Hanoi Opera House (Nha Hat Lon) Tours and Tickets

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Ticket prices for shows at the Hanoi Opera House vary by the performance and seating; they can cost as little as 300,000 dong or as much as 1,500,000 dong. Many travelers skip the show and instead choose to admire the architecture from outside on Hanoi city tours, which start at around US$45 per person.

Yes, the Hanoi Opera House is worth visiting. A Hanoi landmark inspired by Paris' Palais Garnier, it's a symbol of French colonial aspirations and a smorgasbord of architectural influences. It hosts ballet, opera, theater, concerts, and other performances, but many travelers simply opt to admire the exterior. Swinging by the Opera House on a Hanoi tour lets you pair it with other key attractions, perhaps while zipping around the city using stylish transportation such as a Jeep or a Vespa.

Per one customer who booked the Small Group Hanoi Jeep Tour All Inclusive, "I had a fantastic experience exploring Hanoi with Benny and Lee in a vintage military jeep, which was further enhanced when Benny offered me the opportunity to drive, a skill I hadn't utilized in nearly two decades. The visit to the 'banana island' was a poignant reminder to appreciate life's simple pleasures and the genuine warmth of the Vietnamese people, who embody remarkable resilience in the face of daily challenges. I developed immense respect and admiration for Benny, who went above and beyond to make me feel welcome."

The Hanoi Opera House (Nha Hat Long) was constructed by the French between 1901 and 1911, and was modeled after the Palais Garnier in Paris. It was a meeting place for the Vietnamese government and now hosts a variety of performances. Restored in the 1990s, it was declared a national monument in 2011.

The Hanoi Opera House is located on Train Tien Street in the Hoan Kiem District, within walking distance of the Old Quarter. Several buses stop nearby, including number 2, 4, 34, 43, 59, and 86. It’s also easily reached by taxi or motorbike. Some Hanoi sightseeing tours stop to view the exterior.

Yes, visitors can go inside the Hanoi Opera House during the day for tours and in the evening for shows. The venue hosts performances by the Vietnam Symphony Orchestra, Hanoi Philharmonic Orchestra, National Ballet, and other local and international artists.

Based on the Palais Garnier in Paris, the Hanoi Opera House was built in the French neoclassical architectural style. It features Ionic columns on the facade, Corinthian columns in the auditorium, a domed roof, and a lavish interior with chandeliers, statues, and murals. The interior is divided into the main lobby, mirror room, and auditorium.

The Hanoi Opera House is accessible for trevelers with disabilities. Features include wheelchair ramps, an accessible elevator, an accessible restroom, video guides and hearing kits for hearing impaired visitors, and audio guides for visually impaired visitors. Service animals are also permitted inside.

You only need around 15 minutes to view the exterior of the Hanoi Opera House, while tours of the interior typically take around 70–90 minutes. If you are attending a performance, timing will depend on the length of the particular show.

There are tons of fun things to do when you're done visiting the Hanoi Opera House. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in and around Hanoi:

• Ha Long Bay

• Hanoi Old Quarter

• Ninh Binh

• Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre

• Tam Coc

View Viator's guide to all the best attractions in Hanoi.