Half day Hanoi to explore Military History

Tour Itinerary

Duration: 4-5 hours
This half day tour Hanoi could be either in the morning or afternoon.

Vietnam Military History

8.00 pick up at your hotel, start your tour first visit the Military History Museum, where photos and war remains will give you a first approach of Vietnamese history through its conflicts. Visit nearby Hanoi Flag tower and learn why it is one of the most respected symbols of the country.

Next visit to Hoa Lo Prison, built and used by French rulers in Vietnam for political prisoners, and then by the government of North Vietnam for war prisoners. This building is also known by the name of “Hanoi Hilton” and “hosted” some American prisoners such as Senator John McCain and Pete Peterson, United States’ first post-war ambassador to Vietnam in 1997.

Continue moving to the B-52 Victory Museum, displaying relics of B-52 stratofortress, an aircraft that played a major role in the American war. On the way back, you also see a small lake contains wreckage of a B-52 bomber shot down over Hanoi in 1972. (now also called B-52 lake).

Last on your journey to the Long Bien bridge (originally named Doumer Bridge), built in 1902 by Sir Gustave Eiffel’s company. Take a walking tour of this fascinating structure to learn more on its role in war time.

Notes: This tour is not operated on Mondays and Fridays, as Military History & B52 Victory museums are closed.