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15 Best Hanoi Water Puppet Show Tickets

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.

3.Hanoi: Thang Long Water Puppet Show Ticket – Skip The Line

Experience Hanoi's ancient water puppet art with skip-the-line tickets for a 50-minute show showcasing traditional stories and live Vietnamese music.

★ 4.6

“It was wonderful to witness something so deeply traditional, rich in history, legendsand cultural meaning. Everything was perfectly organized by the agency, smooth and well taken care of from start to finish. But the real highlight was the show itself. The artists’ performance was absolutely…”

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4.Skip the Line: Thang Long Water Puppet Theater Entrance Tickets

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.

★ 4.5

“We booked tickets at the last minute for our final night in Hanoi. We were not sure what to expect, but we were pleasantly surprised. The artistry of the show was amazing! The musicians and puppeteers did an incredible job of sharing Vietnamese stories. Really…”

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5.Thang Long Water Puppet Show Entry Ticket

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.

★ 4.4

“Watched orchestra and water puppet show. About 17 " skits". Very professional, unique, cultural, wonderful to hear and watch. Fascinating performances.”

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6.Thang Long Water Puppet Theater Tickets

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.

★ 4.0

“Show is wonderful. Great music, fun puppetry. The agents need signs so you know where to get your tickets. We "skipped the line" but we're one of the last to enter bc we couldn't find the agent.”

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7.Hanoi Water Puppet Show Tickets: Convenient Delivery Service

Discover Hanoi's traditional water puppet show with pre-booked tickets, hotel delivery, and a 50-minute authentic performance near Hoan Kiem Lake.

★ 4.0

“I paid. The ticket was waiting for me when I arrived at my hotel. Went to the theatre. Skipped the queue. Went straight upstairs. Was directed to take my seat in the front row. Couldn’t have been easier.”

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8.Hanoi: Full-Day City Tour and Water Puppet Show

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.

★ 4.6

“The day with Son "the mountain" was very good. He spoke a good English, took us around Hanoi and kept a good pace so we were never late despite long queues. The bus was ok but on board USB charging didn't work.”

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9.Thang Long Water Puppet Theater

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.

★ 4.5

“A must in Hanoi... I was not subjugated but it is also interested in the culture of other countries.Auto-translated”

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10.Lotus Water Puppet Theater

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.

★ 4.0

“Definitely a very good cultural experience in Hanoi. Fun for children and adults. Not too long a show with some funny bits. Highly recommend if you are in Hanoi and looking for something different to do in the evenings!”

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11.Skip the Line: Thang Long Water Puppet Entrance Tickets

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.

★ 4.5

“This show is a must do. Pay for the upfront seats. Book early and ask for the first two rows. The seats are stacked high and deep and a tall person in front of you will block your sight lines. Booking with this agency is…”

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12.Private Tour: Hanoi City Tour Including Water Puppet Show and Cyclo Ride

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.

★ 4.0

“Hanoi is a very busy charming city and mr Hoa from Bravo Hanoi Tours was great. We feel very enjoy about this trip and the services company provided to us. Highly recommend this trip for every one”

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14.Hanoi: Water Puppet Show Entry Ticket

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.

★ 4.5

“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.”

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