Hop-on Hop-off Tours Bournemouth

City Sightseeing: Bournemouth Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

Tourists on Bournemouth hop-on hop-off bus enjoying coastal views.

Open-top bus tour in Bournemouth passing through a lively street with cafes and historic buildings.

Bournemouth sightseeing bus with tourists boarding at a stop near the beach.

Open-top bus tour in Bournemouth passing historic buildings.

Explore at your pace

Choose your entry time, stay as long as you like

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience

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Book now without paying anything. Cancel for free if your plans change.

Extended validity

Visit anytime until 27 Nov, 2026 without worrying about committing to a date today

Audio guide

Enhance your experience with multilingual audio guide

Zip through Bournemouth’s major sights with a 24/48-hour hop-on hop-off pass, so you can get on and off the bus whenever you like.

As buses arrive every 60 minutes, you can kick back in your seat to take in scenic coastal and city views and visit up to 24 top sights.

Discover the history of Bournemouth and nearby Poole with an English audio guide offering witty anecdotes and insights on the sights you’ll pass.

Spot waddling penguins at Penguin Beach, stroll along Poole’s historic quayside, and lounge on the naturist beaches of Sandbanks.

24/48-hour unlimited hop-on hop-off tour

Access to Red Route

Audio guide in English

FREQUENCY60 minutes
FIRST DEPARTUREBournemouth Pier (behind Hot Rocks) at 10:00 AM
LAST DEPARTUREBournemouth Pier (behind Hot Rocks) at 5:00 PM
Timeline
Map
1. Bournemouth Pier (behind Hot Rocks)
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2 attractions
Bournemouth Pier
Russell-Cotes Art Gallery & Museum
1 minute walk
2. Bournemouth Square (Gervis Place Stand X)
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2 attractions
Bournemouth Square & Lower Gardens
4 minutes walk
Bournemouth Oceanarium
6 minutes walk
3. West Cliff, Nici Hotel (Main Road)
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1 attraction
The Nici Hotel
4. West Overcliff Drive
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2 attractions
West Cliff Gardens
3 minutes walk
Alum Chine Tropical Gardens
1 minute walk
5. Westbourne - Camden Bar
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2 attractions
Westbourne Village & Camden Bar
9 minutes walk
The Triangle
4 minutes walk
6. Branksome Chine
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1 attraction
Branksome Chine Beach
2 minutes walk
7. Canford Cliffs - Anchorage Restaurant
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1 attraction
Canford Cliffs Village
3 minutes walk
8. Flaghead Chine
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1 attraction
Flaghead Chine Beach
3 minutes walk
9. Sandbanks Beach: Shore Road
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1 attraction
Sandbanks Beach
3 minutes walk
10. Sandbanks Beach, Main Car Park
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1 attraction
Brownsea Island ferry rides
21 minutes walk
11. Sandbanks Peninsular Panorama Road
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1 attraction
Sandbanks Peninsula views
2 minutes walk
12. Sandbanks Beach Harbour Side
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1 attraction
Twin Sails Bridge
17 minutes walk
13. Sandbanks Beach Harbour Side
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1 attraction
Harbourside Park
14 minutes walk
14. Lilliput Village: Tesco Express
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1 attraction
Lilliput Village
15. Whitecliff Recreation Ground
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1 attraction
Whitecliff Recreation Ground
16. Poole Park, Ark Café
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1 attraction
The Ark
3 minutes walk
17. Poole Park, The Kitchen
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1 attraction
The Kitchen waterside restaurant
1 minute walk
18. Poole Quay & Old Town
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2 attractions
Poole Quay
1 minute walk
Poole Old Lifeboat Museum
1 minute walk
19. Baiter Park
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1 attraction
Baiter Park
1 minute walk
20. Poole Park Parkstone Road
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1 attraction
Poole Park Art & Makers Studio
3 minutes walk
21. Ashley Cross: Parkstone Railway Station
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1 attraction
Parkstone Railway Station
22. Westbourne - opposite The Porterhouse
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1 attraction
Westbourne Village
2 minutes walk
23. Poole Road, for Westcliff
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1 attraction
Mudeford Spit
24 minutes walk
24. Bournemouth Square (Stand LL)
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1 attraction
Pavilion Theatre
3 minutes walk

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

These tickets are valid for 12 months from the date of purchase.

Accessibility

Some buses are wheelchair accessible. Please get in touch with the operator ahead of your tour to ensure they can accommodate your needs.

Additional Information

Your pets are welcome onboard, provided they are well-behaved and leashed.

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly. Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the boarding point.

Redemption Instructions

Please check your voucher for final instructions.