Water Puppet Show Hanoi, Hanoi - Book online at Civitatis.com

Name: Water Puppet Show Hanoi
Brand: Civitatis
Price: 6.40 USD
Rating: 8.6 (69 reviews)

Highly recommended

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Experience the essence of Vietnamese folklore with your tickets to the Hanoi water puppet show, an age-old tradition born in the Red River Delta that brings together live music, ancient legends, and folk art.

Details

Duration

50 minutes.

Included

Skip–the–line admission to the water puppet show at the Thăng Long Theater

Not included

Audio guide (subject to availability): 50000VND per person

When to book

You can book up to 1 hour in advance if there are any seats left. Book now and guarantee your spot.

Supporting documents

Electronic voucher. Have it on your phone.

Sustainability

All services meet our

Pets

Not allowed.

Frequently asked questions

If you have other questions, contact us

Cancellations

If you cancel 24 hours before the activity starts, we will refund you 50%. Any cancellations after this or no-shows on the day will not be refunded.

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Meeting point

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Reviews of our customers

8.6

Excellent 1,194 Travelers·69 reviews

September 30, 2026
Jesús
Toledo, Spain
Highly recommended
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September 3, 2024
Monica
Cadiz, Spain
The show is worth it and they do a great job. The only thing is that there were rows like ours and the one behind us that were full from side to side ...
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December 30, 2024
Omar
Santiago, Chile
It was a great activity, very nice and original to see something like this in a country as far away from Chile as Vietnam is.
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November 26, 2024
Piergiuseppe Cavagnera
Melzo, Italy
Highly recommended activity especially for families
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September 24, 2024
Anónimo
Melbourne, Australia
I came here expecting nothing , and landed just cause it was a rainy day, but I ended up being surprised!! It is awesome, definitely recommend
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September 14, 2024
Marina
Spain
The most interesting thing was seeing live music and watching how they play instruments from the country. The puppet show is a bit of a no-go.
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August 12, 2024
Marcos Bandoni
Mexico
A must-see show! The ideal thing would be to pick up the tickets directly at the theatre, and not have to go to the local agency first. Instead, they ...
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May 13, 2024
Federico Corrales Sanguino
Spain
The show was wonderful, but I had to pay the entrance fee again because the pick-up spot that I had reserved at Civitatis was far away and it was rain...
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November 21, 2023
Berta
Labiano, Spain
Fun and a good way to know and understand the culture of Vietnam, the live music is wonderful and the skill of the people who move the puppets is incr...
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November 7, 2023
Vanda
Torino, Italy
Beautiful show
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Water Puppet Show at the Thăng Long Theater

Catching a water puppet show at the historic Thăng Long Theater is one of the must-dos in Hanoi. With these skip-the-line tickets, you'll avoid the long queues at the ticket office.

Once in your seats, you'll watch a fascinating 50-minute show performed on an illuminated pool of water. Throughout the performance, master puppeteers hidden behind a bamboo screen bring colorful wooden puppets to life using long rods.

The repertoire includes traditional scenes depicting rural Vietnamese life, such as rice planting, fishing, and playing the flute on the back of a water buffalo, alongside sacred dances like the dragon and phoenix dance.

The puppets will also entertain you with comic sketches featuring the character Tễu, boat races, and famous national legends, such as the story of King Lê Lợi and the golden turtle of Hoàn Kiếm Lake.

At the end of this display of color, traditional music, and history, the experience comes to a close at the theater itself.

Ticket Options

When booking, you can choose from the following seating categories:

General admission: seats in the standard area.
Deluxe ticket: seats in the middle section with a better view.
VIP ticket: the best seats in the front row to enjoy the show.

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