City Sightseeing Bournemouth Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Bournemouth, England
- 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Explore Bournemouth, a quintessential coastal resort town on England’s southern coast, on this City Sightseeing hop-on hop-off bus tour. Travel quickly and easily around the charming English town aboard an open-top, double-decker bus with your 24- or 48-hour ticket. Choose to stay on the bus for the full loop, or hop on and off at any of the conveniently located stops to visit the places that interest you the most.
- City Sightseeing hop-on hop-off tour of Bournemouth
- See all the main sights of this scenic seaside city
- Enjoy informative audio commentary on board
- Hop on and off as you please at any of the stops
- Pass valid for 24 or 48 hours
Why Travelers Choose This Tour
You can customize your own sightseeing itinerary and get the best views of Bournemouth from the top deck.
What's Included
- 24 or 48-hour hop-on hop-off bus tour
- Vouchers valid for 12 months from travel date selected at check-out
- Audio guide in English
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Attraction entry fee's
- Food and drink unless specified
Meeting and Pickup
Operating hours
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Departure Point
- You may start this tour at any of the stops listed.
Itinerary
First, climb aboard a distinctive, red double-decker bus at a conveniently located stop close to your Bournemouth accommodation and embark on an exciting sightseeing voyage. If the sun is shining, take a seat on the top deck to enjoy excellent views of Bournemouth’s top attractions while listening to audio commentary.
Choose to remain on the bus for the entire loop, or disembark whenever an attraction captures your attention.
Gaze at the scenic curve of Bournemouth’s coast; hop off to absorb the cosmopolitan charm; or enjoy the botanical beauty of Boscombe Gardens. At Bournemouth Pier, be amazed by Europe’s first synthetic surf reef and you’ll be able to purchase unique souvenirs at The Square.
See the Itinerary for a full list of stops serviced.
Choose to remain on the bus for the entire loop, or disembark whenever an attraction captures your attention.
Gaze at the scenic curve of Bournemouth’s coast; hop off to absorb the cosmopolitan charm; or enjoy the botanical beauty of Boscombe Gardens. At Bournemouth Pier, be amazed by Europe’s first synthetic surf reef and you’ll be able to purchase unique souvenirs at The Square.
See the Itinerary for a full list of stops serviced.
Red Route
22 Stops
8 Points of Interest
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.
1
Bournemouth Pier (Stand DD)
2
Bournemouth Square (Stand X)
3
West Hill Road
4
Subway
5
Branksome Chine
6
Canford Cliffs
7
Shore Road
8
19 Banks Rd
9
Panorama Road
10
Pavilion
11
260-262
12
Rockets and Rascals
13
Park Gates
14
3 Hosier's Ln
15
Poole Quay Hotel
16
106 Labrador Dr
17
Park Gates
18
Parkstone Railway Station
19
Penn Hill Corner
20
126A Poole Rd
21
The Triangle (Stand A)
22
Exeter Road (Stand LL)
Points of interest passed by on this route
City Sightseeing Bournemouth
Poole Museum
Poole Old Lifeboat Museum and Shop
Poole Harbour
Poole Park
Russell-Cotes Art Gallery & Museum
Bournemouth Pier
Sandbanks Beach
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- 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
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
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We tried to stop the bus at a designated stop on two separate occasions in SandBanks, both times the driver ignored us and drove by. We paid for two days travel for two people on the day before but it was a complete waste. Terrible terrible service.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Dear David,
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback.
We are very sorry to hear about your experience with City Sightseeing Bournemouth. We fully understand how frustrating it must have been to wait at a designated stop on two occasions and see the bus pass by, especially after purchasing a two-day ticket.
We regret that you were unable to make use of the service as expected and that this significantly affected your overall experience. Your comments regarding the stop at Sandbanks and the driver's service are very concerning, and we will ensure that your feedback is shared with our local team for review.
Thank you for bringing this matter to our attention. We hope to have the opportunity to provide you with a much better experience in the future.
Kind regards,
Quality Department
Bournemouth and the surrounding towns are beautiful. We took the on/off bus with intentions of just staying on. In 1 1/2 hours we were treated to magnificent views and gorgeous homes. The towns had distinctive feels. Having audio throughout the tour without a need for ear pieces made it much more enjoyable.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Dear Barbara,
Thank you so much for your wonderful review!
We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed discovering Bournemouth and the surrounding towns with City Sightseeing Bournemouth. It sounds like you made the most of the tour and enjoyed the magnificent views, beautiful homes and the distinctive character of each area.
We're especially pleased that you enjoyed the onboard audio commentary without the need for headphones, making your sightseeing experience even more relaxing and enjoyable.
Thank you for choosing City Sightseeing Bournemouth and for sharing your lovely experience. We hope to welcome you on board again on your next visit!
Kind regards,
Quality Department
great experience and family friendly, also very educational and fun! it is for everyone! staffs are very kind, nice, approachable and friendly
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Dear Juvy,
Thank you so much for your wonderful review!
We’re delighted to hear that you and your family had such a great experience with City Sightseeing Bournemouth. It’s fantastic to know that you found our hop-on hop-off bus tour to be fun, educational, and suitable for visitors of all ages.
Your kind words about our team mean a great deal to us. We’ll be sure to share your compliments with our staff, who work hard to provide a friendly, approachable, and welcoming service to every guest.
Thank you for recommending City Sightseeing. We look forward to welcoming you and your family on board again the next time you visit Bournemouth or any of our destinations around the world.
Kind regards,
City Sightseeing Worldwide
It lets you hop off just fine but getting back on maybe not so automatic. I was just waiting at the stop and waved at it but it zoomed right on Past. Now I have to wait for another hour for the next one I will be waving wildly as it approaches.
Informative and good stops along way . Runs hourly so need to decide how long you want to stay.
Bus did come couple mins earlier so be aware of that as they didn’t stop , so you could be on time but have to stay another hour , which is what happened to us .
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you for your feedback.
We are glad to hear that you found the tour informative and appreciated the stops along the route in Bournemouth. However, we are sorry to hear about the inconvenience you experienced regarding the service frequency and timing.
Please note that as the service operates on an hourly schedule, it is important for passengers to be at the stop in advance of the scheduled departure time. Buses may pass slightly earlier depending on traffic conditions and operational requirements, and in such cases, drivers may not be able to stop once they are already off schedule or operating ahead of time.
We understand how this situation may have affected your plans and regret any frustration caused by the need to wait for the next service. Your comments are very valuable and will be shared with the local operations team to help improve communication and timing awareness for future passengers.
We appreciate your review and hope to welcome you again in the future for a smoother experience.
If you don't drive, or just fancy a day to relax rather than have to find parking and paying fees this is an excellent way to see the extended area that you've chosen to visit.
The option of getting off anywhere en route and spending time doing what you want, whether that be shopping or sightseeing you know you won't have long to wait for the next journey.
The added option of the boat tour to Brownsea Island is well worth the extra expense as it's a wonderful unspoilt area to check out. Getting to see the houses at Sandbanks and hearing the stories from the ferry captain were nice as well.
All in all a very worthwhile expense, informative and relaxing.
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you very much for your wonderful review.
We are delighted to hear that you found the tour to be a relaxing and convenient way to explore Bournemouth and the surrounding area. It is great to know that you enjoyed the flexibility of being able to hop on and off at your leisure and make the most of your visit.
We are also pleased that you chose to include the boat trip to Brownsea Island and enjoyed the views of Sandbanks, along with the interesting commentary from the ferry captain.
Thank you for your kind words about the overall experience. We are thrilled that you found it informative, relaxing, and worthwhile, and we hope to welcome you again in the future.
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.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Dear Customer,
We sincerely appreciate you sharing your opinion with us.
We are glad to hear that you were able to experience the fun of discovering a new city aboard our service. We are pleased to hear that you found our service excellent and that you enjoyed your visit to the city.
We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you again very soon in one of our more than 100 destinations.
Thank you for choosing City Sightseeing!
Best regards,
Quality Department
The tour was wonderful! I liked the commentary on the speakers. My boys enjoyed sitting up top and being able to view everything.
Fun way to see the whole city & area learn about its history. Clean, comfortable, well maintained bus.
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.
Response from Host, Jul 2024
Dear customer,
We sincerely appreciate you sharing your thoughts with us.
We are happy to hear that you were able to experience how much fun it is to discover a new city from the top of one of our red buses. We are pleased to hear that you found our service excellent and that you enjoyed your visit to the city.
We look forward to welcoming you again very soon in Bournemouth or in one of our more than 100 destinations.
Thank you for choosing City Sightseeing.
Receive a cordial greeting,
Quality Department
Ideal for getting to see the local area and learn relevant history. Where and where not to go on next visit. Driver very helpful.
Response from Host, Jul 2024
Dear customer,
We sincerely appreciate you sharing your thoughts with us.
We are happy to hear that you were able to experience how much fun it is to discover a new city from the top of one of our red buses. We are pleased to hear that you found our service excellent and that you enjoyed your visit to the city.
We look forward to welcoming you again very soon in Bournemouth or in one of our more than 100 destinations.
Thank you for choosing City Sightseeing.
Receive a cordial greeting,
Quality Department
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,
Response from Host, Aug 2023
Dear Customer,
Thank you very much for taking the time to share your experience with us. It means a lot to us. We will make sure to share your kind comments with our team.
We would love to see you again very soon.
Kind regards,
Customer support agent
Amazing experience capturing the beauty of Bournemouth. The illustrations was clear and the experience was wonderful.
The information was really interesting and the scenery was beautiful. Once we were out of Bournemouth city center, the trip was well paced.
Minimal commentary, Voucher are exchanged at departure point and not at kiosk as instructions. All in all enjoyable.
It’s was very interesting with the commentary.great in look into the history of the area , things I never knew.
Saw some lovely areas too. The beaches and harbour were beautiful.
Really good, & great way to see Bournemouth & surrounding areas
& worth the money ,
Although the there was no Socail distancing,
These old dolls really don’t get it !
Outbound trip to Poole Harbour was ok with commentary, return to Bournemouth with a relief driver who could not work the commentary was rubbish, pretty disappointed.
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