The 15 Shows in Ho Chi Minh City That Earn Their Price

Ho Chi Minh: Water Puppet Show Ticket - The opening with Uncle Teu

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,606 reviews · 45 - 75 minutes · from $17Our pick

Watch Vietnamese water puppets, live folk music, village tales, and the Hoan Kiem legend at Ho Chi Minh City's Golden Dragon Theater.

“My wife, all our 4 friends and me really appreciated the tour we had today. Vietnam typical food through the streets was délicious. The tour itself with motorbikes through the traffic is also a great experience. Many, many thanks to all the girls for their support, the attention and kindness they got all along the tour. For sure, in return to this extraordinairy experience we do recommend your agency. Wish you the best for the future. Venez sans crainte pour vivre cette expérience culinaire magnifique dans les différents quartiers de Ho-Chi-Minh…et au cœur de la circulation en scooter ; n’ayez absolument pas peur de cela ; la bienveillance de nos…”

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Ho Chi Minh: A O Show Bamboo Circus at Saigon Opera House

2.A O Show Bamboo Circus at Saigon Opera House

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,258 reviews · from $32

See À Ố Show at Ho Chi Minh City's Saigon Opera House, where bamboo, folk music, humor, and acrobatics tell a vivid Vietnamese story.

“The A O Show in Ho Chi Minh was an unforgettable experience! It beautifully combined authentic Vietnamese culture with impressive acrobatics and modern performance art. I was fully engaged throughout the entire show – the energy, the creativity, and the talent on stage were truly captivating. Highly recommend it to anyone looking for a unique and immersive cultural experience”

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Ho Chi Minh City: Water Puppet Show and Dinner Cruise

3.Water Puppet Show and Dinner Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 111 reviews · from $68

Pair Vietnam’s playful water puppets with a Saigon River dinner cruise, city lights, live music, guides, and practical evening pickup.

“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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Ho Chi Minh City by Night including Water Puppet Show and Dinner on cruise

4.Ho Chi Minh City by Night including Water Puppet Show and Dinner on cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 59 reviews · from $82Top rated

See Vietnamese water puppetry, then enjoy a buffet dinner and Saigon River views on a private evening tour in Ho Chi Minh City.

“Very pleasant tour, and friendly, tourist-oriented guide. Ms Julia, our tour guide, made sure we had a good evening, explaining the theme of the puppet show and choosing a nice table for us during the dinner cruise. She really put an extrRead more”

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Saigon Evening: Water Puppet Show & Dinner Cruise Experience

5.Saigon Evening: Water Puppet Show & Dinner Cruise Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 38 reviews · from $72

Review of Saigon’s water puppet show and dinner cruise, with city lights, District 1 pickup, Vietnamese food, timing tips, and honest value advice.

“water puppet show was very enjoyable even though didn’t understand the story as it was all in Vietnamese didn’t effect the overall experience as very cultural … the cruise and dinner was very good would of been better if we arrived earlier as didn’t have much time to experience the view as we were eating but would definitely recommend.”

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Skip the Line: Golden Dragon Water Puppet Show Tickets

6.Skip the Line: Golden Dragon Water Puppet Show Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 35 reviews · from $22

See colorful Vietnamese legends on water at Ho Chi Minh City’s Golden Dragon theater, with advance admission for a short, family-friendly evening show.

“The whole show was simply delightful recommend anyone to go its only 50 mins extraordinary talent. The kids loved it the most it was lovely to see this. Traditional music all in Vietnamese but it did not matter at all”

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Ho Chi Minh: Vietnamese Water Puppet Show Ticket

7.Vietnamese Water Puppet Show Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 30 reviews · 45 min · from $23

See Vietnamese folk tales, dragons, music, and comic water puppets at Ho Chi Minh City's Golden Dragon Theater in a 45-minute show.

“Very interesting and clever and a good way to fill in the afternoon in HCMC”

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Water Puppet Show And Dinner Cruise On Saigon River Private Tour

8.Water Puppet Show And Dinner Cruise On Saigon River Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · from $47

Pair a 45-minute Vietnamese water puppet show with a Saigon River dinner cruise, city lights, live music, and private hotel pickup.

“Starting off with a brilliant Water Puppets show. The boat experience was amazing, our tour guide Oliver went above and beyond when traffic chaos caused us to miss the boat. Oliver quickly arranged alternative transport out to the boat creating an amazing memory for all of us.”

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Private Tour Water Puppet Show And Cruise Tour On Saigon River

9.Private Tour Water Puppet Show And Cruise Tour On Saigon River

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 27 reviews · from $65

See Vietnamese water puppetry, dine aboard a Saigon River cruise, and enjoy evening city views on this four-hour private tour.

“Good experience although woul have liked the opportunity to choose upper deck . The puppet show was interesting.”

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Water Puppet Show-Cyclo & Dinner On Cruise in Ho Chi Minh City

10.Water Puppet Show-Cyclo & Dinner On Cruise in Ho Chi Minh City

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 24 reviews · from $65

See Vietnamese water puppets, ride a cyclo, and enjoy dinner with music and skyline views on this four-hour Saigon evening tour.

“Nhu was an amazing tourist guide. Highly recommended. Food at the cruise was super. Enjoyed the whole tour.”

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Water Puppet Show/ Foot Massage – Dinner Cruise Saigon Night Private Tour

11.Water Puppet Show/ Foot Massage – Dinner Cruise Saigon Night Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · from $80

Combine Vietnamese water puppetry or a foot massage with a Saigon dinner cruise, traditional music, private transfers, and a set dinner.

“When I booked the trip I just wanted the water puppets and dinner. I could not figure out what the difference between the 2 experience offered so I took the shorter/cheaper one. When I got the confirmation it showed all 3 experiences. WhRead more”

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A O Show Lune Production & Dinner Cruise Tour In Ho Chi Minh City

12.A O Show Lune Production & Dinner Cruise Tour In Ho Chi Minh City

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 22 reviews · from $72

Pair Ho Chi Minh City’s Á Ồ Bamboo Circus with a Saigon River dinner cruise, skyline views, private transfers, and flexible meal choices.

“This is an amazing way to start your trip! Great food, great entertainment, lovely skyline cruise with many photo opportunities and attentive guide! AO Lune Productions was a real treat. I must say, the cruise buffet was wayyyy better Read more”

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Ho Chi Minh : Water Puppet Show

13.Water Puppet Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 21 reviews · from $24

Review of Ho Chi Minh City’s 45-minute Golden Dragon water puppet show, with cultural highlights, price advice, practical tips, and booking guidance.

“A pretty simple show. It’d be good if you have Young kids. Though it is interesting how the puppeteers maneuver, the puppets underwater. They must be holding their breath or something, which is incredible.”

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Authentic Vietnamese Dinner And Water Puppet Show

14.Authentic Vietnamese Dinner And Water Puppet Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 16 reviews · from $57

Pair a Vietnamese dinner with Golden Dragon’s water puppet show, hotel pickup, and a small-group evening in Ho Chi Minh City.

“The show was well produced and some of the puppets we was trying to work out how they controlled them in the water. I can see why the puppet show has received rewards. The show was carried out in Vietnamese. It would of been Read more”

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A O Show – Included: Tour guide, Car Pick Up And Drop Off

15.A O Show – Included: Tour guide, Car Pick Up And Drop Off

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 11 reviews · from $65

See Ho Chi Minh City’s A O Show, a lively hour of bamboo circus, dance, theater, and acrobatics with hotel pickup and return.

“High Energy show with tremendous Athletes. A fun filled 1 hour with a local feel. There are lots of beautiful venues to grab some food and a drink after with 1 few hundred meters.”

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