Brighton's open-top bus tours

There is one hop-on hop-off tour that loops the city, and a handful of scenic open-top services that carry on along the coast and up onto the Downs. Here is the featured city tour, with the day-trip routes below it.

The city tour

Viator Badge of Excellence View from the open top deck of the City Sightseeing Brighton hop-on hop-off bus along the seafront, passengers in sun hats

View from the open top deck of the City Sightseeing Brighton hop-on hop-off bus along the seafront, passengers in sun hats

Best for first-time visitors, families and short stays

City Sightseeing Brighton Hop-On Hop-Off Tour

4.6 across 162 Viator reviews, 93% recommend · 4.5 on Tripadvisor (#1 of 32 transport in Brighton)

Open-top double-decker on a 12-stop Red Route, from Palace Pier to Brighton Marina, about a 50-minute full loop
Hop on and off all day; choose a 1-day or 2-day ticket that also covers Brighton & Hove city buses
Recorded commentary in 7 languages with free headphones, plus 30% off SEA LIFE and 15% off the Royal Pavilion

From $20 per adult, shown for your date and currency on Viator

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Free cancellation up to 24 hours before. Ratings are the operator's current Viator and Tripadvisor figures; check the listing for today's price.

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Read the full breakdown on the City Sightseeing Brighton tour page: every stop, what the ticket includes, and what riders say.

Scenic open-top routes beyond the city

The same open-top idea runs out of town on Brighton & Hove's seasonal routes. The Coaster hugs the coast east to Eastbourne past the Seven Sisters, and the Breeze climbs to Devil's Dyke on the Downs. These are ordinary-fare buses, not tour tickets, and they make brilliant half-day trips.

Coaster 12/12X

Brighton to Eastbourne & the Seven Sisters

The coast road east past Rottingdean, Newhaven and Seaford to the Seven Sisters cliffs and Eastbourne. One of the great British bus rides.

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Breeze 77

Brighton to Devil's Dyke

Up onto the South Downs to the Devil's Dyke viewpoint, about 33 minutes from the Palace Pier. Weekends and holidays year-round, daily in summer.

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On the route

Tickets for the sights

The tour stops near the Royal Pavilion and the i360. Book ahead: Royal Pavilion or the i360 flight.