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Open-Top Bus Tour and Water Puppet Show Experience in Ho Chi Minh City

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Activity provider: ANH VIET HOP ON - HOP OFF VIET NAM
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Half-day tour in Ho Chi Minh City, including Ticket for 1 round Ho Chi Minh City bus tour (afternoon) and Admission to Water Puppet Show. Run by ANH VIET HOP ON - HOP OFF VIET NAM, booked direct rather than through a reseller.

Highlights

  • Runs 4.5 hours
  • Ticket for 1 round Ho Chi Minh City bus tour (afternoon)
  • Admission to Water Puppet Show
  • Mobile e-ticket accepted
  • 1 bottle of drinking water
  • priority entry where the venue offers it service

Open-Top Bus Tour and Water Puppet Show Experience in Ho Chi Minh City: Key Facts

PriceFrom $40.95 per person
Duration4.5 hours
LanguagesEnglish
Tour typeGuided Tour
BookingDirect with the local operator — no OTA markup

Full description

This is a 4.5-hour experience in Ho Chi Minh City. It is run by ANH VIET HOP ON - HOP OFF VIET NAM, an operator we book with directly rather than through a reseller, which is why we can hold your place with them before we treat your booking as final.

Sumo has six fifteen-day tournaments a year, in Tokyo in January, May and September, Osaka in March, Nagoya in July and Fukuoka in November; tickets for the top division from about 15:00 are the hard ones to get. Outside tournaments, morning practice at a stable can be watched with a guide who knows which stables allow it and the strict etiquette. Kabuki at the Kabukiza in Ginza sells single-act tickets on the day for an hour of the four-hour programme, with an English earphone guide. Baseball at the Tokyo Dome or Koshien is a summer evening with the crowd's synchronised chants.

The price covers Ticket for 1 round Ho Chi Minh City bus tour, Admission to Water Puppet Show, Mobile e-ticket accepted, 1 bottle of drinking water and priority entry where the venue offers it service. It does not cover Hotel pick-up and drop-off, Meals, Personal expenses and Tips, so budget for those separately. Everything included is listed in full on this page; if something is not on that list, assume it is not in the price.

ANH VIET HOP ON - HOP OFF VIET NAM sends the meeting point and time by email as soon as the booking is confirmed. We need at least one day's notice, and we confirm the date with ANH VIET HOP ON - HOP OFF VIET NAM before treating your booking as final. If they cannot take your date we tell you and refund you rather than leave you waiting.

Includes

  • Ticket for 1 round Ho Chi Minh City bus tour (afternoon)
  • Admission to Water Puppet Show
  • Mobile e-ticket accepted
  • 1 bottle of drinking water
  • Skip-the-line service
  • City map
  • Free Wi-Fi on bus
  • Conical hat and raincoat provided in sunny or rainy weather
  • Onboard insurance

Excludes

  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • Meals
  • Personal expenses
  • Tips

Important information

Meeting point

ANH VIET HOP ON - HOP OFF VIET NAM sends the meeting point and time by email as soon as the booking is confirmed.

Know before you go

  • Free cancellation available up to 24 hours before the activity starts

About this activity

Free cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Secure payment
Complete your booking safely with Razorpay. Full refund if you cancel 24h prior. Read more
Duration 4.5 hours
Check availability to see starting times
Skip the ticket line
Live tour guide
English
Wheelchair accessible

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$40.95
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Free cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Secure payment
Complete your booking safely with Razorpay. Full refund if you cancel 24h prior. Read more

Traveler Reviews

2.7/5
based on 5 reviews
Guide
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Value for money
2.7/5
Verified reviews from travelers on this operator’s experience
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T
Traveller
March 5, 2026

Cette excursion est une vraie arnaque ! Lieu de départ très difficile à trouver... pas de guide pour nous accueillir. En bus, pas de bouteille d'eau, comme prévu. Apres le bus, je reçois un message du guide qui me demande si on a un spectacle de marionnettes ?!? il n'avait pas l'air au courant 😵‍💫 Finalement on nous dit qu'il faut qu'on prenne un autre bus qui part dans 30min... Une fois dans le 2nd bus, on se rend compte qu'on refait le même trajet que celui qu'on vient de faire! Le 'guide' nous a demandé de laisser nos places à l'avant du bus à un groupe de touristes alors qu'il restait plei

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Familie
October 30, 2025

Aan het startpunt wist de gids niets af van onze activiteit. We moesten zelf aangeven wat we zouden doen. Geen uitleg over de tour, geen oortjes ter beschikking voor iedereen. Op vertrektijd kwam er een andere gids die ons wel begeleid heeft voor transfer naar de waterpoppenshow. Dat was een unieke ervaring.

Frequently Asked Questions

ANH VIET HOP ON - HOP OFF VIET NAM sends the meeting point and time by email as soon as the booking is confirmed.
The price does not cover hotel pick-up and drop-off, meals, personal expenses and tips. Everything it does cover is listed in full on this page, so if something is not on that list, budget for it separately.
Unless the option says private, this runs as a small group. The operator caps it rather than filling a coach, and if you want it to yourselves the private option is priced separately on this page.
We confirm your booking with the operator before we treat it as final, and we need at least one day's notice. Once it is confirmed you get the meeting point, the time and a contact number for the day. If the operator cannot take your date we tell you and refund you rather than leave you waiting.
Ticket for 1 round Ho Chi Minh City bus tour (afternoon), Admission to Water Puppet Show, Mobile e-ticket accepted, 1 bottle of drinking water, Skip-the-line service, City map, Free Wi-Fi on bus, Conical hat and raincoat provided in sunny or rainy weather, Onboard insurance
The duration of the Open-Top Bus Tour and Water Puppet Show Experience in Ho Chi Minh City is typically 4.5 hours. We recommend arriving 15 minutes before the scheduled start time for a smooth check-in. Your guide will meet you at the designated meeting point and ensure the experience runs on schedule while remaining flexible to your pace.
For most experiences, we highly recommend an early morning start. This allows you to avoid the midday heat, bypass the largest crowds, and capture the best lighting for photography. Your guide can advise on the optimal timing based on the season and specific attractions included.
Yes, once your booking is completed via our secure payment gateway, you will receive an instant confirmation email with your tour details, meeting point address, guide's name, and direct contact information. You can also view and manage your booking through your AsiaByLocals account dashboard.
Yes! All our private tours are fully customizable. Whether you want to add extra stops, skip certain locations, change the pace, or adjust the start time — simply let your guide know in advance or on the day. We aim to create a personalized experience tailored to your interests and energy level.
We offer free cancellation up to 24 hours before the scheduled start time for a full refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may be subject to a partial charge depending on the tour type. Weather-related cancellations for outdoor and boat tours are handled on a case-by-case basis, with full refunds or free rebooking offered when safety is a concern.
Most of our experiences are family-friendly and suitable for children of all ages. However, some tours involving extensive walking, water activities, or early morning starts may be better suited for children aged 5 and above. Please check the specific tour description for age recommendations, or contact us for personalized family itinerary advice.
After booking, you will receive detailed meeting point instructions via email. Most tours include complimentary hotel pickup within the central area. For tours without pickup, your confirmation email will include the exact address, Google Maps pin, and your guide's phone number for easy coordination. Guides typically arrive 10 minutes early and will message you on WhatsApp.
We accept all major credit and debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express), PayPal, Apple Pay, and Razorpay for Indian cards. All payments are processed through a PCI-compliant secure gateway with 256-bit encryption. You can also pay in multiple currencies — the price is automatically converted to your local currency at checkout.
Yes, all AsiaByLocals guides are licensed professionals who have been rigorously vetted through background checks, skill assessments, and customer reviews. Many hold government-issued tourism licenses, university degrees in history or cultural studies, and have years of experience leading tours for international travelers. Every guide maintains a minimum 4.5-star rating to remain active on our platform.
Starting from$40.95