City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

Explore the historic coastal resorts of Poole & Bournemouth from the comfort of an open-top bus.

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Enjoy a “magical mystery tour” on this bus tour like no other! Set your own itinerary and discover Sandbanks, Poole & Bournemouth with the best views of these quintessentially English seaside towns.

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  • 60 Reviews
  • 1 hour (approx.)
  • Mobile Ticket

Overview

Explore Sandbanks, Poole & Bournemouth, quintessential coastal resorts on England’s Golden Coast, on this City Sightseeing hop-on hop-off bus tour. Travel quickly and easily around the charming English towns of Poole & Bournemouth aboard an open-top, double-decker bus with your 24- or 48-hour ticket. Choose to stay on the bus for the full loop, or hop on and off at any of the conveniently located stops to visit the places that interest you the most.

  • City Sightseeing hop-on hop-off tour of Bournemouth & Poole
  • See all the main sights of these scenic seaside towns
  • Enjoy informative audio commentary on board
  • Hop on and off as you please at any of the stops
  • Pass valid for 24 or 48 hours

Why Travelers Choose This Tour

You can customize your own sightseeing itinerary and get the best views of Sandbanks, Poole & Bournemouth from the top deck.

What’s included?

  • On-board audio commentary
  • Vouchers valid for 12 months
  • Complimentary 15 minute Beryl Bik hire

Meeting and Pickup

Operating Schedule: Tours operate from 10am to 5pm every hour. Tour times subject to change at any time. The bus leaves the first stop on East Overcliff Drive at 9:45 a.m and 10:45 a.m. each day.

You can hop-on the bus at any point along it’s journey and stay on for the full loop.

See the Itinerary for a full list of stops serviced.

Meeting Point

Bournemouth Pier (Stand DD), Bournemouth, UK

Tours operate from 10am to 5pm every hour. Tour times subject to change at any time. The bus leaves the first stop on East Overcliff Drive at 9:45 a.m and 10:45 a.m. each day.

Meeting Point

Sandbanks, Poole, UK

There are multiple stops in Sandbanks.

Pickup points

There are multiple pickup points for this experience.

What To Expect

First, climb aboard a distinctive, red double-decker bus at a conveniently located stops close to your accommodation in Sandbanks, Poole or Bournemouth. Then embark on an exciting sightseeing seaside voyage like no other! If the sun is shining, take a seat on the top deck to enjoy excellent views of Bournemouth and Poole’s top attractions while listening to audio commentary.

Choose to remain on the bus for the entire loop, or disembark whenever an attraction captures your attention.

Discover the iconic and picturesque Jurassic Coastline of this unique part of Dorset. Explore Sandbanks and take a beachside lunch on Britain’s best beach. Gaze at the scenic curve of Bournemouth’s coast; hop off to absorb the cosmopolitan charm; or enjoy the botanical beauty of Boscombe Gardens. At Bournemouth Pier, be amazed by Europe’s first synthetic surf reef and you’ll be able to purchase unique souvenirs at The Square. Stop off at the historic seaside town of Poole and enjoy the pubs and entertainment on Poole Quay with the stunning backdrop of Brownsea Island and Poole Harbour.

Operating Schedule: Tours operate from 10am to 5pm every hour. Tour times subject to change at any time. The bus leaves the first stop on East Overcliff Drive at 9:45 a.m and 10:45 a.m. each day.

See the Itinerary for a full list of stops serviced.

Bournemouth Pier (Stand DD)

Bournemouth Square (Stand X)

West Hill Road

Westbourne Sandwich Company

Camden Bar

Branksome Chine

Canford Cliffs

Tesco Express

For Sandbanks Beach - Stop is located just down from Tesco by Kite Beach

Sandbanks

Sandbanks Beach by the Main Car Park & Pavilion

Panorama Road

Sandbanks Peninsula - On the main road half way between Lovo Drinks & Haven Ferry Cafe

Tesco Express

Sandbanks Beach - Harbour Side - Stop is located opposite Tesco Express by Kite Beach

260 Sandbanks Rd

Harbour Side opposite Tesco

Rockets and Rascals

Lilliput Village - by Tesco

Park Gates

Whitecliff - Recreation Ground

3 Hosier's Ln

Opposite Civic Centre

Poole Quay Hotel

Poole Quay & Old Town

Poole Railway Station

Platform 2 Exit Ramp, Holes Bay Road

Park Gates

Parkstone Road, just before Parade of Shops

Ashley Cross

Parkstone Railway Station

125 Penn Hill Ave

Opposite Jenkins & Sons

The Porterhouse Westbourne

Opposite The Porterhouse

26B The Triangle

The Triangle - Bournemouth Central Library

Exeter Road (Stand LL)

Moon on the Square

Bournemouth Pier (Stand DD)

Behind Hot Rocks

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • This tour is seasonal and typically operates between May - September but dates may vary each year
  • From Bournemouth Pier: First tour: 10:00am, Last tour: 5:00pm, From Poole Quay: First tour: 11:00am, Last tour: 6:00pm.
  • Full tour duration: 90 minutes
  • Tour frequency: Every 60 minutes
  • Stroller accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Mobile and paper vouchers are accepted for this tour.
  • All vouchers can be redeemed at any of the stops along the route.
  • Vouchers are valid for 12 months
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Pets are allowed onboard the bus. Smoking is not permitted

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