Hanoi Hoa Lo Prison and War museums Tour

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(14 reviews)
Hanoi, Vietnam

3 to 4 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

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: Explore Vietnam’s history during the French colonial period, the Vietnam War (Resistance War against the U.S).
- 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.
- B-52 Victory Museum (Optional): Witness the wreckage of a B-52 bomber US with missiles used to shoot down B-52s, fighter jet... of the Vietnamese military.

What's Included

Private transportation
Admission fee
Bottled water
Coffee and/or Tea

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Please stand at the gate of the Vietnam National Museum of History, located at No. 1 Trang Tien Street. It’s an iron gate right next to the ticket counter. Our tour guide will meet you there with a flag.

End point
This activity ends in a different location. You can choose from multiple locations at checkout.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 to 4 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    - Vietnam National Museum of History – 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 hours Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Hoa Lo Prison

    - 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.

    1 hour Admission ticket included
  • 3

    - 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.

    30 minutes Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • 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
Supplied by JA Vietnam

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