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.
“A lovely show, with beautiful music and a great atmosphere.”
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.
“Not quite as large or fancy as Thang Long, or with a many effects as Lotus Water, but this remains my favourite Water Puppet show! The singers, the voices, the charm, the pacing makes it feel like an experience, not just a show. It doesn't take long and its very affordable, check it out!”
Skip the line for Hanoi’s Thang Long Water Puppet Show with easy ticket pickup or hotel delivery, plus seat choice and cultural stories.
“I think it would be much easier to wait until the day of and but the tickets at the theatre. It was a bit of a hassle to find the ticket office so in a hectic city. The performance was awesome. I brought my 8 year old and he was really impressed!”
À Ố Show bamboo circus at Saigon Opera House: live folk music, 17 instruments, and stunning acrobatics in a one-hour performance.
“Unique show with a great reflection of Vietnam life in music dance and acrobatics - lovely theatre and nice having pre show drink on the balcony - very enjoyable show”
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.
“Beautiful show displaying the history of Vietnam. Their resilience and elegance emanates throughout the show. Mesmerising!”
Hoi An Memories Land ticket bundles Hoi An Impression Park and the big 8pm Memories Show with 500 performers and village scenes.
“Amazing light show it’s like nothing else I’ve been the island itself is cool to explore but the show was brilliant!!!”
Skip the ticket line for the Thang Long Water Puppet Show in Hanoi. 50 minutes of legend, live music, and classic water puppetry.
“Great cultural experience and a good way to spend an hour!”
90-minute Han River night cruise with top-deck skyline views. Weekends feature Dragon Bridge fire and water; food bar extra.
“Cool place to see the Dragon Bridge from the boat😎”
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.
“Cheaper and better tickets if you just arrive and book them on the day in person”
Poseidon Han River dinner cruise in Da Nang with Apsara dance, DJ party, and Dragon Bridge fire-and-water show Fri–Sun.
“excellent food. the whole experience is one we will never forget. the photos will never do the Dragon bridge experience justice. you have to see it for yourself.”
Hanoi water puppet show tickets delivered to your Old Quarter hotel. Skip lines at Thang Long Theatre for a 50-minute classic.
“Prebooking is highly advised with VIP seats. Delightful and unique show. Highly recommended. Lovely theatre and show, perfect length.”
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.
“the experience was nice, only concern was if we would have got front rows it would have been nice, we couldn't find from the ticket, where we are sitting. only when we entered the venue we found out that it's the last row, also it would be nice if they provide audio guide for everyone…”
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.
“The show was absolutely stunning. The costumes, lighting, set, choreography were amazing and I've never seen a show like it. It tells the history of Hoi An and there are subtitles to inform you what each part is about. I chose the eco seats which were the cheapest, and I think gave a much better…”
A one-hour Da Nang dance and music show blending Champa culture, Ao Dai, lotus dances, and modern visuals for about $22.
“A spectacular performance combining dancing, acrobatic and singing showing the best culture of Vietnam and Khmer. Enjoyed every minute of it!”
