Hanoi · SHOW
21 reviewed
Good shows fill up fast around Hanoi, and the best go first. Ranked below are the 15 best, with current prices and what sets each one apart, so you can lock it in before the calendar does.
Book Hanoi water puppet show tickets in advance, grab your seat quickly, and enjoy a 50-minute live tradition with option for audio guide.
“On the day we had a reservation, we were told it was overbooked so we had to go for the show the next day. Still it was handled very nicely and all worked perfectly fine and the show is indeed very unique and great to see”
Skip the line for Hanoi’s Thang Long water puppet show with ticket exchange or hotel delivery. 50 minutes of Vietnamese culture.
“Having the tickets delivered to our hotel was well worth it. Our seats were on the front row which was fun. Communication was excellent. The show itself was entertaining and an interesting piece of Vietnamese culture.”
Skip-the-line ticket for Hanoi’s Thang Long Water Puppet Show, with easier pickup, live music, and 50 minutes of Vietnamese folklore on water.
“Wow, really interesting show. I did not get the audio guide but understood what was going on. Humorous and cute. Definitely recommend :)”
See a classic Hanoi water puppet show for about $8. One hour of legends on water, live music, and easy ticket pickup.
“An amazing show and performance, very authentic and beautifully reflecting the rich heritage of Vietnam.”
Prebook Hanoi water puppet tickets with hotel delivery, then enjoy a 50-minute Red River Delta tradition at Thang Long Theatre.
“We had this show booked for 8 PM on Sep 2. Around 2 PM on the day of the show, the operator says the 8 PM show was cancelled by the theater and that they would offer alternate times. I was on my flight to Hanoi and didn't see this message until I landed at 4PM. I chose the 6:30 PM because I could not have seen this show on any other day during my trip. Sep 2 is a very busy day because it is the Vietnamese independence day and the Old Quarter area is overcrowded and gridlocked with many street closures. The operator should have shared these details…”
Hanoi Old Quarter street-food tastings with a local guide, plus a Thang Long water puppet show by Hoan Kiem Lake at night.
“We had the best food tour and loved the water puppet show! Our tour guide was Jackson - a young local man who knew Hanoi very well. He was super polite and friendly, we both enjoyed our tour very much with his recommendations. Thanks Jackson!!! Ask for this guy to give you the tour”
A full-day guided Hanoi sights-and-culture loop with lunch in the Old Quarter and a classic 50-minute water puppet show.
“I forgot our guide's name, but he was very knowledgeable. He's the kind of guide that beyond just the tour, if you have extra questions related to the tour or Hanoi in general, will be able to answer.”
Prebook Thang Long water puppet tickets in Hanoi’s Old Quarter for a 55-minute flooded-stage show near Hoan Kiem Lake, with mobile entry.
“Definitely a very good cultural experience in Hanoi. Fun for children and adults. Not too long a show with some funny bits. Highly recommend if you are in Hanoi and looking for something different to do in the evenings!”
Private Hanoi day with cyclo ride in the Old Quarter, Ho Chi Minh sights, Temple of Literature, ethnology museum, egg coffee, lunch, puppets.
“This was a wonderful diverse tour. Guide was punctual, well informed and his English was excellent. I can hardly believe we did so much in one day. The Museum of Ethnology was made a high spot by the extremely interesting narrative of thRead more”
Half-day Hanoi Old Quarter tour: Tran Quoc Pagoda, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Temple of Literature, and a 50-min Thang Long water puppet show.
“It is expensive, the ticket price is 100.000 vnd and it is easy to buy tickets at the entrance. Here you pay double. The show itself is really beautiful and amazing, highly recommend doing it when visiting Hanoi.”
Reserve a low-cost ticket to Hanoi’s Lotus Water Puppet Theater and enjoy a 50-minute folkloric show with a multilingual program.
“The show was beautiful and the performer very talented. However, we paid more for better seats and were placed in the second to the last row. So that was very frustrating.”
A private evening **cyclo** loop through Hanoi’s French Quarter, ending with a **water puppet show** and Old Quarter street food.
“The water puppets were awesome! Our guide, Chip, was friendly and very informative. We would definitely recommend this to others!”
Watch Hanoi’s classic Thang Long water puppets in 50 minutes. Reserve ahead, get a fast entry ticket, and pick your show time.
See Hanoi’s 11th-century water puppets with easy skip-the-line tickets. Plan for ticket pickup and Vietnamese audio.
“The puppet show would be enjoyable with an audio guide which we booked but on arrival were told that they had run out.”
Private evening cyclo and walking tour in Hanoi’s Old Quarter, with hotel pickup, Thang Long water puppets, and pho included.
“Leon was an amazing guide and made sure that we had a great time with some wonderful recommendations. The water puppet theatre was incredible - an experience not to be missed”
