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Skip the Line: Thang Long Water Puppet Theater Entrance Tickets

4.2(37)Hanoi1 hour
VIATOR3.6(5)TRIPADVISOR4.3(32)

Description

You have a choice of standard, deluxe, or VIP first class seats to the Thang Long Water Puppet Theater in Hanoi. Book your entrance ticket and skip the line with priority seating. The unique puppetry performance is done on the water, accompanied by storytelling and music. Choose a showtime to fit your sightseeing schedule. 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 online in advance to get your best seats and enjoy the show.

Tour Options

Deluxe Class Show
  • (Seats Row H-I-K-L-M) Duration: 50 minutes
Standard Class Show
  • (Seats row from N-O-P-Q-R) Duration: 1 hour
VIP First Class show
  • (Seats row from A-B-C-D-E-G) Duration: 1 hour

Itinerary

Admission included

You have a choice of standard, deluxe, or VIP first class seats to the Thang Long Water Puppet Theater in Hanoi. Book your entrance ticket and skip the line with priority seating. The unique puppetry performance is done on the water, accompanied by storytelling and music. Choose a showtime to fit your sightseeing schedule.

45 min

Entrance Tickets for Thang Long Water Puppet Theater

50 min

included Tickets for Thang Long Water Puppet Theater entrance Ticket.

50 min

Entrance tickets for Thang Long Water Puppet Theater

Highlights

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What's included

Included
All Fees and Taxes
Not included
Drinks

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Reviews(37)

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Jeffrey A
April 13, 2026
Delivers the requested ticket in a prompt manner

This is a ticket service which will deliver the ticket just before the show. Contrary to that which appears on the website a person will be standing just outside the main entrance it.

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philipcV715AR
March 18, 2026
Skilful and confusing

My wife and I thought that the puppetry work was highly skilled and we appreciated this aspect. However, we had no idea what it was about! I would recommend researching the storyline before attending. It was worth going for the spectacle, but the music and storyline confused us.

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leonarda616
March 8, 2026
Must see

Very interesting show I loved it

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adamferrier2022
January 21, 2026
Very very Vietnam

Wonderfully weird and chaotic We enjoyed every minute. It all worked well when seemingly it wouldn’t Show was lovely

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CarstenScheel
December 29, 2025
A little boring

A little boring, it seems very routine and but should be able to grasp the language makes it just makes little sense, not worth the time.

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Lois_M
November 12, 2025
Great local entertainment

Show was fun. Short. Can’t understand the language but the puppetry, music and singing Make up for that.

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Milou_A
March 20, 2025
viator scam! cute show

Show is cute, but the tickets via Viator is a scam!! I bought VIP tickets (row A-E), then at the theater they claimed no more vip tickets available. They wanted me to have row L tickets. In row L you barely see anything and they are much cheaper tickets. I said no, and stand my ground and somehow ‘magically’ we got the tickets we paid for and sat first row. Which had even 5 more free seats!! So beware!! Also buying directly at the theater is cheaper, however do it in time like a day before.

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Anne_J
March 6, 2025
A Big Wow!

The Water Puppet show was fantastic from start to finish. I really enjoyed the accompanying instruments and songs as well. The puppeteers are so talented, they brought the characters to life! I didn't feel it necessary to have english translation, it wasn't too hard to figure what was happening. The puppets were funny and endearing, A big thumbs up! One thing to watch, make sure, if you hold. your phone up to record or take a photo, to ensure that you're not blocking the view of people behind you. If you're in Hanoi, you MUST see the puppet show!

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Mary C
December 9, 2024
Poor communication

Unclear on where to go and the agent was not available when they said . Disappointed that they didn’t make it clearer that I still had to purchase a ticket for the event

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Michael_I
December 4, 2024
Great cultural...

Great cultural experience! Super cool and highly recommend. The show is just the right amount of time. Definitely get the audio guide to help understand each act.

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