The 4 Best Ho Chi Minh City Bus Tours

1.Saigon: City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 1,080 reviews · 1 - 2 days · from $21Our pick

Explore Ho Chi Minh City on red and blue hop-on hop-off routes covering Districts 1 and 5. Ride past the Opera House, Notre Dame Cathedral, markets, pagodas, and the War Remnants Museum, using audio commentary in nine languages. Choose a one-day or two-day pass, then switch buses as you please.

“The route is good and cover major places in District 1 and District 5. The stops need to be clearly indicated in some spots (ex: Independence Palace)”

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2.Panoramic City Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 285 reviews · 45 min · from $7Best value

Ride one 45-minute loop through Ho Chi Minh City with views of Notre Dame Cathedral, Ben Thanh Market, Independence Palace, City Hall, Bui Vien, and the Saigon River. Choose a daytime or evening departure, use the audio guide when available, and bring a reusable water bottle.

“As many have said on other reviews, the audio quality is terrible. My port wasn't working terribly well so the audio prompts only worked a few times compared to my friend sitting next to me. The staff however were very friendly and for just over £5, it's a great way to get your bearings of Ho Chi Minh City. I'd recommend as one of the first activities you do.”

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3.Late-Night Open-Top Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 137 reviews · 45 min · from $9

Ride a red open-top double-decker bus through central Ho Chi Minh City from 11:00 to 11:30 p.m. The 45-minute route crosses Ba Son Bridge, follows the Saigon River, and passes City Hall, Bui Vien, Ben Thanh Market, and more. This is a non-stop sightseeing ride with no regular audio commentary.

“We didn’t see much at all. No post office, no notre dame cathedral, no independent palace. Really disappointed at sight seeing route. Just a route by the river.”

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4.Night Bus Tour in Ho Chi Minh City

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 39 reviews · from $7

Ride a non-stop, air-conditioned bus through central Ho Chi Minh City after dark. You will pass the Opera House, Notre-Dame Cathedral, Ba Son Bridge, Ben Thanh Market, Bui Vien, and the Saigon River. Audio is offered in eight languages, but availability and timing can be inconsistent.

“The traffic at this time of the day was horrible, most of the trip we were stuck at a stand still. It was a good sight seeing tour, enjoying the night lights but very boring when stuck in traffic. The audio provided is also very poor quality. Always crackling and the same song on repeat.”

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