
Hanoi City And Water Puppet Show Private Tour
Traveler rating
5.0/5
Based on 2 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Hanoi City And Water Puppet Show Private Tour worth booking?
Hanoi City And Water Puppet Show Private Tour is a 8-hour experience in Hanoi, Vietnam, from $70 per person. It scores 48 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 5/5 rating across 2 reviews. This booking is non-refundable, so pick your date carefully. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 48 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (2)
- Duration
- 8 hours
- From
- $70 per person
Highlights ►Visit the top attractions of the city ►Learn Vietnam's history, especially Hanoi from an experienced private guide ►Enjoy an authentic water puppet show ►Discover Hanoi's Train Street- it is so much fun! ►See
What you get
- • All entrance fees and water puppet ticket
- • Mineral water bottles
- • English speaking guide
- Daily departure except block out dates during Tet holiday in Vietnam
- • Special lunch at the local restaurant
- • Private car/mini van with A/C
About this experience
Highlights ►Visit the top attractions of the city ►Learn Vietnam's history, especially Hanoi from an experienced private guide ►Enjoy an authentic water puppet show ►Discover Hanoi's Train Street- it is so much fun! ►See the beautiful wooden One-Pillar Pagoda, built for Emperor Ly Thai Tong in the 11th century ►Enjoy a beautiful lunch at one of the most famous local restaurant in Hanoi Old Quarter
What's included
Included
- • All entrance fees and water puppet ticket
- • Mineral water bottles
- • English speaking guide
- Daily departure except block out dates during Tet holiday in Vietnam
- • Special lunch at the local restaurant
- • Private car/mini van with A/C
Not included
- • Tips( not compulsory), International Insurance and Personal Expenses
- • Other things are not mentioned clearly in the packages
What you'll see and do
Hanoi City Tour
Introduction Joining a full-day tour of Hanoi with a private guide and get a local's insight into Vietnam’s mythology, traditions and customs. Enjoy a traditional water puppet show and visit the most highlight attractions of Hanoi such as Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, One-Pillar Pagoda, Temples of Literature and more tinerary 08:15: We will pick up from your hotel( located in Hanoi Old Quarter or nearby Hanoi Old Quarter) Then we start visiting first place named Tran Quoc Pagoda, a Buddhist relic and national heritage lying on the West Lake. 09:15: Visit Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum, the final resting place of Viet Nam’s greatest father, walking along Ho Chi Minh’s stilt house where he lived and worked from 1958 to 1969. 10:30 Visit One-Pillar Pagoda – the one modeled after a lotus flower, a symbol of Hanoi city. 11:00: We leave for Ho Chi Minh water puppet theater to enjoy water puppet show. The show starts at 11:15. 12:30: Enjoy a special set menu lunch at Orchid restaurant in Hanoi Old Quarter. 14:00 Visit Temple of Literature, the most famous temple situated in Hanoi, also functioned as Vietnam's first university. It was first constructed in 1070 under King Ly Nhan Tong and dedicated to Confucius, sages and scholars. A vast structure that has existed to present day. 15:30 We will take you to St. Joseph's Cathedral. Its a late 19th-century Gothic Revival (Neo-Gothic style) church that serves as the cathedral of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Hanoi to nearly 4 million Catholics in the country. Then leave for legendary Hoan Kiem Lake, visit turtle tower. You also see the beautiful Vietnamese and French architecture around the lake, take photo at French Quarter and Hanoi Opera House if you want. 16:30: We will drop you off at your hotel. Trip ends. Note: Ho Chi Minh mausoleum closes every afternoon, Monday and Friday. So we will visit Vietnamese Women's Museum located in Hanoi, in Ly Thuong Kiet Street, near the central Hoan Kiem Lake and the old quarter. This museum is dedicated to Vietnamese women. The museum opened to public in 1995 and had been renovated between 2006 and 2010 instead of visiting Ho Chi Minh mausoleum.
480 minutes here · Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 10 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- SWALLOW TRAVEL
Know before you go
- 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
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- When you visit any temples/pagodas, you should wear long pants or short under the knees and a T-shirt. It is respectful to cover your knees and your shoulders.
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Good to know
- Duration
- 8 hours
- Free cancellation
- Non-refundable
- Minimum age to book
- 5+
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $70 to $230
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 1
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Who runs this experience
Operated by SWALLOW TRAVEL, who run 3 experiences we rank across 2 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 56.3.
See everything SWALLOW TRAVEL runsWhy this scores 48
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Hanoi City And Water Puppet Show Private Tour: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Hanoi.
How much does Hanoi City And Water Puppet Show Private Tour cost?
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Prices start at $70 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Hanoi usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Hanoi City And Water Puppet Show Private Tour take?
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Plan for about 8 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Hanoi is not rushed.
Is Hanoi City And Water Puppet Show Private Tour worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 48 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 2 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable culture & history in Hanoi, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Hanoi City And Water Puppet Show Private Tour?
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No. This experience is sold on a non-refundable basis, so only book a date you are confident about. Similar experiences in the city do offer free cancellation if flexibility matters more than price.
Is Hanoi City And Water Puppet Show Private Tour suitable for kids and families?
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The operator sets a minimum age of 5. Older children generally do well here, and families should factor in the 8-hour running time when deciding.
How far in advance should I book Hanoi City And Water Puppet Show Private Tour?
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Around 1 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Hanoi can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Hanoi and add a light layer if any part of the 8-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Hanoi City And Water Puppet Show Private Tour start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Hanoi within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Hanoi?
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On Outty we rank every Hanoi experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Ninh Binh Day Trip from Hanoi, Hanoi Cooking Class: Culture, Local Market & Community Care, Hanoi Motorbike Tour: Food, Culture and Fun by Vintage Motorbike. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Hanoi?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Hanoi?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
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