Highlights
Full description
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)
Meeting point
Hoa Lo Prison Relic
1 P. Hoả Lò, Trần Hưng Đạo, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội, Vietnam
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.
Troy
A good experience,so much information
Cong Trong Administrator
Hi Troy, Thank you for your review! We’re glad you enjoyed the experience and found the information interesting. It was a pleasure having you with us, and we hope to welcome you back to Hanoi someday! Thân mến, Dung
Joyce
It was a great tour ! Very unique in its nature. My tour guide Duong was very knowledgeable and knew the nooks and stories of this tour. It was great to learn about the history of Vietnam and walk through the two museums that were a part of the history and learn more about them. Highly recommended for history lovers!
Cong Trong Administrator
Xin chào,
Thank you so much for your wonderful review. We’re delighted you enjoyed this unique experience and learning about Vietnam’s history with Duong. Your kind words about his knowledge and storytelling mean a lot to us. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back to Hanoi!
Thân mến, Công, Quang and Kiên
Joyce
Really good informative tour. Dung was an amazing tour guide. She’s very calm and explained everything well.
Cong Trong Administrator
Hi Joyce,
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re glad you enjoyed the tour and found Dung calm, informative, and clear in her explanations. It was a pleasure having you with us, and we’ll be sure to share your kind words with her!
Thân mến, Công, Quang, Mina & Dung
Lewis
Dung was highly knowledgeable and very enthusiastic about Vietnamese history and gave a great tour of the prison. She also provided transport to and from the museum where she gave us another private tour.
Cong Trong Administrator
Hi Lewis,
Thank you so much! We’re glad you enjoyed the tour with Dung and her passion for Vietnamese history. We’ll share your kind words with her!
Thân mến, Công, Quang and Dung