Highlights
- Explore the Vietnam Military History Museum with tanks, planes & relics
- Add on Hoa Lo Prison or Ba Dinh Square for deeper historical insight
- Visit the infamous Hoa Lo Prison (“Hanoi Hilton”) for stories of resilience
- Stand at Ba Dinh Square, site of Ho Chi Minh’s Declaration of Independence
- Gain a deeper understanding of Vietnam’s resilience, and path to independence
Description
Begin your journey at the Vietnam Military History Museum, one of Hanoi’s most important cultural landmarks. Here you’ll find a vast collection of artifacts, from weapons and aircraft to detailed exhibitions on Vietnam’s centuries-long struggle for independence. The museum also features the iconic Flag Tower of Hanoi.
You can then tailor your experience with one of the following options:
Option 1: Only Military History Museum
Spend your entire tour exploring the museum at a relaxed pace, diving deep into Vietnam’s wartime history with your guide’s insights.
Option 2: Military History Museum + Hoa Lo Prison
After the museum, continue to Hoa Lo Prison, a somber site that tells the stories of Vietnamese revolutionaries as well as American POWs held during the Vietnam War.
Option 3: Military History Museum + Ba Dinh Square
Alternatively, visit Ba Dinh Square, the symbolic heart of modern Vietnam, where Ho Chi Minh declared independence in 1945. See the Parliament House, Presidential Palace, and the exterior of Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum.
By the end of the tour, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of Vietnam’s struggles, resilience, and historic milestones.
Includes
Professional local guide
Entrance tickets
Pick-up and drop-off at meeting point
Excludes
Meals and drinks
Personal expenses
Important Information
- The Military History Museum is closed on Monday and Friday. Please check the schedule if you want to visit this museum
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
