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Built by the French in 1896 to hold Vietnamese political prisoners and known originally as Maison Centrale, Hoa Lo Prison was taken over by the Vietnamese in 1954. During the American War (Vietnam War), it housed American POWs, who referred to it as the “Hanoi Hilton.” Today, parts of the original prison have been turned into a museum.
Hoa Lo, Tran Hung Dao, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi, Hanoi
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Half-Day Morning Tour of the Highlights in Hanoi with Lunch
92
Follow in the footsteps of one of Vietnam’s most famous men as you explore the streets of Hanoi on this small-group adventure tour. Pay a visit to the Temple of Literature and the notorious Hanoi Hilton prison. Follow your expert guide on a walking tour of the Old-Quarter and enjoy the expertise and knowledge that comes from being led by a local.
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$39.00
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$39.00
Price varies by group size

Private Guided Tour of Hanoi
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GENERAL INFORMATION:
We are a nonprofit organization established in 2015. We supply top-quality student trained guides who are well trained and well understand about Hanoi, Vietnam, and related knowledge. We would love to show you things you haven't seen in books, magazines or on the internet before.
To get to know more about our organization' operation, please leave your email and/or WhatsApp number(if it is possible). So, we can contact you soon.
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$5.13
per group
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$5.13
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Highlight- Hanoi city tour and Cycle around old quarter
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Discover the best that Hanoi has to offer on this small-group city tour. Visit key landmarks such as the Ho Chi Minh Complex dedicated to the former leader, the Confucian Temple of Literature, Tran Quoc Pagoda in the middle of the lake, and the Hoa Lo Prison also known as the Hanoi Hilton. Learn about the history of Vietnam from your guide and discover Hanoi’s Old Quarter by bicycle.
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$32.83
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Hanoi French Quarter Walking Tour: The Present and the Past
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Our French Quarter Tour will take you to discover one of the most beautiful parts of Hanoi. The historical area is the southern part of Hanoi and full of history and culture that sets it apart from the rest of the city. A cup of yummy Vietnamese coffee is waiting for you too!!!
After an explanation of Vietnamese general history, we give a brief overview of French influences in Hanoi, featuring St. Joseph's Cathedral, Hanoi Opera house, Hoan Kiem lake, Hanoi Post office, Trang Thi Street, Hanoi Metropole Hotel, and the very first university in French Indochina: Indochina Medicine School; we also have a cup of authentic Vietnamese coffee in an ancient French villa.
You will learn so much about how Vietnamese society changed under French rule and explore the bad and the good of this period.
Make sure you ask your guide plenty of questions!
Other things to note:
Please read a bit about French Indochina and the Vietnam War.
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$15.00
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$15.00

Hanoi City Small Group Tour and Water Puppet Show
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This city tour and cooking class is ideal for traveler who want to both see the sights of Hanoi and have a delicious foodie experience. Visit temples, museums, and other must-see attractions on a convenient introductory tour. Learn to cook Vietnamese food from a professional chef, so you can eat authentic food even after you’ve returned home. This is a fun-filled and varied day tour.
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$25.65
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$25.65

Highlights & Hidden Gems With Locals: Best of Hanoi Private Tour
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The narrow streets and alleyways of old Hanoi can be hard to navigate. Forget guidebooks and itinerary planning, and immerse in this ancient city’s rich culture with a dedicated private guide. Enjoy the sorts of insights only a local can provide as you explore markets, temples, alleyways, historic homes, the French Quarter, the Old Quarter, Hoan Kiem Lake, and even Hoa Lo Prison.
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$35.94
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$35.94
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Private Hanoi city tour and water puppet show
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Enjoy personalized attention from your guide on this comprehensive tour of Hanoi. You’ll make good time hitting all the top highlights—Hoa Lo Prison, the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology, the Ho Chi Minh Complex, and others—since you don’t have to wait for a large tour group. Your guide will tailor their commentary to your interests. Finish up with a water puppet show or a cycle around the Old Quarter.
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$69.75
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Private Walking Tour of Hanoi City
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GENERAL INFORMATION:
We are a nonprofit organization established in 2015. We supply top-quality student trained guides who are well trained and well understand about Hanoi, Vietnam, and related knowledge. We would love to show you things you haven't seen in books, magazines or on the internet before.
To get to know more about our organization' operation, please leave your email and/or WhatsApp number(if it is possible). So, we can contact you soon.
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$5.00
per group
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$5.00
per group

Hanoi City Sightseeing and Street Food Tour
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Kick off your Hanoi stay with a half-day motorbike tour of the city. Sit bak and relax as local drivers transport you through the main streets and back alleys of this Vietnamese destination. Cruise past iconic landmarks, sample local cuisine and choose from one of three tour options to meet your interests and needs. This is the perfect way to get acclimated to the city and begin to explore with the wind in your hair!
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$68.00
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$68.00

Hanoi Walking War Sites Tour
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Vietnam is famously known as the nation with a lengthy history of resistance
wars against oversea invaders. If you are a history lover, Hanoi War Sites Tour
should be on your must-see checklist.
This scenic tour will provide you an insight right into the period of the
Vietnamese Battles and its consequences. Our visiting sites will certainly be
the Hoa Lo Prison and Vietnam Military History Museum. Let's dive in!
Can't wait to see you.
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$15.00
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$15.00

Top thing to do in Hanoi - Hanoi city tour with water puppet show
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Explore the capital city of Hanoi on this small-group guided tour. The itinerary includes top attractions such as the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Vietnam Museum of Ethnology, Hoa Lo Prison, and the popular Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre where a pool of water serves as the stage for puppets. Plus, you’ll have the chance to bike around Hanoi’s old quarter.
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$26.67
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$26.67

Ha Noi City Tour And Cooking Class
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Discover Ha Noi’s rich cultural heritage with this city tour and cooking class package. Spend your morning ticking off top landmarks, including the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum Complex and Vietnam Museum Of Ethnology, then immerse yourself in the city’s culinary scene with a traditional cooking class led by a professional chef. Round-trip transportation by air-conditioned bus ensures a hassle-free full-day experience.
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$38.15
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$38.15

Hanoi City Tour half day by Motorbike with lunch
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See Hanoi like the locals do: on the back of a motorbike. You’ll get a personalized look at the Vietnamese capital and get a taste of its cuisine along the way. See pagodas, bridges, and other landmarks while a private driver takes you around Hoan Kiem Lake. Then finish your half-day excursion with a restaurant lunch and drink.
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$63.00
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$63.00

Retro Hop-on-hop-off Bonbon City Tour: A Quick Hop
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- Great services: Young and well English-speaking Local Ambassadors onboard who love Hanoi and want to share its culture and history; careful and friendly drivers
- Reasonable & inclusive price: BonBon travel pass, brochure providing travel guide, and several F&B/services vouchers
- Hop on and hop off at any of the stops at your own pace in accordance with the bus schedule to see the city's popular landmarks and attractions
- Enjoy Hanoi sightseeing in modern air-conditioned bus no matter how extreme the weather is
- Take Instagrammable photos with our little yellow retro buses
- Audio available in 6 languages: English, French, German, Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese
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$5.00
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$5.00

Retro Hop-on-hop-off Bonbon City Tour: Family Classic Package
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- Great services: Young and well English-speaking Local Ambassadors onboard who love Hanoi and want to share its culture and history; careful and friendly drivers
- Reasonable & inclusive price: BonBon travel pass, brochure providing travel guide, and several F&B/services vouchers
- Hop on and hop off at any of the stops at your own pace in accordance with the bus schedule to see the city's popular landmarks and attractions
- Enjoy Hanoi sightseeing in modern air-conditioned bus no matter how extreme the weather is
- Take Instagrammable photos with our little yellow retro buses
- Audio available in 6 languages: English, French, German, Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese
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$45.00
per group
From
$45.00
per group

Retro Hop-on-hop-off Bonbon City Tour: Premium Package
5
- Great services: Young and well English-speaking Local Ambassadors onboard who love Hanoi and want to share its culture and history; careful and friendly drivers
- Reasonable & inclusive price: BonBon travel pass, brochure providing travel guide, and several F&B/services vouchers
- Hop on and hop off at any of the stops at your own pace in accordance with the bus schedule to see the city's popular landmarks and attractions
- Enjoy Hanoi sightseeing in modern air-conditioned bus no matter how extreme the weather is
- Take Instagrammable photos with our little yellow retro buses
- Audio available in 6 languages: English, French, German, Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese
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From
$30.00
From
$30.00

Retro Hop-on-hop-off Bonbon City Tour: Classic Package
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- Great services: Young and well English-speaking Local Ambassadors onboard who love Hanoi and want to share its culture and history; careful and friendly drivers
- Reasonable & inclusive price: BonBon travel pass, brochure providing travel guide, and several F&B/services vouchers
- Hop on and hop off at any of the stops at your own pace in accordance with the bus schedule to see the city's popular landmarks and attractions
- Enjoy Hanoi sightseeing in modern air-conditioned bus no matter how extreme the weather is
- Take Instagrammable photos with our little yellow retro buses
- Audio available in 6 languages: English, French, German, Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese
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$16.00
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$16.00

Private Hanoi Classic City Tour
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Explore the fascinating history and rich culture of Vietnam’s capital city on this all-day tour. After a convenient hotel pickup, travel by private vehicle to important sites like Ba Dinh Square, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, the Hanoi Opera House, the Temple of Literature, and the notorious prison where United States Senator John McCain was held. Enjoy a rickshaw ride and a delicious lunch before returning to your hotel.
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$98.00
Price varies by group size
From
$98.00
Price varies by group size

Full-Day Hanoi City Private Car Charter
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Discover Hanoi at your own pace with a custom-made itinerary and a personal chauffeur on this full-day self-guided tour. Travel in the comfort of a private vehicle with hotel pickup and drop-off included, and hop out to explore sights such as the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Tran Quoc Pagoda, or Hoan Kiem Lake.
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$100.00
per group
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$100.00
per group

Hanoi Military tour for Half day city
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Half day Military tour to explore Hanoi city is idea for tourist, who's interesting in Vietnam's History and War. The tour will bring tourist an overview of Vietnam country, people, and the answer what made Vietnamese people could be successed with 2 big enemy: French and American.
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$76.93
Price varies by group size
From
$76.93
Price varies by group size

Shore Excursion: Best of Ha Noi City from Ha Long Cruise Port
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Explore the fascinating history and rich culture of Hanoi on this all-day guided tour. After a convenient pickup from Ha Long Bay cruise port, travel by air-conditioned minivan to Hanoi and see Ho Chi Minh’s burial place, the Presidential Palace, historic pagodas, and important museums. Enjoy a delicious lunch in the city’s Old Quarter—included in the tour price—and take a relaxing stroll around beloved Hoan Kiem Lake.
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$171.06
Price varies by group size
From
$171.06
Price varies by group size

Ha Noi private city tour full day and cyclo
1
Visit the most well-known attractions in Hanoi.
The Temple of Literature - Vietnam's first university, the spiritual Tran Quoc pagoda with its Buddism features, the Youth Street or the Street of Love, the historical Ba Dinh Square where Vietnam was officially born.
Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and the house where he lived and worked, and the Hoa Lo Prison where the reality of the war is still present. One of the remaining guillotines used by the French colonizers to execute members of the Liberation Army.
Join our knowledgeable tour guide to learn about the city, all of its aspects, the stories that only locals understand, and, of course, to sample some of the best local cuisines.
We also have a one-hour cyclo ride around the Old Quarter.
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$75.81
From
$75.81

Ha Noi Private city tour and water puppet private tour
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-Travel to the most iconic destinations in Hanoi, learning about the rich and unique history of this city, with our knowledgable guides, every question of you will be answered, The Temple of Literature - The first university of Vietnam, the spiritual Tran Quoc pagoda with its Buddism features, The Street Of Love, , Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum complex , Hoa Lo prison where shreds of the evidence of the war still remain here.
- Not only that, enjoy a water puppet show, an art form that dates back to the 11th century. The tradition of water puppet theatre stems from a time when rice paddy fields were flooded and villagers would make entertainment by standing in the waist-deep water with the puppets performing over the water.
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$98.66
From
$98.66

Amazing Hanoi City Shore Excursion from Cruise Port
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Hanoi City is Capital of Vietnam, a destination for famous landscapes in Vietnam, the center of culture, economy, education, politics of Vietnam, to Visit Hanoi one day you will have moments of discovery. Along with the many thousand years of civilization, with many ancient and modern works, with unique sidewalk cultural experiences, the special historical sites will all make you a trip. Hanoi memorable tour. Especially not only experience the identity of 36 bustling streets, beautiful roads but also have moments of experiencing the enjoyment of the national culture through the museum and sightseeing: Dong Kinh Nghia Thuc Square – Hoàn Kiếm Lake, St. Joseph’s Cathedral, The Flag Tower of Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Quan Thanh Temple, Tran Quoc Pagoda, Cua Bac Church, The Imperial Citadel of Thang Long, The Temple of Literature, Hoa Lo Prison Relic, Museum of Vietnamese Women, Hanoi Opera House, Hanoi Post Office.
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$156.89
Price varies by group size
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$156.89
Price varies by group size
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