Big Bus Tours Overview
- Year Founded
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1991
- Status
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Private
- Employees
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1,182
- Latest Deal Type
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Debt
- Financing Rounds
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9
- Investments
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6
Big Bus Tours General Information
Description
Operator of sightseeing bus tours intended to discover cities across four continents. The company operates sightseeing and city tours through its fleet of open-top buses in multiple cities that offer a flexible approach to city discovery with a hop-on, hop-off facility, enabling tourists and visitors to enjoy a sightseeing experience.
Contact Information
Website
www.bigbustours.comCorporate Office
- 110 Buckingham Palace Road
- London SW1W 9SA
- England, United Kingdom
Corporate Office
- 110 Buckingham Palace Road
- London SW1W 9SA
- England, United Kingdom
Big Bus Tours Timeline
Big Bus Tours Valuation & Funding
| Deal Type | Date | Amount | Valuation/ EBITDA |
Post-Val | Status | Debt |
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Big Bus Tours Signals
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Key Data Points
Similarweb Unique Visitors
Majestic Referring Domains
Big Bus Tours Investors
| Investor Name | Investor Type | Holding | Investor Since | Participating Rounds | Contact Info |
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Big Bus Tours Investments & Acquisitions (6)
Big Bus Tours’s most recent deal was a Buyout/LBO with Gray Line Westcoast Sightseeing. The deal was made on 06-Dec-2024.
| Company Name | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Industry | Lead Partner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gray Line Westcoast Sightseeing | 06-Dec-2024 | Buyout/LBO | Other Services (B2C Non-Financial) | ||
| Tour Dubai | 24-May-2024 | Buyout/LBO | Other Restaurants, Hotels and Leisure | ||
| DUCKtours | 05-Sep-2018 | Buyout/LBO | Leisure Facilities | ||
| Irish City Tours | 07-Jun-2018 | Buyout/LBO | Leisure Facilities | ||
| Smart Destinations | 01-Aug-2016 | Buyout/LBO | Movies, Music and Entertainment |
Big Bus Tours Affiliates
Subsidiaries (2)
| Name | Industry | Location | Year Founded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tour Dubai | Dubai, United Arab Emirates | 1989 | |
| Gray Line Westcoast Sightseeing | Vancouver, Canada | 1984 |
Big Bus Tours FAQs
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When was Big Bus Tours founded?
Big Bus Tours was founded in 1991.
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Where is Big Bus Tours headquartered?
Big Bus Tours is headquartered in London, United Kingdom.
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What is the size of Big Bus Tours?
Big Bus Tours has 1,182 total employees.
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What industry is Big Bus Tours in?
Big Bus Tours’s primary industry is Other Restaurants, Hotels and Leisure.
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Is Big Bus Tours a private or public company?
Big Bus Tours is a Private company.
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What is Big Bus Tours’s current revenue?
The current revenue for Big Bus Tours is .
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How much funding has Big Bus Tours raised over time?
Big Bus Tours has raised $728M.
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Who are Big Bus Tours’s investors?
Merlin Entertainments and Exponent Private Equity have invested in Big Bus Tours.
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