The Bath sightseeing bus is the ideal way to see the city! You can hop on and off at any of its 16 stops to admire the area's main monuments.
Route & Stops
The Bath sightseeing bus offers a specially designed route so you can enjoy the city's main attractions. On board this open-top double-decker bus, you'll have incredible views and access to recorded commentary in English about the different monuments along the route.
The approximately 50-minute route begins at Bath Abbey and takes you through the city center, passing the impressive Royal Crescent. Nearby, you'll see the famous Roman Baths, one of the most important archaeological sites in the United Kingdom. You'll also travel along the River Avon until you reach Pulteney Bridge.
The tour also passes by the Jane Austen Centre and the Holburne Museum, located at the end of the majestic Great Pulteney Street and framed by the historic Sydney Gardens.
You can check all the stops at the following link:
Please note that from October 1-4, 2026 (both inclusive), stop 16 will not be operating.
How It Works
The Bath sightseeing bus ticket is valid for 24 or 48 consecutive hours from the first moment it is used. For example, if you purchase a 24-hour ticket and activate it on a Monday at 3 pm, it'll remain valid until Tuesday at 3 pm. During this time, you can hop on and off the buses as many times as you like.
Please note that although you are asked to select a start date when booking, you may use the service at any time within 12 months of the chosen date.
Schedule & Frequencies
The Bath sightseeing bus operates daily from 9:45 am to 3:45 pm with a frequency of every 30 minutes.
November 1 to 26:
- City Tour (Monday through Thursday): First departure at 10 am, last departure at 4 pm, with departures every 30 minutes
- City Tour (Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays): first departure at 10 am, last departure at 4 pm, with departures every 20 minutes
- Skyline Tour (daily): first departure at 10:30 am, last departure at 4 pm, with departures every 30 minutes
Family Ticket & Children Under 5
During the booking process, you can also choose a family ticket, valid for two adults and three children aged 5 to 15. Children under 5 can travel for free, provided they do not occupy a seat and sit on an adult's lap during the journey.