The 15 Best Bus Tours with Lunch Included

From Auckland: Waitomo & Hobbiton Bus Tour with Lunch - The coach ride from 100 Hobson Street

★★★★★★★★★★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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Milford Sound Premium Coach & Cruise from Queenstown with Lunch

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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Honolulu: Oahu Island Full-Day Guided Tour by Bus with Lunch

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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From Hiroshima: Hiroshima & Miyajima 1 Day Tour with Lunch

4.From Hiroshima: Hiroshima & Miyajima 1 Day Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 395 reviews · 8 hours · from $116

Spend one well-organized day with an English-speaking guide such as Hiro, Joe, or Takane, visiting the A-Bomb Dome, Peace Memorial Museum, and Itsukushima Shrine. Your $116 fare includes a comfortable bus, ferry, shrine and museum entry, and Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki lunch. Expect plenty of walking and a brisk schedule.

“Very good day trip. Our guide’s knowledge was excellent. The museum was busy so to read all the information you need longer than the time allocated. The balance of the day worked well with A-bomb dome and museum in the morning a delicious lunch then a trip to Miyajima. Highly recommend especially if you only have one full day in Hiroshima .”

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

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

6.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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Paris: Cultural Night Bus Tour with Dinner On Board

7.Cultural Night Bus Tour with Dinner On Board

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 241 reviews · 90 minutes - 2 hours · from $125

Settle upstairs on a stylish double-decker for a 90-minute to two-hour evening through Paris. Enjoy a three-course or five-course French meal, Champagne, panoramic views from 4 meters, and tablet commentary in six languages. The route includes the Eiffel Tower, Louvre, Notre Dame, and Champs-Elysées.

“the tour was really nice. I was doubting on the food but the food was good. It included 5 dishes and all of them from good to very good. The tour was lovely also because we were lucky to have it when the christmas ligths were on. The bus looks very well equipped and feels like new. And the service was also good. They were kind and helpful. In general, I would say it is a good idea because is something very original and they execute it very well”

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Milford Sound Coach & Cruise ex Te Anau Stunning Views with Lunch

8.Milford Sound Coach & Cruise ex Te Anau Stunning Views with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 121 reviews · from $183

Travel from Te Anau to Milford Sound by comfortable coach, stopping at Mirror Lakes, Eglinton Valley, and Monkey Creek before a cruise toward the Tasman Sea. Expect live local commentary, mountain views, waterfalls, wildlife, lunch, and free tea and coffee. Drivers may include Stan, Keith, Jack, or Paul.

“Stunning views at every turn and uncountable waterfalls after only a light shower. Low clouds midway up the mountains created mystical moments”

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From Kyoto: Nara History Guided Half Day Bus Tour with Lunch

9.Nara History Guided Half Day Bus Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 114 reviews · 6 hours · from $77

Spend six hours exploring Nara from Kyoto with an English-speaking guide. See Todaiji’s Great Buddha, feed the famous deer, visit Kasuga Taisha, and enjoy a Japanese-style lunch. Guides such as Tammy, Emiko, Yuko, and Aki are praised for clear explanations and thoughtful pacing.

“We happen to be the only people going to Nara on that day (probably cause of typhoon cause Nara was more quire that usual). So we got a private tour with our guide Kato. Couldn’t wish for a better guide than Kato san, he was very knowledgeable, real easy going and the time flew by real quick.”

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Rottnest Island: Grand Bus and Train Tour with Lunch

10.Rottnest Island: Grand Bus and Train Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 106 reviews · 4 hours · from $77

Spend four hours circling Rottnest Island by air-conditioned bus, taking a historic train to Oliver Hill, and touring its gun tunnels. Guides such as Nicky, Peter, and Barney bring the island’s wildlife, beaches, military past, and future plans to life. A wrap, cookie, and entry fees are included.

“Me and my partner really enjoyed every part of the tour. We were able to see so much of the island and learn the history of most if not all of the heritage/current/future buildings. Our guide also covered a vast amount of general history about the island itself, including the explorers and how landmarks/destinations got their names. Each tour guide was really nice and easy going whilst being knowledgeable about the island. Special shout out to Peter who was our awesome bus tour guide. I would also like to mention, with no issue they catered to our dietary requirements (one of us being vegan) with only one mornings notice. However…”

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Play with Snow Crab Buffet Lunch and Strawberry Picking Bus Tour

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

12.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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Kefalonia: Island Highlights Bus and Boat Tour with Lunch

13.Kefalonia: Island Highlights Bus and Boat Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 35 reviews · 8 hours · from $116

See Kefalonia’s best-known sights in eight hours with hotel pickup, an English-speaking guide, Melissani Lake, a coastal boat ride, swimming, Fiskardo lunch, Assos, and Myrtos Beach. Guides such as Maria, Diamond, and Memi bring local stories to the road, though some stops feel rushed.

“Really lovely trip with Diamond as a great guide with some fab stories and info on the island. No traditional gift or nap issued as stated but a lovely day out discovering the island”

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Halong Bay Luxury cruise Day trip: Buffet Lunch, Limousine bus

14.Halong Bay Luxury cruise Day trip: Buffet Lunch, Limousine bus

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · from $35

Spend about five hours cruising Ha Long Bay, with visits to Surprise Cave and Titop Island, a buffet lunch, welcome drink, and English-speaking guide. The 8:30 a.m. Hanoi option includes a limousine bus. Huy, Long, or Trinh may guide the group.

“Sunset drinks in the bay were the best possible ending to an amazing trip - Trinh was an informative and funny guide”

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Halong bay Luxur Cruise Day trip: Buffet lunch & Limousine bus

15.Halong bay Luxur Cruise Day trip: Buffet lunch & Limousine bus

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · from $35

Spend 12 to 13 hours traveling from Hanoi to Halong Bay by limousine bus and five-hour boat. You will visit Surprise Cave, Ti Top Island, and Luon Cave, with a buffet lunch and welcome drink. Bring cash for the 310,000 VND entrance fee and optional 50,000 VND kayaking charge.

“The transportation and the boat itself was absolutely fantastic. It was luxury and the food was fantastic however, the tour guide Robert Hung, although he spoke good English and explained history would inexplicably disappear at each stoRead more”

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