Real London Bus

Did a corporate team building event and we all had a blast. Great fun on a authentic London bus. Such a fun alternative to a limo or tour bus. Jonathan was fantastic and ensured we all had a great time!

We absolutely loved our private event with Real London Bus Company. I knew I’d have around 40 people for a corporate team-​building event, and Jonathan made booking and everything very easy. The bus takes up to 55 passengers for a flat rate, so it made it both economical and simple to plan. The bus picked us up at our hotel and took us to multiple stops. We opted for the Treasure Hunt game, and it was great. Jonathan customized our schedule (and adapted to our changes/​delays on the fly) in a professional and friendly manner. The guys were both hilarious and professional.
They went above and beyond by assisting me in purchasing waters and snacks for the groups to have on board. Coming from out-​of-​state, planning corporate events isn’t always easy. Jonathan definitely made it easy for me; we just got on the bus and went!
People definitely don’t expect to see these buses rolling around; even the locals were snapping photos. It was a great way to see a few different areas of the city (outside of a conference room, you know?) and have competitive, good-​natured fun too. DEFINITELY wear your walking shoes, as we were a competitive group so there was a lot of power walking going on for us.
I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend the Real London Bus Company for a corporate or private event. It was unique and fun, and multiple people came to me later to tell me how much they enjoyed it.

Captain Jon and The Real London Bus Company made for a great office Christmas Party/​Light Tour. Thank you so much!

We booked the bus for my 40^th birthday party. We did an adult scavenger hunt during the day! They had everything ready for us.
My only suggestions would be maybe the option of 1 location instead of two to allow the group to be together more. If that is what the group wants. And updated lists :)
Thank you for the unique experience!

Excellent night, staff was very accommodating. You have to put this on your Phoenix Bucket List. You will not be disappointed. Great for a date or just with friends.

We had an absolute blast on the night hunt! I want to do this every weekend of my life. We surprised the bday boy for his birthday and it was such a fun experience! Great idea for large parties. There was plenty of time to have a drink at a bar but also run around finding answers to clues. I hope they change up the challenges so the next time we do this we will have just as much fun!

We just took our two granddaughters on the December 22 Holiday Lights Tour. Our driver was nice and we have no issues with her.
Our complaint is the actual tour. The description of the tour was as follows: Board the bus and you will be driven to three neighborhoods to view lights. At each stop you get a chance to get out and walk around for approx. 20 minutes, then you’re onto the next stop. Which sounded delightful for our granddaughters.
It was a 30 minute ride to the first stop which was the Mormon temple… where does this qualify as a neighborhood? Getting into the parking lot took forever and then we were told we had 30 minutes to view the decorations. This place was mobbed, the decorations were garnish and we got turned around, and we were worried we’d miss the bus. We finally got our bearings but the crowds were thick and most of the people were just rude. P. S. it was the only place for bathrooms.
We get to the next stop which is a beautiful Cul-​de-​sac. But we only had 20 minutes for this venture. More time was needed and, in my opinion, time was wasted at the temple.
From there we just drove through neighborhoods, no getting out so we couldn’t always see the decorations, and then onto the expressway back to Tempe Marketplace.
We purchased discounted tickets through
, for only $ 89/​for four and grateful we did so. Otherwise this cost $ 50/​pp!

OK, here is the update to my initial review. I just checked their website and it looks like the location error I mentioned has been corrected. As far as the tour goes it was good. My son enjoyed the bus and the areas we went to were beautiful. Would I use them in the future… yes but I will verify the bus location by phone first!

The bus broke down 1 hr into a 2.5 hr Christmas light tour. We sat on the bus for over 40 minutes waiting for a replacement bus to take everyone back to our cars. We were then told we were on our own to get back to our cars. The rescue bus had broken down. We were told we would be reimbursed for a taxi cab and our payment would be refunded. We got the $ 15 cab refund but no refund for the aborted tour. We received coupons for a bar hopping tour. Neither my wife nor I drink.
They have a phone number but they will not answer or return calls. They say we have to email them — again.
Total waste of money.

Holiday Lights Custom Tour: Great Fun, Great Party Idea
My Soroptimist Club hired the London Bus for a private party tour of holiday lights. The bus was decorated in a festive manner, the staff were outstanding, and everyone had a great time. We brought wine, schnapps (to spike the cocoa), and lots of holiday goodies. This is our third year doing this tour, and the company works with us to do what it takes to make it work for our members. Great idea for a holiday party – you can entertain your friends without the fuss and muss of a party at home.

We went for my wife’s birthday. We had a great time. Wonderful excursion for a learning experience a whole family can enjoy. I’d say ages 5 – 6 would be a little young, but would still enjoy the experience. Older kids, especially competitive families, will have a blast. Do it. :)

My family hired the Real London Bus to help us out with transporting the fam for a family reunion. We got the cute Pink Cheeky Bus! The driver Pat arrived early and was very helpful with taking a group photo of everyone in front of the bus. We were able to play our own music and bring beverages onboard. Overall, it was lots of fun and really fun for our relatives from out of town. I would definately recommend to friends and family!

Its fun for a weekend outing or a happy hour type thing but I wouldn’t recommend it for special occasions.

My company did their holiday party with London bus company… Lots of fun! A unique experience for locals and tourists alike…

Booked a bus with Jonathan to and from a private event – the entire process from booking to check-​in post event was smooth sailing. Jonathan was professional and flexible as our guest count fluctuated. Would highly recommend this company, and will use them again in the future.

The pub crawl was an awesome experience! Bring a group of people that you know you’ll have a good time with and you can’t go wrong. The staff are very laid back and the ambiance was very comfortable. I highly recommend this to anyone who wants to have a blast and cut loose.

I cannot say enough great things about my London Bus experiences. Jonathan is very accommodating and makes the evening such a blast. He is great at communicating while you are planning your event and will answer any questions you have through email or by phone. I am a planner and like to know every detail and he provided me with that.
I’ve been on both the downtown and the Scottsdale pub crawl and both were so much fun! The bus was fully stocked with beer, wine coolers for the ladies and water of course. We also got free shots at one bar and discounted drinks at another. They pick the perfect places to go that can accommodate the large number of people. I can’t wait until my next London Bus extravaganza!!!

Bought 3 vouchers from one of the LivingSocial or Groupon deals, the Holiday Lights Bus Tour normally $ 50 for $ 25 per person. We enjoyed the ride itself to our light destinations. The accommodations were very nice and the bus was well taken-​care of and decorated for the holidays. We brought our 3 year old and it was fun seeing him interact with the other passengers.
However, I felt it missed a bit of personal touch from the staff. The employees were nice but nothing about the interaction with them felt memorable. I didn’t get any kind of Christmas spirit vibe from them, and it seemed as if our ride was just another job.
We were promised 3 – 4 stops and only got 2. During the 2^nd stop we went to the Mormon Temple in downtown Mesa, and they let passengers wander the ground for an entire 40 minutes! I say 20 – 25 is plenty to get around and not feel rushed. On top of that they pulled out at the specified time, but forgot a couple of passengers. Fortunately someone on the bus caught it and brought it to the driver’s attention. Seems it would make sense to keep track of how many people were riding the bus.
$ 75 for 2 hours of driving and 2 overly-​lengthy stops? No thanks, could have done much better on my own.

How else would you rather crawl around bars in Downtown Phoenix, Mill Ave and Old Town Scottsdale?
Some friends and I picked up the Living Social deal and dove right into the treasure hunt. We had a blast! Played like an urban scavenger hunt, the clues were actually pretty difficult and you really needed to get into the game if you wanted to win. Some teams were competitive: misleading, light trash talking, and sporting good banter. Other teams chose to enjoy the bus ride and spend more time at the bars rather than racing around trying to solve the clues. There truly was something for every one. Our team was neck and neck with another, but we pulled out a first place victory in the end.
I highly recommend this to Arizona natives as well as out-​of-​towners for a unique way to check out some great watering holes while bonding with friends and making some new ones!

3 friends and I used Living Social vouchers for a treasure hunt with Real London Bus over the weekend. We had a blast! The adventure started at Film Bar in Phoenix, which is cool enough to go back to. We broke up in to teams of whatever size we pleased and chose clever team names (Sandra Bollocks speaking). After a brief orientation, we boarded the big bus. You’re allowed to bring food and drink on the bus, which is cool. The bus itself was awesome; authentic London bus with an authentic British guide.
First we headed to downtown Phoenix with a laminated sheet full of questions we’d be answering. Some questions were easy (like counting the windows in a building) while others took more detective work and going inside some of the nearby buildings. This was the least-​familiar neighborhood for us, so it really felt like a scavenger hunt.
The second zone was Old Town Scottsdale, which was guided by photo-​clues on the back of our card. By the third zone, Mill Avenue (with which we were all intimately familiar), we’d already answered most of the questions. When we set off, it seemed a few teams were after only one more answer and we bottle-​necked at the entrance to that shop. The race to the finish was intense, as 3 teams rushed to turn their sheets in first. Sandra Bollocks wins it!
There was some disappointment that the prizes were nothing to write home about, but we were forewarned. Do this for the good time that will be had, and bragging rights that come with a win!
If I were to make a few suggestions, I’d say 1) ask passengers to turn off their phones. That might be a bit of an honor system, but it is very easy to look up some of the answers beforehand. 2) OR make the questions more personal, like counting windows rather than an address of a shop, which can’t be Googled or easily remembered by locals who will have an unfair advantage over visitors.
All-​in-​all, it was a lot of fun. I’d love to try one of the other events like pub-​crawl or Holiday lights tour!