Private Tour

(Private) Hanoi War Sites Tour

Overview

Available languages

English

Mobile ticket

Joining us, you will learn more about the nearly 50 years of the Vietnam War, as well as historical triumphs and noteworthy bravery moments in Hanoi. You will be guided by local students to historical sites like Huu Tiep Lake and the Downed B-52, Vietnam Military History Museum, and Hoa Lo Prison in order to experience the pride and spirit of the country. You also can join a workshop to make tire sandals for yourself.

By choosing our tour, not only will you have a memorable and personalized experience, but you will also be supporting the education and future of our local students.

NOTE: Some museums close at Monday every week.

Recommned starting time:

• Moring: 9am – 12pm

• Afternoon: 2pm – 5pm

Additional Info

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

NOTE: Some museums close at Monday every week. Recommned starting time: • Moring: 9am – 12pm • Afternoon: 2pm – 5pm

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Free Hotel pickup (Hanoi Old Quarter only)

Our email confirmation to guarantee your tour'll take place (you must leave your email)

Free private tour guide

Free Hotel drop-off (Hanoi Old Quarter only)

Transport

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

What To Expect

Ho Chi Minh Museum

(Schedule is flexible) Our tour guide will pick you up at meeting point then we will move to Ho Chi Minh Museum by taxi or grab. The whole museum is a elaborate description of Ho Chi Minh’s life.

1 hour • Admission Not Included

Huu Tiep Lake and the Downed B-52

Our next two destination is The B-52 Victory Museum Hanoi where are exhibiting: weapons, images, documents, wreckage and many other things that praise the cunning and creative mind of Hanoi’s troops and its residents.

1 hour • Admission Not Included

Options

(Private) Hanoi War Sites Tour

Pickup included

Reviews

4.83

86 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Good tour
Tomer S,
Jul 11, 2025
- Viator
5.00
ChatGPT said: The tour was absolutely fantastic. Every detail was thoughtfully planned, and the experience exceeded all expectations. The guide was incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, and passionate, which made everything even more enjoyable. We explored amazing locations, tasted delicious food, and learned so much about the local culture and history. Everything was well-paced — not rushed, yet never boring. It felt personal
Exceptional experience into Vietnam’s history.
Vo T,
May 14, 2025
- Viator
5.00
This tour provided an in depth history of Vietnam including its struggle for independence starting from BC to the modern day. the best part about this tour was our tour guide- Truong (aka: Scorpio) who shared his passionate and in depth knowledge of Vietnam’s history that beyond the museum exhibits and artefacts. Truong was , in time, organised, polite, engaging and always ready to answer our questions and made this tour an unforgettable experience. Thank you!
Healthy open discussion of the war
David C,
Apr 5, 2025
- Viator
5.00
I had a great four hour tour with my guide Chien who was very friendly and knowledgeable. We began our journey with a taxi ride to the B-52 Museum which is small but very interesting. I am a retired history teacher so Chien an I asked and answered a lot of questions of each other throughout the day. We next walked to the Ho Chi Minh Museum and Chien painted a solid portrait of the man. Finally, we walked to the Hanoi Hilton which was very interesting. Lastly, he walked me back to my hotel. Chien is a wonderful guide and gentleman!
Fabulous 👌 👏
wittsy,
Mar 28, 2025
- Viator
5.00
We had Hannah as our guide ,she was very prompt and easy to get on with. My husband is ex military and she learnt a lot from him as well. We also had a taste of what it is like to live like a local. Thoroughly enjoyed our day , she went above and beyond to make this a wonderful day. If you decide to do this you are the person responsible for taxi, her lunch and we tipped well because she is doing this for free. We'll worth it ! You need a guide for the Hoa lu prison to understand it better. Fabulous
Bad English and horrible tour
Emily L,
Mar 25, 2025
- Viator
1.00
This was one of the worst experiences with a tour I have ever had. First of all, the two tour guides who showed up at our hotel had horrible English-barely understandable. I knew we were in for a long day when we started at 10am. They took us to the national history museum and really didn’t tell us anything related to war history. We went through every room and didn’t learn much. Please be aware that the tour guides who do these tours make or break your experience based on how good their English is.