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City Sightseeing Bath: routes, stops and tickets
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We list one City Sightseeing ticket option in Bath, from 50 min. City Sightseeing runs the open-top hop-on hop-off buses in Bath, and the ticket is also resold by marketplaces such as Viator. This guide covers the route, its 16 distinct stops, when to ride and who it suits, then lines up the tickets.
- Routes1
- Stops16
- Full loop50M
- Ticket1
Route and stops
- City Tour
A city-centre loop starting by Bath Abbey and the Roman Baths area. It runs through the Georgian streets to Queen Square, the Assembly Rooms and the Royal Crescent, then back via Milsom Street.
City Tour
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What riders say
Across these tickets travellers rate City Sightseeing Bath 4.1 out of 5 from 483 reviews.
My husband is a new wheelchair user and we are working out what we can and can’t do. The tour operator helped with the ramp and ensured my husband got on the bus safely. That means a lot. It meant we could enjoy the bus ride together.
The tour guide listened to through earphones was really informative. We did both the skyline and city tour routes. The skyline one was the one we enjoyed most as the views were so good.
Both tours were enjoyable and hearing the history Did have a problem with booking as tickets didn’t come through so were advised to cancel and get tickets on the bus, hoping my refund will come through
Best time to ride
Late spring to early autumn gives the best chance of dry weather for the open top deck, and early weekday mornings are quieter around the Abbey and Roman Baths. Winter service is reduced and the upper deck is cold.
Who it suits
- Families
- A short loop with the Roman Baths and Royal Crescent as easy highlights, and the option to stay on board.
- Couples
- Good for an overview of the Georgian crescents and a hop-off at Pulteney Bridge or Milsom Street.
- Seniors
- Bath is hilly, so riding past the Royal Crescent and Queen Square saves climbing.
- First-time visitors
- Covers the main central sights in one loop and helps decide where to spend time on foot.
Tips before you go
- A second route, the Skyline Tour, covers the hillside areas across the River Avon, including Prior Park; its stops are not listed here.
- Resellers disagree on how often buses run, so check the posted timetable at the Abbey stop.
- Audio commentary is described as English only on some listings and multilingual on others.
- Older Tootbus-branded Bath listings may still appear online even though that service is reported closed.
Good to know
- Commentary languages listed by the operator: English.
Sights along the way
Bath Abbey, Roman Baths, Pulteney Bridge, Royal Crescent, The Circus, Queen Square, Assembly Rooms, Jane Austen Centre, Milsom Street, Holburne Museum, Prior Park Landscape Garden.
Top-ranked in Bath: Roman Baths, Royal Crescent, The Circus, Sally Lunn’s Historic Eating House, Bath Assembly Rooms. All things to do in Bath.
Questions about City Sightseeing Bath
Which company runs the Bath hop-on hop-off bus?
City Sightseeing runs it, and VisitBath lists it as Bath's only hop-on hop-off operator.
How many stops does the City Tour have?
Resellers describe the City Tour as 16 stops, and a separate Skyline Tour brings the total to roughly 37 or 38 stops.
How long does the City Tour take?
Listings give about 50 minutes for a full circuit without getting off.
Where does the City Tour start?
It starts at the High Street stop beside Bath Abbey.
Does the bus go past the Royal Crescent?
Yes, the Brock Street stop serves the Royal Crescent.
How many City Sightseeing ticket options are there in Bath?
We list 1 City Sightseeing ticket option in Bath, lasting 50 min, rated 4.1 out of 5 across 483 traveller reviews.
Route and stop details checked 2026-10-15, from the operator's own pages where they could be read and from independent guides where they could not; where sources differ, the list may be incomplete. Routes and times change with the season, so confirm on the ticket page before you travel.