Essentials and History of Brighton

On this tour you'll learn about the history of Brighton from a quiet fishing village to the busy city it is today. Starting at the Grand Hotel on the seafront learning about the history of the seafront and of the development of Brighton and Hove itself.
After walking along the seafront we will then turn into The Lanes the old quarter of Brighton and see Brighton oldest pub, the Town Hall and some of the medieval alleyways of The Lanes. From here we'll walk to Brightons oldest theatre. Then around the corner to The Dome formerly George IV's royal stables. Finally we will finish off at The Royal Pavilion learning about the history of this royal palace by the sea.

The tour lasts 1 hour and 30 minutes

Available in English

Guide: James

Guiding since 2024

Hello I'm James. I have been lucky enough to travel throughout my life and have a degree in Travel and Tourism. I was born in Brighton but have lived elsewhere in Australia and New Zealand, but keep coming back to my home town. I'm eager to share the history and culture of Brighton with other travellers, My hobbies are walking, swimming. Love the local Undercliff and South Downs and yes I even swim in The English Channel outside of the summer in a wetsuit of course.

7 stops

1.1 km walking

1 hour and 30 minutes

Meeting point:20 Kings Rd, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN1 2GR, UKI will be outside the front of The Grand Hotel. When you are looking at the hotel I will be waiting to the right of the main entrance outside Cyan restaurant. I will be carrying a red laptop bag over my shoulder.Open in Google Maps →

Outside visit

Grand HotelThis will be our meeting point for the start of the walking tour. Here I'll begin with a history of Brighton and the seafront itself and the history of the Grand Hotel itself.

Outside visit

Kings RoadNext we'll walk down to the seafront upper promenade, where we'll get a good view of the two remaining piers in Brighton and I'll explain about the piers as well as Brighton Rock.

Outside visit

The CricketersBrightons oldest pub with the Black Lion pub next door, we will then walk up Ship Street and through an old fisherman's alleyway, known locally as a twitten. Outside the pubs we will be on the southern border of The Lanes.

7 stops

1.1 km walking

1 hour and 30 minutes

Outside visit

Grand HotelThis will be our meeting point for the start of the walking tour. Here I'll begin with a history of Brighton and the seafront itself and the history of the Grand Hotel itself.

Outside visit

Kings RoadNext we'll walk down to the seafront upper promenade, where we'll get a good view of the two remaining piers in Brighton and I'll explain about the piers as well as Brighton Rock.

Outside visit

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Free tours don't have a fixed price. At the end, each person contributes to the guide the amount they consider fair based on their satisfaction. As a guideline, Guruwalk recommends between €15 and $50 per participant.

Accessibility

Not suitable for people with reduced mobility.

Groups

Does not accept large group bookings.

Pets

Suitable for bringing pets.

Minimum attendees

Requires a minimum of 5 people to conduct the tour.

Additional costs

The tour does not require payment for entries or additional expenses.

Free cancellation

If you cannot attend the tour, please cancel the reservation, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.