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“Loved water puppet show. Never seen anything like it. Very glad I decided to do this. Should be an experience on everyone’s list.”
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.
“This is a must see activity to add to the appreciation of Vietnamese culture. The voices and music are world class. The puppetry skilled. It could be improved by ggetting people to take a couple of phots in the beginning and then asking that they…”
Experience Hanoi's ancient water puppet art with skip-the-line tickets for a 50-minute show showcasing traditional stories and live Vietnamese music.
“Fun and different! Worth 50 minutes of your time for sure - see some of the Vietnamese folk tales brought to life. It’s all in Vietnamese but you can kinda get what’s going on. Don’t bother with the audio guide, it says about 5 things…”
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.
“I had a fantastic experience at the Water Puppet Theatre in Hanoi! I bought my ticket just a few minutes before showtime, walked right in, sat down, and enjoyed the performance — it was that simple and stress-free. The show itself Read more”
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.
“it was dynamic, powerful and singers have an incredible voice. I recommand :)”
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.
“The show itself is 100% worth going to. You do not need to buy tickets through Viator, you can simply walk up to the ticket window to purchase tickets. If you purchase tickets online, you have the comfort of knowing the show will not sell…”
Discover Hanoi's traditional water puppet show with pre-booked tickets, hotel delivery, and a 50-minute authentic performance near Hoan Kiem Lake.
“Really interesting and funny. It was nice to immerse ourselves in Vietnamese culture with this 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.
“Full of information, great guide (Chris!!)..love it..”
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.
“A great show. I have no idea what they were saying but it was fun to watch. Great for adults and kuds.”
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.
“Very lovely & .Magical Puppet Show. I learned the Culture through Puppets. Very Fun experience. Very helpful the tour Operator to help me accommodate my ticket, the days, I was able to go”
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.
“Redeemed the physical tickets from a designated person at the theatre and skipped the lines. Just as advertised. The show itself was enjoyable too. Would recommend for first timers.”
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.
“Started out a little shaky. The tour guide was late and there was no breakfast included we did eat at the hotel prior so it was no big deal for us. Our guide turned out to be awesome. Knowledgeable and very friendly. We booked out…”
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.
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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.