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Where to Ride an Old One: the 15 Best Vintage Bus Tours Worldwide

20 tours  ·  from $9 a head

A Routemaster with the platform still open at the back, or a 1950s coach on Maltese roads. The 15 below are priced and timed, with a note on which buses are restored originals and which are replicas.

London: Guided Sightseeing Tour on a Vintage Open-Top Bus - Starting at Embankment and finding the bus
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London: Guided Sightseeing Tour on a Vintage Open-Top Bus

Dublin: Afternoon Tea Vintage Bus Tour - A restored 1960s bus with a relaxed rhythm
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Dublin: Afternoon Tea Vintage Bus Tour

2.Afternoon Tea Vintage Bus Tour

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

Review of Dublin’s vintage bus afternoon tea tour, with landmarks, warm scones, guide tips, accessibility, price value, and booking advice.

“it was absolutely superb in every way. The staff were efficient, friendly and helpful. Liam, the driver was very good indeed. have been recommending the trip to everyone. Rosemary Thompson.”

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London Christmas Lights Tour by Vintage Bus Open Top - A festive ride on an original Routemaster
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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

See London’s Christmas lights from a 1960s Routemaster, with Oxford Street, Hyde Park, funny guides, and practical winter tips.

“A guide not necessarily needed, really not clear of the role few basic comments about Trafalgar square and something else. There primarily to see the lights. need someone just to accompany the passengerd”

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London: Christmas Lights Tour by Vintage Bus - The Strand and Trafalgar Square begin the festive route
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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

Review of London’s Christmas Lights Tour by vintage Routemaster bus, with route highlights, cold-weather advice, value, and booking tips.

“The running commentary was great and very interesting, The route taken from Embankment was much better than previous Christmas tours done in previous years. Thanks very much.......Look forward to the next one with you guys.”

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Christchurch: Hop-On Hop-Off Tour by Vintage Tram - Start at Cathedral Junction or board along the route
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Christchurch: Hop-On Hop-Off Tour by Vintage Tram

Edinburgh: Vintage Bus Tour with Afternoon Tea or Gin - The 90-minute route through Edinburgh
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Edinburgh: Vintage Bus Tour with Afternoon Tea or Gin

6.Vintage Bus Tour with Afternoon Tea or Gin

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

Review of Edinburgh’s vintage bus afternoon tea tour, with castle views, prosecco, scones, optional gin cocktails, seating tips, and value advice.

“Everything was so lovely. I had this experience with my brother. The route was awesome, we had chance to see the city. Tea was so great and delicious. Alice was the guide of the tour and she was so friendly and lovely. Absolutely will recommend to everyone!”

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Vintage London Bus Tour Including Cruise with London Eye Option - Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, and Parliament
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Vintage London Bus Tour Including Cruise with London Eye Option

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

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

Review of London’s vintage Routemaster bus tour, Thames cruise, landmarks, Changing of the Guard, and optional London Eye ride.

“it's was a disorganized mess!! totally awful, bus was stuck in traffic most of the time. Guide was easily frazzled, after 2.5 boring hours going thru random parts of London were we transferred to an equally horrible boat with dirty windows you couldn't see out of. Never went on London eye cause second guide left us... wish i could get a refund”

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San Francisco: Small-Group City Tour by Vintage VW Bus - Climbing San Francisco’s hills with local stories
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San Francisco: Small-Group City Tour by Vintage VW Bus

Valletta: Vintage Bus to Valletta, Sliema, Rabat & Mdina - Why Mdina deserves the trip
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Valletta: Vintage Bus to Valletta, Sliema, Rabat & Mdina

Discover the Dark Side of Warsaw in Praga District by Retro Bus - Meeting the retro bus near the Palace of Culture
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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

Ride a 1980s bus through Warsaw’s Praga district, with murals, prewar courtyards, film sites, vodka history, and hot chocolate.

“This was a fun and unique way to see Praga. Our guide was excellent! We had a typical complainer at the beginning of the tour (there seems to be one in every group) and the guide handled it so well. He made sure it didn’t affect the rest of us and even managed to get the complainer to come around by the end of the tour. Word of advice - do not be disappointed if your group is small and you take a smaller bus. You’re getting a small group tour at a great deal. The smaller group was so much better.”

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Warsaw: 2.5-Hour Dark Side - Praga District by a Retro Bus - Crossing the Vistula into Praga
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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

Explore Warsaw’s Praga district by retro bus, with street art, old courtyards, Koneser, hot chocolate, and lively local stories.

“Pleasantly surprised. It was fun to ride around Warsaw in the retro bus and our guide Konrad was fantastic. He provided us with many interesting historical facts and funny stories. We were only 8 people in total on the English tour, so we weren't on the "Cucumber", but a smaller bus. It was great nonetheless.”

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Warsaw City Sightseeing in a Retro Bus - Meeting at the Palace of Culture and Science
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Warsaw City Sightseeing in a Retro Bus

12.Warsaw City Sightseeing in a Retro Bus

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

See Warsaw by 1980s Jelcz bus, with guided walks through Lazienki Park and UNESCO-listed Old Town in 2.5 hours.

“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: fishing boats and a quick first look
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Malta: 5 hr Vintage Bus Tour – Mdina & Blue Grotto inc. food

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

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

See Mdina, Marsaxlokk, Blue Grotto and Dingli Cliffs by vintage bus, with Maltese snacks, local guides and five hours of sightseeing.

“Dan was really helpful and accommodating , he gave us further explanation of the beautiful places we’ve been to . He’s lively and nice . The bus was cool And i love the whole 5 hours tour and enjoyed it .”

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Paris Private Guided Tour in a Vintage Open Top French Car - A private tour that feels personal
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Paris Private Guided Tour in a Vintage Open Top French Car

14.Paris Private Guided Tour in a Vintage Open Top French Car

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 141 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Review of Paris’s private vintage Citroën tour, with Eiffel Tower views, Montmartre stops, local stories, pricing, and practical tips.

“Benjamin is a great tour guide. He took us to many places and explained everything in English so we would understand. He has a very detailed knowledge about Paris past, present and future. The tour was worth every penny and more.”

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Cannes: City Tour in a Vintage Bus - Starting at Parking Laubeuf P3
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Cannes: City Tour in a Vintage Bus

15.Cannes: City Tour in a Vintage Bus

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 133 reviews · 2 hours · from $88

See Cannes in a restored Renault vintage bus, with film stories, Croisette views, Le Suquet, and a local market visit in two hours.

“This was such a fantastic tour of Cannes. Daniel was so informative and he took phenomenal pictures of my sister and me. Definitely try this out if you have the time!”

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