (Shore Road)
  • Penn Hill
  • Westbourne
  • Bournemouth Square (Outside Moon on the Square pub)
  • Bournemouth Pier

Please note that stops and timings are subject to change.

Inclusions & Exclusions

Inclusions

  • 24 or 48-hour hop-on, hop-off ticket 
  • Pre-recorded audio commentary in English

Exclusions

  • Food and drinks
  • Admission to attractions, unless specified

Useful downloads

Please note

Voucher information: You can show your voucher on your smartphone (But if you’d rather print a copy – that’s fine too!)

Validity: 12 months from the date chosen at the time of booking

Wheelchair accessibility: No

Bournemouth is a functioning city and weather, traffic and events may occasionally cause disruption.

Stops on the route and timings are subject to change.

Updated route map will be available on the bus.

Customer Reviews

  • Richard S Diana
    Bournemouth... Sunny surprised by the sea

    The tour was outstanding; a quick and easy overview of the entire coast from Bournemouth to Christchurch. Excellent orientation with superb narration....

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