Best of · LUNCH EXPERIENCES
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 lunch-included bus tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to check before you commit.
Cruise Prague’s Vltava River for two hours aboard a modern glass-topped boat. Enjoy a Czech aperitif, buffet lunch, live accordion music, and views of Charles Bridge, Prague Castle, Kampa Island, the Dancing House, and Vyšehrad. Audio commentary, maps, Wi-Fi, and wheelchair access are available.
“Beautiful staff and ship very friendly The atmosphere was awesome Love it all”
Spend eight hours touring Naxos by air-conditioned bus with a Greek and English-speaking guide. Visit Demeter’s Temple, Damalas, Chalki, Apiranthos, Apollonas, and the unfinished Kouros statue. Guides such as Alex or Thanos bring history and mythology to life, while free time covers lunch, shopping, and a swim.
“Special thanks to Alex and our lovely driver Vasilis, they made our day so special! I would recommend this tour to everyone ❤️”
Spend nine hours with a local English-speaking guide such as Philippe or Lucas, visiting Ypres, Hill 60, Passchendaele, Polygon Wood, trenches, memorials, and war graves. Lunch is included, and you can request an evening return after the Menin Gate Last Post Ceremony.
“This day out was the highlight of our glorious week in beautiful Brugge. Our guide Phil was an encyclopaedia of historical WW1 knowledge which he re-told impeccably. He was informative, inspirational witty, caring when he told us about the history of young men who are buried, both Allies and Getmanndolduers. Jack and Jim Hunter’s story moved me to tears..full marks Phil! I will certainly recommend Quasimodo tours to my friends if they visit Belgium.”
Spend eight hours exploring Naxos without renting a car. English-speaking guides such as Alex, Thanos, and Angeliki lead you from Demeter’s Temple to pottery workshops, Venetian villages, Apiranthos, and Apollonas Beach. Expect mountain roads, free time, a village lunch stop, and an 11-meter unfinished Kouros.
“Be prepared for a lot of curves, switch backs and tight corners. If you are affected by motion sickness, take something ahead of time. The guide could provide more information while travelling through the country side. Describing why all the rocks are piled in long rows, how the terraces were made, the significance of a church on the highest mountain peak, what activities do these tiny villages have after the tourist season, etc. Or perhaps make themselves available for questions while driving.”
Travel from Shinjuku to Mt. Fuji and the Fuji Five Lakes area by air-conditioned bus. With live commentary from guides such as Mitsuko, Chen, Omar, or Eric, you’ll visit Chureito Pagoda, Lake Kawaguchiko, Oishi Park, and Saiko Iyashi no Sato Nenba. Lunch is optional.
“Great 1‑day tour! Clear Fuji views, peaceful Lake Kawaguchiko, and a well‑organized trip that made the day perfect.”
Travel from Auckland by GreatSights coach to Waitomo’s glowworm grotto and Hobbiton near Matamata. Expect a 45-minute cave tour, a two-hour Hobbiton visit, lunch, Wi-Fi, and lively commentary from guides such as Rachel, Dave, and Kenny.
“Our guide was Rachel who gave us a short history lesson on New Zealand and told us many great and humorous stories about life in New Zealand. Both stops were WONDERFUL! Beautiful day and a memorable journey! Would recommend!”
Spend 6.5 hours seeing Prague by bus, on foot, and from the Vltava. Visit Prague Castle, walk through Old Town, and enjoy a two-hour glass-roof boat cruise with buffet lunch. Hotel pickup is included when arranged in time, with guides available in six languages.
“Our guide was very knowledgeable and pleasant. The food and restaurant were great.”
You travel from Queenstown to Milford Sound in a glass-roof coach, stopping at Te Anau, Mirror Lakes, Monkey Creek, and the Chasm. A two-hour nature cruise includes lunch, tea, and coffee. Guides such as Vaughan, Greg, and Yoda are praised for lively commentary, but expect a very long day on the road.
“Amazing experience !!! I would definitely recommend to my friends when I get home. Everything ran fabulously. Yoda was a fantastic tour guide. We really appreciated how much of his knowledge he shared with us along the way :)”
Spend nine hours circling Oahu by air-conditioned bus with an English-speaking guide such as Kimo, Humu, or Deno. Stop at Byodo-In Temple, North Shore beaches, Waimea Valley, and Dole Plantation, with lunch, bottled water, admission fees, and a waterfall swim included.
“The trip was excepcional thanks to our guide Kimo. Telling stories and leyends abut Honolulu, form the beginning to the end. He was the best guide ever. We visited all the stops scheduled. Even some more stops to buy fresh fruit. He even taught us Hawaiian songs and words . We learnt a lot of hawaian history.”
Ride from Arc de Triomphe on a glass-roofed double-decker bus while chef Vincent Thiessé’s four-course lunch arrives between Paris landmarks. Expect friendly French and English service, seasonal dishes, and panoramic views. Drinks cost extra, and narration may require your own earbuds.
“Food bus and atmosphere were fantastic. The staff was wonderful. Knowledgeable and helpful. Thank you for truly unique and fun experience. The chef really did a great job”
Spend one well-organized day with an English-speaking guide such as Hiro, Joe, or Takane, visiting the A-Bomb Dome, Peace Memorial Museum, and Itsukushima Shrine. Your $116 fare includes a comfortable bus, ferry, shrine and museum entry, and Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki lunch. Expect plenty of walking and a brisk schedule.
“Very good day trip. Our guide’s knowledge was excellent. The museum was busy so to read all the information you need longer than the time allocated. The balance of the day worked well with A-bomb dome and museum in the morning a delicious lunch then a trip to Miyajima. Highly recommend especially if you only have one full day in Hiroshima .”
Travel from Hanoi’s Old Quarter by limousine bus to Tuan Chau Marina, then cruise Ha Long Bay with an English-speaking guide. You’ll enjoy a buffet lunch, visit Sung Sot, or Surprise Cave, stop at Titop Island, and have time for optional kayaking before a sunset party on the return voyage.
“What an amazing tour! The tour guide was very pleasant and friendly, and gave lots of information about Hanoi, Vietnam in general and Ha Long Bay as well. The views were absolutely stunning, such an incredible trip I’d highly recommend it to anybody!”
Travel from Side through orange groves and Taurus Mountain villages by open-sided cabrio bus, then cruise Green Lake for about an hour. Lunch, hotel transfers, a mosque visit, and a Manavgat Waterfall stop are included. English and German guiding is available.
“So much fun packed into one trip. The whole family really enjoyed it.”
You meet at Victoria Embankment and take a top-deck table on a glass-roofed luxury coach. A fresh four-course meal accompanies views of St. Paul’s, Tower Bridge, the Tower of London, Big Ben and more. Staff such as Jackson, Lily and JR have earned praise for warm service, though sightseeing commentary can be limited.
“Excellent food, staff, Tyrique and Chef were wonderful & atmosphere.”
Spend nine hours touring Tokyo with an English-speaking Hato Bus guide. You’ll visit Meiji Shrine, the Imperial Palace Plaza, Odaiba, Asakusa, and Tokyo Skytree, with a Western-style buffet at Haneda Airport. Guides such as Mina, Aki, and Junko are known for clear explanations, humor, and practical Tokyo tips.
“This tour was phenomenal!!! We went to a gorgeous place for lunch, the buffet was fabulous!! Aki was our guide and she was brilliant, such a kind soul. Every spot we visited was excellent. I loved every moment, thank you so much!!”
A loop, an open deck, a night run or a whole day on the coach.
