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City Sightseeing Brighton: routes, stops and tickets
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We list one City Sightseeing ticket option in Brighton, from 50 min. City Sightseeing Brighton is run alongside the Brighton & Hove and Metrobus network, and the ticket is also resold through travel marketplaces such as Viator. This guide covers the route, its 12 distinct stops, when to ride and who it suits, then lines up the tickets.
- Routes1
- Stops12
- Full loop50M
- Ticket1
Route and stops
- Red Route
A seafront and town loop from Brighton Palace Pier along the Hove promenade, then inland by Seven Dials and the station. It returns past the Royal Pavilion and out to the Marina.
Red Route
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What riders say
Across these tickets travellers rate City Sightseeing Brighton 4.6 out of 5 from 169 reviews.
Really great tour, takes about an hour in total and goes around all the tourist spots, and outside of the beach town too. Really good way to find your bearings and identify all the spots you want to visit. Easy to find bus stops.
I eacape the heat of London to come to Brighton and get a day pass for tour bus so that I can see all the splendid views and have a cool breeze on my face!
Great prices and great way of seeing Brighton. 12 hop on hop off stops including major attractions. Ticket valid all day unlimited use. The lady driver we had was awesome and friendly ( blonde sort hair, lots of tattoos and piercings - Sunday 31st May)
Best time to ride
Late spring to early autumn gives the best weather for the open top deck, and the service runs only in the warmer months. Weekday mornings are quieter than sunny weekends on the seafront.
Who it suits
- Families
- The pier, seafront and Marina stops give easy places for children to get off.
- Couples
- A simple way to link the i360, the Royal Pavilion and the Hove promenade.
- Seniors
- The route avoids the steep climb between seafront and Seven Dials with an easy seated ride.
- First-time visitors
- Covers the pier, the Pavilion and the Hove seafront in one 50-minute loop.
Tips before you go
- Some listings say the ticket also works on certain Brighton & Hove Buses routes, so ask on board.
- The service runs seasonally, so check the current season dates before travelling.
- Resellers disagree slightly on the stop list; follow the stop signs on the street.
- Mobile vouchers may need redeeming at the Palace Pier stop.
Good to know
- Commentary languages listed by the operator: English.
- Buses: roughly hourly, more often in busier periods.
Sights along the way
Brighton Palace Pier, Brighton i360, Royal Pavilion, The Lanes, North Laine, Hove Lawns, Seven Dials, Brighton Marina, Madeira Drive, Sea Life Brighton.
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Questions about City Sightseeing Brighton
Who runs the hop-on hop-off bus in Brighton?
It is branded City Sightseeing Brighton, and the operator's announcements are published by Brighton & Hove and Metrobus.
How many stops does the Red Route have?
Two reseller listings give 12 stops from Brighton Palace Pier to Paston Place, while one lists 11.
How long is a full loop?
Listings give about 50 minutes for the Red Route.
Does the bus stop at the Royal Pavilion?
Yes, the Royal Pavilion is a listed stop on the loop.
Does it run all year?
No, sources describe it as a seasonal service from spring to autumn.
How many City Sightseeing ticket options are there in Brighton?
We list 1 City Sightseeing ticket option in Brighton, lasting 50 min, rated 4.6 out of 5 across 169 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.