(Private) Hanoi War Sites Tour

4.8 (122 reviews) Hanoi, Vietnam
Duration3h - 5h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Joining us, you will learn more about the nearly 50 years of the Vietnam War, as well as historical triumphs and noteworthy bravery moments in Hanoi. You will be guided by local students to historical sites like Ho Chi Minh Complex, Huu Tiep Lake and the Downed B-52, and Hoa Lo Prison in order to experience the pride and spirit of the country. You also can join a workshop to make tire sandals for yourself.
By choosing our tour, not only will you have a memorable and personalized experience, but you will also be supporting the education and future of our local students.

NOTE: - Most museums are closed every Monday and Friday.
- Recommned starting time:
• Moring: 9am – 12pm
• Afternoon: 2pm – 5pm
- Feel free to personalize your itinerary with us to best suit your interests.
- Please be noted that no tank tops and shorts (above the knee).

What's included

  • Free Hotel pickup (Hanoi Old Quarter only)
  • Our email confirmation to guarantee your tour'll take place (you must leave your email)
  • Free private tour guide
  • Free Hotel drop-off (Hanoi Old Quarter only)
  • Transport

What to expect

  1. Ho Chi Minh Museum
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    (Schedule is flexible)
    Our tour guide will pick you up at meeting point then we will move to Ho Chi Minh Museum by taxi or grab. The whole museum is a elaborate description of Ho Chi Minh’s life.
  2. Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
    30m
    (Schedule is flexible)
    Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, located in the heart of Ba Dinh Square, is the final resting place of President Ho Chi Minh, the beloved leader of the Vietnamese people. The solemn structure is one of the most important historical and political landmarks in Vietnam, attracting millions of visitors each year who come to pay their respects.
  3. 30m · Admission ticket not included
    (Optional)
    Tire sandals were iconic for Ho Chi Minh President during the war. Not only will you have a chance to experience making tire sandals for yourself, but you will also be surprised about the meaning and story behind at Tire Sandal King (Optional)
    Note: Guides are free but the experience fees are NOT included.
  4. Hoa Lo Prison
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    Then we will move to Hoa Lo Prison which ironically nicknamed the ‘Hanoi Hilton’ by US prisoners of war (POWs) during the American War. Most exhibits relate to the prison’s use up to the mid-1950s, focusing on the Vietnamese struggle for independence from France.
  5. Huu Tiep Lake and the Downed B-52
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    Our next two destination is The B-52 Victory Museum Hanoi where are exhibiting: weapons, images, documents, wreckage and many other things that praise the cunning and creative mind of Hanoi’s troops and its residents.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Please give us your hotel/hostel address, our guides'll pick you up at there (Hanoi Old Quarter only)

Additional information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • NOTE: Some museums close at Monday every week. Recommned starting time: • Moring: 9am – 12pm • Afternoon: 2pm – 5pm
  • NOTE: - Feel free to personalize your itinerary with us to best suit your interests.
  • NOTE: - Please be noted that no tank tops and shorts (above the knee).

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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