Saigon Evening: Water Puppet Show & Dinner Cruise Experience
Overview
Available languages
4 hours
Mobile ticket
• Perfect blend of traditional culture and modern city views
• Unique opportunity to witness Vietnam's ancient art form
• Romantic dinner cruise showcasing Saigon by night
• Hassle-free evening with hotel pick-up and drop-off
• Ideal for couples, families, and culture enthusiasts
Additional Info
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Transportation by car / minivans
Local English speaking tour guide
Dinner
Pickup and drop-off at your hotel in Dist 1 in Ho Chi Minh City
Personal expenses; Tips & Tax
Beverage
Insurance
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
Golden Dragon Water Puppet Theater
Immerse yourself in the captivating world of Vietnamese water puppetry. This unique art form, deeply rooted in the spiritual traditions of Vietnam, comes to life before your eyes in a mesmerizing aquatic theatre. Watch in wonder as skilled puppeteers, hidden behind a screen, manipulate wooden puppets using long bamboo rods and intricate string mechanisms beneath the water's surface. As the puppets dance across their liquid stage, you'll be treated to the melodious sounds of a traditional Vietnamese orchestra. The air fills with the soulful vocals of singers from North Vietnam, their lyrics weaving tales of rural life and ancient legends. Though performed in Vietnamese, the visual spectacle transcends language barriers, offering an hour of colorful entertainment that provides a window into Vietnam's rich cultural heritage
Saigon River
From the deck of your cruise boat, witness Saigon's transformation as day turns to night. The city comes alive with twinkling lights, its landmarks illuminated against the dark sky. This unique vantage point offers unparalleled views of iconic structures and the bustling waterfront, painting a picture of a city where tradition and modernity coexist in harmony.
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Saigon Evening: Water Puppet Show & Dinner Cruise Experience
Pickup included
Reviews
38 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Saigon River Cruise
Graham F,
Sep 9, 2025
- Tripadvisor
5.00Thank you Anna and Mr Phat. The drive in (whist short) was during peak hour in Ho Chi Min City and Anna was very friendly and knowledgeable. Meal was nice, and the views from the river is stunning.
Good Experience
11mikiy,
Aug 13, 2025
- Tripadvisor
5.00The saigon evening is good experience. The water puppet interesting. Tuco is good tour guide. Introducing many things and history and culture.
An excellent night
N3670OMloc,
Aug 13, 2025
- Tripadvisor
5.00Tuco is a good tour guide. He introduced a lot of information and history during the tour. It’s a great night, I enjoyed so much.
Get your guide with Tuco!
Chilie 1234,
Aug 13, 2025
- Tripadvisor
5.00Tuco is an amazing guide! Thank you so much. The show was extraordinary. The cruise - marvellous. They cared about my vegetarian preference. The overall experience was fantastic. Tuco explained everything to us and gave us a lot of information about the place. We really felt so welcomed. Totally recommended.
Great experience
Companion31087271552,
Jul 18, 2025
- Tripadvisor
5.00Had a great time and this our guide Lam he is loveliest guide i have ever seen in vietnam. He enjoyed with us tell us detailed insite of each aspect fully and totally recommended
Water Puppets and Dinner Cruise with guide Bao
enricogI2016WI,
May 28, 2025
- Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide Bao was very accommodating when I ask to change our pick-up location. He was very friendly with answering our questions and gave us a history lesson while on our way to the destinations. The show was great and the dinner cruise aboard the Indochina Queen was fun. Highly recommend Bao and this tour!
Wonderful
Andrew S,
Mar 19, 2025
- Viator
5.00Fantastic show piece for Ho Chi Minh. The pick up was brilliant in an air conditioning vehicle comms were brilliant. Tom & driver Jerry were professional. The puppet show was a gem. The river cruise and meal was fantastic, it was a real top trip for our final night in Vietnam
Wonderful trip highlighting Ho Chi Minh City at it's best.
36AndrewS36,
Mar 19, 2025
- Tripadvisor
5.00A wonderful trip. Picked up by Tom & Jerry the driver, the car had air-conditioning and was immaculate. The puppet show was amazing, a real treat. The cruise and meal was also fantastic. It was our last night and it made the trip to Vietnam very special
Memorable and fun trip
LONG L,
Mar 13, 2025
- Tripadvisor
5.00The whole journey was very memorable, the jerry people were particularly nice, very enthusiastic and friendly, the water puppet show was very interesting, at first I thought it would be particularly difficult to understand because of the language barrier, but actually it's completely okay not to worry about it, all you need to do is enjoy the show, it's worth seeing. The dinner was on a cruise ship, and although the night scene was average, it was better than the service and performance, and the dishes were moderate. I might have preferred traditional Vietnamese cuisine to European, but it was still a very memorable journey overall.
Highly recommend pur tour guide, Ha Ha
deedeew337,
Dec 9, 2024
- Tripadvisor
5.00The puppet show was amazing and the cruise dinner was nice. The two are definitely must-experience in Ho Chi Ming City. Special thanks to our tour guide, Ha Ha, who gave us a detailed introduction to Vietnam and answered our questions with patience. He's made our trip informative and interesting for sure!
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