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0.8333333333333334-hour tour in Hanoi, including Tickets for the Hanoi Water Puppet Show in advance and Show program flyer available in your language. Run by DragonflyCruise, booked direct rather than through a reseller.

Highlights

  • Runs 50 minutes
  • Tickets for the Hanoi Water Puppet Show in advance
  • Show program flyer available in your language
  • Easy pick up Physical ticket at office
  • Support from Local office for changes

Water Puppet Show Tickets in Hanoi: Key Facts

PriceFrom $9.1 per person
Duration50 minutes
LanguagesEnglish
Tour typeGuided Tour
BookingDirect with the local operator — no OTA markup

Full description

This is a 50-minute experience in Hanoi. It is run by DragonflyCruise, an operator we book with directly rather than through a reseller, which is why we can hold your place with them before we treat your booking as final.

Sumo has six fifteen-day tournaments a year, in Tokyo in January, May and September, Osaka in March, Nagoya in July and Fukuoka in November; tickets for the top division from about 15:00 are the hard ones to get. Outside tournaments, morning practice at a stable can be watched with a guide who knows which stables allow it and the strict etiquette. Kabuki at the Kabukiza in Ginza sells single-act tickets on the day for an hour of the four-hour programme, with an English earphone guide. Baseball at the Tokyo Dome or Koshien is a summer evening with the crowd's synchronised chants.

The price covers Tickets for the Hanoi Water Puppet Show in advance, Show program flyer available in your language, Easy pick up Physical ticket at office and Support from Local office for changes. It does not cover Hotel pick-up and drop off and In case of sudden National Mourning, so budget for those separately. Everything included is listed in full on this page; if something is not on that list, assume it is not in the price.

DragonflyCruise sends the meeting point and time by email as soon as the booking is confirmed. We need at least one day's notice, and we confirm the date with DragonflyCruise before treating your booking as final. If they cannot take your date we tell you and refund you rather than leave you waiting.

Includes

  • Tickets for the Hanoi Water Puppet Show in advance
  • Show program flyer available in your language
  • Easy pick up Physical ticket at office
  • Support from Local office for changes

Excludes

  • Hotel pick-up and drop off
  • In case of sudden National Mourning, we reserve the right to change dates or cancel and refund your tickets.

Important information

Meeting point

DragonflyCruise sends the meeting point and time by email as soon as the booking is confirmed.

Know before you go

  • Free cancellation available up to 24 hours before the activity starts

About this activity

Free cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Secure payment
Complete your booking safely with Razorpay. Full refund if you cancel 24h prior. Read more
Duration 50 minutes
Check availability to see starting times
Live tour guide
English
Wheelchair accessible

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Main Tour Price
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Need a custom booking or have a larger group?Contact Support via WhatsApp
Free cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Secure payment
Complete your booking safely with Razorpay. Full refund if you cancel 24h prior. Read more

Traveler Reviews

4.6/5
based on 9484 reviews
Guide
5/5
Value for money
4.4/5
Verified reviews from travelers on this operator’s experience
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Peeyoosha
September 12, 2026

We had a wonderful trip, this was very well organised, timed and well planned, food was great. The guide( Duyen) was wonderful, highly professionally very friendly and knew how to manage crowd without hurrying.. 5 stars to her..😊 Highly recommended

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Suzanne
September 11, 2026

Defo should be on your list on things to do it Hanoi. Really well spent hour. No need to book in advance there was loads of space.

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amanda
September 10, 2026

Loved it. Great look at theatre culture of Viet Nam

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Sven
September 19, 2026

Super Show - very unique and a must see when you are in Hanoi

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Vinicius
September 16, 2026

The puppet show was very nice, surprisingly funny, beautiful and with a historical meaning. I advise you to search for it in AI before seeing to understand better. Getting the tickets in a tourism agency not far from the theater was nice, because we skip the line for buying tickets. If you are in doubt, just go for it, it’s a short (50 min duration) show and totally worth it.

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Ramadhan
September 11, 2026

Booking was easy and instant confirmation. You just need to meet with the person at the venue 10mins before the show. Thankful for them that I was able to get the best seat and view for the puppet show.

5
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Radmila
September 6, 2026

It’s such a great experience to book while in Hanoi!

5
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Harpreet
September 5, 2026

Amazing - loved the vibe. For anyone that purchases a ticket through an online platform you only need to be there 10 minutes earlier to the show starting as the tickets will be handed to you by a person in the waiting area next to the ticket booth.

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Robyn
September 2, 2026

It was wonderful the live music and singing was amazing

5
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James
September 2, 2026

Great experience - the booker was quick and helpful! The show was cultural and educating, English audio guide is a must!

5
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Kelly
August 26, 2026

The show was great, we especially loved that it was live music! Definitely worth visiting.

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Will
August 21, 2026

The show itself is excellent, creative and a real privilege to watch. But it was chaotic trying to get tickets, and the performance is marred by people waving their phones around recording the show. It was distracting, frequently blocked our view, and annoying. I’d like to see phones banned, or they could only allow their use in the first five minutes or something. Also, it seemed like every seat was a VIP seat. We paid more for our tickets, but ended up about 10 or 11 rows back. Still, the puppets, the craft and the music are a fabulous privilege to witness.

Frequently Asked Questions

DragonflyCruise sends the meeting point and time by email as soon as the booking is confirmed.
The price does not cover hotel pick-up and drop off and in case of sudden national mourning, we reserve the right to change dates or cancel and refund your tickets.. Everything it does cover is listed in full on this page, so if something is not on that list, budget for it separately.
This is entry only unless the option says otherwise. Tickets are for the date you book, and date-specific tickets cannot be moved once issued.
We confirm your booking with the operator before we treat it as final, and we need at least one day's notice. Once it is confirmed you get the meeting point, the time and a contact number for the day. If the operator cannot take your date we tell you and refund you rather than leave you waiting.
Tickets for the Hanoi Water Puppet Show in advance, Show program flyer available in your language, Easy pick up Physical ticket at office, Support from Local office for changes
The duration of the Water Puppet Show Tickets in Hanoi is typically 50 minutes. We recommend arriving 15 minutes before the scheduled start time for a smooth check-in. Your guide will meet you at the designated meeting point and ensure the experience runs on schedule while remaining flexible to your pace.
For most experiences, we highly recommend an early morning start. This allows you to avoid the midday heat, bypass the largest crowds, and capture the best lighting for photography. Your guide can advise on the optimal timing based on the season and specific attractions included.
Yes, once your booking is completed via our secure payment gateway, you will receive an instant confirmation email with your tour details, meeting point address, guide's name, and direct contact information. You can also view and manage your booking through your AsiaByLocals account dashboard.
Yes! All our private tours are fully customizable. Whether you want to add extra stops, skip certain locations, change the pace, or adjust the start time — simply let your guide know in advance or on the day. We aim to create a personalized experience tailored to your interests and energy level.
We offer free cancellation up to 24 hours before the scheduled start time for a full refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may be subject to a partial charge depending on the tour type. Weather-related cancellations for outdoor and boat tours are handled on a case-by-case basis, with full refunds or free rebooking offered when safety is a concern.
Most of our experiences are family-friendly and suitable for children of all ages. However, some tours involving extensive walking, water activities, or early morning starts may be better suited for children aged 5 and above. Please check the specific tour description for age recommendations, or contact us for personalized family itinerary advice.
After booking, you will receive detailed meeting point instructions via email. Most tours include complimentary hotel pickup within the central area. For tours without pickup, your confirmation email will include the exact address, Google Maps pin, and your guide's phone number for easy coordination. Guides typically arrive 10 minutes early and will message you on WhatsApp.
We accept all major credit and debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express), PayPal, Apple Pay, and Razorpay for Indian cards. All payments are processed through a PCI-compliant secure gateway with 256-bit encryption. You can also pay in multiple currencies — the price is automatically converted to your local currency at checkout.
Yes, all AsiaByLocals guides are licensed professionals who have been rigorously vetted through background checks, skill assessments, and customer reviews. Many hold government-issued tourism licenses, university degrees in history or cultural studies, and have years of experience leading tours for international travelers. Every guide maintains a minimum 4.5-star rating to remain active on our platform.
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