Welcome to Hanoi - the heart of Vietnam. Hanoi is considered the political center of Vietnam with famous places like Ho Chi Minh Complex, National Assembly House, government offices, etc... In this tour, we will help you understand better the wars in Vietnam, a small country that suffered a lot of pain from war. A country with nearly 4000 years of history. Besides, we also provide multi-dimensional views, and different opinions so that we can discuss and understand each other better.
Notice: We would like to kindly inform you that the minimum tipping amount for guides and is 15 USD per person. This practice ensures fairness and acknowledges the dedicated service of our team.
Please take this into consideration before booking your tour to ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience. We truly appreciate your understanding and cooperation.
Welcome you to Hanoi - the heart of Vietnam. We are a small group with the desire to help visitors to have good memories of this beautiful city. We believe that, whoever you are, wherever you come from, you deserve to experience the best services at any budget. We are confident that we can provide you with wonderful experiences about the diversity of culture, life, food, economy, politics, and especially the history-engaging storytelling of Vietnam.
Meeting point:Hoa Lo Prison RelicOur meeting point is the Hoa Lo Prison, 1 Hoa Lo Street, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi. Open in Google Maps →
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Outside visit
Temple Of LiteratureThe Temple of Literature is the first university in Vietnam, which is the base of the Vietnamese education system. This temple shows us the traditional, beauty, mindset, and lifestyle of Vietnamese people a long time ago (from the 11th century to the 16th century).
The tour just has only 2 stops.
Meeting point:Hoa Lo Prison RelicOur meeting point is the Hoa Lo Prison, 1 Hoa Lo Street, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi. Open in Google Maps →
1
Outside visit
Temple Of LiteratureThe Temple of Literature is the first university in Vietnam, which is the base of the Vietnamese education system. This temple shows us the traditional, beauty, mindset, and lifestyle of Vietnamese people a long time ago (from the 11th century to the 16th century).
The tour just has only 2 stops.
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Accessibility
Suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Does not accept large group bookings.
Pets
Not suitable for bringing pets.
Minimum attendees
Requires a minimum of 5 people to conduct the tour.
Additional costs
The tour requires payment for entries or additional expenses.
Free cancellation
If you cannot attend the tour, please cancel the reservation, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Stella is very great in storytelling about the history of Vietnam. We really learned a lot from her as she also shared her family's experience during the war. She provided detailed explanation during our visit in Hoa Lo Prison and also in Temple of Literature. Very great experience and highly recommended!
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3 weeks ago
Stella is very great in storytelling about the history of Vietnam. We really learned a lot from her as she also shared her family's experience during the war. She provided detailed explanation during our visit in Hoa Lo Prison and also in Temple of Literature. Very great experience and highly recommended!
Anthony
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Luke
1 Review
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Art
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Traveled alone
June 2026
Stella's knowledge was incredible. She
answered all our questions, knew her history dates. There was not one question she could not answer. She was very friendly and engaging. Shared with us of her own families experiences, and was very generous with her time. Probably the best GuruWalk I've been on.
Traveled in group
June 2026
Stella was an unbelievable guide! Her knowledge was brilliant & we couldn't recommend her more! Thank you soo much.
Traveled as couple
June 2026
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.
Booking verified
Traveled as couple
3 weeks ago
Stella is very great in storytelling about the history of Vietnam. We really learned a lot from her as she also shared her family's experience during the war. She provided detailed explanation during our visit in Hoa Lo Prison and also in Temple of Literature. Very great experience and highly recommended!
Booking verified
Traveled alone
June 2026
Stella's knowledge was incredible. She
answered all our questions, knew her history dates. There was not one question she could not answer. She was very friendly and engaging. Shared with us of her own families experiences, and was very generous with her time. Probably the best GuruWalk I've been on.
Booking verified
Traveled in group
June 2026
Stella was an unbelievable guide! Her knowledge was brilliant & we couldn't recommend her more! Thank you soo much.
Booking verified
Traveled as couple
June 2026
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.
Booking verified
Traveled as couple
June 2026
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!!!
Booking verified
Traveled alone
June 2026
Stella's knowledge was incredible. She
answered all our questions, knew her history dates. There was not one question she could not answer. She was very friendly and engaging. Shared with us of her own families experiences, and was very generous with her time. Probably the best GuruWalk I've been on.
Traveled in group
June 2026
Stella was an unbelievable guide! Her knowledge was brilliant & we couldn't recommend her more! Thank you soo much.
Traveled as couple
June 2026
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.
Booking verified
Traveled as couple
3 weeks ago
Stella is very great in storytelling about the history of Vietnam. We really learned a lot from her as she also shared her family's experience during the war. She provided detailed explanation during our visit in Hoa Lo Prison and also in Temple of Literature. Very great experience and highly recommended!
Booking verified
Traveled alone
June 2026
Stella's knowledge was incredible. She
answered all our questions, knew her history dates. There was not one question she could not answer. She was very friendly and engaging. Shared with us of her own families experiences, and was very generous with her time. Probably the best GuruWalk I've been on.
Booking verified
Traveled in group
June 2026
Stella was an unbelievable guide! Her knowledge was brilliant & we couldn't recommend her more! Thank you soo much.
Booking verified
Traveled as couple
June 2026
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.
Booking verified
Traveled as couple
June 2026
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!!!
