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Tours/Hanoi/Thang Long Water Puppet Theater

Thang Long Water Puppet Theater

4.4(45)Hanoi50 min
VIATOR3.0(2)TRIPADVISOR4.5(43)
Thang Long Water Puppet Theater
Thang Long Water Puppet Theater
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Thang Long Water Puppet Theater
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Thang Long Water Puppet Theater
Thang Long Water Puppet Theater
Thang Long Water Puppet Theater
Thang Long Water Puppet Theater

At a glance

Duration
50 min
Price from
$9 / person
Location
Hanoi, Vietnam
Rating
4.4 / 5 · 45 reviews
Group
Small group, up to 15
Cancellation
See policy below
Confirmation
Instant
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operator
Asia Travel Legend

Description

Enjoy a hassle-free experience for the Thang Long Water Puppet show by booking your admission ticket in advance. Watch this live performance of this traditional Vietnamese art form in a show that lasts about one hour. Choose from several showtimes to suit your schedule. Simply arrive at least 15 minutes before showtime, then enjoy a water puppet show that depicts legends and traditional life.

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
Mon, Oct 5
Adult (ages 3–80)
$9

Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.

From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 4.

Tour Options

Deluxe Class Show 55 minutes

(Seats Row H-I-K-L-M) Duration: 55 minutes

VIP Class show 55 minutes

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

Standard Class Show 55 minutes

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

What's included

Included
All Fees and Taxes
Not included
No extra fee charge

Traveller Ratings

Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor

4.4
45 reviews
5
28
4
13
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2
2
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2

How it compares in Hanoi

  • Starting price $9 is 69% below the typical $29 for tours of similar length in Hanoi

Excurgo comparison of 8,993 Viator tours, recalculated daily.

Important Information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • 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 Theater take?

Thang Long Water Puppet Theater lasts about 50 min.

How much does Thang Long Water Puppet Theater 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 Theater 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 Theater for free?

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

Is this a private or a group tour?

It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 15 participants.

Is the tour suitable for children?

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Will my booking be confirmed immediately?

Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.

Is Thang Long Water Puppet Theater worth it?

Travellers rate it 4.4 out of 5 across 45 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Asia Travel Legend.

Reviews(45)

Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor

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samuiHameln
December 25, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Just take a big bow around the theatre and enjoy life.

If you want to do something terrible to yourself about music, go to the performance. Otherwise, take a big bow around the theatre and enjoy life.. absolutely wasted time..the great comments are completely incomprehensible

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Partho_66
November 25, 2024 · via Tripadvisor
Fantastic

This water puppet show is really awesome. One of the main attractions in Hanoi, Vietnam. This is unique and everyone should enjoy this program. This 45 minute show also projects the traditional culture of Vietnam. Strongly recommended.

9
949antonig
November 11, 2024 · via Tripadvisor
An intriguing yet slightly overrated experience

While the concept was unique and the live music was enjoyable, we found the show a bit repetitive after a while. The puppetry skills were impressive, but the lack of English narration made it hard to follow the stories. It's a decent way to spend an evening, but don't set your expectations too high. Arrive early to get good seats, as the theatre can get quite crowded.

2
237elishak
July 8, 2023 · via Tripadvisor
An Engaging and Fun Experience at Vietnam Museum of Ethnology, Hanoi

Visiting the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology in Hanoi was a truly enjoyable experience. The museum is incredibly detailed and engaging, and the staff are extremely welcoming and knowledgeable. I highly recommend a visit for anyone looking for a fun and informative day out!

J
james-stan-wang
June 29, 2023 · via Tripadvisor
Worth a visit - but tired exhibits

Worth a visit but the museum is tired. The museum gives a good flavour for the diversity of Vietnam and a sense of how each community lives. Quite a few of the exhibits are rather tired - with grainy video (10-15 years old?). Updating and adding more video would make the museum much more engaging by making the ethnography live. The exhibit on elephants, more recent, was a fresher exhibit.

D
DruTrav
June 22, 2023 · via Tripadvisor
Great museum.

Wonderful museum. Fascinating displays. Very well presented. The outdoor displays were particularly good.

S
swexplorers2018
June 13, 2023 · via Tripadvisor
Informative and interesting

This was a very interesting place to learn about the different groups within Vietnam. Loved the architectural garden where you could see replica houses. Nice cafe and gift shops were well presented. Don't miss the Kite building ( not flying kites).

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Ethanj0ne5
June 11, 2023 · via Tripadvisor
History brought to life

Wow such a vast amount of information and history around the whole place. The outside section really does make it feel as though your walking through history and it shows you how people live all across the country.

7
70dipen
June 9, 2023 · via Tripadvisor
Vietnamese Culture Heritage Museum

This museum focuses on the 54 officially recognized ethnic group in Vietnam, there many things which was used by Vietnamese people in ancient times, the museum has collection of more than 30,000 objects shown in display.

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InternationalPillow
May 29, 2023 · via Tripadvisor
Amazing outdoor exhibit - must do

We went on a museum spree while in Hanoi as it was during a heatwave! This was hands down the best and most unexpected museum in Hanoi. The musuem bit was good- great explanations and articles to look at. The cafe was ace- super arty and decorated with great ornaments. Drinks were a bit pricey but delicious. Where the museum went from average to outstanding...the back area where the house of different groups were on display. Some of the houses were donated from families- so when you go inside, you can imagine a real family having lived there. All the houses were to size and you could literally enter into them all including one which was on stills. Amazing experience to see, touch and be in the houses esp when they were all so different from one another.

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4.4(45)
Duration50 min
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