Military History Museum and Hoa Lo Prison Half day Tour

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  • Step back in time with a visit to Hanoi’s most iconic historical sites.** **
  • Explore the Military History Museum, home to the legendary Flag Tower and an impressive collection of war artifacts, then delve into the chilling past of Hoa Lo Prison, where stories of resilience and sacrifice come alive.
  • This tour offers a captivating glimpse into Vietnam’s wartime history and enduring spirit.

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Join-in Tour with English Speaking Guide

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Join-in Tour with Chinese Speaking Guide

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Join-in Tour with Japanese Speaking Guide

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Join-in Tour with Korean Speaking Guide

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What to expect

At this fascinating historical destination, you can expect to immerse yourself in Vietnam's gripping military past. Snap stunning photos of iconic symbols like the Military History Museum, where tanks, planes, and even a U.S. B-52 wreckage are on display. Feel the weight of history as you explore Hoa Lo Prison, also known as the "Hanoi Hilton," and walk through the chilling prison cells that once held POWs. Learn about the bravery and resilience of Vietnamese revolutionaries who fought for independence. With every step, you'll uncover powerful stories that bring the country’s wartime experiences to life, making this a must-visit for history enthusiasts and curious travelers alike.

Historical Highlight Half day Tour  in Ha Noi
Historical Highlight Half day Tour  in Ha Noi
Historical Highlight Half day Tour  in Ha Noi
Military History Museum and Hoa Lo Prison Half day Tour
Military History Museum and Hoa Lo Prison Half day Tour
Military History Museum and Hoa Lo Prison Half day Tour
Military History Museum and Hoa Lo Prison Half day Tour

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4.7
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4.7
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Review for: Join-in Tour with English Speaking Guide

We had an excellent time on this tour, and our guide Darcy was excellent, she spoke perfect English and was very informative, it was fascinating learning all about Vietnams history which has been turbulent to put it mildly, but tge resilience of its people is second to none, if you are interested in history this is a must do and I would recommend it to anyone.

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Review for: Join-in Tour with English Speaking Guide

Visiting the Military Museum and the prison in Hanoi was a really meaningful experience, especially as a first-time visitor to Vietnam. It was great to learn more about the country’s history and gain context for the places we’ve been seeing around the city. Darcy was incredibly patient with all of our questions and was clearly very knowledgeable about Vietnam’s history, which made the tour even more engaging. One thing to note is that weekend visits can get quite crowded due to students, and a half-day tour can feel a little rushed if you want to explore everything in detail. It might be helpful if there were options for both half-day and full-day tours for visitors who want to dive deeper into the history.

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Review for: Join-in Tour with English Speaking Guide

it was a very informative and eye opening experience. Our tour guide, Ivy was also very intelligent, eloquent, and was able to answer every question we had about history and facts around the museums. i highly recommend this tour.

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Review for: Join-in Tour with English Speaking Guide

the tour was super informative and entertaining super thanks to our tour guide, Linh, super professional and superb English speaking skills esp for a Vietnamese local. The best tour we had within our itinerary because of Linh. 👏

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Review for: Join-in Tour with English Speaking Guide

Lawrence was an absolutely amazing guide, full of information and you could tell how proud he was to be Vietnamese. Lawrence was punctual, polite and a very nice person to spend a couple hours with. highly recommend

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Review for: Join-in Tour with English Speaking Guide

it was unfortunate that we were not able to go to the first stop bec of the flood. we enjoyed the prison though! it would’ve been nicer if Brian told us some more info about while going around the prison, but still, all in all it was a good experience.

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Review for: Join-in Tour with English Speaking Guide

The tour was really top tier. We were able to see the Vietnam Military History Museum and Hoa Lo Prison. Our guide, Mr. Kien was able to make the tour not just fun but very informative. He was not just knowledgeable about the culture, history and language of Vietnam which he was able to share with us, but also he was approachable whenever we have concerns about the tour.

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Review for: Join-in Tour with English Speaking Guide

Visiting Vietman Military History Museum and Hoa Lo Prison with the guide, Darcy, who is professional and really good at telling the story about the history. We enjoyed our trip today and also gained a lots of knowledge about the Vietnam history.

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Review for: Join-in Tour with Japanese Speaking Guide

I booked this tour because I'm interested in Vietnam's history, especially its modern history. I participated with my high school-aged child, and our guide, Tuan, explained everything in easy-to-understand Japanese. It seemed to make my child reflect deeply on what they had learned in world history, seeing it firsthand. The Vietnam Military History Museum is apparently less crowded on weekdays, so if you want to take your time, a weekday might be better. I recommend preparing cash for the ticket fee, as it's paid on-site.

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Review for: Join-in Tour with English Speaking Guide

Every tourist must book this activity coz you will know and learn about the history of their country Vietnam. It struck my heart when i was in the prison seeing the peoples sacrifices and tortures. It really made my heart heavy. our Tour guide was very accommodating. going extra mile with her service. and whats flattering, she already scanned my profile before we meet so it feels like she can easily adapt to us. Thats a very good idea Phuong Anh :)

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