Water Puppet Show-Cyclo & Dinner On Cruise in Ho Chi Minh City
Overview
Available languages
4 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
If you ever find yourself in Ho Chi Minh, catch the Water Puppet Theater. Water Puppets are puppets that dance freely on the water and are firmly rooted in Vietnamese folklore. This traditional Vietnamese water puppet show is enjoyable for both kids and adults.
Highlights:
- Enjoy the Vietnamese Water Puppet Theater
- Explore famous destinations and interact with friendly residents on a Cyclo (three-wheel bicycle)
- Have dinner on a scenic cruise along the Saigon River
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Golden Dragon Water Puppet Theater
Hey there! At 5:30 PM, your friendly tour guide will swing by your hotel to take you on a fun Cyclo ride through the city. You'll experience the traditional Vietnamese three-wheel bicycle and soak in the local way of life. After the ride, we'll head to the Water Puppet Theater, where you can catch a fantastic puppet show on the water with modern music and traditional instruments. You'll learn all about Vietnamese rural folklore and superstitions and maybe even be surprised by some amusing twists in the stories. It's going to be a blast!
Bến Bạch Dằng
At 7:30 PM, we'll hop on a riverboat and enjoy a lovely dinner while cruising along the picturesque Saigon River. At night, we'll take in the beautiful sight of Saigon's skyline and listen to enchanting ancient folk melodies, transporting us back in time. The tour will wrap up at 9:30 PM, and our friendly tour guide will drop you off at your hotel.
Options
Puppet Show and Dinner
Traditional art and Dinner Shared Group Tour Duration: 4 hours Set menu dinner Puppet Show and Dinner Minivan and Xichlo Cycle Pickup included
What‘s Included
Water puppet show ticket
English speaking guide
Dinner on cruise
Car & Xichlo cycle
pick up and transfer
Drinks
Personal expenses
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Reviews
24 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Our wonderful night out
shirleybK5211SB,Jan 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A really lovely experience on the cyclo, the Water Puppets and an awesome dinner cruise. We couldn't have asked for a better tour guide, ensured all our needs were being met. Would recommend this tour to anyone
Amazing night in the city looking at what Ho Chi Minh has to offer.
Carol C,Aug 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our night started by being greeted by Nguyen at the front of our hotel. He had 2 cyclo’s waiting to take us on a trip around the city. We then met up with him at the water puppet show which he had our tickets for. Show was amazing. I had no idea what to expect. After the show he took us by taxi to the boat for dinner. Food was delicious and we cruised around the river looking at all the buildings and lights. My husband and I had a great night thanks to all the organisation by Nguyen. Nguyen also talked about some history highlights. Would highly recommend this tour.
Memorable tour!
louella w,Mar 31, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Nhu was an amazing tourist guide. Highly recommended. Food at the cruise was super. Enjoyed the whole tour.
An Immersive Evening of Culture and Scenery in Ho Chi Minh City
Michael C,Dec 25, 2024
- Review from Viator
4.00The experience began with a cyclo ride starting right at my hotel, which was incredibly convenient. Riding through the lively streets at a calm pace was a unique way to take in the city. We passed by cultural landmarks as motorcycles and city traffic zipped around us, making the ride feel exciting yet safe and tranquil. Next, we enjoyed the water puppet show, which was truly a cultural highlight. The musicians were excellent, providing a live soundtrack that elevated the experience. Despite the language barrier, the puppets conveyed universal stories that were both entertaining and educational. We learned about fishing, saw playful dragons, pesky cats, beautiful birds, and even a thrilling boat race. The performance was engaging and beautifully set to traditional live music performed exceptionally well. The evening ended with a dinner cruise along the Saigon River. While the food was mediocre at best—not hot and with drinks costing extra—the views and overall experience of being on the river more than made up for it. Watching the illuminated skyline from the boat was peaceful and memorable, making it a wonderful way to wind down the evening. Overall, the combination of history, culture, and scenic relaxation made for a well-rounded and enjoyable experience. Though there was some room for improvement, I’d still highly recommend it for anyone visiting Ho Chi Minh City!
Cyclo & dinner great
Debbie R,Dec 5, 2024
- Review from Viator
3.00Show was interesting but not really our cup of tea but really enjoyed the cyclo ride even thought it was raining & the dinner cruise on the Saigon river was great.
Great finale for our visit to Saigon
kirstenbT2767TC,Jul 15, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a great tour to end our visit to Ho Chi Minh. The water puppets are a MUST SEE. For dinner, we suggest getting the buffet as there was a variety of foods to choose from. Nhu was also a wonderful tour guide! He was very kind and happy to answer questions about the history of the water puppets and the city. Nhu made sure that we were taken care of throughout the whole evening. He even recommended some other hidden gems to visit in the city! Thank you! 😊
Half good
RogerNBill,Nov 8, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00The first half of the tour was perfect. I was picked up at my hotel and had a delightfully scenic trip around Ho Chi Minh City. Then to the Puppet show which was charming. The big disappointment was the dinner cruise. Very touristy. I entered the ship and was seated at 7:40. It took forever to get service. By 9 pm I was given my check and no dessert. I asked for dessert and it was a small piece of pineapple and a thin, small piece of watermelon. The food was ok. Too much of it truthfully. Entertainment cheesy. The problem was the timing. Basically we could have stayed docked for all I saw as we exited the ship at 9:15. The was no opportunity to see the skyline which is why I did the cruise instead of just go to a restaurant. So, if it could have ended after the puppet show I would have been happier.
Amazing and Incredible done!
XsuarezdeC,Jul 31, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent presentation, Amazing performance so difficult to find out how the actors do the show inside he water all the time. Congratulations it is and amazing presentation. Must see it.
Great Value
W6223SJmonicas,May 26, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00All of it was wonderful the guide was friendly and informative Water puppet show was a fabulous experience Dinner was excellent
Good experience
Eira S,Apr 20, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00The puppet show was entertaining and the cruise and the food on the cruise was nice.The show was full house and even the cruise was full but the staff there was attentive .
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