London: Wine & Cheese Bus Tour with Sommelier & Landmarks

Four European wines and London landmarks from a moving bus, scored on your own card

You board a double-decker bus in London and spend 90 minutes tasting four European wines paired with cheeses, guided by a professional sommelier who explains what makes each one distinct. You score your favorites on a branded card, watch Big Ben and the London Eye pass by the windows, and leave with a souvenir that actually helps you remember what you tasted. Arrive 15 minutes early with valid ID.

Step-by-step itinerary

London wine tasting bus tour

• Board double-decker bus
• Learn wine tasting basics
• Taste four European wines
• Enjoy paired cheeses
• Score wines with tasting card
• View London landmarks

The Experience

The sommelier boards with a leather satchel and a grin, and within five minutes you're swirling your first glass while the bus pulls away from the curb. She talks you through what to look for (the nose, the body, the finish) without making it feel like a lecture, and then you're tasting a Spanish wine against an Italian one, comparing them side by side, which is the kind of thing that actually sticks with you. Four glasses total, each one paired with a different cheese, and you get a branded card to write down which ones you'd buy again. The whole thing takes 90 minutes, and you're moving through London the whole time: Big Ben slides past the window, the London Eye comes into view, and you're not standing in a queue somewhere, you're sitting down with a glass in your hand.

What makes this different from a stationary tasting is the pace. You're on a double-decker bus, so the views change every few minutes, and the sommelier uses that rhythm to her advantage: she'll point out a landmark, then bring your attention back to what's in your glass. The wines come from different European regions, and she walks you through the "friendly rivalries" (Spain versus Italy, Germany versus Austria), so you start to understand why a wine tastes the way it does instead of just nodding along. The cheeses aren't an afterthought either. They're chosen to complement each wine, and the card you take home becomes a real reference, not just a souvenir.

You need to arrive 15 minutes early, and the bus doesn't have toilets onboard, so plan accordingly. Everyone on board has to be 18 or over with valid ID. Groups sometimes share tables, so if you're going with someone, you might end up next to strangers, which honestly tends to make the conversation better: wine tasting brings people together in that way. It's not a tour for wheelchair users, and it's designed for people who can handle a moving bus for 90 minutes without needing to step off.

What’s included

• 90-minute panoramic bus tour of London on a double-decker bus.
• four European wines from different regions.
• cheeses and accompaniments paired with each wine.
• professional sommelier guidance.
• branded wine tasting card to score and note your favorites.

Days and timesThu–Sat · 18:00 · season until 26 Nov

AgesAges 18+ · Under 18 — No ticket type: can't be added to a booking

Meeting point and pickupNo pickup · ends where it startsMeeting point, per the operator: “Please arrive 15 minutes prior to departure time. Departure point: Golden Tours Bus Stop 1, Bulleid Way, London SW1W 9SR”

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

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Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearby

Operated by Golden Tours Gray Line London

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to taste wine and learn about it without sitting still in a tasting room: the moving bus and the sommelier's live guidance keep the 90 minutes engaging, and you leave with a card that actually helps you remember what you tasted.

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Top questions

What wines are included in the tasting?

Four carefully selected European wines from different regions, including Spanish, Italian, German, and Austrian options. The sommelier guides you through comparisons between classic wine regions.

How long is the tour?

90 minutes total, including the wine and cheese tasting while traveling through London on a double-decker bus.

What landmarks will I see?

The tour passes iconic London sights including Big Ben and the London Eye as you travel through the capital.

Is there a minimum age requirement?

Yes, all guests must be 18 or over with valid ID.

What should I bring or know before arriving?

Arrive 15 minutes before departure. The bus has no toilets onboard, so plan accordingly. The tour is not suitable for wheelchair users.

Do I get to keep anything from the tour?

Yes, you receive a branded tasting card where you score wines and note your favorites, which you can take home as a souvenir.

Will I be paired with other guests?

Guests may share tables during the tasting, so you could be seated with other people on the tour.