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Ho Chi Minh City: Water Puppet Show and Dinner Cruise

4.4166665 out of 5 stars
4.4
4.4166665 out of 5 stars
108 reviews
Activity provider:MILLENIUM TRAVEL CO.,LTD
Ho Chi Minh City: Water Puppet Show and Dinner Cruise
4.4166665 out of 5 stars
4.4
4.4166665 out of 5 stars
108 reviews

Watch a unique water puppet show that tells of rural life in the countryside of Vietnam, and then savor the culinary delights on a boat cruise through the heart of Ho Chi Minh City.

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Duration 4.5 hours
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Live tour guide
English

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

K
Kwok Wai Dominic – Canada

Not sure whether anyone will have the same experience. I am fortunate enough to experience a 2on1 (driver and guide with me alone) arrangement with a guide (Ba Curong)that spoke excellent English and very knowledgeable and easy to talk to. They were able to arrange for the best seat in the house for the water puppet show (which is excellent) and the best table for the buffet (one step from the buffet spread). The best part of the your was the 1 hour conversation with the guide on the observation deck to learn about the growth of the city and the life of a local.

J
Jahanara – United Kingdom

The guide I think was only starting out, his English wasn't too great so there was a little language barrier/struggle but he did really try. The water puppet show was fantastic to watch! The dinner cruise was a bit of a let down. The food was mediocre/poor, it was buffet style so some of it must have been out the whole day. The ship was pretty pack. The entertainment segment was interesting. Personally I would skip the meal and just choose the show, as the meal was really not worth it.

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Participants

Itinerary

  • Timeline stop icon

    Pickup location:

    District 1

  • Van

    (30 minutes)

  • Timeline stop icon

    Golden Dragon Water Puppet Theater

    Concert (45 minutes)

  • Van

    (15 minutes)

  • Timeline stop icon

    Indochina Queen

    Dinner (2 hours)

  • Van

    (15 minutes)

  • Arrive back at:

    District 1

Main stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Watch an exciting water puppet show
  • Hear traditional songs
  • Travel through the heart of Ho Chi Minh City
  • Savor the flavors of Vietnamese cuisine on a boat cruise along the river

Full description

Benefit from pick-up at your hotel is located in District 1 of Ho Chi Minh City, and then make your way to the Water Puppet Theater.

Immerse yourself in a traditional art form closely connected with the spiritual life of the Vietnamese people. Be amazed by the skillful puppeteers who stand behind a screen and control puppets using long bamboo rods and string mechanisms hidden beneath the surface of the pool of water. Be mesmerized as the pool becomes the stage!

Hear traditional music from North Vietnam played by the orchestra and listen to songs that tell the story being performed. Although the shows are exclusively in Vietnamese, the tales depict rural life in villages and are easy to understand. Then, experience the buzzing nightlife on a dinner cruise aboard a traditional-style boat.

Includes

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off at hotels in District 1 (excluding Đa Kao Ward and Tan Dinh Ward, District 1)
  • Transportation by van or minibus
  • Dinner cruise
  • Local guide
  • Water puppet show ticket
  • Drinks
  • Tips
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance

Not suitable for

  • People with mobility impairments
  • People with heart problems
  • Wheelchair users

Important information

Not allowed

  • Pets
  • Smoking
  • Luggage or large bags

Know before you go

  • The tour finishes around 21:30 PM at Ho Chi Minh City (depending on the traffic).
  • This activity is not suitable for the disabled or those with heart problems.

From $64 per person

Reserve now & pay later to book your spot and pay nothing today
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Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.4 /5

based on 108 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.9/5
  • Transportation
    4.6/5
  • Value for money
    4.3/5

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Kwok Wai Dominic – CanadaMay 6, 2025 – Verified booking
Not sure whether anyone will have the same experience. I am fortunate enough to experience a 2on1 (driver and guide with me alone) arrangement with a guide (Ba Curong)that spoke excellent English and very knowledgeable and easy to talk to. They were able to arrange for the best seat in the house for the water puppet show (which is excellent) and the best table for the buffet (one step from the buffet spread). The best part of the your was the 1 hour conversation with the guide on the observation deck to learn about the growth of the city and the life of a local.
J
Jahanara – United KingdomMarch 22, 2025 – Verified booking
The guide I think was only starting out, his English wasn't too great so there was a little language barrier/struggle but he did really try. The water puppet show was fantastic to watch! The dinner cruise was a bit of a let down. The food was mediocre/poor, it was buffet style so some of it must have been out the whole day. The ship was pretty pack. The entertainment segment was interesting. Personally I would skip the meal and just choose the show, as the meal was really not worth it.
C
COLIN – United KingdomMay 1, 2024 – Verified booking
Great front row seats. Everything explained by a great guide. Definitely go to see this dhow.

Product ID: 69083

Activity provider:MILLENIUM TRAVEL CO.,LTD
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