HO CHI MINH CITY
Saigon’s best, in one list.
The 15 most popular show tours in Ho Chi Minh City. The pick of them, with what each one costs, how long it runs and who you book it through.
Enjoy Vietnam’s À Ố Bamboo Circus at the Saigon Opera House: live folk music, bamboo acrobatics, and a fun 1-hour show in HCMC.
Most Popular“The total originality of the production was as inspiring as the use of bamboo moved me with its simplicity and simultaneous complexity. Truly an original!!!”
Ho Chi Minh City water puppet show plus a Saigon River dinner cruise, with District 1 pickup, English guide, and a classic cultural night out.
“Great front row seats. Everything explained by a great guide. Definitely go to see this dhow.”
Cruise the Saigon River at night and watch a traditional water puppet show, with hotel pickup and dinner included for about 4 hours.
“This was such a worthwhile experience. You HAVE to see the water puppet show and the dining on the boat was superb!”
Saigon water puppet show and dinner cruise with District 1 hotel pickup, plus night views from a classic junk boat.
“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…”
Skip-the-line Golden Dragon water puppet show in Ho Chi Minh City. Family-friendly, live music, and a traditional Vietnam night plan.
“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”
See Vietnamese water puppetry at Golden Dragon Theater in Ho Chi Minh City. Ornate puppets, live orchestra, folk tales in 45 minutes.
“Very interesting and clever and a good way to fill in the afternoon in HCMC”
Water puppet show plus a Saigon River dinner cruise in Ho Chi Minh City, with hotel pickup, English guide, and night skyline.
“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”
Private Ho Chi Minh City night tour with Golden Dragon water puppets and a Saigon River dinner cruise, with pickup and guide included.
“It was a terrible experience going on this tour. It was not a private tour as the name suggests. When we were picked up we were told to go back of the SUV as others will be sitting in front. When we were taken to the cruise for the dinner moRead more”
Private 5–6 hour Saigon night: dinner cruise with Vietnamese entertainment plus water puppets or a Yuri spa massage.
“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”
Catch the A O Bamboo Circus at Saigon Opera House, then cruise the Saigon River for dinner with hotel pickup in about 4 hours.
“If you are Art lover, this is a must for you. It was amazing. We weren’t expediting this on our trip. Highly recommend!”
Watch a 45-minute water puppet show at Ho Chi Minh City’s Golden Dragon Theatre, with festival legends, music, and lively family scenes.
“TL;DR: Don't bother with this booking, you can easily buy tickets at the theater and it's less expensive at the theater I'm not really sure what I received with this booking. I saw people buying tickets at the theater for 300-330 VND while my boRead more”
Mystic Night Show in Ho Chi Minh City: 90 minutes of interactive magic, Vietnamese folklore storytelling, and comedy. $44, mobile ticket.
“It was an amazing show. A great combination of magic tricks, comedies and storytelling. I was well entertained and enjoyed the performance. This is a good way to spend your Friday night in HCMC.”
Traditional water puppet show plus a Saigon River dinner cruise with included tickets, English guide, and small-group transfers from central districts.
“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 the line for the A O show in Ho Chi Minh City, with 6pm hotel pickup/drop-off and a high-energy bamboo circus performance.
“The show is very good. The local operator was efficient, getting in contact promptly to solve a problem.”
Saigon Chào Show: hotel pickup, 3D sound folk music, and a 9-dish North–Central–South dinner with vegetarian option.
“Mr. Vincent was very nice. Very friendly. Super jolly. Salamat! from the Philippines! Accommodating from the first trip to last.”
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