Hanoi
The water puppet tickets worth booking ahead: a thousand-year-old art form performed in a pool, with live musicians and dragons that spit sparks. Shows sell out nightly in high season.
Experience Vietnam’s traditional water puppetry in Hanoi with tickets that let you skip lines, choose your showtime, and enjoy an authentic 50-minute performance.
Most Popular“Incredible! I had no expectations but this turned out to be amazing. So mesmerizing and impressive. Highly recommended!”
Experience the traditional Vietnamese art of water puppetry in Hanoi with skip-the-line tickets, hotel delivery options, and front-row seats for an authentic cultural show.
“the music and singing was so amazing traditional Vietnamese music was stunning and the puppeteer were awesome so clever and creative, really enjoyed this experience”
Experience Hanoi's ancient water puppet art with skip-the-line tickets for a 50-minute show showcasing traditional stories and live Vietnamese music.
“Such a lovely experience. Traditional music and an entertaining show. We were further at the back but the view was still excellent. Highly recommend.”
Discover Hanoi’s cultural charm with skip-the-line tickets to the Thang Long Water Puppet Theater, combining authentic Vietnamese entertainment with convenience and value.
“It was a great show. Viator representative was there waiting for us with the tickets. There were hundreds of people waiting to enter the theatre or desperately trying to buy tickets. He told us exactly where to wait to enter the theatre. It was stress…”
Discover Hanoi's unique water puppet theater with an affordable ticket. Enjoy a traditional show depicting legends and rural life, delivered hassle-free to your hotel.
“An amazing show and performance, very authentic and beautifully reflecting the rich heritage of Vietnam.”
Discover Hanoi's traditional art with a 50-minute water puppet show—family-friendly, authentic, and affordable at just $10 per ticket, booked in advance.
“A perfect local cultural show! Definitely a must see if travelling to Vietnam. Something we have never experienced before”
Discover Hanoi's traditional water puppet show with pre-booked tickets, hotel delivery, and a 50-minute authentic performance near Hoan Kiem Lake.
“Came to see the water puppets as it’s a Hanoi tradition. 45 min show. Spoken words are not in English so opt for an audio guide otherwise you won’t know what’s going on.”
Explore Hanoi’s highlights on a full-day guided tour, including temples, museums, a water puppet show, and authentic local cuisine—great value and authentic experiences.
“Our tour guide Phong was very knowledgeable and friendly. He was also kind to be our photographer. Although, the food was not that good for our liking.”
Experience Hanoi’s unique water puppetry at Thang Long Water Puppet Theater. Enjoy a 55-minute show blending culture, tradition, and artistry for just $6.51.
“Amazing show! My family and i loved every minute of the show.. amazing music and puppetry Must see it!!”
Experience Vietnam’s traditional water puppetry at Hanoi’s Lotus Water Puppet Theater. Enjoy a colorful, cultural show just steps from Hoan Kiem Lake for only $4.10.
“We bought the VIP (front row) seats for the family but the operator overbooked the seats and we end up in the middle to back area. I saw some people sitting on the steps. Although the show was good the overbooking took some of the…”
Discover Hanoi’s cultural gem with skip-the-line tickets to the Thang Long Water Puppet Theater. Experience authentic water puppetry, traditional music, and Vietnamese culture in just an hour.
“While I think the tickets were a tad expensive through Viator, our booking was last minute and it was convenient as there was a person waiting near the ticket counter to handover the tickets.”
Discover Hanoi's top sights on a private tour including Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Temple of Literature, water puppet show, cyclo ride, and authentic Vietnamese lunch.
“This was a wonderful diverse tour. Guide was punctual, well informed and his English was excellent. I can hardly believe we did so much in one day. The Museum of Ethnology was made a high spot by the extremely interesting narrative of thRead more”
Discover Hanoi’s highlights on a half-day guided tour visiting Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum, Temple of Literature, Tran Quoc Pagoda, and enjoy a traditional water puppet show for just $7.
Experience Hanoi’s centuries-old water puppetry with pre-booked tickets—enjoy a 50-minute show filled with traditional acts and cultural stories for just $6.
“The show was beautiful and the performer very talented. However, we paid more for better seats and were placed in the second to the last row. So that was very frustrating.”
Experience Vietnam’s centuries-old water puppet art with a 50-minute show in Hanoi. Enjoy cultural storytelling, skilled puppetry, and authentic charm for $15.
Street pho, limestone bays and a train that brushes the houses.