

Run by a local guide · Joyful Adventures
Booking is free; at the end you give the guide what you think is fair. Free cancellation at any time.
Journey through Vietnam’s history by following the footsteps of Ho Chi Minh. Discover the nation’s struggle against French colonization and anti-American resistance. Hear stories of resilience, bravery, and fighting for freedom that shaped Vietnam.
109 reviews in total · Opinions from people who already lived the experience
A Insightful Tour from Start to Finish
Julia is an amazing guide with great English who is very knowledgeable about Vietnam's history and resilience. She was mindful about our comfort and helped us get refreshments throughout the 3 hour tour. As a first-generation Asian American whose parents fled the country as refugees, I truly felt like I was able to learn and start to reconnect with my identity from this tour and my only regret is that it was not longer! Julia expressed the sorrow of the aftermath of the war and hopes that we can continue the journey of healing for all Vietnamese people all around the world. As an independent tour guide, Julia was able to teach in-depth information about Vietnamese spirituality, culture, and history. I much prefer this style of tour guiding because I didn't feel like we were being rushed from one spot to another and only learning surface level information. We visited the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and Museum, One Pillar Pagoda, B52 Museum and Lake, and walked along the local streets to see local life. If you want to learn about Vietnam, Hanoi, and it's people in earnest, please go on this tour. You will not regret it!
Annalisa Vilaysing · October 2026
Amazing tour. Highly recommend
Booked this tour last minute and Thu made her best to still made my morning a success. Thu is incredibly knowledgeable and has a real talent for explaining things. Throughout the tour, she shared fascinating historical insights and details that made the experience truly memorable. I would definitely recommend Thu to anyone looking to learn more about Hanoi and Vietnam.
Ignacio Cordara · October 2026
Ho Chi Min Mausoleum Tour
We did the mausoleum tour with Julia today and it was nothing short of fantastic! We were the only people on the tour (maybe it is because the mausoleum is closed right now until November 26) but this didn't really matter because of our guide Julia! She took a lot of time showing us the Ho Chi Min museum the pagoda and the B52 she explained and lot and we also learned so much about Vietnam and its people and history (also from her personal perspective which I found especially interesting). Also it was quite funny with her, would absolutely do it again (and that's coming from a humourless German couple)!
Max Schömm · October 2026
Amazing experience
The tour was absolutely amazing! It was a great experience even though it rained a lot. Despite the bad weather our guide (Lisa) was always in a good mood and you could really feel how passionate she was about every topic she told us about.
Lewin Ritzmann · August 2026
Amazing tour
Van was an amazing tour. We had a great time with her. We could feel her passion about the history of her country in the museum of Ho Chi Minh where she had worked. She shared so many stories and fun facts, it was fascinating. Hugely recommend!!
Jeremy GOH · July 2026
Great Tour
The tour guide Lisa was fantastic It was very enjoyable and education Tour Highly recommend
moti bengelsdorf · May 2026
How does a free tour work?
Booking costs nothing. At the end, each person gives the guide what they think is fair for the experience: it's a voluntary tip.
Free tour
★ 5.0 · 109 reviews