How Much Does It Cost to Visit Brighton?

Brighton offers a fantastic blend of history, culture, and coastline, and we’ve put together this guide to help you understand the cost of experiencing everything this vibrant city has to offer. Let's explore the range of activities available, focusing purely on bookable tours and experiences – remember that accommodation, food, and transport are additional costs you’ll need to factor in when planning your trip.

The sheer variety of options is impressive. If you’re looking for a comprehensive introduction to Brighton’s past, there are 33 historical tours available, ranging from just £4 up to £858. The “Barmy Brighton - The History Tour that's FUN!!” consistently receives top marks at 5.0/5, demonstrating the popularity of delving into the city’s unique story. For a more relaxed exploration, consider one of the 10 walking tours; these start as low as £5 and can climb to a remarkable £1,031 with the highly-rated “Brighton Walking Food Tour (1:30pm)” which boasts an outstanding 5.0/5 rating.

Food lovers will be delighted by the two food tours available – both priced at £53, and again, the “Brighton Festive Holiday Food Tour: Sweet Treats & Seasonal Teas” is consistently rated as a perfect 5.0/5. Alternatively, you could indulge in a beer and brewery tour, with options starting from just £15 up to £55 for the "Half Day Beer Tour of Lewes," also receiving a fantastic 5.0/5 rating. There’s even a wine tasting experience available at £38 – £38, with the “Wonderful Wine Weekends” tour earning top marks.

For those seeking adventure, there are two distinct options. The "1 Hour Gyrocopter Flight from Brighton to Beachy Head" offers a truly unforgettable aerial view of the coastline and surrounding area, priced between £200 and £240 – achieving a phenomenal 5.0/5 rating. Another adventurous option is a one-hour gyroctoper flight at £200 - £240. And for a slightly more active experience, consider one of the four bike tours; prices range from £36 to a considerable £490, with the “E-Bike & Mini Bus Seven Sisters” tour being the standout favourite at 5.0/5.

If you’re interested in puzzles and challenges, there are three escape room experiences available, costing between £13 and £22, with the "Immersive City Treasure Hunt - Brighton" consistently scoring a perfect 5.0/5. For nature enthusiasts, we have six tours focusing on the surrounding area, ranging from £8 to £200 – the “Seven Sisters Private Walking Tour (5+ ppl) Cuckmere/Beachy Head” is a particularly popular choice and achieves a top rating of 5.0/5. We also offer bus tours covering the Seven Sisters, Lewes, and South Downs, starting at £15 and reaching up to £850; the “Seven Sisters, Lewes and South Downs Scenic Tour from Brighton” is consistently highly rated at 5.0/5.

Beyond these core experiences, you'll find options like classes & workshops (13 tours priced between £10 and £135), adventure tours (2 tours priced between £200 and £240) – the “1 Hour Gyrocopter Flight from Brighton to Beachy Head” is a particularly popular choice at 5.0/5 - and nightlife experiences (3 tours priced between £10 and £38) with the "Brighton Bar Crawl" earning top marks. Finally, there are three tours focused on immersive experiences – ranging from £13 to £22. The “Upside Down House Brighton Entry Ticket” offers a quirky museum experience at a price of £8 - £8, but only achieves a 2.0/5 rating.

So, how much will your trip cost? Let's look at the ranges. A basic day exploring with walking tours and perhaps a food tour could easily fall within a budget of £5 to £100. For a more adventurous experience including an activity like the gyroctoper flight or a bike tour, you’re looking at spending between roughly £200 and £500. The higher-end options – the historical tours with premium content and experiences like the gyroctoper flight – can reach upwards of £858. Planning your budget effectively will depend heavily on the types of activities you choose to prioritise. We recommend researching the tour prices in detail, considering the number of experiences you want to have, and factoring in additional costs for transport and accommodation to ensure a memorable and enjoyable visit to Brighton.