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Wartime Tunnel Or Ho Chi Minh Complex and Prison Museum in Ho Chi Minh City

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Activity provider: Johnson Excursions Travel
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Half-day tour in Ho Chi Minh City, taking in Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, One Pillar Pagoda and B52 Victory Museum. Run by Johnson Excursions Travel, booked direct rather than through a reseller.

Highlights

  • Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
  • One Pillar Pagoda
  • B52 Victory Museum
  • Ho B52
  • Runs 4 hours
  • Experienced Local Guide

Wartime Tunnel Or Ho Chi Minh Complex and Prison Museum: Key Facts

PriceFrom $36.36 per person
Duration4 hours
LanguagesEnglish
Tour typeGuided Tour
BookingDirect with the local operator — no OTA markup

Full description

This is a 4-hour experience from Ho Chi Minh City, built around Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, One Pillar Pagoda and B52 Victory Museum. It is run by Johnson Excursions Travel, an operator we book with directly rather than through a reseller, which is why we can hold your place with them before we treat your booking as final.

The price covers Local Guide, Cold Bottle Water, Included Drinks, Included Local Vietnamese Snacks: Peanut Brittle, Potato and Pick-up and Drop-off. It does not cover Beverages, so budget for those separately. Everything included is listed in full on this page; if something is not on that list, assume it is not in the price.

Hotel pickup in Ho Chi Minh City. Johnson Excursions Travel confirms your pickup time and the exact spot once the booking is in. We need at least one day's notice, and we confirm the date with Johnson Excursions Travel before treating your booking as final. If they cannot take your date we tell you and refund you rather than leave you waiting.

Tour Itinerary

Itineraries are customisable as per your request

The schedule below is a suggested plan and can be adjusted to suit your preferences.

Starting/pickup location

Depends on the selected option

Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum

Visit, Guided tour, Sightseeing (1 hour)

One Pillar Pagoda

Visit, Guided tour, Sightseeing (20 minutes)

B52 Victory Museum

Visit, Guided tour, Sightseeing (30 minutes)

Ho B52

Visit, Guided tour, Sightseeing (10 minutes)

Khu Di Tích Lịch Sử Văn Hóa Địa Đạo Nam Hồng

Visit, Guided tour, Sightseeing (1 hour)

Khu Di Tích Lịch Sử Văn Hóa Địa Đạo Nam Hồng

Lunch (1 hour)

Hanoi Train Street

Visit, Guided tour, Sightseeing (40 minutes)

Arrive back at

Hanoi

Detailed Itinerary

Starting/pickup location: Depends on the selected option

Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum: Visit, Guided tour, Sightseeing (1 hour)

One Pillar Pagoda: Visit, Guided tour, Sightseeing (20 minutes)

B52 Victory Museum: Visit, Guided tour, Sightseeing (30 minutes)

Ho B52: Visit, Guided tour, Sightseeing (10 minutes)

Khu Di Tích Lịch Sử Văn Hóa Địa Đạo Nam Hồng: Visit, Guided tour, Sightseeing (1 hour)

Khu Di Tích Lịch Sử Văn Hóa Địa Đạo Nam Hồng: Lunch (1 hour)

Hanoi Train Street: Visit, Guided tour, Sightseeing (40 minutes)

Includes

  • Experienced Local Guide
  • Cold Bottle Water
  • Included Drinks: ( Beer, Coke, Fanta, Sparkling Water, Orange Juice, Tea ,… )
  • Included Local Vietnamese Snacks: Peanut Brittle, Potato Crisps, Cheese Crisps, Rice Snacks
  • Pick-up and Drop-off ( Except option : Small Group )
  • Raincoat

Excludes

  • Beverages ( Optional )

Important information

Meeting point

Hotel pickup in Ho Chi Minh City. Johnson Excursions Travel confirms your pickup time and the exact spot once the booking is in.

Know before you go

  • Free cancellation available up to 24 hours before the activity starts

About this activity

Free cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Secure payment
Complete your booking safely with Razorpay. Full refund if you cancel 24h prior. Read more
Duration 4 hours
Check availability to see starting times
Live tour guide
English
Wheelchair accessible

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Starting from $36.36
$36.36
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Free cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Secure payment
Complete your booking safely with Razorpay. Full refund if you cancel 24h prior. Read more

Traveler Reviews

4.9/5
based on 35 reviews
Guide
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Verified reviews from travelers on this operator’s experience
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Lisa
March 5, 2026

John was amazing, extreamly knowledgeable, helpful and great English. I highly recommend this tour, it was a great insight into history and local culture. Thanks John.

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John
March 3, 2026

very interesting. . The guide was very knowledgeable and clear. excellent English m

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Karen
August 24, 2026

Son our tour guide is very nice helpful and very informative, the tour was nice we explored the city main highlights and the history

5
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Oliver
August 24, 2026

It was one of the best tours I’ve had loads of information with out feeling like a boring lecture

5
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Graeme
August 11, 2026

Really well organised tour, and John is an amazing guide - it’s great to learn about life in Vietnam now as well as all the historic sites on the tour

5
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Hoang
August 5, 2026

John Huy was a fantasic tour guide, we saw and got told a lot about vietnam. Crossing the streets like locals was really cool.

5
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Eloise
July 22, 2026

Our guide, John, was excellent. So friendly and knowledgeable! Would recommend this tour.

5
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Joachim
March 16, 2026

Our guide John was great. Very nice, and he has a lot of intresting information für us. The tour was perfect. We can Just recommend the tour.

5
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Kia
February 25, 2026

My guide John, gave me and my dad a very good experience(: he showed us an amazing place to view the train on train street and really gave us a indepth explanation of the history of vietnam. He even showed us how to enjoy Vietnam like a real local! Would recommend for anyone new to Hanoi.

5
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Nicholas
January 10, 2026

It was nice getting to know more about the culture of hanoi and vietnam while walking thröugh some beautiful streets, parks and houses

5
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David
December 20, 2025

This tour is highly recommended! John was an informative tour guide with a great sense of humour. He shared some great insights about Vietnamese history and culture. Thank you John.

5
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Piers
December 19, 2025

very interesting and informative, including how to cross the road in Hanoi rush hour!

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Hotel pickup in Ho Chi Minh City. Johnson Excursions Travel confirms your pickup time and the exact spot once the booking is in. The collection window is usually a little wider than a fixed minute, because the driver is working a route around several hotels.
The price does not cover beverages ( optional ). Everything it does cover is listed in full on this page, so if something is not on that list, budget for it separately.
Yes. A widened section of 20 to 100 metres is open to crawl through, with exits every 20 metres, so you can leave when you like; it is hot and tight, and anyone claustrophobic can skip it. Children from about six manage it well. The shooting range is optional and paid on site per bullet.
We confirm your booking with the operator before we treat it as final, and we need at least one day's notice. Once it is confirmed you get the meeting point, the time and a contact number for the day. If the operator cannot take your date we tell you and refund you rather than leave you waiting.
Experienced Local Guide, Cold Bottle Water, Included Drinks: ( Beer, Coke, Fanta, Sparkling Water, Orange Juice, Tea ,… ), Included Local Vietnamese Snacks: Peanut Brittle, Potato Crisps, Cheese Crisps, Rice Snacks, Pick-up and Drop-off ( Except option : Small Group ), Raincoat
The duration of the Wartime Tunnel Or Ho Chi Minh Complex and Prison Museum is typically 4 hours. We recommend arriving 15 minutes before the scheduled start time for a smooth check-in. Your guide will meet you at the designated meeting point and ensure the experience runs on schedule while remaining flexible to your pace.
For most experiences, we highly recommend an early morning start. This allows you to avoid the midday heat, bypass the largest crowds, and capture the best lighting for photography. Your guide can advise on the optimal timing based on the season and specific attractions included.
Yes, once your booking is completed via our secure payment gateway, you will receive an instant confirmation email with your tour details, meeting point address, guide's name, and direct contact information. You can also view and manage your booking through your AsiaByLocals account dashboard.
Yes! All our private tours are fully customizable. Whether you want to add extra stops, skip certain locations, change the pace, or adjust the start time — simply let your guide know in advance or on the day. We aim to create a personalized experience tailored to your interests and energy level.
We offer free cancellation up to 24 hours before the scheduled start time for a full refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may be subject to a partial charge depending on the tour type. Weather-related cancellations for outdoor and boat tours are handled on a case-by-case basis, with full refunds or free rebooking offered when safety is a concern.
Most of our experiences are family-friendly and suitable for children of all ages. However, some tours involving extensive walking, water activities, or early morning starts may be better suited for children aged 5 and above. Please check the specific tour description for age recommendations, or contact us for personalized family itinerary advice.
After booking, you will receive detailed meeting point instructions via email. Most tours include complimentary hotel pickup within the central area. For tours without pickup, your confirmation email will include the exact address, Google Maps pin, and your guide's phone number for easy coordination. Guides typically arrive 10 minutes early and will message you on WhatsApp.
We accept all major credit and debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express), PayPal, Apple Pay, and Razorpay for Indian cards. All payments are processed through a PCI-compliant secure gateway with 256-bit encryption. You can also pay in multiple currencies — the price is automatically converted to your local currency at checkout.
Yes, all AsiaByLocals guides are licensed professionals who have been rigorously vetted through background checks, skill assessments, and customer reviews. Many hold government-issued tourism licenses, university degrees in history or cultural studies, and have years of experience leading tours for international travelers. Every guide maintains a minimum 4.5-star rating to remain active on our platform.
Starting from$36.36