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Full-Day Cultural Tour Of Hanoi With A Private Water Puppet Show
  • Tour Category

    Private Tour

  • Tour Types

    Culture, History, Story Telling

  • Duration

    1 Day

  • Activity Level

    Easy

  • Language

    English

Description

Explore Hanoi and visit its many highlights, including Hoan Kiem Lake, the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology and the Temple of Literature. Stroll through the Old Quarter and Nha Chung Street, meet with Mr Chuong and listen to the precious stories of the families of Hanoi. End the tour by enjoying a private water puppet show, where Mr Liem will share his passion and the secrets of his work with you. 

Highlights
  • Visit the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology and learn about the history of Hanoi
  • See Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and the Temple of Literature
  • Watch the private puppet show at a mini-theatre of Mr Liem
  • Take a walk in the busy streets of Nha Chung
  • Have coffee at France's house and learn about the lifestyle of the natives
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    • Meet the tour guide at 8:00 AM at the hotel lobby and visit the key historical attraction of the city, such as Hoan Kiem Lake; Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum; Vietnam Museum of Ethnology and the Hanoi Temple of Literature - a rare example of the Vietnamese architecture, dating back to the 11thCentury. 
    • Immerse in the unique cultural experiences right in the heart of the Old Quarter in the afternoon. Enjoy your lunch at a local restaurant before taking a stroll around the charming Hanoi Old Quarter to explore the fantastic maze off the back street. 
    • Take a walk in the busy streets of Nha Chung, where several food and vegetable shops are always active every day. 
    • Stop at the old France's house for a tea break and discover more about the change in the local people's lifestyle and listen to the story of a family in each period.
    • Step into the home of Mr Liem, a passionate seventh-generation puppet maker and performer. He is the creator of the mobile theatre and new puppet designs. Visit his humble abode, listen to his story, and understand how his love for this traditional art grows. Then, enjoy a private show in his small theatre and learn the basic techniques of using bamboo rods to move puppets through the water.

    Tour ends.

What's Included
  • Transportation as described in the itinerary
  • English-speaking Vietnamese tour guide
  • All activities mentioned in the itinerary
  • All entrance fees
  • Vietnamese lunch
What's Excluded
  • Personal expenses
  • Gratuities
  • Insurance
  • Other services not mentioned in the itinerary
Meeting Point

Hanoi, Hoàn Kiếm, Hanoi, Vietnam

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price Details
Adult
1 To 2 USD 230 Per Person
3 To 3 USD 136 Per Person
4 To 4 USD 109 Per Person
5 To 6 USD 84 Per Person
7 To 9 USD 75 Per Person
10 To 15 USD 69 Per Person
Child
1 To 4 USD 116 Per Person

This is a private tour

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USD 230 / person