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Walking Tours in Brighton: The 8 Best for a Short Stay

8 tours  ·  from $5

Every trip has one free day too few. These 8 walking tours in Brighton justify the slot, priced and timed so the decision takes minutes and the day takes care of itself.

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The Brighton story – walking tour

1.The Brighton story – walking tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 251 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $27Our pick

Start beneath the clock at Brighton Palace Pier and walk through Brighton’s beach, Lanes, Dome, Royal Pavilion gardens, and North Laine. Guides Julian or Russell share local stories, quirky corners, and practical tips in English. Expect a gentle pace, a small-group feel, and no interior admissions.

“Very professional and interesting guide. He knows lots of little details about this charming sea side city.”

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Only in Brighton Walking Tour - George IV and Brighton’s royal oddity
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Only in Brighton Walking Tour

2.Only in Brighton Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · 1 hour 20 minutes (approx.) · from $53

Start by Brighton’s Royal Pavilion and walk the city centre with local guide Ric, hearing stories about George IV, ABBA, street art, Brighton’s unusual buildings, and its LGBTQ+ identity. The easy 80-minute route ends on the exposed beach, so wear sensible clothes and shoes.

“Very informative and fun! Thanks Ric for giving us the tour despite the rain!”

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Walking food tour in Brighton - Brighton, Kemptown, and Hove on foot
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Walking food tour in Brighton

3.Walking food tour in Brighton

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 17 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $96

Walk Brighton with a local guide and taste five non-alcoholic food and drink samples, from cheese and street food to scones, sweets, and plant-based bites. Routes vary between the historic centre, arty Kemptown, and Hove. Guides including Hannah and Sophie bring local stories, with time for photos and questions.

“Excellent tour- lots of interesting facts about Brighton and lovely food and drink! Would recommend.”

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Seven Sisters Private Walking Tour (5+ ppl) Cuckmere/Beachy Head - Cuckmere Haven and the river walk
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Seven Sisters Private Walking Tour (5+ ppl) Cuckmere/Beachy Head

4.Seven Sisters Private Walking Tour (5+ ppl) Cuckmere/Beachy Head

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · 5 hours (approx.)

Join guide Matt at Seaford Beach for a private walk along Seaford Head, Hope Gap, Cuckmere Haven, and the Seven Sisters. You’ll get grand cliff views, countryside paths, local history, and time for lunch at Saltmarsh Farmhouse Cafe. The route includes a short steep section and suits reasonably fit walkers.

“My husband and I booked this walk to see the beautiful scenery along the English Channel and the Seven Sisters White Cliffs and it was worth every step. You will only get this unique view with Matt as your guide. He is very personable and easy to visit with. We walked along the the beach at Seaford and up along the cliffs of Seven Sisters. The views were amazing. We also took some lovely walking paths leading us through the hilly forest area nearby with trees all around. Just a beautiful walk. Lots of people hike and walk and bike here. This is geared towards those who are fairly fit…”

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An Historical Walking Tour of Brighton and its Hidden Gems - From medieval Brighton to a seaside capital
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An Historical Walking Tour of Brighton and its Hidden Gems

5.An Historical Walking Tour of Brighton and its Hidden Gems

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $21

Join local historian Sam Sylvester for a 90-minute walk through Brighton’s past and present. Visit Old Steine Gardens, the Palace Pier, Royal Pavilion, Brighton i360, Quadrophenia Alleyway, and North Laine while hearing stories about royalty, beach holidays, music, street culture, and Brighton life today.

“We all enjoyed Sam's interesting and informative tour. He arrived on time and was a very considerate and friendly guide. We particularly liked that he was brought up in Brighton, had a good local knowledge and shared some fun local anecdotes.”

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The Brighton Food and Beer Walking Tour Min 8 people - Local stories between the tastings
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The Brighton Food and Beer Walking Tour Min 8 people

6.The Brighton Food and Beer Walking Tour Min 8 people

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $89

Meet at Pavilion Parade at 2 pm for a three-hour Brighton food and beer walk with a local BFT guide and Beer & Brew sommelier. Visit about five independent venues for generous tastings, snacks, pairing advice, and local stories. The group has 8 to 10 adults, with some standing and walking in all weather.

“I learnt more about brighton in the three hours of the excellent food tour than i have in the 10 years i've lived here. Ashley knows his stuff and got us from venue to venue around the city quickly but always with time to stop and point out something of interest. The food and drink were varied and wonderful. Than you ashley and BFT team. And excellent experience”

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Seven Sisters Private Walking Tour (1-4 ppl) Cuckmere/Beachy Head - Starting at Seaford Beach at 10:30
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Seven Sisters Private Walking Tour (1-4 ppl) Cuckmere/Beachy Head

7.Seven Sisters Private Walking Tour (1-4 ppl) Cuckmere/Beachy Head

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

Meet guide Matt at Seaford Beach for a private 3.5-hour walk along Seaford Head, Hope Gap, the Seven Sisters cliffs, Cuckmere Haven, and the Cuckmere River. You will stop at Saltmarsh Farmhouse Cafe for food and drinks, with an optional steep walk toward Friston Forest before taking the bus back to Seaford.

“excellent hike, moderate to gentle walking, brilliant value. Thank you to a great guide will book again.”

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Eccentric Lewes: A Self-Guided Walking Tour - Starting at Jireh Chapel
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Eccentric Lewes: A Self-Guided Walking Tour

8.Eccentric Lewes: A Self-Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 3 reviews · from $5Best value

Use the VoiceMap app to explore Lewes independently on a 40-minute to one-hour audio walk. Start at Jireh Chapel, follow Cliffe High Street, pass St Thomas à Becket Church and Bill’s Lewes Restaurant, and finish with castle views at Castle Gate. You get offline maps, audio, and lifetime access, plus a virtual tour option.

“Very good guided tour, once I’d managed to download it (my fault - didn’t install the correct app… Needed the voicemap and not the Viator app to run it!). Wouldn’t really call it “eccentric” though - very interesting historically, brought my attentiRead more”

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