HO CHI MINH CITY
Saigon’s best days out.
The 15 most popular show tours in Ho Chi Minh City. The ones worth building a day around, with prices, run times and who runs them.
À Ố Show bamboo circus at Saigon Opera House: live Vietnamese folk music, bamboo choreography, and high-skill acrobatics in about 1 hour.
Most Popular“The show was just an all round brilliant performance”
Ho Chi Minh City water puppets by night, then a traditional Saigon River dinner cruise with live music, city views, and easy hotel pickup.
“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…”
Evening water puppets plus a Saigon River dinner cruise, with hotel pickup and drop-off, included tickets, and city lights.
“the show was entertaining despite the foreign language, it was good that our guide explained it to us. the guide was kind and helpful, courteous and did his job talking about history of Vietnam. the cruise was okay and the food was good.”
Ho Chi Minh City night: Golden Dragon water puppet show, dinner cruise on the Saigon River, and District 1 hotel pickup. Mobile tickets included.
“The water puppet show was very entertaining Even though the commentary wasn’t in English we grasped the meaning It was very well presented The river cruise not so great A very quick dash about 45 minutes sailing total there and back Read more”
Skip-the-line Golden Dragon water puppet show ticket in Ho Chi Minh City. A 45-50 minute family-friendly night with live music.
“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”
Catch a 45-minute Vietnamese water puppet show at Golden Dragon Theater in Ho Chi Minh City, with live music, folk tales, and humor.
“Was good show but charging 85% more just to be misdle man for the show is not ok. Show costs 350k which is 11.5€ and gyg charge 20€ but i sont get any asditional service for that so, not worth it. Just go there and buy ticket.”
Ho Chi Minh City evening: water puppet show at Golden Dragon, then a Saigon River dinner cruise with live music and city lights.
“We had Kieran as a guide and he was excellent. This was a last minute booking so we were on a little different boat for dinner than they usually take but I am glad it worked out that way. We started out with the water puppet show which waRead more”
Saigon night private tour with water puppet show or foot massage, plus a Bến Bạch Dằng dinner cruise with live Vietnamese 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”
A O show and Saigon River dinner cruise in Ho Chi Minh City with pickup, skyline views, and a choice of show seats.
“Highly recommend the show. However, the seat was terrible, tucked in a corner, beside a column. I had to crane my neck for the entirety of the show in order to see parts of the action. There were empty seats through the theatre, with thRead more”
Watch a 45-minute Ho Chi Minh water puppet show with Vietnamese legends, live music, and underwater puppet magic at Golden Dragon Theater.
“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.”
Traditional water puppets and a Saigon River dinner cruise with easy pickup from central districts, plus city-night photos from the water.
“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!”
Skip lines for Ho Chi Minh City’s A O Show with hotel pickup, a 1-hour Lune Production performance, and easy 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.”
Mystic Night Show in Ho Chi Minh City mixes Vietnamese folklore, mind-bending magic, and audience comedy for a small-group night out.
“I had no idea what to expect. The welcoming sparkling wine was a nice touch but once we were lead into the first room the unexpected takes form and sets up the mood and tone for what's to come. The show has humor, good storytelling, but the most fun is the interactive element as everyone…”
Hotel pickup plus a 9-dish North–Central–South dinner paired with a 30-instrument folk show and 3D surround audio.
“Mr. Vincent was very nice. Very friendly. Super jolly. Salamat! from the Philippines! Accommodating from the first trip to last.”
Enjoy dinner in Ho Chi Minh City and the Golden Dragon water puppet show, with English-guided pickup, music, and rural folklore.
“Water drama and Dina”
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