Hanoi Hoa Lo Prison and War museums Tour

Duration3h - 4h

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LanguagesEnglish

Group sizeUp to 9 travelers

Overview

With its unique location at the crossroads of East and West and abundant natural resources, Vietnam has long been a focal point of conflicts between major world powers. The country has witnessed numerous wars, most notably the Vietnam War, which involved the United States and significantly impacted 20th-century global history and the post-World War II world order.

Join this journey to gain a deeper understanding of Vietnam’s war history and the resilience of its people. Highlights:
- Vietnam National Museum of History (Tuesday to Sunday)
- The Air Defense - Air Force Museum (on Monday)
- Hoa Lo Prison
- B-52 Victory Museum

Options

Small group option on Monday

Small group option: With this option, you will join a small group (or occasionally a private tour).

Small group option

With this option, you will join a small group (or occasionally a private tour).

Private option on Monday

With this option, you will take part in a private tour (no other guests will join)

Private option

With this option, you will take part in a private tour (no other guests will join)

What's included

Private transportation
Admission fee
Bottled water
Coffee and/or Tea

What to expect

Vietnam National Museum of History
1h · Admission ticket included

- Vietnam National Museum of History (Tuesday to Sunday): Explore Vietnam’s history during the French colonial period, the Vietnam War (Resistance War against the U.S.), and conflicts with the Khmer Rouge and China.
Vietnamese Air Force Museum
1h · Admission ticket included

- The Air Defense - Air Force Museum (on Monday): A repository of heroic chapters in Vietnamese history—especially during the resistance wars against the French and the Americans—showcasing the remarkable feats of Vietnam’s air defense and air force branches.
B52 Victory Museum
30m · Admission ticket included

- B-52 Victory Museum (Optional) – Witness the wreckage of a B-52 bomber, the largest and most advanced U.S. bomber of the 1970s. The museum also showcases missiles used to shoot down B-52s, anti-aircraft artillery, and fighter jets of the Vietnamese military.
Hoa Lo Prison
1h · Admission ticket included

- Hoa Lo Prison – A dark prison used by the French to detain Vietnamese revolutionaries, later holding American pilots during the Vietnam War, famously nicknamed the "Hanoi Hilton Hotel" by U.S. prisoners.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Please stand at the gate of the Vietnam National Museum of History, located at 216 Tran Quang Khai.

End point

The journey ends at Hoa Lo Prison. The final stop is at the back gate of the prison, from where you can easily make your way to the Old Quarter.

End point

The tour ends right at the main gate of the B-52 Victory Museum, from where it’s very easy to catch a ride or walk back to your accommodation.

Additional information

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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

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