The 15 Best City Tours in Laos

1.UNESCO World Heritage City Highlights Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 201 reviews · 4.5 hours - 1 day · from $35Our pick

Start before sunrise for the alms-giving ceremony and morning market, then visit Wat Xieng Thong, the former Royal Palace, Wat Mai, and Phousi Hill. Choose a half-day city tour, a full cultural day, or add Kuang Si Falls and a Hmong village. Hotel pickup, small groups, and private tours are available.

“It was a great experience with my tour guide, which was a very knowledgeable about history of Laos and Buddhism. It was a truly interesting journey.”

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2.Luang Prabang City Tour & Kuang Si Waterfalls

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 87 reviews · from $44

See Luang Prabang’s temples, Royal Palace, morning market, and Mount Phousi, then head to Kuang Si Falls. The optional 5:30 am start adds the alms ceremony. Guides such as Boun Louam, Thin, Sack, and Buon lead the city portion, with air-conditioned transport and waterfall entry included.

“Great tour by Mr. Thin! He's very knowledgeable, kind and helpful. A really good person who really cares for his guests.”

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3.Small Group Half Day Luang Prabang city tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 57 reviews · from $30

Start at 5:30 a.m. for Luang Prabang’s alms-giving ceremony and morning market, then visit Wat Xiengthong, Wat Sene, the Royal Palace Museum, and Mount Phousi with an English-speaking local guide. Guides such as Bounlouam, Sitthai, Latte, Boon, and Puang have earned strong praise, though temple fees, steps, and a possible museum closure deserve planning.

“Great walking tour. We learned so much from our guide who previously spent time as a monk. Learned about all the different foods in the morning market and all about the temple and royal palace in Luang Prabang. Recomendad!!!”

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4.Half-Day City Tour with Patuxai and Buddha Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 57 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $52

You’ll visit Buddha Park, That Dam, Patuxai Monument, and Pha That Luang from central Vientiane in an air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking guide. Guides such as Souk, Joy, Namt, and Mr Gaokhin Saechao explain Laos through its temples, legends, and modern history. Admission fees are extra, so carry Lao kip.

“Our guide Souk was simply the best ever tour guide. I’ve been on as most of you have experienced all plead for good reviews or no work. Souk was such a knowledgeable gentleman, being a ex monk himself with 9 years in a monastery, knew everything about the temples, mixed religion, traditions and time periods. His English was superb what a super guide can’t fault him or the tour. The only down score for value for money was the fact that every tour through Asia I’ve been on has plenty of cold free water. You need to supply this little gesture for the vale got money”

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5.Hot Air Balloon Ride with City Hotel Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 44 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $172

Rise above Vang Vieng’s limestone peaks on a 30-minute sunrise or sunset balloon flight. Pickup from city hotels, a flight certificate, and refreshments are included. Morning flights come with coffee, while afternoon flights finish with champagne, fruit, and snacks. Alex may assist in English, though the pilot may not speak English.

“We went for a sunrise balloon ride. Alex was the man! He spoke English and explained all the details to us. The pilot do not speak English but clearly was great at his job. Felt very safe and we LOVED the ride, amazing views!!!”

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6.Vientiane City Highlights Tour with Buddha Park & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 38 reviews · 8 hours · from $100

Spend eight hours exploring Vientiane with an English-speaking guide and private driver. Visit Wat Si Saket, Haw Phra Kaew, Patuxay, That Luang, COPE Center, and Buddha Park, with hotel pickup, entrance fees, and a Lao lunch included. Guides such as Thipphavanh, Viengxay, Thony, and Noy are praised for clear explanations and warm conversation.

“I loved my day with Thony and Lassi! We visited Vientiane’s most beautiful spots. Thony is extremely knowledgeable, interesting, patient, and pedagogue. I learnt a lot with him. Lassi is very kind and drives extremely carefully. I really enjoyed the tour that allowed me to learn more about Laos and discover unforgettable places.”

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7.Private Tour: Vientiane City Tour Full Day with Buddha Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 32 reviews · from $141

Spend about eight hours exploring Vientiane in a private air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking guide. Visit Wat Si Saket, Ho Phra Keo, Pha That Luang, Patuxai, Wat That Khao, and Buddha Park, with a Lao lunch at a local restaurant. Guides such as Som, Suk, Sai, Chanxay, and Son have earned praise for their warmth and local insight.

“Great experience With 81 countries, Son is a great guide! Everything was accurate and perfectly organized For sure I will recomend him”

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8.Private Luang Prabang City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · from $53Top rated

Start before sunrise with Luang Prabang’s alms giving ceremony, then explore the morning market, old quarter, temples, Royal Palace Museum, UXO Centre, and Mount Phousi. A private English-speaking guide, air-conditioned transport, pickup, and flexible pacing make this a full day for first-time visitors. Guides named Tony and Boun are among the team.

“The best tour in Laos, this was the highlight on my trip. My guide was funny & knowledgable and knew how to beat the coachloads of tourists.”

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9.Vientiane Half-Day City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 23 reviews · from $89

Spend about four hours exploring Vientiane with an English-speaking guide and a group of no more than seven. Visit Wat Sisaket, Wat Phra Keo, COPE, Patuxay, That Luang, and the Mekong River. Morning and afternoon departures include hotel pickup, air-conditioned transport, and return service.

“Excellent tour! Mr Go made the tour fun, informative, and hassle free! The sites we visited were amazing and Mr Go’s knowledge and enthusiasm was second to none. Would highly recommend this tour.”

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10.Audio-Guided City Tour in Electric Car

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 14 reviews · 1 hour · from $15Best value

Take a one-hour electric car ride from Wine & Co on Sakhaline Road through Luang Prabang’s historic peninsula. Your driver handles the route while an audio guide covers 13 historical buildings in nine languages. The small vehicle carries up to four passengers and passes monasteries, French-colonial homes, Lao wooden houses, and residential streets.

“It was very good! Good information in one hour.”

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11.Guided Vientiane City and Buddha Park Full-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 12 reviews · from $99

Spend about eight hours with a private English-speaking guide visiting Vientiane’s temples, Patuxai, That Luang, Buddha Park, and the Lao Disabled Women’s Development Centre. Pickup, transport, entrance fees, and lunch are included. Guide Bon has been praised for clear explanations and stories about the sculptures.

“Was a nice day, however definitely not with $150 PER PERSON. Better off booking when you arrive in Vientiane. The driver and tour guide were both lovely and as we requested took us to a beautiful local restaurant (we bought them lunch and coffees rather than a tip) the touRead more”

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12.Vientiane City Day Tour and Buddha Park Visit with Lunch | Laos

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 10 reviews · from $130

Spend about eight hours with an English-speaking guide visiting Wat Sisaket, Pha That Luang, Patuxai, Carol Cassidy Lao Textiles, and Buddha Park. Hotel pickup, lunch, water, and drop-off are included. Guides such as Khong and Mr. Algo G have earned praise for friendly, lively explanations of Laos and its capital.

“The guide was fantastic. The sites were less than enjoyable. And it was hot and I didn’t wanna climb stairs in the heat. He did the best he could with what he had to work with (me).”

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13.1-Day Vientiane City Adventure: Top Sights & Hidden Gems

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6 reviews · from $109

Spend 6 to 8 hours exploring Vientiane by traditional tuk-tuk with an English-speaking guide. Visit a fresh market, Patuxay, That Luang, COPE Visitor Centre, and Wat Si Muang. You’ll also try Lao coffee and sweets, eat a local lunch, visit a silversmith’s workshop, and learn about Buddhist offerings.

“Viengxay was very knowledgeable about the Buddhist sights that we visited but not much else. And he didn't seem interested in the other sights.”

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14.Half-Day Vientiane City Bike Tour | Laos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $90

Spend about five hours cycling through Vientiane with an English-speaking guide, hotel pickup, bike rental, water, and entrance fees included. You’ll visit Wat Si Saket, Ho Phrakeo, That Luang, and Ban Mixay’s Lao Textile Museum. Guides such as Vient and Mr Sak are praised for clear English, strong planning, and useful insight into Laos.

“This was an excellent tour! I was lucky because it was the low season, so I was the only one on the tour. My guide, Vient, was awesome. He had so much interesting information about all of the sites that we saw. The bike was really nice as well. I highly recommend this tour if you are visiting Vientiane.”

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15.Private Full Day Vientiane City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $147

Spend about nine hours with a private English-speaking guide exploring Vientiane’s key temples and monuments. You’ll see Wat Si Saket, Ho Phra Keo, Pha That Luang, Patuxay, Vat That Khao, and Buddha Park, with hotel pickup, air-conditioned transport, Lao lunch, and entrance fees included.

“We really enjoyed our time in this tour - Vientiane City Tour. Many thanks to our tour guide. He made our trip unforgettable!”

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