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Everything with a guide, a bus or a minibus attached, in one list. The 15 below are the ones worth a whole day, priced and timed, with the rest of the catalogue underneath.
Ride a restored front-engined double-decker through Dublin, Phoenix Park, Georgian streets, Trinity, and St. Patrick’s Cathedral while enjoying tea, coffee, sandwiches, warm scones, and sweets. Hosts such as Orla, Hannah, Aleks, and Liam add stories and humor. The 90-minute tour returns to St. Stephen’s Green.
“Excellent experience, completely worth it. Our tour guide Aleks was amazing. The tea was exceptional.”
Ride a vintage 1960s Routemaster from Victoria Coach Station through central London while enjoying tea, sandwiches, scones, cakes, and pastries. You may sit upstairs or below, with seating assigned on the day. Recorded commentary covers sights near Harrods, Hyde Park, Mayfair, and central London.
“What a delight! Was a little concerned that it might be kinda gimmicky, but Cara made it a real treat. Food was good and more than enough and the tea choices fabulous and hot ! Would recommend and would do again with friends.”
Ride from St. Stephen’s Green on a restored 1960s bus, with afternoon tea, warm scones, sandwiches, desserts, and unlimited tea or coffee. Hosts such as Adam, Leah, and Rachel add Dublin stories and humor while you pass Trinity College, Georgian streets, and Phoenix Park.
“The tour was incredible! The tea, sandwiches, scones & pastries were wonderful. The drive hit the major points of Dublin and the tour guide was energetic and engaging. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone coming here!”
Spend a full day on the Great Ocean Road with a guide such as Warren or Theo, stopping for wild koalas, parrots, Mait’s Rest forest, Apollo Bay, Gibsons Steps, the 12 Apostles, and Loch Ard Gorge. Lunch and dinner are at your own cost.
“The tour was incredible. Fantastic views in a comfortable vehicle. Our guide Warren was amazing. His knowledge about Australian history and Australian flora and fauna was vast. He made extra stops roadside to show us wild koala and kangaroos. We even had several kangaroos hop past us right beside the van! He really cared about our experience and he had a great sense of humour. Seeing the coastline and the Apostles was so memorable. So incredible to see person. I would highly recommend this trip.”
Enjoy finger sandwiches, scones, pastries, tea, coffee, and a drink while a double-decker bus rolls past Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, the London Eye, Piccadilly Circus, and Trafalgar Square. This is a scenic tea outing, not a fully narrated sightseeing tour.
“The tea and sandwich was lovely, the staff friendly but I did expect more than just driving us around and eating. There was some good views of iconic places but keep in mind it was by bus and no history or notification of places we went by.”
Walk Arashiyama with an English-speaking guide, visiting Tenryu-ji, the bamboo grove, Nonomiya Shrine, Togetsukyo Bridge, and Monkey Park Iwatayama. You’ll also enjoy Uji matcha and city views. Guides such as Tim, Gabriele, Amy, and Nay are praised for clear explanations and friendly pacing.
“Shin and Maggie (who was training) did a fabulous job especially since we had a large group! He explained all the sites and history of each. My husband and I each had a hospital stay this past year so we didn’t do the uphill climb to see the monkeys but our friends did and gave us photos.”
Settle into an original vintage Routemaster for a 90-minute Edinburgh tour with prosecco, afternoon tea, unlimited tea and coffee, and optional gin cocktails served in teapots. Staff such as Helen, Jimmy, and Steven add humor and helpful commentary, but this is not a fully guided sightseeing tour.
“We had a great time on our tour. The food was great and we enjoyed the sing along. The driver was excellent. We were the envy of all of the tourists who saw us.”
At Uva Halpewatte Tea Factory near Ella, an English-speaking guide such as Siva, Lahiru, or Rajha leads you through tea production, from leaf handling to modern machinery. The one-hour visit ends with a tasting and time at the factory-fresh tea shop and cafe.
“Fascinating, honest, educational, traditional, enlightening. I've drank tea for 50 years, now I know what I have been drinking for all that time and I will drink it with a greater understanding and appreciation. I booked via Viator which I'd do again, although people did rock up Read more”
Ride a Union Jack-painted 1960s Routemaster from Embankment, enjoying afternoon tea and live English commentary from guides such as Lucy and Cameron. You’ll pass St Paul’s, Tower Bridge, the London Eye, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Trafalgar Square, and more in 1.5 hours.
“I highly recommend this bus tour. Even if you know London quite well already it gives you a different perspective and is just great fun for a day out. The food is fantastic, excellent quality and more than you can eat. The staff on the bus are fantastic and look after you really well. Excellent value.”
Ride with Pikala Bikes through Marrakech’s medina, souks, Gueliz, and Hivernage. Local guides such as Rabab, Hamid, and Yassir explain bread, zellige tiles, hammams, faith, and daily life. Expect narrow lanes, mopeds, donkeys, mint tea, Moroccan pastries, and a lively three-hour route.
“It was really lovely as Mohamned was able to tell us more about the places we were visiting.”
Start with a guided London coach tour and freshly prepared afternoon tea on a tea bus, then walk to Buckingham Palace for a self-guided visit to the State Rooms at 4:15 PM. Expect an audio tour inside the palace, no hotel transport, and a group of up to 52 people.
“Oh my!! The Palace is opulent beyond expectations. Wish photos were allowed in the State Rooms as you cannot describe the splendor.”
Spend about nine hours touring Tokyo by coach, foot, boat, and elevator. Visit the Imperial Palace grounds, Senso-ji, Nakamise, a matcha experience, Tokyo Tower, and a bay cruise, with buffet lunch and major admissions included. Guides such as Mina and Aki are praised for clear, lively commentary.
“Excellent tour! Our tour guide was very good and we got a chance to see excellent highlights of the city. Lunch was delicious and tea ceremony was an amazing traditional experience. Highly recommended for those visiting for a few days.”
Join a small group of up to eight for an eight-hour tour from Ponta Delgada to Gorreana Tea Plantation, Furnas, Terra Nostra Park, volcanic calderas, Furnas Lake, Vila Franca do Campo, and an Azorean pineapple farm. Guides such as André, Mario, and Leandra bring local history and humor to the day.
“Amazing tour. I don’t usually go on day tours but it is impossible to visit the highlights of the island without your own transport. Having our guide Andre enriched our experience massively. He was very knowledgeable, friendly and professional . The tour was exactly as described, with comfortable transportation. Would 100% recommend.”
Join a morning or afternoon tea trail near Munnar with a guide such as Mari, Ramesh, or Raja. Walk through Lockhart’s tea gardens, learn about cultivation and local plants, visit the working factory, and taste several tea varieties. Groups are capped at eight, but private transport and lunch cost extra.
“It was a very enlightening tour about traditional methods of plantation, processing and tea making. I would definitely recommend this tour.”
See Glasgow from a classic red Routemaster while enjoying sandwiches, quiches, scones, cakes, tea, and prosecco. Choose the gin option for cocktails served in teapots. Hosts such as Helen, George, and Nicky add music, humor, and singalongs, while the bus passes the People’s Palace, Kelvingrove, and Transport Museum.
“Fab really friendly and help staff and the food was yummy x”
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