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.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 8.
Tour Options
Standard Class Show 1 hour
(Seats row from N-O-P-Q-R)
Duration: 1 hour
Deluxe Class Show 1 hour
(Seats Row H-I-K-L-M)
Duration: 1 hour
VIP First Class show 1 hour
(Seats row from A-B-C-D-E-G)
Duration: 1 hour
Itinerary
Thang Long Water Puppet
Admission included
Water puppetry is a unique folk art form which is associated with the long history of wet rice civilization of Vietnam. Puppetry is quite popular in many countries around the world.
Thang Long water puppet show includes various pieces which are well arranged, performed by professional and experienced artists under a thorough preparation of content, water pavilion, puppets, light and audio system,… It will bring audiences into an artistic space imbued with the culture of Vietnam and Hanoi.
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.
What's included
Included
Admission fee
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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How it compares in Hanoi
Starting price $9 is 69% below the typical $29 for tours of similar length in Hanoi
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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
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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 Thang Long Water Puppet Show Tickets take?
Thang Long Water Puppet Show Tickets lasts about 1 hour. The itinerary has 1 stop.
How much does Thang Long Water Puppet Show 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 Thang Long Water Puppet Show 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 Thang Long Water Puppet Show Tickets for free?
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Wheelchair accessible Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Thang Long Water Puppet Show Tickets worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 1 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Asia Travel Legend.
Reviews(1)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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ilovesummer0
March 18, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Don’t miss it, you’ll probably never see another one.
You probably only have to experience this once but they really do a great job!
The live music is a big part of it, beautiful, and the dozen puppeteers behind the scenes make those water puppets do the most amazing things!
I guess you could purchase the audio guide, but it was pretty easy to understand. It seemed to tell the story of Vietnamese life in general.
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