Cyclo + Water Puppet Show 2 hours Tour
It’s worth taking a cyclo for an hour or so at the start of a visit to Hanoi. Some will say walking is better, but I think the perspective you get from a cyclo ride is worth seeing — plus it’s far easier to look around and take photos if you’re not watching where you’re walking the whole time. Of course, if you want to explore and investigate the back alleys and stop off here and there, that’s not possible on a cyclo, but an introductory ride will help you get your bearings.
You can’t walk far in Hoan Kiem, particularly around the old streets and the lake, without seeing a cyclo. You can’t even walk far without being accosted by a cyclo driver, offering to take you on a ride around the area. In other words, the answer to the question, “Where can I get a cyclo in Hanoi?” is easy: “on www.hanoicyclotours.com”
Itinerary
Departs at point of meeting, with one-hour cyclo trip. Your cyclo (a “bicycle taxi” pedaled by a driver behind you) gives you an unobstructed view, perfect for snapping photos during your tour. The Old Quarter is the heart of Hanoi, home to many of the must-sees, like Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum, the Hanoi Citadel, and the Opera House. Ride at the perfect pace to enjoy some of the 36 tree-shaded streets of this historic district.
Exchange your seat on the cyclo for a seat at Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre to watch an hour puppet show — the quintessential Vietnamese art of water puppetry, begun over a thousand years ago by farmers in the Red River Delta. A complex system of underwater poles, rods, and strings brings these elaborate puppets to life. Puppeteers bring magic to the water’s surface as they spin tales of Vietnamese legend — knights on horseback, princesses, unicorns, and fire-breathing sea dragons.
| Price / person · private tour | Solo (01 pax) | 2–3 pax | 4–6 pax | 7 pax up |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private tour | 35 USD | 30 USD | 25 USD | 20 USD |
| Group price : 20 USD / Person | Join our group tour from 6 to 10 people | |||
- ✓ An hour cyclo
- ✓ Tip for Cyclo Driver
- ✓ Water Puppet show ticket