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City Sightseeing Bournemouth Hop On Hop Off Bus Tour
Overview
Experience the beautiful Dorset coastline with the City Sightseeing Bournemouth Hop On Hop Off Bus Tour. Travel between Bournemouth, Poole and Sandbanks aboard an open-top double-decker bus, enjoying panoramic views of golden beaches, coastal scenery and historic seaside neighbourhoods. Choose a 24 or 48-hour ticket and hop on and off as often as you like at stops along the route. Visit Bournemouth Pier, Westbourne, Sandbanks, Poole Park and Poole Quay, or simply stay onboard and enjoy the scenic journey. An optional boat cruise can also be added for a memorable experience on the water.
Tour's Features
Free Cancellation
Mobile Voucher
Paper Voucher
Wheelchair Access
Pet Friendly
Flexi: 12 Months
Family Friendly
Instant Confirmation
Audio Guide
English
Highlights
- Explore Bournemouth, Poole and Sandbanks from the comfort of an open-top sightseeing bus.
- Choose a flexible 24 or 48-hour hop-on hop-off ticket to suit your itinerary.
- Enjoy spectacular coastal views across Poole Bay, Poole Harbour and the surrounding countryside.
- Hop off at popular locations including Bournemouth Pier, Westbourne, Sandbanks, Poole Park and Poole Quay.
- Discover Bournemouth’s beaches, Victorian seaside character and lively town centre at your own pace.
- Upgrade your experience with an optional boat cruise around Poole Harbour and the Jurassic Coast.
Itinerary
Meet at Bournemouth Pier and board the open-top sightseeing bus for a scenic journey through the Dorset coast. Settle into a comfortable seat on the upper deck and enjoy panoramic views as you travel through Bournemouth and towards the surrounding coastal areas.
See Bournemouth Pier and Seafront
Take in the atmosphere around Bournemouth Pier, one of the town’s most recognisable seaside landmarks. Hop off to stroll along the seafront, relax on the beach or visit nearby attractions before continuing your sightseeing journey.
Travel Along Bournemouth’s Coastal Areas
Continue through areas such as East Cliff and West Cliff, where you can enjoy views of the coastline and Bournemouth’s distinctive seaside architecture. The route offers a relaxed way to appreciate the changing scenery without worrying about parking or driving.
Stop at Westbourne
Hop off at Westbourne, a charming area known for its independent shops, cafés and relaxed atmosphere. Spend some time browsing local businesses or enjoy a coffee before returning to the sightseeing bus.
Experience Sandbanks
Continue towards Sandbanks, famous for its beautiful sandy beach and attractive coastal setting. Hop off to enjoy a walk along the shore, take in views across the water or simply relax beside the sea.
Discover Poole Harbour
Travel onwards towards Poole and enjoy views of one of the largest natural harbours in the world. The sightseeing route connects several locations around the harbour, giving you opportunities to explore the area from different perspectives.
Visit Poole Park and Poole Quay
Hop off at Poole Park for a relaxing break or continue towards Poole Quay and Old Town. Wander along the waterfront, enjoy views across the harbour and experience the historic character of Poole before boarding the next bus.
Add a Scenic Boat Cruise
Enhance your sightseeing experience with the optional cruise upgrade. Depending on the selected option and operating schedule, enjoy a boat journey around Poole Harbour, towards Old Harry Rocks or onwards to Swanage for time ashore.
Continue Exploring at Your Own Pace
Use your 24 or 48-hour ticket to revisit favourite locations or spend more time at the attractions and beaches that interest you. With multiple stops throughout Bournemouth and Poole, you can create a sightseeing day that matches your own pace and interests.
Book the City Sightseeing Bournemouth Hop On Hop Off Bus Tour and enjoy a flexible journey through Bournemouth, Poole and Sandbanks with spectacular coastal views along the way.
What's Included
What's Included
- 24 or 48hr Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
- Stops near all the sights
- Audio guide in English
Schedule
- First Departure: 10:00am, Last Departure: 05:00pm
- Frequency of Buses is every 60 minutes
- Tour Duration is Approx 90 minutes
- Departure: Bournemouth Pier, Behind Hot Rocks
Redemption Info
- Passengers can board at any stop and simply exchange their booking voucher with the driver/street staff at that point.
- Your booking voucher will expire after you exchange it for a ticket.
- The company or bus operator will not provide a refund if a voucher or ticket is misplaced.
- Infants can travel free and you do not require to book infant ticket.
Know Before You Go
Voucher Validity:
- The voucher is valid for 12 months from the date of booking.
Important Info:
- There may be disruptions due to weather, traffic, and events.
- You can board the bus at any stop and voucher can be exchanged directly with the driver.
- Stops and timings are subject to alter. There will be an updated map on the bus.
- There may be a small delay in the bus's arrival and departure schedules.
- Road closures and heavy traffic can result in delays, reduced trips, and route modifications. We'll make every effort to deliver a seamless and regular service! Under these circumstances, there will be no refund.
Cancellation Policy
- To get the full refund, you must cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the activity/tour start time. If you cancel your booking less than 24 hours before the activity/ tour start time, you will not get any refund.
- Modifications/ changes are allowed at least 24 hours before the activity/ tour start time. You must contact us through email.
- The activity/tour's local start time determines the cut-off times.
Disclaimer
- There may be unexpected changes in the route or timetable due to traffic, public holidays, weather conditions, cruise ship arrivals, or other unanticipated situations. During major events, summer vacations, and weekends, the city will be quite busy. We will do everything we can to provide a smooth and consistent service! In such cases, no reimbursement is allowed.
- Tours run regardless of the weather. Weather-related refunds will not be issued unless the service is discontinued due to inclement weather.
- The service provider preserves the right to amend or cancel the itinerary due to city events or force majeure.
Frequently Asked Questions
Small, well-behaved dogs are allowed on the bus.
Most of our buses are wheelchair accessible. All of our wheelchair spaces accommodate wheelchairs measuring up to 70 cm wide, 120 cm long, and 135 cm high. If your wheelchair is larger than this or you are unsure whether your wheelchair will fit on the bus, please contact us. Our buses cannot safely accommodate two or more occupied wheelchairs, so if there is already a wheelchair user on the bus that you want to board, unfortunately you’ll need to wait for the next bus. Please ask the driver for assistance if necessary.
Group Booking
For groups of 8 or more, please submit a group inquiry at booking@activity-crest.com. While discounted rates are not available for all tours, selected tours may qualify for special group pricing. Standard tours & activities are eligible for group discounts; however, attractions, passes, combo tickets, and related products are excluded.
Hop On Hop Off Bus Tours:
Due to the operational nature of hop-on hop-off bus tours and fluctuating daily demand, we cannot guarantee that all members of a group will be accommodated on the same bus at the same time. Seat availability varies by stop and service demand, and groups may be required to split across multiple buses and/or wait for subsequent departures.
All group members must redeem their vouchers together initially. Once redeemed, individual tickets will be issued, allowing travellers the flexibility to explore independently thereafter. The requirement to remain together applies only during the voucher redemption process when tickets are booked under a single reservation.
As we are unable to guarantee that larger groups can travel together as one unit, bookings will be divided into smaller groups of approximately 5-7 passengers per ticket allocation, depending on the overall group size.
Customer Reviews
4.6
based on 2,515 reviews
Rating Distribution
"I booked the bus mainly to save time, but the experience offered more than convenience. Seeing the city's character change from one neighbourhood to another was fascinating."
"Usually, travelling between attractions feels like wasted time. Here, the views along the way were interesting enough that we enjoyed the journey as much as the destinations."
"Travelling with family was easier when we had a straightforward way to move between areas. Everyone enjoyed the scenery, and we could choose stops together as we went."
"We completed the route without getting off initially and enjoyed seeing the city from beginning to end. It helped us choose which places deserved a closer visit."
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