Big Bus Tours is a London-based open-top bus sightseeing company. The Big Bus Company is a family-owned company, founded by Richard, Eleanor and Desmond Maybury. It started in central London in June 1991 with 4 buses and now operates over 150 buses worldwide. With its bus livery of Burgundy and cream, the company has since expanded to Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Hong Kong, Shanghai and Philadelphia. The London operation has twice won the 'Visit London' award for Best Sightseeing Tour of the Year.