10 Show & Theatre Bus Tours to Build a Day Around

1.Comedy Horror Show: York Ghost Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 3,032 reviews · 1h 15m · from $26Our pick

Ride York’s black 1960s Routemaster bus for a 75-minute comedy horror tour with a costumed conductor, spooky decor, jokes, and tales linked to Clifford’s Tower, York Minster, Dick Turpin’s grave, and the city’s haunted past.

“Very funny guide Frank Stein. Great bus driver Bob who drove us around safely and they both interract with each other. Like the way they incorporate some telly footage into the tour. The bus looks great, all black and spooky with little table lamps. Despite the humour the tour is very informative. Its all a great laugh and well worth the money.”

Check availability →Read our full review

2.Everglades Airboat, Wildlife Show, and Roundtrip Bus From Miami

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,886 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $49

Travel by air-conditioned coach from Miami to Everglades Holiday Park, then ride an airboat with a guide such as Zack or Drew. Look for alligators and other wildlife, watch a short wildlife show, and receive a group photo. The boat tour is in English, even when bus commentary is in Spanish.

“This tour was very well organized and offers really good value for money. Our tour guide German managed everything perfectly and made sure we all knew where to go and where to be. We saw 8 alligators during our boat trip and also the show was excellent. Recommend!”

Check availability →Read our full review

3.Mt Fuji & Hakone Cruise, Drum Show Bus 1 Day from Tokyo

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,287 reviews · from $122

Leave Tokyo by air-conditioned coach for Mt. Fuji’s 5th Station, a Lake Ashi cruise, and the Komagatake Ropeway. Add a Japanese lunch with wadaiko drumming, or bring your own food. Guides such as Joe, Hiro, Nao, and Miko have earned praise for clear, friendly explanations.

“We had a lovely adventure!! We got to enjoy many sights and travel through many areas. We unfortunately could not experience the entire experience due to weather but they made it up to us by going to different locations like the Aquarium and a lovely museum. The best part was the tour guide himself. He is very knowledgeable and fun to listen to.”

Check availability →Read our full review

4.Big Bus Singapore Night Tour with Gardens by the Bay Light Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 315 reviews · from $52

Ride an open-top double-decker bus through Singapore with an English-speaking guide such as Roger, Alfie, or Edna. Stop at Marina Barrage for sunset, sample satay at Lau Pa Sat, then watch Garden Rhapsody beneath the Supertrees. Expect a lively, tightly timed evening with some walking.

“O dear . Don't book this tour . The pick up is impossible to find and the guide and company don't answer messages nor the telephone .the telephone answer message even said the office is closed today ! Disgraceful”

Check availability →Read our full review

5.Drag Queen Party Bus w/Games, Dancing & Drag Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 96 reviews · 1h 30m · from $59

Join two drag queens for a 90-minute Nashville party bus ride packed with dancing, quizzes, music, jokes, and a live drag show. The route passes Broadway, The Gulch, Music Row, Vanderbilt, SoBro, and Nissan Stadium. Drinks are available at check-in, and guests must be 18 or older.

“The entertainment was lively and fun. Everyone on the bus was dancing… the bus driver fun; the singers and dancers thrilling. No one got to foolish drinking.”

Check availability →Read our full review

6.Hoi An: My Son Ruins: Guide-Bus-Boat-Cultural Show-Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 25 reviews · 6 hours · from $15Best value

Travel from Hoi An to My Son with an English-speaking guide, explore ancient Champa temple towers by electric car and on foot, see Apsara-Shiva dance, visit a local craft stop, eat lunch, and return by boat on the Thu Bon River. Mr Power is one guide known for lively storytelling.

“Amazing experience. Power wea very professional and friendly with the best English we heard so far from a local person. Lunch was great and seeing Hoi An Old Quarter from the boat in the daytime was incredible. Do this and you will see a lot and learn a lot. Highly recommend.”

Check availability →Read our full review

7.Everglades, Wildlife Show, & Hop-on Hop-off Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 23 reviews · 1 day · from $79

You’ll combine a 45-minute Everglades airboat ride and alligator show at Everglades Holiday Park with a 24-hour Big Bus Miami pass. Expect English or Spanish bus commentary, English-only wildlife activities, and roundtrip transport from Miami.

Check availability →Read our full review

8.Combo: Hop on hop off + Flamenco Show & Walking tours

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 12 reviews · 1 day · from $52

Spend one day touring Seville by hop-on hop-off bus, with Monumental and Romantic by Night routes, then walk Triana and Santa Cruz with a Spanish and English guide. Finish with a one-hour flamenco performance at the Pathé Theatre, choosing the 17:30 or 19:30 show.

Check availability →Read our full review

9.Hoi An: My Son Ruins; Bus-Boat-Cultural Show-Lunch-Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 6 reviews · 6 hours · from $15

From Hoi An, guide Mr. Power leads you through My Son Sanctuary, its Hindu temples, Champa culture, and valley wildlife. You will watch a traditional show, eat a local lunch, then return by boat along the Thu Bon River. Entrance fees are extra, and Danang pickup costs more.

“It was great, the guide was friendly, he knows the site very well and above all very informative.”

Check availability →Read our full review

10.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.”

Check availability →Read our full review