About Us

The Big Red Bus company started its wheels rolling in 2006 in the beautiful little town of Palm Springs. Steven Donaldson was called on by the artist and entertainment community in the Desert to add energy and a special twist to many of their events and attractions and boy did he.

In 2008, Steven branched out into Metro LA where he and his friends “Las Cuatro Grandes Buses Rojos” call home. Every job is the most important job ever to him. An Englishman from the United Kingdom, he proudly runs his business with military precision.

Something in elp's filter did not like the review I wrote or the five stars I gave Steven and David and The Big Red Bus. My review was removed, but I do stand by it. We loved the tour. And no, it is not too good to be... More

G S.
Lake Balboa, CA

We took 40 people from The Magic Castle Hotel to Palermo's and back for our rehearsal dinner. Stephen called when they got there, we loaded up, he did a tour as we cruised down Hollywood Blvd and got to our place on time. Then they waited around... More

Harry H.
Sherman Oaks, CA

15 May 2012 on Yelp

The Big Red Bus is da bomb. The driver and guide have great attitudes and went out of there way to make sure that we enjoyed our tour of Hollywood. These guys know there stuff.

Troy T.
Los Angeles, CA

9 October 2012 on Yelp

This is my second year using the Big Red Bus company for my birthday party- a costume-themed party/bar crawl on a saturday night hitting up bars on the westside. My friends are already requesting for a third year. This year went even better than last because... More

Jacqueline C.
Los Angeles, CA

13 June 2011 on Yelp

I cannot say enough of The Big Red Bus tours and those who run it, especially Steve. On more than one occasion now, me and many out of town family visitors have thoroughly enjoyed a number of tours. Thorough information is imparted in an entertaining... More

Randy K.
Los Angeles, CA

15 October 2012 on Yelp

I wanted to celebrate my friends birthday, and was looking for a different avenue then the usual bar-hop ! I found The Big Red Bus Company in Los Angeles and it's friendly owner operator Stephen. Steve gave us all the information we needed on how to make... More

Kenneth U.
Costa Mesa, CA

22 July 2012 on Yelp