Top Ho Chi Minh City Shows & Performances

Add another activity to your itinerary in Ho Chi Minh with this live show, including hotel pickup and drop-off. Skip the line and be chauffeured directly to the show entrance from your location in Saigon. Immerse yourself in a live performance that showcases Vietnamese village life with talented artists and traditional tools. After the show, your car and staff will be ready to escort you back.

Ensure your admission to the Golden Dragon Water Puppet show in Ho Chi Minh City by booking in advance for the show of your choice. Watch a fine example of this traditional Vietnamese performing art during a show that lasts about 45 minutes. The water puppet show typically depicts ancient legends and scenes from traditional life using colorful puppets accompanied by live music.

Enjoy the grand spectacle of traditional Vietnamese water puppetry, with an advance admission ticket to the Golden Dragon Water Puppet Theater in Ho Chi Minh City. Marvel at the intricately designed puppets performing on the surface of the water, which serves as the stage. Simply select your preferred showtime at booking.

Experience the best of the Mekong Delta on a day trip from Ho Chi Minh City, and explore the distinctive delta landscape by motorized river boat and row boat. You’ll visit a traditional temple, canal island, and local home along the way, then stop in a restaurant for a delta-style lunch. Your tour includes all transport, activities, entrance fees, lunch, and snacks, as well as hotel pickup and drop-off in central Ho Chi Minh City.

• Authentic Vietnamese Music Performance: Enjoy 12 captivating chapters of folk music performed with 30 rare and traditional instruments, composed exclusively by renowned Vietnamese composer Trần Mạnh Hùng. • 3-Region Culinary Experience: Savor a 9-dish set menu featuring signature dishes from Northern, Central, and Southern Vietnam, served with specially designed traditional tableware. • 3D Immersive Audio Technology: Be amazed by Vietnam’s first stage equipped with advanced 3D surround sound, offering an immersive audio experience from every seat in the auditorium. • Multi-sensory Show: A dynamic blend of music, visuals, and gastronomy—taste, listen, and watch as Vietnam’s vibrant culture comes alive on stage. 18:15: Hotel pick-up / meet at meeting point 19:00: First part of the live musical performance 20:00: Enjoy the Vietnamese set dinner (regular or vegetarian option) 20:30: Second part of the show with immersive visuals and sound 21:30: Show ends

Hear stories of the American-Vietnam war as you discover the maze-like Cu Chi Tunnels, a 136-mile (220 kilometers) network of underground tunnels used by the Viet Cong soldiers. Step back in time as you peek into the old storage areas, poke your head through camouflaged trapdoors, and crawl through military supply tunnels.

Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Vietnamese culture with a Water Puppet Show, a captivating art form that dates back to the 11th century. Held in a pool of water that serves as the stage, these performances bring to life traditional folktales and legends through intricately crafted wooden puppets. Manipulated by skilled puppeteers hidden behind a bamboo screen, the puppets dance, swim, and act out scenes of rural life, mythical creatures, and historical events. Accompanied by live traditional music, including drums, gongs, and bamboo flutes, narrated by expressive folk singers, the show offers an auditory and visual feast. The reflection of the puppets on the water, combined with vibrant colors and dramatic lighting, creates a magical atmosphere that delights audiences of all ages. A Water Puppet Show is not just entertainment; it's a journey into Vietnam's rich cultural heritage, offering a unique & unforgettable experience that showcases the creativity and storytelling.

Please your palate with the culinary delights of Southern Vietnam on a culinary walking tour of Ho Chi Minh City. With an expert gastronomic guide, immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of local markets and rustic restaurants to sample local specialties such as ‘bahn mi’ baguettes and popular rice dishes. Sip aromatic Saigonese coffee and refreshing beers as you explore the appetizing attractions of Ho Chi Minh City. Enjoy an intimate atmosphere on this small-group tour, where numbers are limited to just 12 fellow food lovers.

Step aboard the Elite of Saigon, a beautiful new ship designed with open decks and amazing city views. This daily two-hour cruise is more than just a boat ride—it’s a floating getaway. While you sail, enjoy free access to our swimming pool and mini-golf course right on deck. Relax in your reserved seat and take in the glowing city lights. As part of your experience, choose for yourself Buffer or Set Menu dining. To make your time onboard even more memorable, a live band performs every evening, creating a perfect atmosphere of music and great food. For an extra special night, join us on weekends to see spectacular fireworks over the water. From the stunning views to the relaxing music, the Elite of Saigon is the perfect place for an unforgettable night out.

Maximize your short time in Vietnam with one fabulous evening—combining traditional water puppetry, a dinner cruise, and gorgeous city lights into one seamless experience. You’ll glide along the Saigon River in a classic junk boat, take in an ancient water puppet show, and get fabulous views of this world-class city. No navigation or dinner reservation hassles required.

Program + MUSIC PRELUDE + WATER PUPPET SHOW - Raising the Festival Flag - The narrator: Teu - Dragon Dance - On a buffalo with a fulte - Agriculture - Catching frogs - Rearing ducks and catching foxes - Fishing - Lion Dance - Phoenix Dance - King Le Loi on boat tour or the legend about " Restored sword" - Children playing in water - Boat racing - Unicorns play with ball - Fairy dance - Dance of four Holy Animals

If you have a short time in Saigon but still want to discover some nice places to shop, this tour definitely suits you. We offer to fun tour and the best value for our shoppers. Our tours are designed to provide excellent shopping as well as an illuminating and interesting day out in Saigon.

Equal parts metropolis and ancient wonder, with a dash of French, Chinese, and American influence, there’s so much to explore in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam’s largest. On this half-day tour, you’ll cross off all the iconic spots, from the Notre Dame Cathedral to the Central Post Office, Ben Thanh Market, and beyond, catching a sense of the city’s culture along the way.

Vietnamese water puppet shows offer an evening of entertainment that's perfect for the whole family. During this traditional performance—complete with orchestral music—you'll watch artists play out scenes from daily life and reenact cultural legends. The artful experience comes after savoring the flavors of traditional local cuisine at a fabulous local restaurant, giving you two tastes of Vietnam in one evening.

VietCharm Show is a refined cultural dinner show experience in Vietnam that blends performing arts with fine dining to create a fully immersive journey through the country’s heritage. Rather than being just a stage performance, it is designed as a multi-sensory experience where storytelling, music, visuals, and cuisine are carefully synchronized.

Ready to shop where the locals and influencers go? Dive into the vibrant fashion scene of Ho Chi Minh City on this curated shopping tour that blends street style, indie boutiques, and viral TikTok favorites. Whether you're a fashion lover, a trend hunter, or just looking for cool souvenirs, this half-day experience takes you to some of the city's most stylish corners.

The tradition of water puppet theatre stems from a time when rice paddy fields were flooded and villagers would make entertainment by standing in the waist-deep water with the puppets performing over the water. Using large rods to support the puppets it appeared as if they were moving across the water with the puppeteers hidden behind a screen. This tradition is unique to North Vietnam but has recently found fame on stages all over the world; so it’s a rare treat to see the puppets perform in their original location at the Dragon Water Puppet Theatre. Performances are accompanied by a Vietnamese orchestra playing traditional music using drums, wooden bells, horns, bamboo flutes and cymbals. There are also authentic Vietnamese operatic songs telling the story that is being acted out by the puppets. Most of the shows recount Vietnamese folk tales and legends with topics including the celebration of the rice harvest depicted in a humorous fashion.

Discover Ho Chi Minh City’s vibrant nightlife scene and join other travelers looking to party on this hosted nightlife tour. Make the most of your night out with a dedicated guide to handle logistics. Visit three of the city’s top venues and options for partying. Includes alcoholic beverages to get the party started.

Get a glimpse of Ho Chi Minh City highlights as a private driver-guide whisks you from your hotel to a water puppet show, where you’ll witness Vietnam’s traditional culture. Follow up this quintessential performance with a dinner cruise on the Saigon River. Indulge in delicious dishes and admire the illuminated city skyline while you drift past at night.

Experience Ho Chi Minh City's most memorable meal: a dinner cruise on the Saigon River. You'll be driven to port, where you'll board your boat—with plenty of time to admire the lights of the city from the river. Dinner will be served on the cruise, which you can enjoy while listening to Vietnamese music, both traditional and modern.

Cruise ship passengers with limited time on land will love this private full-day tour of Ho Chi Minh City, designed to maximize your day. Discover why this city was nicknamed the Pearl of the Far East as you tour temples, palaces, colonial quarters, and markets. Learn about Vietnamese history and the city’s role in it. Includes a delicious Vietnamese lunch with a vegetarian option.

Gain a unique perspective of Ho Chi Minh City, where modern life meets traditional Vietnam. Tour the dynamic city with a professional guide who points out architectural features of French colonial–style buildings, such as Saigon Notre-Dame Cathedral and Saigon Post Office. Visit other famous attractions including Reunification Palace, the War Remnants Museum, and the Jade Emperor Pagoda. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included from districts 1 and 3.

Soak up the electric atmospheric of Ho Chi Minh City at night and tuck into the city’s famous street food on this evening tour by motorbike. Hop on the back of your bike and whizz your way around the city’s markets, boulevards and backstreets, stopping at street food hotspots along the way. Learn about local cuisine and culinary traditions from your guide as you travel around town and fill up on delicious barbecue meats, noodles and vegetable dishes, including unique Vietnamese specialties and sweet desserts.