Civil War Free Walking Tours in Hanoi

Amazing tour. Stella was a wealth of knowledge and was very understandable. Visiting the Hoa Lo Prison aka "Hanoi Hilton" is a very somber experience and especially so when Stella gives personal stories. It is a must do tour as it gives great insight to the people of Vietnam. Recommend for every visitor to Hanoi..10 star review.

Stella was incredible! She was so knowledgeable and generous in sharing so much information about what the people of Vietnam have been through. She spared no detail, it was very intense to hear about the horrors committed by France and US, yet it was extremely inspiring to know that despite that, the people continued to fight for and eventually win their independence. It is tragic that anyone should have to fight to govern their native land. It is extremely important for visitors to be aware of the history of this beautiful country, especially those of us who are visiting from countries that have committed atrocities, so we can fight against our government when they continue to perpetuate the same violence elsewhere. Stella was a generous guide. She was thoughtful, helpful, kind and answered questions we had. Along with historical information, she also shared personal accounts from her family, neighbors, and community members. We left knowing so much more about the history and also the culture of the educational system in Vietnam. This tour specifically was an interesting mix of war history and the history of the educational system and the present day educational system in Vietnam. Thank you so much, Stella. You are amazing!!!

Stella is very sweet and answered all my questions, very informative yet not boring.

It is rare to find a guide who understands that history isn’t just about battles and monuments; it’s about the human patterns we seem destined to repeat and the scars that never quite fade. She didn’t just recite facts, she provided a deeply human, layered perspective on the conflict that felt raw and, at times, startlingly honest.

Todays tour with Stella was one of the best tours i have ever taken. It was informative, entertaining with an underlying focus on the Vietnamese culture and way of life.

Absolutely phenomenal. Stella was very knowledgeable, answered all our questions, and gave a 5/5 tour. Highly recommend.

This was one of the best tours I have taken. Stella was very knowledgeable and a superb story teller. I learned so much about the history of Vietnam, both recent and from the distant past. Stella answered all of our questions, and was enthusiastic throughout.

Stella was brilliant, an excellent guide of the history and cultural sites we visited.

Stella was great! She was able to answer all my questions and gave tons of useful information and context. Two things I didn’t know that would have been nice (she let us know these things the night before, but wish the tour page mentioned it): 1. We visited INSIDE the Hoa Lo Prison and Temple of Literature. It mentions we go to these places, but sometimes walking tours just take you to the outside and talk about it. This is what I thought, so my husband and I visited the day before:(. Not a big deal, but wish it had been clear. 2. You will need to pay for the guides entrance into both places (50k and 70k VND, respectively). It’s shared amongst the guests, and it’s not much, but if your group is only 3 (like mine) or less, it could be something to know, so you have enough cash (you don’t always know how big your group will end up being). These things didn’t take away from the excellent quality of information. Highly recommend!

THE TOUR WAS AMAZING !! Stella is so knowledgeble et explained everything so well. This is the only your you should do when visiting Hanoi. Stella was also really kind and funny. 100/10 ⭐️

We really enjoyed this tour with Stella. She was extremely knowledgable and could talk about any detail that we inquired with our many questions. It was also nice to get some more insights about Vietnamese culture and people through her personal experience. We were the only two people in the tour and she adapted the tour to our needs, which was great. We would definitely recommend this tour.

Ich war die einzige Teilnehmerin und konnte dadurch viele Fragen stellen. Stella ist total nett, hat viel erklärt und mir nach Tourende sogar noch einen Ort zum Geldwechseln gezeigt. Sehr empfehlenswert!

Stella was amazing and exceeded our expectations in every sense. She is close, smart, gave us her point of view and answered all the questions asked. We had a wholesome conversation on history and will be the highlight of this trip to Hanoi. I definitely recommend her, it was a pleasure spending the afternoon learning from her!

Very informative you about Vietnam and it's past and present times. Stella is a great guide. She contacted me in advance to give clear information about the tour. She led the group through two significant places in Hanoi and told about the history of these places and of the country in total. I liked that she shared her personal stories related to the topic of the tour. She is very lovely, smart and ambitious person and does her job just great.

Stella was very knowledgable and had lots to tell with a personal touch:) The time flew by! Would most highly recommend, she even gave us some food recommendations at the end of the;)

Thank you Stella. Was a fantastic tour and would most definitely recommend Lots of information and really enjoyed the tour.

Excelente guía resultó ser Stella. Además del conocimiento, aportó mucho de la cultura local. Muy recomendable

Great tour, thanks Stella!

Thank you Stella! This girl just knows everything.

Great tour, very informative. You will get very in depth explanations about the two site you'll visit and the historical context.

Great tour with rich contextual references and informed history. She answered all questions and kept us engaged throughout. She had a clear understanding of the subject and did not appear lost anywhere.

Guida molto brava e competente, abbiamo appreso moltissimo della storia recente del Vietnam. Tour assolutamente consigliato

Stella was amazing! So knowledgeable and taught us so much about the history of Vietnam as a whole and significant sites in Hanoi! The best tour we did on the whole trip!!!

I 10/10 recommend that you book this tour with Stella. She is informative, kind and is phenomenal at what she does! Thank you so much 🫰🫶☺️

An absolut must when in Hanoi! Stella did a fantastic job, she provided a lot of insider info, answering all my questions (and I had a lot!) and shared a lot of personal insights into vietnamese history, extra big thanks to her for that. I highly recommend this tour, if you can, go with Stella.