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Our 15 Favourite Vintage Bus Tours Worldwide

33 tours  ·  from $9 a head

Routemasters, 1950s coaches and open-platform survivors, all still licensed and still working. The 15 below are compared on the vehicle itself, the route it takes and how often the fleet actually runs.

London: Guided Sightseeing Tour on a Vintage Open-Top Bus - Starting at Embankment Stop 40B
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London: Guided Sightseeing Tour on a Vintage Open-Top Bus

1.Guided Sightseeing Tour on a Vintage Open-Top Bus

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,890 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $40Our pick

Ride a 1960s open-top Red Routemaster from Embankment while an English-speaking guide points out St. Paul’s, the Tower of London, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Trafalgar Square, and Piccadilly Circus. Guides such as Johnny, Paul, and Will are known for lively stories and humor. Bring a warm scarf, since the upper deck can be chilly.

“fantastic tour through London with Johnny and Bob. Make sure to wear a warm scarf on the upper level of the bus”

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Dublin: Afternoon Tea Vintage Bus Tour - Starting at St. Stephen’s Green
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Dublin: Afternoon Tea Vintage Bus Tour

2.Afternoon Tea Vintage Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,664 reviews · from $65

Ride a restored 1960s double-decker from St. Stephen’s Green with a full afternoon tea, unlimited tea and coffee, 1960s music, and live Dublin commentary. Hosts such as Adam, Leah, Rachel, and Niamh bring the city to life with jokes and local stories. Vegetarian, vegan, halal, and gluten-free menus are available with advance notice.

“Fantastic little trip around the city! The girls were so sweet and very funny. A great way to see some sites and get your bearings. We got to see Phoenix park which we didn’t plan on but I’m so happy we did. Definitely a great way to spend an afternoon.”

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London Christmas Lights Tour by Vintage Bus Open Top - The route through central London
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London Christmas Lights Tour by Vintage Bus Open Top

3.London Christmas Lights Tour by Vintage Bus Open Top

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,132 reviews · 1h 15m · from $37

Ride a genuine 1960s Routemaster through London’s Christmas-lit streets for 75 minutes. Your English-speaking guide adds jokes, music, history, and local color as you pass Oxford Street, Regent Street, Hyde Park’s Winter Wonderland, Harrods, and major landmarks. Top-deck seating is guaranteed, but seats are first come, first served, so arrive early and dress warmly.

“It was wonderful except the one 25 minutes before was late arriving and guests became quite agitated and angry, believing they should go first. I felt bad for the representative who seemed at a loss, despite calling head office who would not allow him to accommodate the earlier guests. Recommend that a back up plan should be in place for such occurrences, if possible. Otherwise well done. Many thanks.”

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London: Christmas Lights Tour by Vintage Bus - Starting at Embankment and finding Bus Stop 40B
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London: Christmas Lights Tour by Vintage Bus

4.Christmas Lights Tour by Vintage Bus

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 770 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $48

Ride an open-top 1960s Routemaster from Embankment through London’s Christmas-lit West End. An English-speaking guide, festive music, and photo stops bring you past Trafalgar Square, Piccadilly Circus, Regent Street, Oxford Street, Big Ben, and the London Eye. Guides such as Rory, Lola, and Kate are known for warm, lively commentary.

“It was great tour seeing the lights and singing along with christmas songs. Rory our guide and driver very nice and helpfull people. Loved it!!!”

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Edinburgh: Vintage Bus Tour with Afternoon Tea or Gin - Afternoon tea with a proper spread
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Edinburgh: Vintage Bus Tour with Afternoon Tea or Gin

5.Vintage Bus Tour with Afternoon Tea or Gin

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 699 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $57

Ride Edinburgh’s vintage Red Bus Bistro for 90 minutes while enjoying prosecco, tea, coffee, sandwiches, warm scones, quiches, cakes, and optional Edinburgh Gin cocktails served in teapots. Staff such as Helen, Jimmy, Mark, and Steven add humor and helpful landmark notes, though this is more a moving tea room than a formal sightseeing tour.

“It was amazing! We loved every second of it 🥰 cant wait to join again sometime!”

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Vintage London Bus Tour Including Cruise with London Eye Option - Starting at Victoria Coach Station
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Vintage London Bus Tour Including Cruise with London Eye Option

6.Vintage London Bus Tour Including Cruise with London Eye Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 586 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $85

Start at Victoria Coach Station for a 3.5-hour tour by 1960s red Routemaster bus and Thames boat. Hear stories from guides such as Alan, Lisa, Steve, or Magnus while seeing Buckingham Palace, Westminster, the Tower of London, Tower Bridge, and more. Add the London Eye for 360-degree views or continue to Stonehenge.

“Harrowing ride through loaded London streets, more fun than an amusement park ride just watching our driver! Lisa was wonderful and taught us a ton despite the intermittent rain. Was the perfect trip to acquaint us on our first day in the city. Boat tour was frosting on the cake!”

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San Francisco: Small-Group City Tour by Vintage VW Bus - A fast look at San Francisco’s essential sights
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San Francisco: Small-Group City Tour by Vintage VW Bus

7.Small-Group City Tour by Vintage VW Bus

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 549 reviews · 2 hours · from $85

Ride through San Francisco in a restored vintage Volkswagen bus with a guide such as Jim, Jack, Lily, or Caio. In two hours, you’ll see the Painted Ladies, Lombard Street, Haight-Ashbury, the Palace of Fine Arts, Golden Gate Bridge views, and movie houses, with water, snacks, music, and photo stops along the way.

“A+ - fun trip, knowledgeable driver who shared lots of interesting tidbits”

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Glasgow: Vintage Bus Tour with Afternoon Tea or Gin - What you see from the red bus
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Glasgow: Vintage Bus Tour with Afternoon Tea or Gin

8.Glasgow: Vintage Bus Tour with Afternoon Tea or Gin

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 434 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $58

Spend 90 minutes aboard Glasgow’s classic Red Bus Bistro, with tea, coffee, sandwiches, scones, cakes, mini quiches, and a glass of prosecco. Add gin cocktails served in teapots. Hosts such as Helen, George, Nicky, and Jim keep the mood lively while you pass the People’s Palace, Kelvingrove, and the Transport Museum.

“The tour was amazing. You have proper tea while driving around the city. You get to see a lot of the city but they only talk about a few places so it’s not a good historical tour but it’s a great sightseeing tour. The staff was amazing. On hotter days you may want to request being on the bottom floor if you’re sensitive to heat. It was pretty hot with few windows. The day was particularly warm though”

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Valletta: Vintage Bus to Valletta, Sliema, Rabat & Mdina - Why the old bus makes the journey worthwhile
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Valletta: Vintage Bus to Valletta, Sliema, Rabat & Mdina

9.Vintage Bus to Valletta, Sliema, Rabat & Mdina

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 433 reviews · 1 day · from $9Best value

Travel between Valletta, Sliema, St. Julian’s, Mdina, and Rabat on a restored classic Maltese bus, many around 70 years old. This is transport with character, not a guided tour. You choose where to get off, explore independently, and catch a later bus, but departures are limited, so check the timetable closely.

“Great trip from valletta to mdina and return on this vintage bus. Not many times you can say "should cost more" so at €5 return this trip was exceptional value for money and would highly recommend.”

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Discover the Dark Side of Warsaw in Praga District by Retro Bus - E.Wedel and the value of a real local stop
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Discover the Dark Side of Warsaw in Praga District by Retro Bus

10.Discover the Dark Side of Warsaw in Praga District by Retro Bus

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 327 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $42Top rated

See Warsaw’s less polished side from a 1980s retro bus on this 2.5-hour English tour. You’ll cross the Vistula, visit E.Wedel for hot chocolate, walk through Praga’s courtyards and murals, see Koneser vodka factory, and visit streets used in The Pianist. Guides such as Konrad, Marcin, and Paweł add humor and clear historical context.

“I very highly recommend this tour for anyone interested in the history of Warsaw. This tour goes places no other tour goes to get a feel for the real life of this city from WW2 and beyond.”

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Warsaw: 2.5-Hour Dark Side - Praga District by a Retro Bus - Starting at the Palace of Culture and Science
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Warsaw: 2.5-Hour Dark Side – Praga District by a Retro Bus

11.2.5-Hour Dark Side – Praga District by a Retro Bus

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 248 reviews · 2h 30m · from $41

Ride from the Palace of Culture to Praga in a vintage Jelcz cucumber or smaller Nysa bus, with an English-speaking guide such as Konrad or Maks. Visit E Wedel for hot chocolate, see Koneser and the Praga Bermuda Triangle, and hear the district’s stranger stories during this 150-minute Saturday tour.

“Very interesting- the tour took us to places slightly off the beaten track. The guide Maks spoke fluent and was very entertaining and gave good cultural context. Recommended.”

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London: Christmas Lights Tour by Vintage Double-Decker Bus - Starting at Gate 0 inside Victoria Coach Station
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London: Christmas Lights Tour by Vintage Double-Decker Bus

12.Christmas Lights Tour by Vintage Double-Decker Bus

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 245 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $43

Meet at Gate 0 inside Victoria Coach Station for a 90-minute Christmas lights tour on a restored vintage double-decker bus. Your English-speaking guide points out Oxford Street, Regent Street, Knightsbridge, Big Ben, Westminster, and Trafalgar Square. Upper-deck seats are not guaranteed, and warm clothing is essential.

“Christmas lights in London can't be missed! Amazing! Toby, our tour guide had some unknown trivia for us about some of the areas! Weather was good! Freezing but good. Dress in multiple layers!”

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Warsaw City Sightseeing in a Retro Bus - Riding into the reconstructed Old Town
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Warsaw City Sightseeing in a Retro Bus

13.Warsaw City Sightseeing in a Retro Bus

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 196 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $42

Ride a 1980s Jelcz, the rounded communist-era bus nicknamed the Cucumber, through Warsaw with live English commentary. You’ll walk through Lazienki Royal Park and the rebuilt Old Town, seeing Chopin’s monument, the Palace on the Isle, Castle Square, St. John’s Cathedral, the Barbican, and the Mermaid Monument. The group can reach 40 people.

“It was very cold in November so I wanted a tour where I could see the city but also not freeze. This was the perfect combination where we left the bus 3 times for some quick excursions but got to see it all. The English tour took a smaller retro bus behind the other big bus pictured in the ad. It gave me some great history and was exactly what I was looking for as a solo traveling woman.”

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Malta: 5 hr Vintage Bus Tour - Mdina & Blue Grotto inc. food - Marsaxlokk gives you Malta by the harbor
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Malta: 5 hr Vintage Bus Tour – Mdina & Blue Grotto inc. food

14.Malta: 5 hr Vintage Bus Tour – Mdina & Blue Grotto inc. food

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 169 reviews · 5 hours · from $59

Spend five hours touring Malta in a vintage 36-seat bus with an English-speaking driver and guide such as Daniel or Caroline. Visit Marsaxlokk, the Blue Grotto, Siġġiewi, Dingli Cliffs and Mdina. Food and drinks are included, while the optional Blue Grotto boat trip costs extra and depends on the weather.

“Daniel was a fabulous guide, a great way to explore, the vintage bus was an added bonus. Excellent value, great communication and clear pick up instructions. Would 100% recommend this fun tour, limited numbers, great experience.”

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London: Vintage Bus Tour and London Eye Ticket - Starting at Victoria Coach Station
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London: Vintage Bus Tour and London Eye Ticket

15.Vintage Bus Tour and London Eye Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 148 reviews · 4 hours · from $130

Spend four hours seeing central London by vintage double-decker bus, Thames boat, and London Eye. Your English-speaking guide covers Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, St. Paul’s, the Tower of London, and Buckingham Palace. Morning departures may include the Changing of the Guard, while afternoon tours offer a palace photo stop instead.

“Alan was great! Provided a great and very knowledge filled tour with some comedy. Definitely recommend taking the tour lots of great landmarks to see and learn about the history behind them.”

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