Private Tour
Available languages
4 hours
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This is a tour to experience culture and services in Saigon. Although it doesn't take too long, you will feel a part of Saigon life wonderfully.
Your tour guide will serve you and introduce the features of each experience with enthusiasm.
4.30 pm : pick up at your hotel by cab
5.00pm : Enjoy the unique art of water puppet show, a traditional art form closely connected with the long-standing spiritual life of Vietnamese people..
7.15 pm : transfer to sightseeing cruise
7.45pm The cruise depart, Enjoy sumptuous Vietnamese cuisine on this magical cruise. Enjoy traditional dancing and singing performance during your dinner.
9.30pm : You come back the harbor .Transfer to your hotel.
Hope you have unforgettable night in Ho Chi Minh City !
Include : Car, hotel pick-up, transfer 2 way, ticket for the show, dinner on cruise.
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Private transportation
Tour guide
GST (Goods and Services Tax)
WiFi on board
Dinner
Air-conditioned vehicle
Gratuities
Personal expense
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Golden Dragon Water Puppet Theater
05:30 pm : pick up at your hotel by cab, take you to visit: Ancient post office, book street, Tao Dan park. 06:15 pm : Taking you to the Water puppet show club to Enjoy the unique art of water puppet show, a traditional art form closely connected with the long-standing spiritual life of Vietnamese people...
Saigon River
07:00 pm, Your tour guide and car will go with you to Sai Gon river. Check in a cruise for dinner time. You will enjoy dishes on the yacht, watch traditional Vietnamese music performances. - The cruise will take you along the Saigon River, enjoying the view of Saigon by night. - 09:30 pm. The cruise come back teh pier. Your tour guide and car will transfer back to your hotel. En of services.
Pickup included
27 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Molly S,
Feb 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Huy did a great job as our guide. He explained everything and shared some interesting history. His English is great and this was so helpful. The food was good, the band was a little loud but it made us smile. You won’t be disappointed
cheeshengc,
Jan 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
The puppet show is just amazing. Until now, I still couldn't figure out how they did it. Overall, it was simple but great. My main attraction was the cruise. I believe it would have been more fun if the cruise had lasted longer. The cruise time was too short.

678rakshav,
Dec 15, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
It was an amazing experience. Our guide Ms. Hana was very kind, soft spoken and great to be with. I went with my family for the first time to Vietnam and this was one of the initial tours we took. I really enjoyed it and would recommend.
2bajadreamers,
Nov 30, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
It was an enjoyable, and certainly different, evening. The puppet show was not only entertaining, it gave an insight to the history and culture of Vietnam. I wish the volume of the singers and band could have been turned down. There were times I had to cover my ears it was so loud. The cruise was nice. Buffet dinner was typical buffet-some food cold, but had a wide variety of local cuisine. Guide was helpful and informative. We would recommend this evening to friends.
vincent m,
Nov 13, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
What a great evening we had, our guide Huy was excellent, his knowledge of Vietnam was brilliant, the puppet show was very good and the dinner cruise was lovely, the food was very good and the entertainment was excellent. It’s a must if visiting Hoi Chinh Min City. Thanks to Huy and his driver for a great evening, best of luck for your future Huy, you are a credit to the tour company, Vinny and Candy Liverpool England
nilanthiep,
Sep 16, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
Hana was so good. The water puppet show was good, but do not take the seat that was given to me as it was difficult to see. Then I shifted to the next seat. On the cruise even if we pay more can you give Ruby Hall as it was a happening place

Neil D,
Aug 9, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
We really enjoyed the puppet show. Our tour guide was a bit shy and I had to keep asking questions to have a tour. Overall, I enjoyed. Our server on the river boat was so nice. I felt bad pointing out she forgot to bring us one dish. They made it up right away, absolutely no issue, but she felt bad. I would do this again.
479thelmac,
Aug 7, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
Our tour guide Hana stayed the whole tour and personally guided us through all stages . She helped make it an excellent tour. Hana picked us up exactly on time. The puppet show is not what you would expect it is really unique and well worth attending. We thoroughly enjoyed the dinner there was plenty of variety and was delicious. The band on our deck was very entertaining and interacted with the audience.All in all a great night highly recommended .

Gerale B,
Jun 10, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
Hana was very punctual, professional, and she provided great conversation. The show itself was amazing & entertaining. Since it's a local show, don't expect English, but you won't need it. It's comical and easy to follow, just sit back and enjoy. The boat dinner was really good as well, the transportation was very efficient. Overall great trip, once again, thanks Hana.


lottea316,
Jun 6, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
A tame experience. Water puppet show was canceled due to a River Festival. The guide dropped us off at the boat where we and another guest had to figure out the rest ourselves. The Vietnamese buffet was okay but not great. Entertainment with some dancing and music after dinner was okay. We could watch the boat trip down the river and there was a nice view, but a guide was missing to tell us along the way. The trip was saved by a huge firework and light show along the river due to the “River Festival”. Back at the quay, we were picked up by the guide and driven back to the hotel in a private car, just as the guide got off before us. We were disappointed! Price and experience did not match.
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