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

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Free Cancellation 24 hours prior to travel.
Flexible Voucher
Valid for 12 months from Travel Date
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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

Overview

Discover the best of Bournemouth, Poole, and Sandbanks with the City Sightseeing Bournemouth Hop-On, Hop-Off Bus Tour. Start your adventure at Bournemouth Pier, home to the Oceanarium, where you can see playful penguins at Penguin Beach. Explore The Square for shopping or relax in the stunning Bournemouth Gardens.

Hop off in Poole, famous for Europe’s largest natural harbour. Visit Poole Park, featuring lakes, playgrounds, and boating activities. Stop at Canford Cliffs for breathtaking coastal views or explore the lush Compton Acres gardens.

At Sandbanks, stroll along pristine Blue Flag beaches and enjoy the beauty of Dorset’s Jurassic Coastline. Travel at your own pace with our iconic red buses—book your tickets today!

Some of the stops covered by the route are:

  • Bournemouth Pier
  • Bournemouth Square
  • West Cliff (NiciHotel)
  • Westbourne (Camden Bar)
  • Branksome Chine
  • Canford Cliffs (Anchorage Restaurant)
  • Sandbanks Beach (Shore Road)
  • Lilliput Village Tesco Express
  • Poole Quay & Old Town
  • 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

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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.

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Richard S Diana - United States 23 May

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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