VIETNAM
Vietnam's standout days.
The 15 most popular show tours in Vietnam. What each day is actually like, who runs it, and what it costs.
Book Hanoi Water Puppet Show tickets in advance, pick up near the theatre, and enjoy 50 minutes of classic Vietnamese water puppetry.
“Thoroughly enchanting It lasts about 45-50 mins The puppet show is funny and educational and the music is wonderful”
See Ho Chi Minh’s 1,000-year-old water puppet tradition. A funny, musical 45–75 minute show on a pool stage in District 1.
“The ticket/voucher system stumbled (booking details not in list …) but other than that the show itself was great fun. The puppet operators were brilliant, I’ve no idea how it’s being done. As were the musicians and singers. A highly entertaining show for everyone.”
Skip the line for Hanoi’s Thang Long Water Puppet Show with easy ticket pickup or hotel delivery, plus seat choice and cultural stories.
“Easy access, tour operator met me at the ticket box 10 minutes before the start of the show. Show was excellent!”
À Ố Show bamboo circus at Saigon Opera House: live folk music, 17 instruments, and stunning acrobatics in a one-hour performance.
“This was by far the best thing we did in Ho Chi Minh City . It was an action packed hour with a cast of young athletic and acrobatic performers showing great balance , skill and flexibility’ Watching the performance in the Saigon Opera House was the other plus . Excellent show indeed 👍Not to…”
A budget-friendly night in Hoi An: park access from 4 pm, then the 500-performer Hoi An Memories show with themed villages and pagodas.
“If there is one thing to do in Hoi An let this be it! Absolutely incredible show, well worth the money. I have no words to describe how wonderful this is. Don’t bother with paying more money for High class or VIP seats, the Eco seats are long yellow benches, the high class are red…”
Hoi An Memories Land ticket bundles Hoi An Impression Park and the big 8pm Memories Show with 500 performers and village scenes.
“Absolutely gorgeous. Such a fantastic production. Highly recommend paying the extra bit for the better seating 🤌🏿”
Skip the ticket line for the Thang Long Water Puppet Show in Hanoi. 50 minutes of legend, live music, and classic water puppetry.
“It was wonderful to witness something so deeply traditional, rich in history, legendsand cultural meaning. Everything was perfectly organized by the agency, smooth and well taken care of from start to finish. But the real highlight was the show itself. The artists’ performance was absolutely captivating — you could feel how they brought the stories…”
90-minute Han River night cruise with top-deck skyline views. Weekends feature Dragon Bridge fire and water; food bar extra.
“Pleasant boat ride on the river and then watching fire show from Dragon Bridge.”
See Hanoi’s Thang Long water puppet show: 1 hour of live music and legend-based skits on water, with $8 tickets and easy pickup.
“Great show and so much better than expected. Also easy to pick up the tickets.”
Poseidon Han River dinner cruise in Da Nang with Apsara dance, DJ party, and Dragon Bridge fire-and-water show Fri–Sun.
“The perfect cruise for families. We loved the food and had a great seat for the dragon show. Thanks trinh and friends!”
Hanoi water puppet show tickets delivered to your Old Quarter hotel. Skip lines at Thang Long Theatre for a 50-minute classic.
“I enjoyed the show, especially the musicians with their unique Vietnamese instruments. Puppets were were done. We sat in 4th row which I recommend. Well worth the extra dollars. Mixed feelings about audio. It was hard to hear over music but the narrative did explain the situations. A must to experience all of Vietnam.”
Taste Hanoi street food on a guided Old Quarter walk, then watch Thang Long water puppets with Hoan Kiem lake night views.
“This tour was great, we had loads of lovely food and they were able to make a vegetarian option with our any fuss. Gene was very knowledgeable and attentive and taught us how to cross the road! I would recommend this tour to get some great food and to help get your bearings in old…”
Skip the hot ticket line and enjoy Hanoi’s Thang Long water puppet show, a 50-minute set of legends, folk music, and master puppetry.
“Fantastic show! Definitely recommend you get the audio guide as it tells you about each section of the show. It doesn’t provide much detail but it does as to the experience”
Hoi An Memories Land ticket with a major river show plus park mini-acts and Kuha Island access for about an hour of stage magic.
“Amazing! Firstly a note - our tickets arrived very late (around 5pm after calling the organisers on whatsapp) so we didn't realise we could have arrived from 4pm to see the theme park, this is a shame as we felt a but rushed trying to see everything :( Despite this - still 100% a 5*…”
A one-hour Da Nang dance and music show blending Champa culture, Ao Dai, lotus dances, and modern visuals for about $22.
“We absolutely loved it from the dancing the singing and acrobatics. The drums where our favourite”
