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
End points
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Thang Long Water Puppet
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.
Old Quarter
Entrance Tickets for Thang Long Water Puppet Theater
Options
Standard Class Show
(Seats row from P-Q-R)
Duration: 1 hour
VIP First Class show
(Seats row from A-B-C-D-E)
Duration: 50 minutes
Deluxe Class Show
(Seats Row G-H-I-K-L-M-N-O)
Duration: 50 minutes
Reviews
31 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A Big Wow!
Anne J,
Mar 6, 2025
- Viator
5.00The 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!
Great cultural...
Michael I,
Dec 4, 2024
- Viator
5.00Great 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
- Tripadvisor
5.00Water puppet show is well worth it. Depending on day, probably worth ordering tickets ahead of time as several shows were sold out
Totally worth it
H8923JGmichellew,
Jul 16, 2024
- Tripadvisor
5.00Absolutely 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
- Tripadvisor
5.00A great experience and fun way to learn about Vietnamese legends and folk tales. Fun for adults and children alike.
So cheap for an hour of fun !
eowynm2023,
Apr 27, 2023
- Tripadvisor
5.00This was an hour happily spent. Well worth the ticket price it goes for one hour. The show is accompanied by musicians playing old traditional songs as the puppets act out legends of the old history of the region which goes back thousands of years. We laughed a lot. Lovely live music, charming performance, I was glad I came.
Strongly recommended.
jamestG5714UW,
Apr 27, 2023
- Tripadvisor
5.00Great show of puppet virtuosity in a beautiful old Theater.Great for kids and elders alike. I loved the show, the puppets, the music and singing. I enjoyed it without a guide and headset. It takes slightly less than an hour and they start on time. Best to book online a few days before.
Excellent experience
Beth P,
Apr 17, 2023
- Tripadvisor
5.00The water puppet theater is a must see! Enjoyed the music, vocals and performances. Excellent seats and customer service
Top 1 To see in Hanoi Good entertainment.
rodneyhiltona,
Apr 9, 2023
- Tripadvisor
5.00I attended the water puppet show in my area and it was an absolutely magical experience! The puppeteers were so precise and precise in their movements, that it felt almost like the puppets were living! The show had a perfect blend of old-world charm and modern entertainment. I highly recommend it to my friends, as it's totally worth experiencing at least once.
Not to be Missed
705pennyw,
Feb 19, 2023
- Tripadvisor
5.00I found this on the internet and thought it was something different to experience. We are so glad we did! The puppetry is fantastic. The performance was in Vietnamese and we weren’t sure what the story was but have pieced it together since seeing it. It is clever, funny and thoroughly enjoyable. Highly recommend it.
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