--- title: Hanoi Hoa Lo Prison and War museums Tour lang: en type: tour city: Hanoi country: Vietnam price: 41 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 5 reviews: 47 duration_minutes: 180 duration_max_minutes: 240 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 7 of 27 (Walking Tours & Old Quarter) schedule_checked: 2026-10-21 data_updated: 2026-10-21 canonical: https://guidekin.com/vietnam/hanoi/tours/hanoi-hoa-lo-prison-and-war-museums-tour/ --- # Hanoi Hoa Lo Prison and War museums Tour In our comparison: #7 of 27 in Walking Tours & Old Quarter, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## 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 ## Before you book - Meeting point: Please stand at the gate of the Vietnam… - Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - Starts 09:00, 13:30: 2 departures a day - Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked - Strollers OK: infants accepted **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €41 per person for the Small group option option; other options up to €50 - Duration: 3h–4h - Rating: 5.0/5 from 47 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: JA Vietnam - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English - Tickets: Admission included - Start times: 09:00, 13:30 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-21 ## Reviews 5.0 from 47 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 47 of 47. - 5 stars: 47 (100%) - 4 stars: 0 (0%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Small group option | €41 / person (for 2+ people) | English | With this option, you will join a small group (or occasionally a private tour). | | Private option on Monday | €48 / person (for 2+ people) | English | With this option, you will take part in a private tour (no other guests will join) | | Private option | €48 / person (for 2+ people) | English | With this option, you will take part in a private tour (no other guests will join) | | Small group option on Monday | €50 / person | English | Small group option: With this option, you will join a small group (or occasionally a private tour). | ## What's included - Private transportation - Admission fee - Bottled water - Coffee and/or Tea ## Itinerary 1. **Vietnam National Museum of History** (1h; admission included) - - 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. **Vietnamese Air Force Museum** (1h; admission included) - - 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. **B52 Victory Museum** (30m; admission included) - - 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. **Hoa Lo Prison** (1h; admission included) - - 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. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 09:00, 13:30 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-21 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point Please stand at the gate of the Vietnam National Museum of History, located at 216 Tran Quang Khai. Ends: 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 ## Compared with other Walking Tours & Old Quarter | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #7 of 27** | €41 | 3h–4h | 5.0 (47) | shared | | [Hanoi Heritage Premium Daily Tour](/vietnam/hanoi/tours/hanoi-heritage-premium-daily-tour/?format=md) | €46 | 8h | 4.98 (1695) | shared | | [Hanoi City Highlights Walking Tour – Landmarks & History](/vietnam/hanoi/tours/hanoi-city-highlights-walking-tour-landmarks-history/?format=md) | €25 | 4h 30m | 4.97 (697) | shared | | [Hanoi City Tour : Hanoi Highlights and Hidden Gems](/vietnam/hanoi/tours/hanoi-city-tour-hanoi-highlights-and-hidden-gems/?format=md) | €44 | 4h 30m | 4.99 (149) | shared | Ranked #7 of 27 in Walking Tours & Old Quarter by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €5 to €1622, median €36; typical length 3h. 11 of 27 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Full list: https://guidekin.com/vietnam/hanoi/hanoi-walking-tours/?format=md ## More in Hanoi - All Hanoi tours: https://guidekin.com/vietnam/hanoi/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/vietnam/hanoi/tours/hanoi-hoa-lo-prison-and-war-museums-tour/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/vietnam/hanoi/?format=md