
Thang Long Water Puppet Theater Tickets
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4.1/5
Based on 254 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Thang Long Water Puppet Theater Tickets worth booking?
Thang Long Water Puppet Theater Tickets is a 0.8-hour experience in Hanoi, Vietnam, from $9 per person. It scores 47 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 4.1/5 rating across 254 reviews. This booking is non-refundable, so pick your date carefully. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 47 / 100
- Rating
- 4.1/5 (254)
- Duration
- 0.8 hours
- From
- $9 per person
Skip the lines and the hassle with this book ahead service that includes Water Puppet entrance tickets. Choose from several showtimes to fit your travel schedule. Arrive at the theater 15 minutes before showtime and prep
What you get
- All Fees and Taxes
About this experience
Skip the lines and the hassle with this book ahead service that includes Water Puppet entrance tickets. Choose from several showtimes to fit your travel schedule. Arrive at the theater 15 minutes before showtime and prepare to experience one of Vietnam's most memorable traditional art forms live on stage.
What's included
Included
- All Fees and Taxes
Not included
- Tea and coffee
What you'll see and do
Thang Long Water Puppet
Water Puppetry is a traditional art form with distinctive culture identity of Vietnam. It came into existence, developed and diversified over a thousand years ago in the Red River Delta. Thanks to unique performances on the water, this puppetry art is famous and highly appreciated all over the world. In early days, water puppetry showed the daily life of villagers such as farming, fishing, romance and children playing. Now, the topics of the plays are also picked from ancient legends, myths and historic stages. Book your tickets, then the tickets and program flyer, complete with the details of program, will be delivered to your hotel. Just bring your tickets and enjoy the show.
50 minutes here · Admission included
Lake of the Restored Sword (Hoan Kiem Lake)
Entrance Tickets for Thang Long Water Puppet Theater
50 minutes here
Old Quarter
Thang Long Water Puppet Theater Entrance Tickets
50 minutes here
Vietnam Museum of Ethnology
Thang Long Water Puppet Theater Entrance Tickets
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 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
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 254 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Knowledge and storytelling
5 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Photo opportunities
2 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Traveler reviews
254 verified traveler reviews for Thang Long Water Puppet Theater Tickets. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
A must see in Hanoi
This is definitely an interesting experience. We booked VIP and were in the second row. We also rented the translators so we could hear the folk stories. I would recommend.
via Viator
Water puppet show
Lovely show depicting Vietnamese culture and history,worth seeing. But book early if you have limited time in hanoi as tickets sell fast.
via Viator
Unusual and charming theatre experience
totally unexpected. Whimsical, charming, unlike anything I've ever seen! Tickets sell out the day before so plan your time to see the show you want. Only about an hour long.
via Tripadvisor
Terrible Experience. Dubious Practices. Great Show.
I booked the tickets for this show prior to my trip to Hanoi. I was excited to see this show. I purchased the VIP tickets for the front row because I wanted to see the puppets up close, be enveloped by the accompanying orchestra, and truly enjoy the experience. I arrived 30 minutes in advance. It wasnt until 10 minutes before the show started, when the theatre finally started scanning tickets to let people in, that they informed me that Trip Advisor had overbooked the show and we would not be given the VIP seats we paid for. Instead of being front row for this amazing show of a decade long practice, we were seated 15 rows back, 3-4 rows from the back of the theatre. Instead of an immersive experience seeing the puppets up close, with even the joyous splash as the dragons thrashed around the pool, we were squinting in our seats with a wall of 20-30 cell phones raising up covering our view as the people in front of us recorded the play. While the Puppet Show itself was wonderful and entertaining (what little of it I was able to watch), the experience was miserable and severely cut down on my ability to enjoy the experience. On top of that I reached out to get a refund and was ignored by the Tripadvisor Vendors. I suspect this is a regularly occurring practice to book the theatre full. Advice: find a better way to see the show besides this page.
via Tripadvisor
Fun
Fun time for friends or family. The theater is easily walking distance from any spot in the old quarter and the show was great fun, especially when you know the history
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 0.8 hours
- Free cancellation
- Non-refundable
- Minimum age to book
- 2+
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $9 to $16
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 89
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 47
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Thang Long Water Puppet Theater Tickets: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Hanoi.
How much does Thang Long Water Puppet Theater 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 Thang Long Water Puppet Theater 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 Thang Long Water Puppet Theater Tickets worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 47 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.1/5 across 254 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 Thang Long Water Puppet Theater 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 Thang Long Water Puppet Theater Tickets suitable for kids and families?
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The operator sets a minimum age of 2. 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 Thang Long Water Puppet Theater Tickets?
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Around 89 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 Thang Long Water Puppet Theater 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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