
Skip the line: Thang Long Water Puppet Theater Entrance Tickets
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Based on 102 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
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Is Skip the line: Thang Long Water Puppet Theater Entrance Tickets worth booking?
Skip the line: Thang Long Water Puppet Theater Entrance Tickets is a 0.8-hour experience in Hanoi, Vietnam, from $9 per person. It scores 48 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 4.2/5 rating across 102 reviews. This booking is non-refundable, so pick your date carefully. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 48 / 100
- Rating
- 4.2/5 (102)
- Duration
- 0.8 hours
- From
- $9 per person
Experience the Best Local Art Show of Water Puppetry in 50 minutes for your own group with the Fixed Times of the show. Today's Vietnamese water puppetry is a unique variation on the ancient Asian puppet tradition. The p
What you get
- All Fees and Taxes
- Entrance fee
About this experience
Experience the Best Local Art Show of Water Puppetry in 50 minutes for your own group with the Fixed Times of the show. Today's Vietnamese water puppetry is a unique variation on the ancient Asian puppet tradition. The puppets are made out of wood and then lacquered. The shows are performed in a waist-deep pool. A large bamboo rod supports the puppet under the water and is used by the puppeteers, who are normally hidden behind a screen, to control them. Thus the puppets appear to be moving over the water. When the rice fields would flood, the villagers would entertain each other using this form of puppet play.
What's included
Included
- All Fees and Taxes
- Entrance fee
Not included
- Tea and coffee
What you'll see and do
Thang Long Water Puppet
Experience the Best Local Art Show of Water Puppetry in 50 minutes for your own group with the Fixed Times of the show. Today's Vietnamese water puppetry is a unique variation on the ancient Asian puppet tradition. The puppets are made out of wood and then lacquered. The shows are performed in a waist-deep pool. A large bamboo rod supports the puppet under the water and is used by the puppeteers, who are normally hidden behind a screen, to control them. Thus the puppets appear to be moving over the water. When the rice fields would flood, the villagers would entertain each other using this form of puppet play. - Show Private charter for Small group/ Medium Group/ Big Group - Charter Private Show Fix time: 08:00 am/ 09:15 am/ 10:30 am and 15:00PM - Can be flexible as your timing for Prebooked
Admission included
Lake of the Restored Sword (Hoan Kiem Lake)
Entrance Tickets for Thang Long Water Puppet Theater
50 minutes here
Old Quarter
Entrance Tickets for Thang Long Water Puppet Theater
50 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Thang Long Water Puppet
57B Dinh Tien Hoang Street, Hanoi, 10000, Vietnam
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
Thang Long Water Puppet · 57B Dinh Tien Hoang Street, Hanoi, 10000, Vietnam
Options you can book
Deluxe Class Show
(Seats Row H-I-K-L-M) Duration: 55 minutes
VIP First Class show
(Seats row from A-B-C-D-E-G) Duration: 50 minutes
Standard Class Show
(Seats row from N-O-P-Q-R) Duration: 1 hour
Before you book
- Cancellation
- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Asia Travel Legend
Know before you go
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infant seats unavailable
- Not suitable for pets
- Wheelchair accessible
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Traveler reviews
102 verified traveler reviews for Skip the line: Thang Long Water Puppet Theater Entrance Tickets. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Enjoyed it
An interesting show, and the right duration under an hour. The puppets were very colorful and creative. Bamboo poles used for show
via Tripadvisor
Good show, poor process.
The water puppet performance was wonderful, and it was great to see a live performance so close. Kudos to the puppeteers for creating such fun, interesting and entertaining movements, and to the lovely singers and musicians. I am not giving 5 stars because of the way we received our tickets. It seemed that there was only one line for both picking up pre-purchased tickets and for purchasing. So I’m not sure what line we were “skipping”. And the line was understandably slow. We almost missed the start of the show, and I suspect some people did. We received our tickets from someone wandering the crowd. No sign, no calling out. I’m still not sure how he recognized that we were the people waiting for the tickets he held. Perhaps our experience was the exception and this is not how it normally happens. It is certainly not how it should happen. Many ways to improve the process.
via Tripadvisor
Delightful tradition come alive. Must see!
Delightful show, great stories told with traditional puppets. Wonderful experience, an absolute must visit and see while you are in Vietnam.
via Tripadvisor
Great Puppet Show - Buy at the Box office
The puppet show itself was fantastic. However there is no skip the line buying these tickets. Just go to the box office 45 minutes early and purchase. You are going to have to stand in line either way.
via Tripadvisor
Fun show.
A fun show. Puppets were hilarious. Great musicians on traditional instruments. Skipping the very long line was good. It wasn't clear where to meet representative with tickets.
via Viator
Good to know
- Duration
- 0.8 hours
- Free cancellation
- Non-refundable
- Minimum age to book
- 3+
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $9 to $16
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 36
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 48
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Skip the line: Thang Long Water Puppet Theater Entrance Tickets: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Hanoi.
How much does Skip the line: Thang Long Water Puppet Theater Entrance Tickets cost?
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Prices start at $9 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 Skip the line: Thang Long Water Puppet Theater Entrance Tickets take?
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Plan for about 0.8 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 Skip the line: Thang Long Water Puppet Theater Entrance Tickets 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 (4.2/5 across 102 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 Skip the line: Thang Long Water Puppet Theater Entrance Tickets?
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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 Skip the line: Thang Long Water Puppet Theater Entrance Tickets suitable for kids and families?
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The operator sets a minimum age of 3. Older children generally do well here, and families should factor in the 0.8-hour running time when deciding.
How far in advance should I book Skip the line: Thang Long Water Puppet Theater Entrance Tickets?
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Around 36 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 0.8-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Skip the line: Thang Long Water Puppet Theater Entrance Tickets 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 with Tam Coc or Trang An & Mua Cave, Ha Giang Loop Tour 4 Days 3 Nights with Ha Giang Vision Tour, Halong Bay Day Tour With Titop Island, Cave, Kayak & Lunch. 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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