S
Very cool show was...
Very cool show was definitely worth while! Best to book in advance as they had sold out for the day when we went
Skip the Line: Thang Long Water Puppet Theater Tickets
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At a glance
- Duration
- 1 hour
- Price from
- $9 / person
- Location
- Hanoi, Vietnam
- Rating
- 4.0 / 5 · 432 reviews
- Group
- 1–30 pax
- Cancellation
- See policy below
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Asia Travel Legend
Description
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.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 3:00 PM, 4:10 PM, 5:20 PM, 6:30 PM, 8:00 PM, and 9:15 PM
- Next available
- Fri, Oct 9
- Adult (ages 3–75)
- $9
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 8.
Tour Options
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.
Temple of Literature & National University
You will have entrance ticket to Thang Long Water Puppet and enjoy it
Old Quarter
Walking around Hanoi Old Quarter
Lake of the Restored Sword (Hoan Kiem Lake)
Visit Hoan Kiem Lake Near by
What's included
Included
All Fees and Taxes
Not included
Coffee and/or Tea
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.0
432 reviews
How it compares in Hanoi
- Starting price $9 is 69% below the typical $29 for tours of similar length in Hanoi
Excurgo comparison of 9,003 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Skip the Line: Thang Long Water Puppet Theater Tickets take?
Skip the Line: Thang Long Water Puppet Theater Tickets lasts about 1 hour. The itinerary has 5 stops.
How much does Skip the Line: Thang Long Water Puppet Theater Tickets cost?
Prices start at $9 per person for this Hanoi experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 3 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Skip the Line: Thang Long Water Puppet Theater Tickets run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 3:00 PM, 4:10 PM, 5:20 PM, 6:30 PM, 8:00 PM, and 9:15 PM.
Can I cancel Skip the Line: Thang Long Water Puppet Theater Tickets for free?
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Skip the Line: Thang Long Water Puppet Theater Tickets worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.0 out of 5 across 432 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Asia Travel Legend.
Reviews(432)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
R
The artists were amazing- the audience was not
The artistry was beautiful and the performers were really top-notch. However, the low price-tag of this show attracted the basest, most disreputable tourists you can imagine. Laughing and talking throughout the show, getting up and leaving, showing disrespect to the culture and performance. Shame on you. My colleagues and I found the music lovely and the puppets fun. I would recommend this to a friend if you could screen the audience members.
K
Scam
Scam - tickets can be bought at venue much cheaper and with little to no que. When we turned up, our tickets hadn't been arranged and despite buying the VIP skip the que ticket, ironically ended up being the only ones stuck outside waiting. Ended up being given someone elses tickets sat in a different place in the theatre to where bought. No audio guide provided, which was essential to understand what was going on. The show itself was good.
R
Beautiful
A very nice experience beautifully performed puppet show. It is a must see while in Ha Noi. Though we could not follow the story line completely,the pamphlet explained it,which we read later.
D
Nice experience! Worth it
Nice experience! Kids thought it was funny, too. Worth a visit though. Cultural getaway in the air conditioning.
D
Very good show
A very beautiful experience of a little-known Vietnamese art. The dexterity of the puppeteers is astonishing, and the musical and sung accompaniment is of very good quality
B
Great show and the music...
Great show and the music was the best part! Engaging and a cool reprieve from the heat. Worth checking out!
R
Ok.
Should have been more organised for pre ticket collection and "VIP" skip the line service. Not enough info. The show itself when using the additionally paid for ear audio translators was great. But when paying extra for a VIP described service, definitely dont expect to be sitting 4th row behind heaps of people and queuing and waiting without instructions or info on how to enter the show etc.
E
Lovely show.
Lovely show, very original for Vietnamese culture. Recommended for everyone, easy access.
C
Wonderful show, well...
Wonderful show, well worth it money. Easy to follow the story line but can get the head phones if you want to.
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