Hanoi Museums at a glance
- Our pick: Hanoi War Museums & Hoa Lo Prison Tour: 3–4 hours, US$ 51 per person (3h–4h, 5.00★ · 49).
- Best value: Hanoi Military History Museum & Hoa Lo Prison Tour, US$ 44 per person (3h–4h, 5.00★ · 13).
- Also recommended: Hanoi Heritage Tour: Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Pagodas & Museums, US$ 52 per person (8h, 4.98★ · 1,731).
Price per person across the 3 options priced per person: US$ 44–US$ 52 (median US$ 51). With 100+ reviews: 2 of 4.
Of the 4 options: 4 with live guides in English, 4 with free cancellation, 4 with instant confirmation, 3 with hotel pickup, 2 kid-friendly, 1 private and 2 bookable last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews, availability, booking conditions and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Price per person.
Hanoi Museums
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4 options
Hanoi War Museums & Hoa Lo Prison Tour: 3–4 hours Tour three significant Hanoi war history sites: Vietnam National Museum of History, Air Defense Museum, and Hoa Lo Prison where American pilots were held. Every day · 09:00 and 13:30 · From age 3 ★ 5.00 (49 reviews) Duration: 3h–4h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 51 per person
Hanoi Heritage Tour: Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Pagodas & Museums Guided tour of Hanoi's major sites: Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Tran Quoc Pagoda, Vietnam Museum of Ethnology, Temple of Literature and Hoa Lo Prison. Every day · 08:00 · Pickup available ★ 4.98 (1,731 reviews) Duration: 8h Live guide: EN · VI ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 52 per person
Hanoi: Private Museum Tour, Hoa Lo Prison & Tire Sandal Workshop Step into Hanoi’s history with a private museum tour, explore Hoa Lo Prison, and try your hand at making tire sandals. Includes hotel pickup & local guide. Every day except Monday and Friday · 8 start times, 08:00 to 14:00 · Hotel pickup ★ 4.97 (299 reviews) Duration: 3h–5h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 5.13 per group
Hanoi Military History Museum & Hoa Lo Prison Tour Visit Vietnam's Museum of War Remnants and Hoa Lo Prison with a local guide. Three to four hours in air-conditioned comfort exploring military history. Every day except Monday and Friday · 08:00 and 13:00 · Pickup available ★ 5.00 (13 reviews) Duration: 3h–4h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 44 per person
All 4 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-14| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hanoi War Museums & Hoa Lo Prison Tour: 3–4 hoursOur pickGroup of up to 9 | US$ 51 per person | 3h–4h | 5.00★ · 49 | Every day · 09:00 and 13:30 | English |
| Hanoi Military History Museum & Hoa Lo Prison TourBest valueGroup of up to 15 · Pickup offered | US$ 44 per person | 3h–4h | 5.00★ · 13 | Every day except Monday and Friday · 08:00 and 13:00 | English |
| Hanoi Heritage Tour: Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Pagodas & MuseumsAlso recommendedPickup offered | US$ 52 per person | 8h | 4.98★ · 1,731 | Every day · 08:00 | English, Vietnamese |
| Hanoi: Private Museum Tour, Hoa Lo Prison & Tire Sandal WorkshopPrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 5.13 per group | 3h–5h | 4.97★ · 299 | Every day except Monday and Friday · 8 start times, 08:00 to 14:00 | English |
By what you need
- Private (1): Hanoi: Private Museum Tour, Hoa Lo Prison & Tire Sandal Workshop (US$ 5.13 per group)
- Small groups (up to 15) (2): Hanoi War Museums & Hoa Lo Prison Tour: 3–4 hours (US$ 51 per person) · Hanoi Military History Museum & Hoa Lo Prison Tour (US$ 44 per person)
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