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Hanoi Hoa Lo Prison and War museums Tour

Hanoi, Vietnamby JA Vietnam

  • 3 hours
  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
  • Up to 9 travelers
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
  • Guide: English

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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

What's included

  • Private transportation
  • Admission fee
  • Bottled water
  • Coffee and/or Tea

    Itinerary

    1. 1

      Vietnam National Museum of History

      1 hour

      - 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.

    2. 2

      Vietnamese Air Force Museum

      1 hour

      - 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.

    3. 3

      B52 Victory Museum

      30 min

      - 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.

    4. 4

      Hoa Lo Prison

      1 hour

      - 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

    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.

    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.

    Good to know

    • 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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