The 13 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

See Ho Chi Minh City from an open-top bus on two routes covering Districts 1 and 5. Use the recorded guide in nine languages, hop off at Ben Thanh Market, the War Remnants Museum, pagodas, and other key sights, then rejoin the next bus. Choose a one-day or two-day pass, with some evening rides also available.

“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 $7

Ride one complete 45-minute loop through central Ho Chi Minh City on an open-top double-decker bus. See Notre Dame Cathedral, the Central Post Office, Independence Palace, Ben Thanh Market, City Hall, Bui Vien, Nguyen Hue Street, and Bach Dang Pier. Choose a daytime or evening departure, with audio or live commentary depending on the service.

“saw the city. clean..on time easy to find..good welcome to see where sights are located & learn the history”

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3.Late-Night Open-Top Bus Tour

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

Ride a red double-decker bus through central Ho Chi Minh City from 11:00 to 11:30 p.m. You will pass City Hall, the Opera House, Bui Vien, Ben Thanh Market, the river, and Ba Son Bridge without leaving the bus. There is no standard audio guide, so this is best for night views rather than sightseeing commentary.

“Poderia ter alguma explicação mesmo gravada dos sítios onde passávamos! Mas foi uma viagem simpática, principalmente atravessar o rio!”

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4.Night Bus Tour in Ho Chi Minh City

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 39 reviews · from $7

You’ll ride a non-stop, air-conditioned bus from 92 to 96 Nguyen Hue Street through District 1, passing the Opera House, Notre-Dame Cathedral, Ben Thanh Market, Bui Vien Street, Ba Son Bridge, and the Saigon River. The ride lasts about one hour, with WiFi, water, rain protection, and audio in eight languages when available.

“The bus was well-maintained and immaculate, creating a comfortable atmosphere for passengers. The staff were exceptionally friendly, adding to the overall pleasant experience. Along with the scenic journey, we had the option of an engaging audio tour that provided fascinating insights into the city’s rich history and captivating landmarks.”

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5.Saigon City and Chinatown Exploration with Water Bus Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · from $45Top rated

Spend 8 to 9 hours with an English-speaking guide exploring Cho Lon, Binh Tay Market, Thien Hau Pagoda, the War Remnants Museum, Reunification Palace, and French colonial landmarks. Lunch, transport, entrance fees, bottled water, and a 15-minute Saigon River water bus ride are included. Guides may include Daniel, Larry, Travis, or Mr. Lau, depending on assignment.

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6.City Sightseeing Saigon Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 18 reviews · from $21

This City Sightseeing tour gives you a simple way to see Ho Chi Minh City from an open-top bus. Use the Red Route for central sights such as the Opera House, War Remnants Museum, Ben Thanh Market, and Notre Dame Cathedral, or take the Blue Route toward Cholon, markets, and pagodas. Audio commentary, Wi-Fi, maps, and coupons are included.

“Excellent way to see the sights in a few hours of the City of Saigon. Especially the War Remnants Museum- a must see.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 17 reviews · from $10

This one hour open top, double decker tour begins at the kiosk beside Saigon Opera House and returns there. You pass Notre Dame Cathedral, the Central Post Office, markets, temples, and tree lined boulevards while listening to recorded commentary in English, French, Spanish, German, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, or Russian.

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8.Ho Chi Minh City Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour | Vietnam

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 9 reviews · from $25

This Ho Chi Minh City bus tour links 10 central sights, including Ben Thanh Market, the War Remnants Museum, Independence Palace, Bui Vien Street, and Bach Dang Pier. You get an audio guide, map, and Wi-Fi, but check the exact ticket terms: the one-hour service may function as a sightseeing loop rather than a true hop-on hop-off pass.

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9.From HCM: City Highlights & Chinatown Trips – Water Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $37

Start with hotel pickup in District 1 and spend a full day with an English-speaking guide visiting the Independence Palace, French colonial landmarks, Chinatown, markets, and the War Remnants Museum. Lunch, transport, entry fees, and a short Saigon River water bus ride are included. Guides Sam and Ms. Duy have received especially warm praise.

“My husband and I really enjoyed this trip. Our guide was so knowledgeable about all the places we visited and we covered so much in one day. A great way to see some key landmarks in HCM city!”

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10.From HCM: Cu Chi Tunnels Half-Day Tour by Speedboat or Bus

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 4 reviews · 6 hours - 450 minutes · from $26

Choose a morning or afternoon bus tour, or take the 7:00 AM speedboat from Bach Dang Pier. You’ll explore wartime tunnels, traps, bunkers, and a secret entrance with an English-speaking guide. The speedboat includes breakfast, river views, early entry, and lunch by the river. Bus tours do not include lunch.

“Grundsätzlich gut, die Abholung hatte nicht geklappt. Wir sind mit dem Taxi nachgefahren nach einigen vergeblichen Kontaktaufnahmen”

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11.Ho Chi Minh City Night Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 4 reviews · from $1Best value

You’ll ride an air-conditioned sightseeing bus from 92 to 96 Nguyen Hue Street around Ho Chi Minh City’s best-known sights. Expect audio commentary, maps, Wi-Fi, and a loop of about one hour. The bus does not stop for pickups at the listed sights, so treat this as a scenic city ride, not a true hop-on hop-off tour.

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $22

Start with pickup in central District 1, then visit the Cu Chi Tunnels with an English-speaking guide. See underground shelters, medical rooms, and cooking areas, sample tapioca and hot tea, and return to Ho Chi Minh City for lunch. Finish with a double-decker city tour covering French-colonial landmarks, Chinatown, markets, and river views.

“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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13.Saigon Sightseeing Double – Decker Bus | Ho Chi Minh City

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 2 reviews · from $34

See central Ho Chi Minh City from an open-top double-decker bus, with stops near the Opera House, Ben Thanh Market, Independence Palace, and more. The 75 to 80-minute route includes multilingual audio, live guides, Wi-Fi, rain protection, and flexible hop-on, hop-off access. You start and finish at Công trường Lam Sơn.

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