The 8 Best Bus Tours with Lunch Included

1.Waitomo & Hobbiton Bus Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 789 reviews · 11h 30m · from $261Our pick

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!”

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2.Milford Sound Premium Coach & Cruise from Queenstown with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 581 reviews · from $214

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 :)”

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3.Oahu Island Full-Day Guided Tour by Bus with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 506 reviews · 9 hours · from $170

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.”

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4.Halong bay 5star Cruise Day Trip: Buffet lunch & Limousine bus

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 388 reviews · from $35Top rated

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!”

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5.Side: Green Canyon Boat Trip & Bus Safari with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 336 reviews · 8 hours · from $32

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.”

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6.Play with Snow Crab Buffet Lunch and Strawberry Picking Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 88 reviews · from $125

Leave Osaka at 9:00 am for a full winter day at Mt. Rokko Snow Park, a crab buffet at Kobe Harborland, strawberry picking, and Kobe-Sanda Premium Outlets. The air-conditioned bus, lunch, bottled water, and admission fees are included. Guides such as Andy have been praised for clear, friendly help.

“Great tour! The tour was well-organized and enjoyable. The guide was friendly and helpful, and we had a great experience.”

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7.From City of Side: Cabrio Bus Safari & Boat Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 73 reviews · 7 hours · from $20Best value

Spend seven hours leaving Side for the Taurus Mountains, village roads, Seleukia, Green Canyon, Green Lake, and Manavgat Waterfalls. Hotel pickup, lunch, guiding, and a lake boat ride are included. Guides speak English, German, or Russian, but the route can vary.

“Une super journée et riche en visites . Je recommande”

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8.Athens Private Sightseeing Minibus Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 6 reviews

Spend a half-day exploring Athens in a private, air-conditioned minibus for up to three people. Visit the Acropolis and Acropolis Museum, see Olympic and neoclassical landmarks, browse Monastiraki and Plaka, and finish with traditional Greek food. Dimitri is one named driver associated with this experience.

“Our tour of Athens was great. Had time to see the sites on my schedule. Would recommend.”

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