Skip the Line: Thang Long Water Puppet Theater Entrance Tickets

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VIP First Class show 18:30

2 Adults x $18.00

$36.00

Approx Total

$36.00

(Seats row from A-B-C-D-E)
Duration: 50 minutes

Standard Class - Show 20:00

2 Adults x $10.00

$20.00

Approx Total

$20.00

(Seats row from L-M-N-O-P-Q-R)
Duration: 50 minutes

Standard Class - Show 17:20

2 Adults x $10.00

$20.00

Approx Total

$20.00

(Seats row from L-M-N-O-P-Q-R)
Duration: 50 minutes

Standard Class - Show 16:10

2 Adults x $10.00

$20.00

Approx Total

$20.00

(Seats row from L-M-N-O-P-Q-R)
Duration: 50 minutes

VIP First Class show 16:10

2 Adults x $17.00

$34.00

Approx Total

$34.00

(Seats row from A-B-C-D-E)
Duration: 50 minutes

VIP First Class show 20:00

2 Adults x $18.00

$36.00

Approx Total

$36.00

(Seats row from A-B-C-D-E)
Duration: 50 minutes

Deluxe Class Show 16:10

2 Adults x $13.00

$26.00

Approx Total

$26.00

(Seats row from G-H-I-K)
Duration: 50 minutes

Deluxe Class Show 18:30

2 Adults x $14.00

$28.00

Approx Total

$28.00

(Seats row from G-H-I-K)
Duration: 50 minutes

Deluxe Class Show 20:00

2 Adults x $14.00

$28.00

Approx Total

$28.00

(Seats row from G-H-I-K)
Duration: 50 minutes

Deluxe Class Show 17:20

2 Adults x $14.00

$28.00

Approx Total

$28.00

(Seats row from G-H-I-K)
Duration: 50 minutes

Standard Class Show 15:00

2 Adults x $9.00

$18.00

Approx Total

$18.00

(Seats row from L-M-N-O-P-Q-R)
Duration: 55 minutes

Deluxe Class Show 15:00

2 Adults x $13.00

$26.00

Approx Total

$26.00

(Seats row from G-H-I-K)
Duration: 55 minutes

VIP First Class show 15:00

2 Adults x $17.00

$34.00

Approx Total

$34.00

(Seats row from A-B-C-D-E)
Duration: 55 minutes

Standard Class - Show 18:30

2 Adults x $10.00

$20.00

Approx Total

$20.00

(Seats row from L-M-N-O-P-Q-R)
Duration: 50 minutes

VIP First Class show 17:20

2 Adults x $18.00

$36.00

Approx Total

$36.00

(Seats row from A-B-C-D-E)
Duration: 50 minutes

AUDIO GUIDE TICKET

2 Adults x $3.32

$6.64

Approx Total

$6.64

This is ticket for AUDIO GUIDE: This is ticket for AUDIO GUIDE: "AUDIO GUIDE" only. This is not ticket for Water Puppet Show
This is ticket for AUDIO GUIDE: This is ticket for AUDIO GUIDE: "AUDIO GUIDE" only. This is not ticket for Water Puppet Show
Duration: 50 minutes: This is ticket for AUDIO GUIDE: "AUDIO GUIDE" only. This is not ticket for Water Puppet Show

Inclusions / Exclusions

Mobile ticket
All Fees and Taxes

Coffee and/or Tea

Overview

Water Puppetry is a traditional art form with distinctive culture identity of Vietnam. It came into existence, developed and diversified over a thousand years ago in the Red River Delta. Thanks to unique performances on the water, this puppetry art is famous and highly appreciated all over the world. In early days, water puppetry showed the daily life of villagers such as farming, fishing, romance and children playing. Now, the topics of the plays are also picked from ancient legends, myths and historic stages. Book your tickets and enjoy the show.

Meeting points

Thang Long Water Puppet
57B Dinh Tien Hoang Street, , Hanoi, Vietnam, VN, 10000

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Thang Long Water Puppet

Water Puppetry is a traditional art form with distinctive culture identity of Vietnam. It came into existence, developed and diversified over a thousand years ago in the Red River Delta. Thanks to unique performances on the water, this puppetry art is famous and highly appreciated all over the world. In early days, water puppetry showed the daily life of villagers such as farming, fishing, romance and children playing. Now, the topics of the plays are also picked from ancient legends, myths and historic stages. Book your tickets and enjoy the show.
Vietnam Museum of Ethnology

You will have entrance tickets to visit Thang Long Water Puppet Theater.

10 minutes
Temple of Literature & National University

You will have entrance ticket to Thang Long Water Puppet and enjoy it

10 minutes
Old Quarter

Walking around Hanoi Old Quarter

10 minutes
Lake of the Restored Sword (Hoan Kiem Lake)

Visit Hoan Kiem Lake Near by

10 minutes

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Non Refundable

This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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Reviews

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312 reviews

Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews

5 stars

168
4 stars

71
3 stars

34
2 stars

12
1 star

27

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Showing 1-5 of 168 reviews with 5 stars

A Cultural Experience To Enjoy And Remember

Published on Feb, 2025

A magnificent show that is culturally and artistically something one should see if you are there. How they control the puppets underwater with all the additional surprises is amazing. They use traditional instruments and singing to tell the stories. It’s best to get the audio headset to help understand the dialogue so you can get the most out of this experience.

An enchanting experience

Published on Jan, 2025

An absolutely beautiful experience giving us a glimpse into traditional rural Vietnamese life through puppetry. Very well coordinated show, with amazing instruments and beautiful singing. It felt like being transported into another world for an hour. I would highly recommend this show.

Must do in Hanoi

Published on Jan, 2025

This is a must do in Vietnam. The puppets music, singers were so great. I didn't have the English translation but wish I got it so I could understand what was going on as it was all in Vietnamese.

Wonderful and engaging

Published on Jan, 2025

Absolutely loved it. The puppetry was amazing - they get such complicated actions just using long poles under the water! It was funny and engaging even without translation (we didn't get the audio guide). Nicest surprise was the music, which was varied and interesting and beautifully performed. Can't imagine how jaded you have to be to be one of the haters who gets bored after 15 minutes of this.

Amazing show, pre-booking worked out for us.

Published on Jan, 2025

The water puppets, theatre and performers are fabulous, really is a cultural treat for anyone visiting Hanoi. I purchased the 'VIP skip the line tickets'. I had read reviews that the ticket agents were often late or didn't show up so was worried. The line was long and we were told the shows had all sold out for the next 2 performances. It was crowded in the foyer but I did eventually find the agent with my tickets and they were front row tickets. I am so glad I had pre purchased them as we wouldn't have gotten to see the show otherwise. The agent should have identified themselves though as I was searching asking everyone with a lanyard if they had our tickets. Our agent had no lanyard, clipboard or uniform so was hard to spot her in the crowd. This is not a tour as advertised on the Viator site, all the attractions listed are free in the surrounding area. The agent is literally a tout who buys tickets and sells them on at a higher price. All that said, it worked out well for us.

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