As a special treat for my son,we booked premium seats. This was described as sitting upstairs at the front with wonderful views of London as we travelled to Harry Potter studios.The reality was not go... See more
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Overall: reliable but basic service. Reliable, mainly thanks to a good booking experience. Basic, when it comes to transportation: the bus drive was uncomfortable mainly due to the brisk driving style... See more
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Our guide (Stefan) is clearly very passionate! He made jokes and gave fun facts/pointed out interesting sights while also allowing plenty of time to relax or sleep on the way to each place. Enough... See more
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Easy to book with concession. Great to experience London Tower Bridge from the glass floor. Watching the bascules opening to let boats pass was very exciting especially with the sound of the children... See more
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London Tours and Sightseeing Golden Tours specialise in London Sightseeing and UK tourism. Providing high quality London tours, attraction tickets and day trips to other incredible destinations in England, such as Stonehenge, Bath, Oxford and The Cotswolds. Book one of our guided tours or a hop-on-hop-off bus bus tour and learn more about the history and beauty of the United Kingdom and beyond.
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58-60 Petty France, SW1H 9EU, London, United Kingdom
- 02072337030
- reservations@goldentours.com
- www.goldentours.com
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Excellent tour
Excellent tour. Bruce was a great guide. Gave lots of interesting and helpful information and also had a wonderful sense of humor. Kiran was an amazing driver and was also very personable.
Highly recommend.
20 April 2026
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Reply from Golden Tours UK Sightseeing
Thank you for your wonderful feedback. We’re delighted to hear that you had an excellent tour and that Bruce and Kiran made such a positive impression with their knowledge, professionalism, and sense of humour.
We truly appreciate the recommendation and hope to welcome you again soon.
Fantastic day on the Afternoon Tea Bus with Panoramic Views
Went on the Afternoon Tea Bus with Panoramic Tour of London. All the staff were amazing and the trip was really fun. We sat at the front so I feel we had the best view and experience. Food lovely, gorgeous sunny day so got fab photos, but again I cannot fault the staff, Chris deserves as extra mention but they were all great. I honestly cannot recommend this highly enough. A real must ! I am thinking of doing it again !
19 April 2026
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Reply from Golden Tours UK Sightseeing
Thank you for your fantastic feedback. We are delighted to hear that you had such an enjoyable experience on the Afternoon Tea Bus and that you were able to make the most of the panoramic views on a beautiful day.
It is wonderful to know that the team made such a positive impression. Chris will be especially pleased to receive your kind mention and we are glad you enjoyed the food and overall experience.
We truly appreciate your recommendation and would be thrilled to welcome you on board again soon.
Afternoon Tea Bus Tour
We booked the tour to celebrate our friends milestone birthday, specifically looking forward to the afternoon tea experience, but unfortunately, it was a huge disappointment from start to finish.
The issues began with the transportation; the bus was not at all what was advertised or what we were expecting based on the tour description. It did not have a glassed domed top deck!!!To make matters worse, our group was split up, which completely defeated the purpose of booking a social experience together.
As for the "highlight" of the day—the afternoon tea—the food was mediocre at best and certainly didn't live up to the premium feel we were promised. Hot drinks served in plastic reusable cups! Between the seating arrangements and the lack of quality, the whole experience felt disorganised and undervalued. Sadly, I wouldn't recommend this tour if you're looking for a seamless or high-quality day out.
18 April 2026
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Reply from Golden Tours UK Sightseeing
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are very sorry to hear that your tour did not meet your expectations.
We understand how disappointing it can be when seating arrangements are not as expected. Customers do have the option to select a private table for up to 4 passengers to ensure they are seated together. As outlined in our terms and conditions, if this option is not selected, there is a possibility that groups may be seated separately due to the shared nature of the experience.
That said, we are very sorry for any inconvenience this caused on the day. If you would like us to look into this further, please email us at customerservices@goldentours.com
with your booking reference, and our team will be happy to assist you.
Thank you again for your feedback.
Windsor, Stonehenge and bath
Bruce and Kee are the best! We had a wonderful trip and experience. Bruce is very knowledgeable of the history and cities, he made sure everyone in the tour felt comfortable and had a great time.
16 April 2026
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Reply from Golden Tours UK Sightseeing
Thank you for your kind words! We are so glad you had a wonderful experience. Bruce and Kee will be thrilled to hear your feedback. It means a lot that you felt comfortable and enjoyed the tour!
Truly enjoyable
The food was delicious on the Afternoon Tea Bus. The seats comfortable. Abi and Aneesh were great hosts. A great outing!
26 March 2026
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Reply from Golden Tours UK Sightseeing
Thank you for your lovely feedback! We’re delighted you enjoyed the delicious afternoon tea and found the seating comfortable. Abi and Aneesh will be so pleased to hear your kind words, they’ll really appreciate the shoutout. We’re glad you had a great outing and hope to welcome you again soon!
Great tour guide
I went on a day trip to Stonehenge, Windsor castle, and Oxford. Phenomenal. My guide, Dan Xia, she did awesome keeping everyone together and told us a ton of stuff about the places we were to. After getting off the bus and explaining the area she let us go explore for a bit. No food is provided but you do get time to get lunch. The driver, Kulvinder got us everywhere on time.
13 April 2026
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Reply from Golden Tours UK Sightseeing
Thank you for your fantastic review! We’re so glad you had a phenomenal day visiting Stonehenge, Windsor Castle, and Oxford. Danxia will be delighted to hear your kind words, it’s great to know she kept everything running smoothly while sharing so much interesting information.
We’re also pleased to hear Kulvinder got you to each stop on time. Thanks again for your recommendation, we hope to welcome you on another tour soon!
Awful
Awful! Don't go with them. Their sales man caught us coming off the train. We got on the first bus, got off and never saw a bus from them again. Their driver didn't put the audio on until asked, stops were impossible to find. Called their call centre and they were so rude, basically if I didn't like it I should email them. Not supportive or helpful. Disgusting!
6 February 2026
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Reply from Golden Tours UK Sightseeing
Dear Carly,
Thank you for your feedback, and we are truly sorry to hear about your experience.
We would recommend using our app, which allows you to live track buses as well as provides directions and images of all our stops to make your journey easier and more seamless.
We would kindly ask you to contact us at customerservices@goldentours.com with your booking reference so we can investigate this matter further and ensure it is properly addressed.
Thank you for bringing this to our attention, and we do hope we can have the opportunity to restore your confidence in the future.
Right choice to enhance your experience
Perfect organisation. The personnel was very kind. The bus transportation was optimal. Highly recommended.
11 April 2026
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Reply from Golden Tours UK Sightseeing
Thank you for your kind review! We are so pleased you found everything well organised and enjoyed the service from our team. It is great to hear the transport was comfortable and met your expectations. We really appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you again soon!
Windsor, Stonehenge and Bath
Great day seeing many things. Tour guide, Bruce was knowledgeable and entertaining! He made sure we were first in line and told us how to get to what we wanted to see. Ashley, the bus driver was great and reliable, got us there on time or early safely.
11 April 2026
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Reply from Golden Tours UK Sightseeing
Thank you for your lovely review! We are so pleased you had a great day exploring Windsor, Stonehenge and Bath. It is wonderful to hear Bruce was knowledgeable and entertaining, and that Ashley ensured a safe and timely journey throughout. We really appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you again soon!
It was wonderful experience.
10 April 2026
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Reply from Golden Tours UK Sightseeing
Thank you for your lovely review! We are so pleased you had a wonderful experience and hope to welcome you again soon!
This was the perfect way to experience Harry Potter world
This was the perfect way to experience the harry potter world. We stayed at a hotel in the Victoria area hence we had it close to pick up: drop off spot. The buses are comfortable and you do not have to take a car or bother with connections. The harry potter world was a great hit with the kids and is large so you will take the full 4 hours to go through. Not rushed hence splashing out on flexible return is not worth it. Me personally did not like the butter beer. One improvement that could be done is to have better quality on bus entertainment as it was poor video quality and they had only the first movie that was on both ways (an airplane version where you choose would be better)
9 April 2026
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Reply from Golden Tours UK Sightseeing
Thank you for taking the time to share such a detailed and thoughtful review.
We’re delighted to hear that the tour was a perfect way for you and your family to experience the Harry Potter Studio Tour, and that the convenient Victoria pick‑up, comfortable transport, and smooth journey made the day stress‑free. It’s wonderful to know the experience was such a hit with the kids and that you felt the time at the studios was well paced and unhurried.
We also really appreciate your constructive feedback regarding the onboard entertainment. Your suggestion for improved video quality and a wider movie selection is valuable, and we will be sure to share it with our team as we continue to enhance the customer experience.
Thank you again for choosing us and for your honest insights. We hope to welcome you back on another tour in the future.
Xoxo was so knowledgeable
Xoxo was so knowledgeable. Although he’s experienced, his illustrative approach, without having to refer to notes was very impressive. It was like we were there as he explained the history of London, with a great sense of humor.
9 April 2026
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Reply from Golden Tours UK Sightseeing
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your experience and found his knowledge and storytelling so engaging. It is great to know his approach brought the history of London to life in such an enjoyable way.
We will be sure to share your kind words with him, and we hope to welcome you again soon for another memorable experience.
Daytime to Windsor castle, Stonehenge, and Bath
Our guide Bruce was friendly, informative, and did great to get us as much time at each location as we could while keeping to the schedule. The driver Armando drove us quickly and smoothly, and chose clear and easy to find parking locations. A quick but thorough tour of all 3 locations, will excellent information tidbits from Bruce.
9 April 2026
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Reply from Golden Tours UK Sightseeing
Thank you so much for your fantastic feedback. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your visit to Windsor Castle, Stonehenge, and Bath.
It is wonderful to know that Bruce made the tour both informative and enjoyable, and that Armando provided a smooth and efficient journey throughout the day. We will be sure to share your kind words with both of them.
We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you again for another great experience soon.
Best day tour we’ve experienced
Although it was a full-day, planned tour, it never felt long, thanks to our tour guide, David.
Each stop was engaging. David was knowledgeable, informative and We will definitely be booking again, specifically with him as our guide! We highly recommend this experience to anyone looking for a fun, well-organized, and memorable day while exploring the UK
9 April 2026
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Reply from Golden Tours UK Sightseeing
Thank you so much for your kind words. We are delighted to hear that you had such a great experience and that David made the day so engaging and enjoyable. We will be sure to pass along your lovely feedback to him as it will mean a lot.
We truly appreciate your recommendation and look forward to welcoming you again for another memorable tour.
Bruce is wonderful
Bruce is wonderful, friendly and funny. Loved the descriptions as we passed by landmarks.
9 April 2026
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Reply from Golden Tours UK Sightseeing
Thank you so much for your lovely feedback. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your time with Bruce and appreciated his friendly and engaging approach. We will be sure to share your kind words with him.
We hope to welcome you again soon for another great experience.
Bruce was our tour guide and we was…
Bruce was our tour guide and we was amazing. 10/10!
6 April 2026
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Reply from Golden Tours UK Sightseeing
Thank you for the fantastic review! We're so glad you had a great time on the tour. Bruce will be delighted to hear your kind words—he truly takes pride in creating memorable experiences.
We appreciate the 10/10 rating and hope to see you on another tour soon!
We had an absolutely fantastic day
We had an absolutely fantastic day, great thanks to Bruce and Altonio. Bruce has been an amazing tour guide, he kept us all entertained and informed of everything that we came across with on our way to each destination. Altonio, the driver, has been very helpful and made us feel safe all through the trip. If you want a worry free tour and plus amazing trivia and tid bits of history, book on Golden Tours.
4 April 2026
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Reply from Golden Tours UK Sightseeing
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re absolutely delighted to hear that you had such a fantastic day with us.
It’s great to know that Bruce’s energy, engaging storytelling, and wealth of interesting facts kept you entertained and informed throughout the journey. We’re also very pleased that Altonio’s helpfulness and careful driving made you feel safe and comfortable for the entire trip.
Your recommendation truly means a lot to us. We’re glad we could provide you with a worry‑free experience filled with memorable moments and fascinating history. We hope to welcome you again on another Golden Tours adventure very soon!
I har a great experience with our Tour…
I har a great experience with our Tour guide Bruce, he has a lot of energy and he told us a ton of pretty cool facts about the country. Also the trip has been smooth because of our driver Altonio he took us to where we needed to be safely and hastely.
4 April 2026
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Reply from Golden Tours UK Sightseeing
Thank you for your lovely review! We’re delighted to hear that you had such a great experience on the tour. It’s wonderful to know that Bruce’s energy and fascinating facts made the journey engaging and fun, and that Altonio’s smooth, safe, and efficient driving helped everything run seamlessly.
We truly appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you again on another tour very soon!
It is actually true what so many…
It is actually true what so many complain about (and the company kerps denying): the buses have very bad sound and picture for the movie, which after 20 minutes froze up altogether. No screen was working on our ride back. Ppl leave trash on the buses. So that was not a good experience. But the studios themselves were great! Just make your own way there and skip this company. It is not worth it.
2 April 2026
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Reply from Golden Tours UK Sightseeing
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re sorry to hear about the issues you experienced on the bus, particularly with the onboard screens and overall cleanliness, and we understand how this may have impacted your journey.
Our team carries out daily routine maintenance on all of our vehicles, and each bus is deep cleaned every day. While we strive to ensure everything runs smoothly, occasional technical issues can arise.
If anything isn’t working as expected during the journey, we kindly encourage you to notify the driver or a Golden Tours representative, who will be happy to assist and can usually resolve any issues on the spot.
We truly appreciate your feedback, as it helps us continue to improve and enhance our services. While we’re pleased you enjoyed the studios themselves, we’re sorry the travel experience did not meet expectations and are committed to providing a smoother experience for all future journeys.
Big day touring done right
Big day but great guidance from Bruce our guide helped us to make the most of our time. Kulvinder our driver ensured our safety for the day.
3 April 2026
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Reply from Golden Tours UK Sightseeing
Thank you for your kind review! We’re delighted to hear that, despite it being a big day, Bruce’s guidance helped you make the most of your time at each stop. We’re also pleased that Kulvinder ensured a safe and comfortable journey throughout the tour. We truly appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you again soon!
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