Site by site
| Site | Seller | Adult price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thang Long Imperial Citadel | Official site and ticket office, 19C Hoang Dieu; online booking available | 100,000 VND | Same price for foreigners and Vietnamese since 1 January 2025; 50% discount for severe disabilities and Vietnamese aged 60 and over; open 8:00 to 17:00 |
| Temple of Literature | Ticket window at the gate | 70,000 VND | Cash; reduced fares for Vietnamese students, children under 15 free; guides, September 2026 |
| Hoa Lo Prison Museum | Ticket window | 50,000 VND | Audio guide about 50,000 VND; no official source confirmed |
| Vietnam Museum of Ethnology | Museum ticket window | 40,000 VND | Official website: 20,000 VND for children and students; closed Monday and during Tet |
| Vietnam Women's Museum | Ticket window | 40,000 VND | Guides, October 2026 |
| Vietnam Fine Arts Museum | Ticket window | 40,000 VND | 10,000 VND for ages 6 to 16; guides, October 2026 |
| National Museum of History | Ticket window | 40,000 VND | Guides, October 2026 |
| Military History Museum | Ticket window | 40,000 VND | Closed Monday and Friday; ticket sales began 11 April 2025 |
| Ngoc Son Temple | Counter near the bridge, Hoan Kiem Lake | 30,000 to 50,000 VND | Sources differ; cash |
| Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre | Theatre ticket office | 100,000 / 150,000 / 200,000 VND | Standard, deluxe, VIP; camera 20,000 VND, video 50,000 VND |
| Lotte Observation Deck | Official site and ticket office | About 230,000 VND on weekdays | Guide quoting the official site |
| Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum | No ticket | Free | Mornings only, closed Monday and Friday |
| One Pillar Pagoda | None | Free according to most sources | Some mention 25,000 VND for foreigners |
Residents and non-residents
Most Hanoi sites charge one adult price. Reduced fares apply to Vietnamese students, seniors and people with disabilities; ask at the window about other discounts.
How to pay
Pay cash in dong at the gate of the temples and museums. The citadel and the Lotte deck sell online. Keep small notes: 10,000 and 20,000 VND notes help at the ticket windows.
Resellers
Resellers add a commission to water puppet and combined tickets: compare with the theatre price shown above. See the water puppet show tickets, the Temple of Literature, Thang Long Citadel, Hoa Lo Prison and the Hanoi prices 2027.
FAQ
Is the Mausoleum free? Yes, mornings only, closed Monday and Friday, with a dress code.
Is there a pass for all sites? No city pass is published for Hanoi.
Can I pay by card? Mostly cash; the citadel and the Lotte deck sell online.
The Hanoi Authority editorial team, 12 November 2026.
