Where to Ride: The 15 Best Shows Worldwide

1.Apsara Dance Show & Dinner with Tuk-Tuk Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 254 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $29 per person Our pick

You’ll be collected from central Siem Reap by tuk-tuk and taken to a large restaurant for a Khmer buffet and one-hour Apsara performance. Expect five dance sets, live music, Hindu and Buddhist stories, and delicate hand gestures. Drinks cost extra, and drivers such as Vutha and Pisith have been praised for friendly, careful service.

“I recently attended an Apasara show at Morakat Angkor Restaurant in Siem Reap, which was recommended by my tour guide due to its proximity to my hotel. The performance itself was captivating and highly artistic, showcasing the rich cultural heritage of Cambodia. The buffet food offered was above average and provided a decent variety of options. However, my overall experience was marred by poor service and chaotic organization. Most of the staff seemed either indifferent or unable to understand English, leading to frustration and confusion among guests. Additionally, the lack of adequate cooling made the atmosphere uncomfortably hot and stifling, detracting from the enjoyment of the show. To ...”

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2.Crime show city tour by rickshaw including guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 105 reviews · 1 hour · from $40 per person

Ride through Münster in a private rickshaw while a German-speaking guide points out Tatort and Wilsberg filming sites, real crime stories, and filming tricks. You’ll stop at the Prinzipalmarkt, cathedral, Wilsberg’s antique shop, palace, Aasee, and Erbdrostenhof. Barbara is one guide named in the tour feedback.

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3.Private Tour: Hanoi City Tour Including Water Puppet Show and Cyclo Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 57 reviews · from $103 per person

This 8 to 10-hour private Hanoi tour combines an Old Quarter cyclo ride, Vietnamese coffee, Ho Chi Minh sites, the Temple of Literature, Ethnology Museum, Hoan Kiem Lake, lunch, and a water puppet show. English-speaking guides such as My, Sam, Thanh, and Huong have led highly praised outings, but clear timing and itinerary checks matter.

“Started out a little shaky. The tour guide was late and there was no breakfast included we did eat at the hotel prior so it was no big deal for us. Our guide turned out to be awesome. Knowledgeable and very friendly. We booked out tour for a Read more”

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4.Private Evening Cyclo Tour with Water Puppet Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 34 reviews · from $40 per person

Meet your English-speaking guide around 6:00 PM for a cyclo ride from Hanoi’s Old Quarter to Hoan Kiem Lake, the Opera House, and the Sofitel Legend Metropole. Around 6:30 PM, watch a water puppet show, then walk the Old Quarter for chicken noodles and egg coffee. Guides may include Trang, Chip, or Jackson.

“All the top class! Prepared with passion by Trang!”

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5.Apsara Dance Show & Dinner with Tuk-Tuk Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · from $23 per person Top rated

Spend about 90 minutes at Amazon Angkor Theater or Morokot Restaurant, where a Khmer buffet accompanies classical and folk Apsara dances. Your package includes coffee, tea, fruit, admission, and shared hotel transfers by tuk-tuk or air-conditioned minivan. Expect a large dining room, attentive service, and a family-friendly cultural show.

“A good quality evening. Very good and plentiful food. Very reasonable priced drinks. Excellent dancers. (It was described by our Grab taxi driver this evening as a very high-end version, which I guess is a good recommendation). The TukTuk pick-up and return was a nice part of the package.”

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6.Water Puppet Show-Cyclo & Dinner On Cruise in Ho Chi Minh City

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 24 reviews · from $65 per person

Spend about four and a half hours seeing Ho Chi Minh City in three distinct ways: ride a traditional xich lo, watch a Vietnamese water puppet show with live music, and eat dinner aboard a Saigon River cruise. English-speaking guides such as Nhu and Linda lead the small group, with pickup and return transfers included.

“The puppet show was entertaining and the cruise and the food on the cruise was nice.The show was full house and even the cruise was full but the staff there was attentive .”

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7.Private Evening Walking Tour – Cyclo & Water Puppet Show in Hanoi Old Quarter

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · from $34 per person

Ride a cyclo through Hanoi’s French Quarter to Hoan Kiem Lake, walk the Old Quarter with an English-speaking guide, eat beef pho, and watch a 50-minute water puppet show. Guides including Ashley, Tina, Leon, Paul, and Jackson have led this private evening outing, with hotel pickup and drop-off included.

“Tour guide, Stella, was very friendly and knowledgeable. She took her time to answer our questions and explain the history. We thoroughly enjoyed our trip with her!”

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8.Apsara Dance Show with Dinner by Tuk-Tuk Roundtrip Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · from $39 per person

Leave your Siem Reap hotel at 6:30 pm in a private tuk-tuk for a village dinner show. You’ll enjoy four courses of Cambodian food and five traditional dances, including the Blessing, Coconut Shells, Mekhala, Pailin Peacock, and Apsara dances. Drinks are extra, and the evening lasts about two to three hours.

“The tuk tuk driver was on time. Great performance of 5 dances . The hall was well set up and we had a 4 course meal. All the dishes were artistically presented and delicious. The staff were very warm. They let us take photos with the dancers. A fantastic experience.”

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9.Apsara Dance Show & Dinner with Tuk-Tuk Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 17 reviews · from $21 per person

You’ll ride a tuk-tuk from your Siem Reap hotel to Morokot Angkor for a dinner show built around five Khmer dances: blessing, Ramayana, Fishing, Peacock, Coconut, and Apsara. Dinner is offered as a buffet or set menu, with Khmer, Asian, and European dishes. Afterward, return to your hotel or Pub Street.

“So the buffet was absolutely fine , plenty of choice & also had a vegetarian offering . I was glad I booked the pick up / drop off service as our hotel was quite some distance from the venue . Dancers were good , if you were sat right in front Read more”

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10.Private: Hanoi Street Food tour with Water Puppet Show and Cyclo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $42 per person

Spend 3.5 hours with a private English-speaking guide exploring Hanoi’s Old Quarter by cyclo, tasting Vietnamese street food, and watching a water puppet show. Bun cha, coffee or beer, bottled water, and other food stops are included. Guides such as Trang, Hannah, Dan, and Nick have led this experience.

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11.Hanoi Cyclo City Tour Including Water Puppet Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 8 reviews · from $40 per person

You’ll ride a private cyclo through Hanoi’s Old Quarter and French Quarter, passing the Opera House, Sofitel Metropole, churches, and old trading streets before a water puppet show at Thang Long Theatre. The ride lasts about 45 to 60 minutes, and the show runs about 50 to 60 minutes. Hotel pickup is included, but English guiding is not.

“Fascinating and Relaxing! Imagine just filming the areas as you pass through...in the comfort of a Cyclo! We even visited the St. Joseph Church before the actual Tour Started. It was quite a surprise for me to know and see A Catholic Church tRead more”

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12.Water Puppet Show Plus Sightseeing By Cyclo and Saigon Dinner Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 6 reviews · from $85 per person

Begin with pickup near District 1, then see the Golden Dragon Water Puppet Theater with live traditional music, ride a pedal-powered cyclo through Saigon, and board a dragon boat for a Vietnamese and Western dinner on the river. The group is capped at 20, and the evening ends back at the starting point.

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13.Apsara Dance Show with Dinner by Tuk-Tuk Roundtrip Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 5 reviews · 3 hours · from $19 per person Best value

Spend three easy hours watching Apsara and other Cambodian dances on a curved stone stage surrounded by water and tropical flowers. Your evening includes a four-course Khmer meal and private tuk-tuk pickup and return. The English-speaking driver meets you in your hotel lobby, and small-group arrangements are available.

“everything about the evening was excellent. the food was delicious and served in a well-timed manner. all the music and performances were lovely. the venue was very comfortable & clean. our tuk tuk driver was punctual & helpful and brought us back safely.”

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14.Apsara Dance Show with Buffet Dinner & Tuk-Tuk…

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 2 hours · from $26 per person

Spend an evening in Siem Reap watching classical Apsara and folk dances while enjoying a Khmer buffet. Your English-speaking driver collects you at your hotel in a tuk-tuk and returns you afterward. The dinner and performance take about 90 minutes, with the full activity listed at two hours. Dress smart casual and leave your flash at home.

“Sim was a lovely character and told some history at each temple before we explored. Good safe driver and arrived on time.”

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15.Hanoi Cyclo Ride and Water Puppet Show

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 3 reviews · from $106 per person

Spend a full day seeing Hanoi by air-conditioned vehicle, on foot, and by cyclo. Visit the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, One Pillar Pagoda, Tran Quoc Pagoda, the Ethnology Museum, Hoan Kiem Lake, and Ngoc Son Temple. Lunch, admissions, a private guide, and the Thang Long Water Puppet Show are included.

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