Skip the Line: Thang Long Water Puppet Theater Entrance Tickets

Hanoi, Vietnam

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Overview

Skip the lines and choose the best seats with advanced tickets to Hanoi’s Thang Long Water Puppet Theater. A true vestige of Vietnamese culture, you’ll get to experience a traditional art form going back a thousand years, originating from the Red River Delta. The show combines puppetry on water with storytelling, history, and music, creating an experience unlike any other.

Skip the lines with prepurchased tickets
Choose your preferred seats, from standard and deluxe to VIP first class
See one of Vietnam's oldest art forms in a unique setting
Learn about Vietnamese mythology, history, and art during this 45-minute show

What's Included

All Fees and Taxes

Drinks

Meeting and Pickup

Departure Point

Temple of Literature & National University, 58 Quoc Tu Giam Dong Da, Hanoi 100000 Vietnam

Ticket Redemption Point

Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre, 57B Đinh Tiên Hoàng, Hàng Bạc, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội, Vietnam

What To Expect

Thang Long Water Puppet

Admission Ticket Included

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Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps

Infant seats available
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate

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Cancellation Policy

This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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Reviews

4.2

based on 37 reviews

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Great local entertainment

Lois_M, Nov 2025

Show was fun. Short. Can’t understand the language but the puppetry, music and singing Make up for that.

viator scam! cute show

Milou_A, Mar 2025

Show is cute, but the tickets via Viator is a scam!! I bought VIP tickets (row A-E), then at the theater they claimed no more vip tickets available. They wanted me to have row L tickets. In row L you barely see anything and they are much cheaper tickets. I said no, and stand my ground and somehow ‘magically’ we got the tickets we paid for and sat first row. Which had even 5 more free seats!! So beware!! Also buying directly at the theater is cheaper, however do it in time like a day before.

A Big Wow!

Anne_J, Mar 2025

The Water Puppet show was fantastic from start to finish. I really enjoyed the accompanying instruments and songs as well. The puppeteers are so talented, they brought the characters to life! I didn't feel it necessary to have english translation, it wasn't too hard to figure what was happening. The puppets were funny and endearing, A big thumbs up! One thing to watch, make sure, if you hold. your phone up to record or take a photo, to ensure that you're not blocking the view of people behind you. If you're in Hanoi, you MUST see the puppet show!

Great cultural...

Michael_I, Dec 2024

Great cultural experience! Super cool and highly recommend. The show is just the right amount of time. Definitely get the audio guide to help understand each act.

SCAM! DO NOT BUY

sophie_f, Oct 2024

Not only is the ticket price here double the price at venue. There is no skip the line for collection so you will line up anyway. Also said English guide but it’s not the case and you need to purchase additionally.