Where to Ride: The 10 Best Dining Experiences Worldwide

1.Big Bus Panoramic Night Tour & Optional Dinner Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 283 reviews · 105 minutes - 4 hours · from $46Our pick

Ride an open-top Big Bus from Dubai Mall past the Museum of the Future, Burj Khalifa, Dubai Harbour, Palm Jumeirah, and Atlantis. The 105-minute round-trip includes recorded commentary in six languages. Upgrade for a one-hour dhow dinner cruise and Dubai Mall fountain show, available Sundays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.

“Overall a very enjoyable evening. Really helped us early in the holiday to understand the layout of the city. As I was on crutches, was slightly worried in advance about managing the stairs on the bus, but had no problems at all. My one gripe is that the live commentary could not be heard when the bus was moving if, like us, you sit in the back row. So earphones would have been a better option for some seats.”

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2.6-Course Gourmet Dinner on a Luxury Coach

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 277 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $130

Ride Bustronome’s glass-roofed coach from Victoria Embankment for a six-course French and British dinner while London’s landmarks pass by. Expect St. Paul’s, Tower Bridge, the Shard, Westminster Abbey, and more, with English-speaking hosts, onboard WiFi, and an optional wine pairing. The meal is prepared fresh on the bus.

“UV and Tariq were absolutely amazing! They truly made the whole experience enjoyable. From the atmosphere to the food to the music. Everything was phenomenal. It was Tariq’s 3rd day on the job and he was a natural. He and UV were so attentive and the chefs downstairs made a delicious meal. If you’re ever in London and want to try something different and fun, this is a must do! Seeing the night life in London from the top of a decker bus is amazing. 10000/10 recommend.”

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3.Cultural Night Bus Tour with Dinner On Board

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 241 reviews · 90 minutes - 2 hours · from $125

Ride a polished double-decker through Paris after dark while a chef serves a 5-course French-inspired dinner, or a 3-course meal at 6pm. From a 4-meter-high seat, you pass the Louvre, Notre Dame, Eiffel Tower, and Arc de Triomphe. A tablet offers commentary in six languages, while staff such as Vyron add warm table service.

“The tour was amazing . Service was great as well as the food . The tour bus stopped in front of the Eiffel Tower and seemed like they timed it to when the Eiffel Tower sparkled . This was a great surprise. I would book again !”

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4.Bus Toqué Champs Elysées Tour w/ 3-Course Dinner & Champagne

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 21 reviews · from $121

Board Bus Toqué for a 90-minute evening tour through Paris, dining at your own table beneath a panoramic glass roof. You will enjoy three courses made with seasonal French ingredients, a glass of champagne, onboard Wi-Fi, and tablet-based audio and video commentary covering 96 points of interest. Live guidance is in French, with audio in six languages.

“Great experience. Food was good and servers were friendly. Great look around the city and value for the money.”

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5.Afternoon City Coach Tour Plus Dinner Cruise with Hotel Pickup in Hong Kong Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 20 reviews · from $136

Spend a full afternoon and evening seeing Hong Kong’s headline sights with an English-speaking guide, hotel pickup, Peak Tram access, Tai Kwun, Aberdeen, Star Ferry, and a Victoria Harbour buffet cruise. The schedule is brisk, and the jewelry workshop may not suit everyone, but it is a useful first look at the city for visitors short on time.

“Very nice tour . Our guide was the best . Very professional. The lunch quality was little poor but overall service was great. We cover most of the history of Macau. I recommend highly to do it if you are in the area”

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6.Evening Desert Safari Dubai with BBQ Dinner (Pick Up By Bus)

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 9 reviews · from $32Best value

Spend about six hours on a Dubai evening safari with bus pickup from a central meeting point, dune bashing, sunset photos, sandboarding, a short camel ride, and a Bedouin-style camp. Enjoy BBQ food, Arabic coffee, tea, sweets, henna, belly dancing, tanura, and a fire show. Quad biking, falcon photos, hotel pickup, and VIP seating cost extra.

“Great Value for money. We upgraded to land cruiser version of the tour and this was amazing. Really nice careing driver. The camp was good as well. You get what you pay and all show and food was good. I recommend this tour.”

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7.Luxembourg: American-Style Dinner in a Vintage Bus

★★★★★★★★★★3.2 · 4 reviews · 4 hours · from $117

You spend four hours aboard a yellow American school bus converted into a diner on wheels. Restaurant staff serve a three-course American meal at three stops: starter, main course, and dessert. Choose burger, meat, or vegetarian dishes. Drinks cost extra, card payment is required, and children under 13 cannot join.

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8.Gastronomic 6-course fine-dining dinner on Luxury London Bus

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3 reviews · 3 hours · from $242

You’ll enjoy a three-hour, six-course dinner aboard a luxury London bus, paired with wine and views through a panoramic glass roof. Chef Ignazio Nuccio brings seasonal French cooking and British touches to the moving dining room, passing Big Ben, the London Eye, St Paul’s Cathedral, the Shard, and Tower Bridge. Smart casual dress is expected.

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9.Luxembourg: Italian-Style Dinner in a Vintage Bus

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3 reviews · 4 hours · from $117

Meet at P+R Bouillon in Hollerich for a four-hour Italian dinner on a vintage American school bus. You will move between three Luxembourg restaurants, with each course served on board by the restaurant’s staff. Choose the standard menu or vegetarian option, and bring extra money for drinks.

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10.Paris Bus Toqué St Germain 3-Course Dinner w/ Champagne

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $121Top rated

Start at the Eiffel Tower for a two-hour Bus Toqué dinner tour. You’ll eat three seasonal French courses, sip champagne, and use a tablet with audio and video commentary on 96 Paris sights. English commentary is available, with additional audio languages, Wi-Fi, and large windows for city views.

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