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Brighton self-guided walking tour

Brighton: Regency Splendor and Victorian Innovation

Experience the architectural layers of Brighton on a fact-rich journey from the historic Lanes to the monumental churches of the North Laine. This tour examines the city’s evolution through its most significant landmarks, including the Indo-Saracenic Royal Pavilion, Victorian transport hubs, and world-renowned street art. You will discover the engineering marvels and social history that define this coastal city’s transition from a royal retreat to a modern cultural capital.

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100minutes
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10stops
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Brighton: Regency Splendor and Victorian Innovation
Hassocks5489 at English Wikipedia / Public domain

Stops on this route

This tour works well for first-time visitors, weekend trips, and travelers who want to explore Brighton without a fixed tour time.

Route map for Brighton walking tour

Map for Brighton walking tour with 10 stops
The static map shows the tour route with Jubilee Clock Tower, Brighton Town Hall, The Lanes, Royal Pavilion, and 6 more stops.

Stops along the route

All stops on this self-guided tour at a glance.

  1. Jubilee Clock Tower in Brighton
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    1Jubilee Clock TowerMonument

    The Jubilee Clock Tower stands as a prominent landmark at the junction of West Street and Queen's Road, completed in 1888 to celebrate the Golden Jubilee of Queen Victoria

    Built: 1888 · Style: classical architecture · Wikidata

  2. Brighton Town Hall in Brighton
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    2Brighton Town HallBuilding

    Brighton Town Hall is a massive neoclassical structure designed by Thomas Cooper and built between 1830 and 1832

    Wikidata

  3. The Lanes in Brighton
    Frank Jepsen / CC BY 2.0

    3The LanesBuilding

    The Lanes represent the historic core of the original fishing village of Brighthelmstone

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  4. Royal Pavilion in Brighton
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    4Royal PavilionAttraction

    The Royal Pavilion is one of the most eccentric examples of architecture in Europe, transformed from a modest farmhouse into an Indo-Saracenic palace by architect John Nash between 1815 and 1823

    Built: 1787 · Architect: John Nash · Style: Indo-Saracenic architecture · Wikidata

  5. The Brighton Dome in Brighton
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    5The Brighton DomeTheatre

    The Brighton Dome was originally commissioned by the Prince Regent as his grand Royal Stables and Riding House

    Built: 1867 · Wikidata

  6. St Peter's Church in Brighton
    Morten Watkins / CC BY-SA 3.0

    6St Peter's Church

    St Peter's Church, often called Brighton's 'unofficial cathedral,' is a masterpiece of the Gothic Revival style

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  7. Brighton railway station in Brighton
    kallerna / CC BY-SA 4.0

    7Brighton railway stationBuilding

    Brighton railway station, a Grade II* listed terminus, stands as a monument to the Victorian era's transport revolution

    Named after: Brighton · Wikidata

  8. The Prince Albert Public House in Brighton
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    8The Prince Albert Public House

    The Prince Albert Public House is a cornerstone of Brighton’s alternative culture, instantly recognizable by the vibrant murals that wrap around its exterior

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  9. St Bartholomew's Church in Brighton
    Hassocks5489 at English Wikipedia / Public domain

    9St Bartholomew's Church

    St Bartholomew's Church is an architectural anomaly that dominates the skyline of the North Laine area

    Built: 1872 · Named after: Bartholomew the Apostle · Wikidata

  10. Duke of York's Cinema in Brighton
    Hassocks5489 at en.wikipedia / Public domain

    10Duke of York's CinemaTheatre

    The Duke of York's Cinema, located at Preston Circus, is the oldest continually operating cinema in the United Kingdom

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Frequently asked questions

The key answers before you start.

Is this a self-guided audio tour?

Yes. In the CityTour AI app (iOS and Android), this is a self-guided audio tour for Brighton — start anytime, at your own pace, with map, stops, and audio narration.

What will you see on this tour?

On this tour you'll see, among others, Jubilee Clock Tower, Brighton Town Hall, The Lanes, Royal Pavilion, The Brighton Dome, St Peter's Church and more sights.

Where does the tour start?

The route starts at Jubilee Clock Tower and ends at Duke of York's Cinema. You can start anytime — the app guides you to the first stop.

How long does the tour take?

About 100 minutes for 10 stops — at your own pace, with breaks whenever you like.

How much does the tour cost?

This tour costs 15 credits. The exact price depends on the pack you buy and your country — roughly $5.

Is it an outdoor tour — are entry tickets included?

Yes, it's an outdoor tour: the sights are viewed from the outside. Entry tickets are not included, and step-free access cannot be guaranteed.

Is the audio guide available in my language?

The tour and audio guide are available in English, Deutsch, Français, Español, Italiano and 7 more languages. You pick your language in the app.

Can I use the tour offline?

Yes. Tours can be used offline.

Can I ask the AI questions along the way?

Yes. At every stop you can ask the AI directly if you want to know more or didn't understand something.

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