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Hanoi Cyclo City Tour Including Water Puppet Show
4.0(8)Hanoi2 hours
VIATOR3.6(5)TRIPADVISOR4.7(3)
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At a glance
Duration
2 hours
Price from
$40 / person
Location
Hanoi, Vietnam
Rating
4.0 / 5 · 8 reviews
Languages
EN
Group
Private
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Confirmation
Instant
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operator
Charming Vietnam Travel
Meeting point
Charming Vietnam Travel Office31 Lo Su, Hoan Kiem, Ha Noi
Description
Take an 1-hour tour of Hanoi's highlights by bicycle taxi. After your 1-hour cyclo journey, head to the famous Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre to see a 60-minute show featuring the Vietnamese art of water puppetry — begun over 1,000 years ago by farmers in the Red River Delta.
Schedule & prices
Runs
Every day
Start times
32 times a day, 7:00 AM–9:00 PM
Next available
Tue, Oct 13
Adult (ages 8–90)
$40
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
Out at sunset: the 3:30 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 5:26 PM in the coming weeks.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 10.
Tour Options
Hanoi Cyclo City Tour Including Water Puppet Show
Option 1: 15.00 at Hotel Lobby, with one-hour cyclo trip for snapping photos, having an unobstructed view in Old Quater of Hanoi. 16.10 An hour puppet show the quintessential Vietnamese art of water puppetry.
Itinerary
Pass by
We know that between hundreds of Halong bay Cruises, Sapa Tours, Vietnam Package Tours , it is not easy to find out the most suitable one that can respond your demands about the service quality and the budget. Those are the main motivation that makes us try the best to build Charming Vietnam Travel and our aim is to make it become a reliable address where all tourists across the globe can get any information relating to the Charming Vietnam .
Pass by
Hàm Long Church, located at 20 Hàm Long Street, Hanoi, was built in the late 19th century with Gothic architecture, featuring tall stone columns, pointed arches, and stained glass windows. It serves as a Catholic place of worship and a popular historical attraction due to its beauty and significance in Hanoi.
Pass by
Ha Noi Opera House is a project built by the French government in the early years of the 20th century. Its construction started in 1901 and completed in 1911.
Hanoi Opera House proudly stands at the heart of central Hanoi as one of its most famous architectural and cultural symbol.
Old Quarter
Pass by
Go through Hanoi's Old Quarter streets like Hang Bè, Hang Bạc, and Mã Mây, you'll experience vibrant local life, showcasing Hanoi’s unique culture.
Thang Long Water Puppet
Admission included50 min
Being known as the Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre, the place has become an indispensable culture center of Hanoi, Vietnam. Water puppet is an outstanding and unique intangible culture of Vietnam. In a water puppet show, the stage will be a small pond, the performers hide behind a bamboo curtain, controlling the puppet and present scenes on the water surface. The Thang Long Theatre has been doing a great job of preserving and performing this type of art throughout the years, therefore the place is considered as a remarkable culture of Hanoi, Vietnam.
What's included
Included
Driver
Cyclo (bicycle taxi) fare for 45 mins
Tip for cyclo driver
Not included
Food and drinks
English speaking driver
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.0
8 reviews
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How it compares in Hanoi
Starting price $40 is 37% above the typical $29 for tours of similar length in Hanoi
Excurgo comparison of 9,016 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
If your hotel is far from the Old Quarter, please check the fare with the driver before taking a taxi
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Hanoi Cyclo City Tour Including Water Puppet Show take?
Hanoi Cyclo City Tour Including Water Puppet Show lasts about 2 hours. The itinerary has 5 stops.
How much does Hanoi Cyclo City Tour Including Water Puppet Show cost?
Prices start at $40 per person for this Hanoi experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Hanoi Cyclo City Tour Including Water Puppet Show run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, with 32 departures a day between 7:00 AM and 9:00 PM.
Can I cancel Hanoi Cyclo City Tour Including Water Puppet Show for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is Charming Vietnam Travel Office. 31 Lo Su, Hoan Kiem, Ha Noi. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Hanoi Cyclo City Tour Including Water Puppet Show offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Hanoi Cyclo City Tour Including Water Puppet Show worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.0 out of 5 across 8 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Charming Vietnam Travel.
Reviews(8)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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ElaineWright48
February 7, 2020 · via Tripadvisor
Hanoi Cyclo Tour and Water Puppet show
A fun way to be introduced to the crazy traffic in Hanoi. We saw some good sights. Water puppet show was excellent.
2 people found this helpful
Operator response
Dear ElaineWright48,
It is very pleased to receive your beautiful words due to your recent Water Puppet Show with us at Hanoi.
I and my team are glad to know that you really enjoyed our Vietnamese culture.
Even the show is Vietnamese but we sent to you the flyer with program details in English for you easy to figure out what was going on. And we hope that it's pretty easy to follow along.
The hotel ticket delivery services from us would cost you a little money but we hope it would help you to plan your timing for the show. You just checked into your hotel, the tickets were already there waiting for you.
I will surely forward your feedback to our team in order to have further encouragement. We very much look forward to serve you again in Hanoi.
Warmest regards,
Linda
A member of Dragonfly and Charming Vietnam Travel
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Kim P
October 31, 2018 · via Tripadvisor
The traffic in Hanoi is chaotic and the water puppets great
Although the traffic is chaotic in Hanoi the cyclo drivers are able to keep their passengers safe while showing them the sights. The water puppets are amazing and funny, although all in Vietnamese.
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Donna H
March 3, 2018 · via Viator
I wasn't at all sure about the cyclo...
<p>I wasn't at all sure about the cyclo ride, as traffic in Hanoi is terrifying and I felt sure we would get killed by a vehicle. However, it is actually fun and relaxing. The drivers knew how to safely navigate traffic, and you can see more going at the slow pace of a cyclo than speeding by in a taxi. We got a really nice view of the city. The water puppet theater is nice, but the lesser feature of this tour for me. As a cultural activity it's great, with authentic costumes, music and performance. It's hard to follow the storyline since it's all in Vietnamese, and my teenage son quickly got bored. And, yes, you can certainly arrange tickets and transportation for these activities on your own. But being newcomers to the country and unfamiliar with the city or the selection of things to do, we appreciated having it packaged up for us, along with hotel pickup. Definitely worth doing!</p>
1 people found this helpful
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Donnachka
March 2, 2018 · via Tripadvisor
So much fun!
I wasn't at all sure about the cyclo ride, as traffic in Hanoi is terrifying and I felt sure we would get killed by a vehicle. However, it is actually fun and relaxing. The drivers knew how to safely navigate traffic, and you can see more going at the slow pace of a cycle than speeding by in a taxi. We got a really nice view of the city. The water puppet theater is nice, but the lesser feature of this tour for me. As a cultural activity it's great, with authentic costumes, music and performance. It's hard to follow the storyline since it's all in Vietnamese, and my teenage son quickly got bored. And, yes, you can certainly arrange tickets and transportation for these activities on your own. But being newcomers to the country and unfamiliar with the city or the selection of things to do, we appreciated having it packaged up for us, along with hotel pickup. Definitely worth doing!
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Allan W B
September 5, 2017 · via Viator
Was ok but cyclo drivers had zero...
<p>Was ok but cyclo drivers had zero English and so although they pointed at buildings were unable to say what they were.</p>
1 people found this helpful
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Gertrudes_A
October 25, 2016 · via Viator
Fascinating and Relaxing! Imagine...
<p>Fascinating and Relaxing! Imagine just filming the areas as you pass through...in the comfort of a Cyclo! We even visited the St. Joseph Church before the actual Tour Started. It was quite a surprise for me to know and see A Catholic Church there! Unfortunately it was closed when we were there! The Puppet SWhow was excellent too! A Pity my Camera didn't do Justice to the Show! My photos turned quite dark for my own taste! Nevertheless everything was enjoyable I do recommend this tour To others too!</p>
1 people found this helpful
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JOYITA_P
June 15, 2016 · via Viator
Viator didnt owned the transport. In...
<p>Viator didnt owned the transport. In retrospect realized we could rent our own local transport</p>
1 people found this helpful
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Richard P
May 8, 2016 · via Viator
Well organized and very enjoyable...
<p>Well organized and very enjoyable. You see the sights without having to walk around. iIts fun to do and the arrangements for Water Puppet show very good, front row seats!</p>
1 people found this helpful
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