15 Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tours in Vietnam Worth the Fare

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.City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 611 reviews · 1 - 2 days · from $19

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.”

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3.24 Hour Hop on Hop off Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 67 reviews · from $20

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.

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4.Hue: City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 63 reviews · 1 - 2 days · from $19

See Hue at your own pace on a 1 or 2-day bus pass with nine-language audio, WiFi, and 12 stops. Use it for the Imperial Citadel, Dong Ba Market, royal tombs, pagodas, and gardens, but allow extra time because buses run every 40 minutes.

“It was a rainy day, which was a disadvantage. We had to sit downstairs. But the audio commentary wasn’t working well. We had to move to different seats, and even then it cut out a few times. The attendant was very diligent about getting it working again, but still we missed out on bits. The bus was clean and comfortable, and both the driver and attendant were friendly and helpful.”

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5.City Sightseeing Hanoi Hop-on-Hop-off Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 53 reviews · from $38

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.”

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6.4 Hour Hop on Hop off Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 47 reviews · from $13

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.”

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7.Nha Trang: Hop-on Hop-off Bus City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 42 reviews · 1 month · from $5Best value

Use Nha Trang’s tourist bus to reach Po Nagar Cham Towers, Long Son Pagoda, Yersin Museum, the Stone Church, Hon Chong, and more. Day and night routes run from 8:30 AM to 10:00 PM, with Wi-Fi, a guide, sea views, and hop-on access on eligible tickets.

“voor vandaag tickets geboekt en betaald, 1,5 uur gewacht maar geen bus gezien Ook een mail gestuurd naar de organisatie OOK geen reactie gekregen hopelijk krijg ik mijn geld terug Waardeloze activiteit”

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8.Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour by Vistra

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 17 reviews · from $10

Ride through central Ho Chi Minh City on a one-hour open-top double-decker bus. You will pass Notre-Dame Cathedral, the Central Post Office, Saigon Opera House, markets, temples, and tree-lined boulevards, with audio guides in nine languages. Redeem your ticket beside the Opera House.

“The bus was comfortable and available as soon as I arrived at the meeting point. There was zero commentary on the bus - in any language. You just drive around for 45 minutes without knowing what you’re seeing. This is not a “tour” in any sense of the word. Gigantic waste of money.”

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9.Ha Long: City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 14 reviews · 1 day · from $19

Use a one-day City Sightseeing ticket to tour Ha Long by bus, with stops at the market, museum, flower park, beach, hotels, Tuan Chau Harbour, and Sun World area. An audio guide is available in six listed languages. You can board at any stop with a mobile or paper voucher.

“we waited at an official bus stop shown on the route and no bus appeared . this was because they cut short the route as shown . there was no timetable and it was a waste of our time . we fool a taxi to the terminal but it said on the timetable another two hours before the next bus . we gave up . later we were having a coffee and saw a bus appear so we managed to hold it to get on . The route the bus took omitted a third of the route ! it was very poor service . i tried to engage GYG but…”

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10.Full-Day Hop On Hop Off Bus Tour in Hanoi

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 12 reviews · 1 day (approx.) · from $20

Use a one-day hop-on hop-off bus pass to reach Hanoi’s cathedral, museums, pagodas, mausoleum, Imperial Citadel, Temple of Literature, and Old Quarter. You get an air-conditioned bus, WiFi, audio commentary, map, water, rain coat, and conical hat. Routes can shift with traffic and weather.

“Once on board the crew were great and the tour was informative and interesting. However we missed 4 hours of the tour trying to locate the pick up stops at the Ho Choi Min museum and the Prison. Once we located the stop at the Prison two bus waived us off and drove by. It was a frustrating experience. Would not recommend.”

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11.Da Lat: City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 9 reviews · from $19

Use a 24 or 48-hour City Sightseeing ticket to reach seven Da Lat stops, including Crazy House, Flower Park, Xuan Hong Lake, palaces, and the railway station. You can board at any stop, hear commentary in 10 languages, and use the bus for a simple overview of the city.

“It was good but the no. of stops are limited.”

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12.Retro Hop-on-hop-off Bonbon City Tour: Premium Package

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6 reviews · from $30

Use a 48-hour BonBon pass to visit Hanoi landmarks by air-conditioned retro bus. English-speaking Local Ambassadors ride onboard, while audio is available in six languages. Stops include the Imperial Citadel, Tran Quoc Pagoda, Long Bien Bridge, museums, the Temple of Literature, and Ho Chi Minh Museum.

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13.Hanoi Water Puppet Show Tour With Hop On Hop Off Bus

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $50Top rated

Ride Hanoi’s open-top sightseeing bus past the Old Quarter, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Temple of Literature, and Tran Quoc Pagoda. Then watch a traditional water puppet show at Thang Long Theatre near Hoan Kiem Lake. English guidance and Normal, VIP, or Premium seats are available.

“Had such a great time on this tour! Chill acoustic music, amazing street food, and just a really cool vibe all around.”

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14.From HCM: Cu Chi Tunnels with Saigon Icons by Hop-On Hop-Off

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $22

Pair a guided visit to the Cu Chi Tunnels with a city bus tour through Ho Chi Minh City. You’ll learn about Viet Cong tunnel life, sample Vietnamese food on the full-day option, and see French-colonial sights, markets, temples, and the Saigon River. English guidance and District 1 pickup are available.

“The Cu Chi Tunnels were impressive and full of history. The City Hop On Hop Off made exploring the city super easy and enjoyable. A perfect combination for a full day of sightseeing! 👍✅”

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15.City Sightseeing Da Lat Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 2 reviews · from $19

Take a 24 or 48-hour City Sightseeing bus around Da Lat, using seven stops near major sights. You get free Wi-Fi and an audio guide in 10 languages, though the commentary may be brief. The route is best for first-day orientation and flexible visits to the city’s spread-out attractions.

“Caught the 2pm bus and we were the only people on it, they said it would take an hour but with 2/3 stops we were back after 50 mins. Delat looks huge but we basically drove around the lake, it is a hop on hop off but the main tourist attractions are a long way apart so as tRead more”

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