HO CHI MINH CITY
Saigon’s best days out.
The 15 best show tours in Ho Chi Minh City, with how long each one runs, what it costs and who you book it with.
See Vietnam’s 1,000-year-old water puppetry with live music in Ho Chi Minh City. Ticket is $17 and lasts about 45–75 minutes.
Most Popular“The performers were amazing would recommend to tourists for all ages”
See À Ố at Saigon Opera House: a one-hour bamboo circus show with 17-instrument live folk music, acrobatics, and humor in central HCMC.
“Excellent show: modern, elegant, minimalistic, innovative and traditional at the same time - and very vibrant! A great way to showcase Vietnamese culture in a beautiful historic opera house. Many pluses included a tour of the venue one hour prior, a complimentary welcome cocktail + free water or fresh tea, and at the exit a…”
Ho Chi Minh City water puppet show plus Saigon River dinner cruise, pairing North Vietnam folk tales with river views for $68.
“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…”
Experience a Vietnamese water puppet show plus a Saigon River dinner cruise, with hotel pickup and great nighttime city views for $82.
“The Puppet Show is truly amazing. Although narrated in Vietnamese you will understand the actions. A phenomenal skill by the puppeteers to put this show on. Well worth it. Dinner afterwards was well worth it to see the wonderful lights of the city.”
Saigon’s night in one package: water puppets at Golden Dragon, then dinner on a junk boat cruise along the Saigon River with city lights.
“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…”
Book ahead for the Golden Dragon water puppet show in Ho Chi Minh City. Ticket includes admission for a family-friendly, live-music 45–50 min performance.
“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”
Golden Dragon water puppet show in Ho Chi Minh City: 45 minutes of live music, humor, and Vietnamese legends on a water stage.
“Very enjoyable evening. Great entertainment, amazing what they manage to do with the puppets. A little difficult to see around the people Infront which was a shame”
Private water puppet show plus Saigon River dinner cruise in Ho Chi Minh City with hotel pickup, buffet dinner, and live music.
“We booked this tour because we weren’t confident enough to book a dinner cruise and get to the boat dock by ourselves. This was the only tour I could find that had a dinner buffet instead of a course dinner (we are picky eaters lol) Read more”
See Vietnam’s water puppet art at Golden Dragon, then enjoy dinner and music on a Saigon River night cruise with hotel pickup.
“The reason I gave 2 stars was for the puppet show and driver only . The boat we went on clearly was not the boat advertised in the tour in Viator as per my attached pictures . The food was not traditional Vietnamese cuisine as advertisRead more”
Small-group Ho Chi Minh City evening with a water puppet show, cyclo ride, and Saigon River dinner cruise, plus hotel pickup.
“Show was interesting but not really our cup of tea but really enjoyed the cyclo ride even thought it was raining & the dinner cruise on the Saigon river was great.”
A private Saigon night with Golden Dragon water puppets or Yuri spa massage, plus a Bến Bạch Đằng dinner cruise with live entertainment.
“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”
Bamboo Circus at Saigon Opera House plus a Saigon River dinner cruise with skyline views, pickup in central districts, and an English guide.
“If you are Art lover, this is a must for you. It was amazing. We weren’t expediting this on our trip. Highly recommend!”
Ho Chi Minh City water puppet show at Golden Dragon Theater: 45 minutes of music, dances, animals, and legends on the water stage.
“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.”
Ho Chi Minh City dinner plus a classic water puppet show, with hotel pickup, an English guide, and a family-friendly night out.
“If you don't understand Vietnamese this show would be a little underwhelming. Its good for the theatrics but not completely enjoyable for 40 mins.”
Traditional water puppet show and Saigon River dinner cruise in Ho Chi Minh City, with pickup, English guide, and vegetarian options.
“The water puppet show is a must when in Saigon! So traditional and charming! Luc was an awesome tour guide who made us feel safe and was very knowledgeable and kind. The dinner cruise was nice...so much traditional food!”
The districts, the war years, the markets and the food, all in one place.
