This was on my bucket list for for a few years, and I have no regrets! The drivers made sure we all had a fun time and safety was a priority. I requested a song from Prince and they went out of their way to blast When Doves Cry as we drove to the third bar stop. Thanks again Big Red Bus! P.S. Don't forget to tip the drivers! read more

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I'll admit at first I was skeptical but shortly after getting on the bus my mind was instantly changed. We were able to bring drinks on the bus, had food waiting for us at every stop, and never once felt rushed or confused by what was going on. Tyson was absolutely amazing and made sure we had fun, playing music and introducing us to red light dancing games ;) . The bars had drink specials, games, live music, and plenty of things to keep our (rather large) group entertained. I would definitely recommend this to anyone who wants to adventure with friends along the beachside or share drinks with new ones. Thank you again Tyson for making our experience so amazing! read more

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Eight of us went on this bus:) so much fun great way to get to know other people. The crew was very nice and all had great attitudes. The took good care of us and got us back safe. *****Highly recommend!!***** Groupon was good advertisement. read more

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My friends and I took the tour in early October and it was so much fun! I had some reservations regarding the 30min stay at each pub (there were 3 stops) because I thought it wouldn't be enough time to enjoy but honestly it was just enough to grab a drink, mingle with friends, make a quick restroom break and eat some of the appetizers each pub was offering to anyone on the tour. Love that BRB allowed us to bring our own beer. Overall the tour lasted about 4 hrs. It was pure fun and enjoyment. Most of the time I felt as if I was part of a Big Drunken Parade. The crowd on our bus was loud and friendly. It was a joyride we wont soon forget. We are now planning to take another tour next month and not surprisingly our group has gotten bigger. Love Sunday Funday! PS. The staff who run BRB are fun, friendly and a pleasure to work with. Thanks Robin! read more

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Looking for a good time in the LBC, here you go!! Riding on the top of the Big Red Bus, feeling the wind in your face, seeing all of beautiful Long Beach and the coast on a sunny Sunday in October, with a cider in hand, in the company of your fun friends, bumping along to some good jams is a freaken perfect day if you as me!! We were actually celebrating my Husband's birthday and it was one for the books! A large group of friends and booked the groupon tickets for the Sunday Funday special they do I think almost every Sunday. It was fairly simple to use the groupon and then book it on the Big Red Bus website. ***A suggestion though, if you are planning on going ahead and using the group on for a big group you might want to call ahead to make sure there is space. I did that before texting all my friends because I didn't want anyone to be left out if they ran out of spots. For $26 the Big Red Bus takes you to 3 bars and each bar has it's own snacks! They were surprisingly all super yummy which is perfect when you get the drinking munchies! hahah. I know I am not alone. One of the best things going is you can bring your own booze on the bus! It is a limited amount per person, but there is only so much drinking you can do in-between the bars on the bus anyways so it works out perfectly! The staff were awesome, two fun guys in kilts. Make sure you tip them though, its the right thing to do! I did't see a lot of the other people on the bus doing that, so just my public service announcement. read more

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Super super fun even with a little rain! You can bring a small a ice chest w/4 beers pp which is cool. Each stop is at a busy pub where a table with appetizers await. James and the driver are super cool dudes. We plan on doing this again few times this Summer. read more

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Had a blast celebrating our friend's birthday. Was the best way to spend Sunday Funday!! What better experience than dancing to great music on the bus (bottom level), having a few drinks on board, and pub crawling in between. The weather was gorgeous, all the people aboard were a blast, and the staff was super fun. Will be back again for sure. read more

Big Red Bus - Sunday Funday for B's Birthday!! - Tours Near Me

We ALWAYS have a great time! The crowd is fun, the appetizers are served hot and ready. We always feel like VIPs.

I celebrated my 40th birthday on the Big Red Bus and all of my guests had a blast! The guys were so fun and took great care of us. Being driven from location to location and keeping our party together was the best way to go bar hopping. I will definitely use them again. Great way to celebrate with a large group. read more

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I had booked a Sunday fun day pub crawl for two on August 12th 2018 I tried reaching out calling and emailing them to let them know I will not be able to make it. I was unable to get a hold of anyone over the phone left a voicemail still have received no response I also emailed them to see how to cancel or re book and this morning I receive an email from them stating they were happy to have me join them Sunday when I never went!! So they got my money I never went and they are never able to respond. Unfortunately I had a huge family emergency it is just unacceptable that I am never able to get a hold I received a response from The big res bus on my post up top to email him (James), I waited a week and until this day I still got no response, I stated on my email that before I sent the email 15minutes before one I had called number ours times a couple hours before and left two voicemails the service here is horrible!!! They were quick to respond to a public post but horrible at responding on a personal matter, really shows a huge reflection of their customer service and what they care for!! read more

Once again another successful Sunday funday with the big red bus crew. Tyson, Aaron, and Cory were all amazing hosts. My group of 10 people and I had a blast attending this past Sunday 5/28/17 for the pub crawl. My friends told me that they were so glad I set up the event for them because we all had a such a good time with so many good vibes. Tyson and Cory did a fabulous job making sure everyone enjoyed themselves and were very friendly (which made the experience so memorable). Aaron made sure we all got on and off if the bus safely. Over all like the other year I attended, I am glad to say we would love to do this again in the future. Hands down best bus crew ever! Thanks so much! You rock! -Alyssa McDonald read more

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We had such a great Sunday Funday!! Big Red Bus was awesome!! Drivers were amazing!! They accommodated our group of 16 people with ease!! Can't wait to do it again!! read more

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LOVE the big red bus. I've been able to do this two time In the past year always a great time with good people and friends, we visit a few Irish pubs, get discounted drinks and food and you're home before sun down! read more

Big Red Bus - This was the first photo of my girlfriend and I. Making memories on the bus! - Tours Near Me

We took our high school girls basketball team on a quick little Christmas light tour and it was great! Really cute and the singer/guitarist was great! It's a quick little ride but I'd recommend it for something to do with the family and kids. read more

Our annual Christmas Tour of Lights was again a success! One of our favorite traditions is to rent an entire bus and enjoy a night of holiday cheer with our friends and family. It's become one of the highlights of the season. Thanks to the BRB team!! Cheers! read more

Had a great time on Dec. 3, 2017 on the Holiday Waterfront Tour of Lights. Booking was pretty easy considering there were 15 of us (adults & kids). The guys were very accommodating & easy to work with. Entertainment was "Live!" Santa was awesome! I have already suggested this Tour to other friends and ones from out of town as well... This time was much better than my 1st experience; it rained We kept dry & warm and hot to see the Super Moon! Day 1 of the Tour so not ALL the houses or boats were decorated yet but we still got to see a lot. Great way to start our Holiday season... read more

We had a great time! It was fun being w/ like minded people doing the same. We'll definitely be back! Charle & Cindy (Cinthia?) we're fantastic! Oh wait the music selection was great, but too loud for us to hold conversation, so next time I'll ask them to turn the volume down just a bit. It was fun, do it!! read more

This is the second time I've done a Big Red Bus event. The Holiday Waterfront Light Tour was really fun! I should have brought a blanket and maybe a hat. It was cold, but beautiful. I made it a video about it! https://youtu.be/9nbFGZBxQzE read more

Went for the first time for a birthday event. This was a fun adventure, more than I anticipated. We rode on the upper level and had a blast, should have brought a sweater though, being by the ocean. Anywho, we brought our own beer and had 3 stops. Appetizers were advertised in which i thought were to be bought. Nope, all free! The Big Red Bus staff were great and entertaining. For the price, this is an absolute steal. Highly recommend (I plan to round up my friends to do this for my birthday!). read more

Big Red Bus - Random picture of the ride, tried to get the Queen Mary. The phone almost flew out of my hand! Fun day. - Tours Near Me

I had the extreme pleasure of having a surprise birthday planned by my amazing husband back in 2013. We had such a great time that we decided that for his 50th birthday party, we'd rent out the bus again to celebrate. The customer service is outstanding. Everything from the initial discussion of how to plan, to the actual day of is top notch. The bus' seat up to 50 people. I added in an extra hour on top of their usual three and cost was $900, plus tip. Really a great deal when you think about how much is involved. BYOB on the bus. No glass bottles but if you bring plastic cups, they are cool with that. We stopped at three different bars in downtown long beach. All were expecting us and super cool as well. I really cannot recommend these guys enough if you are planning a big event and want to do something different. Thank you, BRB! read more

The Sunday Funday Pub Crawl was so much fun! We took a group of 7 people out for my birthday. We each bought our tickets on Groupon (only $24 per ticket). Each of the pubs provided us with appetizers (loaded steak fries, quesadillas, artichoke dip, chips, etc.) It was actually better than expected! You're allowed to bring 4-cans of beer per person, and many of the bars had discounted shots/drinks when you showed your Big Red Bus wristband. We had very energetic strangers on our bus which made it even better. Can't wait to go again! Definitely recommend! read more

Big Red Bus - Our group plus the host and driver in front of the double-decker Big Red Bus :) - Tours Near Me

Sunday funday Pub Crawl was actually soo much fun. First time riding the Big Red Bus with a group of friend's celebrating a girlfriends birthday. We had so much fun! You can bring beer (cans) on the bus, the driver is blasting music, everyone is singing along, drinking, enjoying the ride and perfect Cali weather! The bus makes 3 stops at the bars, which is perfect, more than enough considering your drinking while on the bus. I wasn't sure what to expect at first but it defenitly didn't disappoint. Great way to spend a Sunday afternoon with friends! read more

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Had an amazing time Christmas eve. Took my mom who can not walk long distances so this was perfect. The driver was great and the best part was singing along to Christmas songs. Such a great time next year we plan on taking more family with us read more

We Loved it! We've been doing this for the last 4 years and its always an awesome time! A day well spend with great friends! It's so much fun! I highly recommend See you next year! read more

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This was our first time on the big red bus and I must say we had an amazing time!! The best experience by far from Groupon I would say. Will definitely keep this in mind for future events birthdays or just to have a good fun Sunday!! Also our driver and post on our excursion was very upbeat courteous friendly and had a great attitude! Hey we got free cozies too read more

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Prior to reviewing the awesome party Mr. Q threw on the big red bus last night, I was racking my brain, trying to think of what could have been better...or what went wrong. Were the drivers cool? Uh. Yeah, more than cool. More like fucking amazing! Seriously. Coolest dudes EVER. And wearing kilts - can't beat that! Was the price worth it? Yup. $200/hr for one of the most fun nights of my year? Totally. Was the bus clean? Well....it was. Until empanadas, pizza, strip n' gos, and TMNT cupcakes exploded everywhere. Did the drivers know where they were going? Hell yea they did. And they knew what they hell they were doing, with the little excursion to Naples too! Big Red Bus, you're always a winner in my big red heart! read more

The Yelp guideline for 5 stars could serve as a succinct description of my birthday party on the Big Red Bus: "Woohoo! As good as it gets!" Indeed, riding the Big Red Bus makes for one of the finest nights of entertainment one could ever hope for, so long as you surround yourself with the right company. I'd imagine the experience wouldn't be quite so fantastic if you were stuck on a bus with a troop of motion-sick girl scouts and extras from "Sewer: The Musical (in Smell-o-Vision)." Thankfully, I was accompanied on the Big Red Bus by merry-making friends and loved ones. Our entire experience, from initial contact with Peter (the owner/operator of the Big Red Bus company) to planning the route, to the actual execution of the party on Friday night, was smooth and painless. These folks are the utmost professionals at making sure you and yours have the most fun you've ever had on a moving vehicle. It was like a private VIP club on wheels - you get two floors, a bar area, flat-panel tv's, separate sound systems for the top and bottom deck, and a host and driver to ensure all your needs and whims are fulfilled. They definitely deserve every red Yelp star they get, and more. On the other hand, the bar for birthday parties has now been raised so high that this will effectively be my last big bash; only an MTV Super Sweet Sixteen style fete could rival it, and only then if it involved helicopters, 23 ft tall ice sculptures of me, and a live duet performance by Barry Manilow and Rick Astley. Until then though, I will always have the memories of my 30th Birthday Bus Ballyhoo, which was attended by... some people... at which we... drank things... and went places. "What a memorable night indeed," you say, poorly hiding the sarcasm in your voice. Oh I heard that tone, miss sassafrass. Damn my poor memory indeed, I've already forgotten all the details! Good thing there exist photographic evidence; from the looks of it, it sure seems like we all had a swell time drinking punch and singing kumbaya! *Addendum: I was reminded that one of the plasma tv's on the bottom deck was broken. I think it must've been busted when a girl twirled a little too hard on the stripper pole and flew into the tv. It's like when Icarus flew a little too close to the sun. Sometimes you CAN try too hard. read more

Dun dun dun... another one rides the bus Dun dun dun... another one rides the bus And another one rides...and another one rides... Another one rides the bus.... Freddie Mercury was bitchin' in stretch spandex and perfectly coiffed 'stache... our Big Red Bus guides are equally if not more so bitchin' in their kilts and composure as they led 35+ drunks on a Magic Bus ride through Long Beach, Seal Beach, and Naples to drink, be merry, OOO and AHH at Christmas lights of the Rich, possibly Famous, pop into a bar here and there on along the way for a quick cocktail and a potty... back on the bus for more inebriated merriment. This is how Part I of Mike Q.'s birthday celebration began... how awesome for Hazel Q. and hubby to plan this... truly a team, they are the Hostess and Host with the Most. The bus is extraordinary... the seats are very comfortable...if it weren't for wider streets, lack of cobblestone, and the Pacific in near proximity I'd almost think I'm going about my way in London atop an AEC Routemaster... which is as synonymous to England as Carnaby Street, fish and chips, and God Save the Queen. read more

For a recent birthday, the Big Red Bus was rented out for 4 hours of cruising around Long Beach. You know you are jealous when you see it go by filled with fun party goers all drinking at the top enjoying the hell out of themselves. The guys (the ones you see in the pics posted) are super helpful, tolerant and just want you and your group to have the best time possible. There are even a collection of blankets they put up on the top level if its a little too breezy for you. And you can bring your own alcohol on the bus! Awesomeness! Just when the bus is moving, do all your drinking sitting down.... or like we did we stood up when the light was red. Dance real fast, get a new beer or take a shot FAST. Because when the light turns green, you gotta sit down. There's even a pole on the lower level. Hmm. read more

We experienced Big Red Bus yesterday Sunday 11/10/19 and it was a blast. We had such an amazing time from start to finish. We got a group together for a last minute Sunday Funday. We all had a great experience. We definitely began planning for our next one and hopefully for future birthdays. The driver and the host were amazing as well. read more

We're going on a BUS?!!?!?!??!?!!?!?!?!?!?! How friggin awesome is that?! I've always wanted to go on a bus, be chauffered (sp?) around and drink! I must say it was totally awesome! Drink, sit, spill drink, be naughty with the wifeys, watch boys be naughty with each other in a homo get non-homosexual manner, drink more, get off the bus, walk into a bar, go pee in a restroom without a door, yosi time, and REPEAT! The whole experience was awesome AND I finally got to walk around and look at lights too! I do not have any complaints about this experience. WooHoo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! read more

If there was a legal limit to the amount of fun allowed per sq ft, the Big Red Bus would be sentenced to life in prison. As odd as this might sound, Mike Q.'s birthday bang bus was more or less my first time taking in the sights and sounds of Long Beach. I might have been happy with the tour itself. But, factor in the best people around and copious amounts of alcohol and the sheer awesomeness factor goes through the roof. Did I mention that the drivers wear kilts? KILTS, man! I'm part Scottish and I've never worn a kilt. I should work on that... I could recommend this for almost any event, but especially for large gatherings such as birthdays, bachelor/bachelorette parties, etc. I couldn't recommend this for high school graduation parties, sweet 16 birthdays, or AA Success Conferences. In short, the bus is awesome. 6 stars. read more

Thank you Big Red Bus! Friday night's birthday party for Mike Q. was freakin' sweet! We drove around looking at Christmas light's with several stops for bathroom breaks and a drink or two. The bus was packed full of awesomeness (and slightly inebriated people). Drinking on a double decker bus brings out the crazy. The sing-a-long to George Michael's "Faith". Fun times. The guys running the rig were super accommodating. And of course, kilts. Guys in kilts are always a bonus. read more

Boyfriend & I participated in the Beer Tour- along with 8 other people. We were under the impression that our bus driver was going to share information about the brewery's / about the beer. But he was literally just our driver. He dropped us off and let us do our own thing. We were all pretty lost and confused and one of the breweries didn't know we were coming and didn't know what was a part of our voucher. Thankfully they were really nice and gave us more than what the voucher stated. Recommend if you know about beer/ the kind of beer you like to drink. Don't recommend if you want to learn / explore beers. read more

Wowie wow, the bus driver is wearing a kilt! My first thought to this was, "what's under the k..." Okay, maybe I don't want to know. We rode the Big Red Bus from our event to the parking lot. Total distance, less than half a mile. Total time spent on the bus, at least 30 minutes. Why did it take that long? Well, we had to wait for some people to get on the bus. And then we traveled through this tony Long Beach neighborhood in grand style instead of taking a short cut (or maybe this bus couldn't turn around so it went the long way). But what made the bus all sorts of fantastic were the throw pillows everywhere. You thought I was going to say the entertainment, weren't you? Or the fact it's a double-decker? Well, yes, we had a guide of sorts who was very much into musical theatre and sang us show tunes. The crowd requested the Girl from Ipanema. She didn't know all the words but regaled us with a tune from Wicked. I didn't go upstairs but maybe I should have if I had know what I thought would be a 5 minute ride would be 30 minutes! read more

Last night was the BEST night ever! Thank you Tom and Aaron for being super awesome and accommodating for my Dirty 30 bash! Im glad I chose to celebrate on the Big Red Bus, we all had so much fun! Such an awesome experience! Birthdays, bachelor/bachelorette parties, anniversaries...great choice for any occasion, I'm looking forward to riding it again! read more

Had a great time. Thanks Burt the bus driver. We went to 2 brewerys. Tasted good beers and had lots if laughs. read more

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I've been on the Big Red Bus years ago, for a Yelp Event planned by the fabulous Katie B. I had such a good time that day, I started posting reviews regularly and have now become an Yelp Elite! I can't believe I haven't review this company that started it all. Thank you Big Red Bus Company with your kilts, friendly demeanor and great customer service. With their topless double decker bus, you can soak in the sunshine, enjoy your favorite beverage, while bar hopping in style. Most of their events allow you to bring your own beverages for the rides in between bars. I insist that you take advantage of that! :) read more

An awesome experience. I have actually been on the Big Red Bus twice before this, but this time was the famous pub crawl. Enjoyed complimentary beers and waters, but you were also allowed to bring (small) coolers with drinks and food. Stops were the Tilted Kilt (where we started), Gallagher's in Long Beach, Nadine's Irish Mist in Sunset Beach, and the Auld Dubliner in Long Beach. A fun time was had by all. Just fun even sitting in the open air and sunshine on a beautiful day on the top deck of the double decker bus. I don't know how these guys pack so much fun into one short three hour event, but the secret must be in their kilts! read more

I've done two different events with The Big Red Bus. I did the Christmas Light Tour back in December and over the weekend I did the Cinco de Mayo Pub Crawl. Both events were very different, but SUPER fun! The Christmas Light Tour is a family event with cookies, hot chocolate, a Christmas carol sing-a-lon, Santa driving, and a tour of all the lights in Belmont Shore and Naples Island! It's well done and a fun event for a family or to snuggle and see Christmas lights with your sweetie, which is what I did! The Pub Crawl was a lot of fun! I had never done one before and was a little nervous. The crew from the Big Red Bus made sure it was a fun, safe, and chill event. They had good music, drinks, and food on the bus. You could actually hear each other on the bus despite music, which I appreciated! The guys that ran the bus; Mike, O'Toole (hilarious dude), and I believe Trevor did an awesome job of taking care of the folks on the bus, checking in with us on the location, and making sure folks didn't get too crazy. There was a nice variety of pubs downtown and on 2nd street! Although, i may have just enjoyed riding on the bus, because they made it such a fun/relaxed environment. I would so do The Big Red bus again! Thanks for two super fun events!! read more