London: Thames Sightseeing Tour & Gusbourne Wine Tasting

Five wines and the Thames in ninety minutes: London from a coach seat

You board a coach at Victoria, spend ninety minutes moving through central London's most recognizable sights (Tower Bridge, Big Ben, St Paul's, the London Eye), while tasting five award-winning Gusbourne sparkling wines paired with cheese. An expert guide narrates the landmarks and their histories as you drink and eat without leaving your seat. The tour ends back at Victoria, so you're ready to move on with your evening.

Step-by-step itinerary

London panoramic sightseeing and tasting

• Board superior coach with guide
• View Big Ben and Westminster Abbey
• See Somerset House and Cleopatra’s Needle
• Admire London Eye and St Paul’s Cathedral
• Pass Tower of London and HMS Belfast
• Cross iconic Tower Bridge
• Taste five Gusbourne sparkling wines
• Enjoy paired cheese and crackers

The experience

A hand reaches for a glass of pale gold liquid as the coach glides past Tower Bridge. That's Gusbourne Blanc de Blancs, one of five English sparkling wines you'll taste while the city moves past the windows: Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, St Paul's Cathedral, the London Eye, all of it framed by an expert guide who knows the story behind each landmark. The tour starts at 16:30 from Victoria and runs about ninety minutes, which sounds tight until you realize the whole point is to move through London without stopping, without navigating, without deciding where to go next. You're on a superior coach with air-conditioning and Wi-Fi, and the wine service happens while you're already looking at the Thames.

The tasting itself is the thing that separates this from a standard sightseeing tour. Five wines (Brut Reserve, Rosé, Blanc de Blancs, Blanc de Noirs, Oak Reserve) each one paired with cheese and crackers. The Rosé has red fruit and minerality. The Oak Reserve brings structure and spice. If you need gluten-free or vegan options, you can arrange that with 72 hours' notice. The guide talks about what you're drinking and what you're seeing at the same time, so the wine doesn't feel like an afterthought bolted onto a coach ride. It's the reason for the route. The reason you're moving slowly enough to actually absorb the landmarks instead of just checking them off.

The coach itself matters here. There's a toilet onboard, USB charging at your seat, and the lower deck is fully wheelchair accessible with a dedicated table. The route sweeps from Waterloo across to the heart of the city, so you get the river views and the bridges and the density of London all at once. You finish back at Victoria train station around 18:00, which means you can head into the evening from there without backtracking. One thing to know: children under 18 aren't permitted, and you'll need valid photo ID to drink. The wine service is only for adults, and they will check.

What’s included

• Panoramic coach tour of London covering Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Tower Bridge, St Paul's Cathedral, the London Eye, and the Tower of London.
• on-board tasting of five Gusbourne English sparkling wines paired with cheese and crackers.
• expert live guide throughout.
• air-conditioned coach with free Wi-Fi and USB charging at seats.
• complimentary coffee and tea.
• onboard toilet.
• gluten-free and vegan options available with 72 hours' notice.

Options for this experience

3 options

Lower DeckGuide in English · 16:30Gusbourne Sparkling Wine Tasting and Cheese Pairing on the London Sightseeing Tour, Lower Deck

Upper DeckGuide in English · 16:30London Sightseeing Tour with Gusbourne Sparkling Wine Tasting and Cheese Pairing, Upper Deck

Premium SeatingGuide in English · 16:30Front-row seats on the Upper Deck

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 16:30

Book up to2d before

AgesAdult (17 and older) · Under 17: can't be booked

GroupUp to 51 · max 8 per booking

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transport

Operated by Evan Evans Tours

Is this one for you?Right for adults who want London's main sights without navigating between them, and who'd rather taste wine than rush through a museum: the fixed 90-minute window and moving coach mean you see more landmarks in less time than you would on foot.

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Top questions

How long is the tour?

Approximately 90 minutes, depending on traffic. It starts at 16:30 and finishes around 18:00 at Victoria train station.

What wines are included in the tasting?

Five Gusbourne English sparkling wines: Brut Reserve 2022, Rosé 2019, Blanc de Blancs 2020, Blanc de Noirs 2020, and Oak Reserve 2019. Each is paired with cheese and crackers.

Can I arrange dietary requirements?

Yes. Gluten-free and vegan options are available with 72 hours' notice. Message the operator through the booking platform to arrange.

Is the coach wheelchair accessible?

The lower deck is fully wheelchair accessible with a dedicated table. Premium and upper deck seating is not wheelchair accessible. Contact the operator through the booking platform for details and availability.

What landmarks does the tour cover?

The tour passes Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Somerset House, Cleopatra's Needle, the London Eye, St Paul's Cathedral, the Tower of London, HMS Belfast, and Tower Bridge, with views along the River Thames.

Is there a toilet on the coach?

Yes, there is a toilet onboard the bus.

What's included in the ticket price?

The panoramic tour, wine tasting with cheese pairing, an expert live guide, a coach with air-conditioning, free Wi-Fi, USB charging, and complimentary coffee or tea.

Do I need ID to drink the wine?

Yes. Valid photo ID is required as proof of age. You must be 18 or over to receive alcohol, and service will be refused without suitable ID.