LIVE MUSIC · VIETNAM
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 live music shows worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Review of Ho Chi Minh City's À Ố Show, a one-hour Vietnamese bamboo circus with live folk music at the historic Saigon Opera House.
“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!!!”
Ride through Ho Chi Minh City after dark for beef noodle soup, flower markets, old apartments, beer, dessert, and rooftop views.
“This was a really fun experience! Kay picked me up on a scooter at my hotel. At first I was a bit terrified (the traffic in HCMC is crazy), but Kay was a very careful driver and I felt much more relaxed pretty quickly. The first place we visited was a roof bar which was really, really Read more”
Explore Ho Chi Minh City after dark by vintage Vespa, tasting street food, visiting music bars, and riding through local alleys.
“This was an absolutely fabulous tour, our best in our 15 days in Vietnam. Cannot recommend this tour highly enough, what a fantastic way to explore Saigon and its back streets, visit historic sites off the tourist map, and sample absolutely Read more”
A practical Phu Quoc evening review covering dinner, Symphony of the Sea, Kiss of the Sea, fireworks, costs, timing, and booking cautions.
“A very expensive and strange experience. 1. Voucher could not be used on site. A new one was sent via WhatsApp 20 mkn before start. 2. Was contacted via WhatsApp and informed that the price was 500K vd (15 €) more expensive. 3. The booked private table with the best view was a location at the back among larger groups. Unfortunately the experience was thus both unimpressive and bad”
Review of Paradise Grand’s 2-day Lan Ha Bay cruise, with kayaking, cycling, meals, live music, spa options, and practical booking tips.
“From the moment we boarded the cruise till we left with fond memories everything was wonderful and well arranged. We had opted for vegetarian Indian meals and all meals were excellent and delicious. Staff was courteous and polite. RoRead more”
Review of Ho Chi Minh City’s Saigon River dinner cruise, with Vietnamese food, live music, city views, transfers, value, and practical tips.
“On the whole not a bad way to spend an evening, eating local food and taking in the vows of the city from the river. It was spoilt a little bit by the fact we had to change our pick up location late in the day through no fault of our own, then get picked up first in a mini bus and drive through horrendous traffic for the next 90 minutes. Being charged an extra 200k VND too. In hindsight we should have skipped the pick up and just got a taxi to the dock. But hindsight’s a wonderful thing.”
Review of Ha Long’s 2024 Symphony day cruise, with Sung Sot Cave, Titov Island, two Jacuzzies, lunch, sunset tea, and practical tips.
“Very good ! Loved it Amazing cruise and very good traveling company, I recommend”
Review the Saigon River dinner cruise with private table, Vietnamese food, live shows, skyline views, pricing, tips, and booking advice.
“Picked up and dropped at hotel, food good and drinks not expensive. Staff attentive. Overall a decent experience.”
Review of Hanoi’s Vespa night tour with street food, Train Street, landmarks, live music, hotel pickup, and practical booking advice.
“Alex my driver was very professional and extremely careful in very busy traffic, so u felt very safe at anll times. His additional knowledge has helped to enhance my trip to Hanoi.”
Enjoy dinner at Sun Bavaria GastroPub, sea performances, live music, and Kiss of the Sea fireworks in Phu Quoc for about $13.
“We arrived at 7:00 PM, even though we wanted to be at the restaurant by 6:30 PM. They told us about a romantic meal with a welcome drink, but we didn't get anything. The show started at 7:45 pm, and we hadn't even had a drink. So yeah, we were in a good spot and the meal was okay... but we sat with our plates for an hour and a half before they cleared them! And what about the "Kiss Of the Sea" show... We can't see anything! Why sell us both shows when we can only really see one? The problem is, as foreigners, it's hard for us to…”
Explore Hanoi by Vespa after dark, tasting local food, crossing Long Bien Bridge, visiting Train Street, and sipping egg coffee.
“Pink was on time and met me at the hotel lobby with minimal wait. He drove safely during the tour. At the various stops he explained the various food items being served and took the initiative to serve the guests. Make sure you bring an empty stomach to this tour as there is a lot of food to try!”
Review of Ho Chi Minh City’s Saigon Dinner Cruise, with Vietnamese food, live music, skyline views, timing tips, value advice, and booking guidance.
“Very noisy. The food was average. It was difficult to choose a cruise and I think we probably made the wrong choice!”
Review of Phu Quoc’s romantic dinner, Symphony of the Sea, Kiss of the Sea, fireworks, transport, food, costs, and booking tips.
“Gosh where do I start? Well I’m still on said “tour” and I’m writing this so that tells you how great of an experience it is. Part 1: I booked the tour on the 13th for the evening of the 15th. 15th morning “tour guide” reaches out to me and I first asRead more”
Review of Ha Long Symphony’s 7-hour luxury day cruise, with Sung Sot Cave, Luon Cave, Ti Top Island, lunch, and practical tips.
“A visit to Ha Long Bay is a once in a lifetime experience. Unfortunately it is for the hundreds of other people having their day there too !”
Review a $49 Saigon River dinner cruise with city views, Vietnamese food, live music, hotel transfers, and practical booking tips.
“the attention of the pick-up staff at the hotel”
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