4 Sightseeing Bus Tours in Vietnam to Build a Day Around

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.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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4.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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