If you are visiting Brighton and looking for a fun way to explore the city with friends or family, a guided walking tour might be for you.
Check out our top five picks on the best guided walking tours in Brighton.
the brighton story
The Brighton story is a 90 minute walking tour guide of Brighton’s historic old town. The walk starts close to Brighton’s Pier exploring the town’s listed buildings, fisherman’s cottages, tales of murder and hidden love.
The walk then passes through the Lanes before finishing at the popular Royal Pavilion. The walk takes place every day and you can fill out an online form on their website page or call 07941 256148 to book.
Address: Brighton Palace Pier, Madeira Dr, Brighton BN2 1TW
Website: Brighton City Walks – The “Brighton story” Guided Walking Tour
real brighton tours
For those looking for a free activity to do in Brighton, Real Brighton tours offers a free walking tour guide. The tour starts outside Al Duomo restaurant off north street and ends at Brighton’s seafront opposite Jury’s Inn.
The tour includes key landmarks such as The Royal Pavilion, The Dome Theatre, Brighton i360, The Lanes, The Old Steine, Volk’s railway, Brighton Palace Pier, and The West Pier.
The tour is approximately 2 kilometres/1.3 miles and it is wheelchair accessible. School groups of under 18s and large groups of over 10 people will need to book a private tour. Contact nat@realbrightontours.com, 07938289092 to book.
Address: Meeting point is outside Al Duomo Restaurant, Pavilion Buildings, BN1 1EE. (off North Street.)
Website: Free Best of Brighton Tour | Real Brighton Tours | Brighton
secrets of the lanes
Brighton’s Lanes are an authentic, historical part of Brighton. The narrow streets that held 18th century fishermen’s cottages are now made up of quirky, independent shops and cafes.
This Secrets of the Lanes tour takes you down the hidden passageways to reveal life in Brighton from Tudor times to the present day. You will learn historical stories, architectural insights and most importantly have great fun. The tour is 90 minutes and a calendar is available on their website page for available dates.
Key tour highlights include:
- local architecture
- smuggler’s tales
- origins of the seaside holiday
- local legends and characters
- fashionable Regency Brighton
- the scandals of Prince George, his friends and his lovers
- one of Europe’s finest 19th century synagogues
- popular entertainers and musicians
- the birth of British film
For larger groups of six or more, private tour options are available to book.
Address: Meeting point is Brighton Palace Pier, Madeira Dr, Brighton BN2 1TW
Website: Only in Brighton! – Lanes tour
brighton piers and queers lGBTQ history tour
At Brighton’s Piers and Queers LGBTQ tour you can expect a tour of Brighton from a lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and queer perspective. Enjoy a 90 minute walk along the beach and historic city centre with a qualified Blue Badge Tourist Guide.
The event is wheelchair accessible and filled with hidden stories of LGBTQ interests, history behind why Brighton is known as the gay capital of Britain and a tour of the Lanes.
Address: Meet by the statue, Regency Square, Brighton BN1 2FZ, UK
Website: Brighton: Piers & Queers LGBTQ History Tour | GetYourGuide
royal Pavilion guided tour
Starting from May 3, 2025, The Royal Pavilion has been conducting guided tours every Saturday. The tour starts at 2pm and is priced at £25, including a day pass around the Royal Pavilion. Members and annual pass holders can book tickets for £10.
In this Royal Pavilion tour you can explore the Chinese-inspired palace of King George IV. Expert guides will offer a fascinating look into this incredible building.
With several different tours across the Pavilion site, there’s something to suit everyone. Check out the Brighton and Hove Museums website for the full list of all of their tours and to book your tickets.
Address: 4/5 Pavilion Buildings, Brighton and Hove BN1 1EE
Website: An Introduction to the Royal Pavilion – Every Saturday
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