Hanoi: Vietnam War Tour with Hoa Lo Prison & Military Museum

Highlights

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Highlights

• Explore Hoa Lo Prison and the Vietnam Military History Museum
• Learn about life under the planned economy and the Cold War
• Discover the human stories behind a country divided by war
• Explore historic neighborhoods and take a short taxi ride
• Enjoy a relaxed, engaging, and insightful conversation

Escape the heat of Hanoi and step inside two of the city’s most fascinating historical sites: Hoa Lo Prison and the Vietnam Military History Museum. Beyond the exhibits and monuments, uncover the human stories behind a country divided by war and reunited in peace.

Discover life under the planned economy, the fate(s) of ordinary people on both sides of the conflict (North and South Vietnam), and the story of a nation caught on the front lines of the Cold War.

Explore Hanoi beyond the guidebooks and tourist hotspots, uncovering stories that shaped modern Vietnam and continue to resonate today.

Know before you go

• Please dress respectfully, as this tour visits the Hoa Lo Prison Relic. Clothing that covers the shoulders and knees is recommended.

What information needs to appear on the ticket/voucher?

• Please meet your host in front of the main gate of Hoa Lo Prison. We recommend arriving 5-10 minutes before the tour start time.

Inclusions & Exclusions

Inclusions

• Guided tour with an English-speaking local guide
• Visit to Hoa Lo Prison (entry ticket included)
• Visit to the Vietnam Military History Museum (entry ticket included)
• Electric car transfer from Hoa Lo Prison to the Vietnam Military History Museum
• Bottled water

Exclusions

• Optional refreshments and personal expenses
• Gratuities (optional)

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