Best of · HOP-ON HOP-OFF BUS TOURS IN HANOI
The good hop-on hop-off bus tours in Hanoi sell their front seats first and the great ones sell out entirely. Below: the 4 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Use a 24 or 48-hour open-top bus pass to see Hanoi’s Old Quarter, temples, museums, lake, mausoleum, and Opera House. The route has 13 stops, eight audio-guide languages, WiFi, and rain ponchos or conical hats when needed. Start by exchanging your voucher outside Hanoi Opera House.
“Great way to see the city of Hanoi to get your bearings and plan where to follow up to visit.”
Use a red double-decker bus to see Hanoi’s key sights at your own pace, from Hoan Kiem Lake and the Old Quarter to the Imperial Citadel, Temple of Literature, and Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum. Your ticket lasts 24 hours from first use and includes audio commentary, Wi-Fi, water, and a city map.
See Hanoi from an open-top City Sightseeing bus on a 13-stop route linking the Opera House, Temple of Literature, Vietnam Women’s Museum, and Hoa Lo Prison. Your mobile or paper ticket allows flexible use for up to 12 months, with Wi-Fi, audio commentary, a map, and local discounts.
“Bus route for other service is better. There are very few buses with roof top cover. Audio system was defective at least in three of the buses.”
Use a red double-decker bus to see Hanoi’s major landmarks at your own pace. Your four-hour ticket includes open-top views, multilingual audio, Wi-Fi, water, a map, conical hat, and rain coat. Stops include Hoan Kiem Lake, the Temple of Literature, Hoa Lo Prison, and the Opera House.
“Really interesting, plenty of information while on the bus before visiting each stop.”
A loop, an open deck, a night run or a whole day on the coach.
