Skip the Line: Thang Long Water Puppet Theater Entrance Tickets

Overview

50 minutes

Mobile ticket

You have a choice of standard, deluxe, or VIP first class seats to the Thang Long Water Puppet Theater in Hanoi. Book your entrance ticket and skip the line with priority seating. The unique puppetry performance is done on the water, accompanied by storytelling and music. Choose a showtime to fit your sightseeing schedule.

Water Puppetry is a traditional art form with distinctive culture identity of Vietnam. It came into existence, developed and diversified over a thousand years ago in the Red River Delta. Thanks to unique performances on the water, this puppetry art is famous and highly appreciated all over the world.

In early days, water puppetry showed the daily life of villagers such as farming, fishing, romance and children playing. Now, the topics of the plays are also picked from ancient legends, myths and historic stages.

Book your tickets online in advance to get your best seats and enjoy the show.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Specialized infant seats are available

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

All Fees and Taxes

Drinks

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting points

Thang Long Water Puppet

57B Dinh Tien Hoang Street, Hanoi Vietnam

End points

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Thang Long Water Puppet

Admission Included

Old Quarter

Entrance Tickets for Thang Long Water Puppet Theater

45 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Options

Deluxe Class Show

(Seats Row G-H-I-K-L-M-N-O)
Duration: 50 minutes

VIP First Class show

(Seats row from A-B-C-D-E)
Duration: 50 minutes

Standard Class Show

(Seats row from P-Q-R)
Duration: 1 hour

Reviews

4.19

32 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Great local entertainment
Lois M,
Nov 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Show was fun. Short. Can’t understand the language but the puppetry, music and singing Make up for that.
viator scam! cute show
Milou A,
Mar 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
2.00
Show is cute, but the tickets via Viator is a scam!! I bought VIP tickets (row A-E), then at the theater they claimed no more vip tickets available. They wanted me to have row L tickets. In row L you barely see anything and they are much cheaper tickets. I said no, and stand my ground and somehow ‘magically’ we got the tickets we paid for and sat first row. Which had even 5 more free seats!! So beware!! Also buying directly at the theater is cheaper, however do it in time like a day before.
A Big Wow!
Anne J,
Mar 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
The Water Puppet show was fantastic from start to finish. I really enjoyed the accompanying instruments and songs as well. The puppeteers are so talented, they brought the characters to life! I didn't feel it necessary to have english translation, it wasn't too hard to figure what was happening. The puppets were funny and endearing, A big thumbs up! One thing to watch, make sure, if you hold. your phone up to record or take a photo, to ensure that you're not blocking the view of people behind you. If you're in Hanoi, you MUST see the puppet show!
Poor communication
Mary C,
Dec 9, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00
Unclear on where to go and the agent was not available when they said . Disappointed that they didn’t make it clearer that I still had to purchase a ticket for the event
Great cultural...
Michael I,
Dec 4, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
Great cultural experience! Super cool and highly recommend. The show is just the right amount of time. Definitely get the audio guide to help understand each act.
Fun show!
Becky E,
Oct 24, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Water puppet show is well worth it. Depending on day, probably worth ordering tickets ahead of time as several shows were sold out
SCAM! DO NOT BUY
sophie f,
Oct 16, 2024
- Review from Viator
1.00
Not only is the ticket price here double the price at venue. There is no skip the line for collection so you will line up anyway. Also said English guide but it’s not the case and you need to purchase additionally.
Totally worth it
H8923JGmichellew,
Jul 16, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Absolutely amazing. A must see experience. We really enjoyed everything - the culture, the music, the drama, the humour and the art. We sat right at the back and could still see everything.
Happy Hanoi water puppets
leebla,
Sep 6, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
A great experience and fun way to learn about Vietnamese legends and folk tales. Fun for adults and children alike.
I'm disappointed.
MEHANOI,
Jun 28, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00
I'd booked it a long time ago, but no tickets had been prepared. It took me a while to tell the teller and get my ticket ready. The theater was very crowded and the handling of the puppets was very good. Everyone was waist-deep in the water and manipulating the puppets.