Brighton Tours &
Things to Do
Discover the best Brighton tours and things to do in England’s liveliest seaside city: stroll the pebble beach and Victorian pier, marvel at the exotic Royal Pavilion, browse the antique-filled Lanes, walk the chalk cliffs of the Seven Sisters and roam the rolling South Downs. Compare top-rated experiences and plan the perfect trip.
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Explore Brighton by interest
Whatever brings you to Brighton — world-class museums, the river, or a long lunch — start with the experiences travellers love most.
Top attractions in Brighton
The landmarks that define the city — and the tickets and tours that get you in, often skipping the line.
Royal Pavilion
Exotic palace.
Palace Pier
Seaside fun.
The Lanes
Antique alleys.
South Downs
Rolling hills.
Seven Sisters
White cliffs.
Seafront
Beach & bars.
Old Town
Ghost walks.
North Laine
Food & drink.
City awayRoyal Pavilion
Exotic palace.
Seafront awayPalace Pier
Seaside fun.
City awayThe Lanes
Antique alleys.
Countryside awaySouth Downs
Rolling hills.
30 km awaySeven Sisters
White cliffs.
City awayGhost Walk
Spooky tales.
Know before you go
Short, straight answers to the questions every Brighton visitor asks before booking.
Summer (Jun–Aug)
Warm and lively — peak seaside season.
Spring (Apr–May)
Mild and blooming with fewer crowds.
Autumn (Sep–Oct)
Crisp, quieter days by the sea.
Winter (Nov–Mar)
Cool and blustery, but atmospheric.
For the cliffs
Clear spring or autumn days for views.
Best overall
Late spring to early autumn for the seafront.
One day
The Pavilion, pier and Lanes.
Two days
Add the Seven Sisters cliffs.
Three days
Add the South Downs and food tours.
For culture
The Royal Pavilion and the Lanes.
For the sea
The pier, beach and seafront.
For nature
The Seven Sisters and South Downs.
On foot
The centre, Lanes and seafront are walkable.
By bus
Frequent buses reach the suburbs and Downs.
By train
Trains link London and the coast in an hour.
Day trips
Tours run to the Seven Sisters and Downs.
Where to stay
Stay near the seafront or the North Laine.
Pound sterling
The UK uses the pound; cards widely accepted.
Royal Pavilion
Book ahead to skip the ticket queue.
The pier
The pier and beach are free to enjoy.
The Lanes
A guided walk uncovers the hidden alleys.
Seven Sisters
Wear sturdy shoes for the clifftop paths.
Fish & chips
Try them fresh on the seafront.
Combos
Some tours pair the Pavilion with the Lanes.
Royal Pavilion
Pavilion tickets sell out — book ahead.
Cliff trips
Seven Sisters tours fill up — reserve early.
Downs trips
South Downs tours fill up — book ahead.
Ghost walks
Evening walks fill up — reserve early.
Food tours
Food tours fill up — book ahead.
Summer weekends
Peak weekends are busy — book far ahead.
Pavilion tour
Around £24–40 for a Royal Pavilion tour.
Walking tour
About £18–35 for a Lanes walking tour.
Cliff trip
Roughly £65–100 for a Seven Sisters trip.
Downs trip
Around £82–120 for a South Downs day trip.
Ghost walk
About £18–30 for an evening ghost walk.
How to save
Join group tours to save over private ones.
Brighton through the seasons
What's best, how busy it gets, and one booking tip for each time of year.
- Best for
- Mild days.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Good.
- Best for
- Seaside buzz.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Peak.
- Best for
- Crisp air.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Quieter.
- Best for
- Atmosphere.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Cold.