Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Hanoi Backstreet Jeep Tour: Hanoi Highlights and Hidden Gems

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• Hanoi City Tour: Private Half-Day Customized with Train Street

• Hanoi City Highlights Walking Tour – Landmarks & History

Tickets for the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum cost 35,000 dong. Rather than line up, however, some travelers opt to view just the exterior as part of a Hanoi city tour. Prices for guided experiences usually start at around US$25 for a walking tour or around US$40 for a driving tour without hotel transfers.

Yes, the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum is worth visiting for history buffs and culture vultures alike—even if Ho Chi Minh wanted a simple cremation rather than to be preserved in state. From the theatrical guards outside to the somber spectacle of the corpse itself, it's a crash course in Vietnamese culture. Visiting with a guide can help you get a perspective that you won't find online or in the guidebooks—and check out other fascinating Hanoi sights alongside the mausoleum.

Per one customer who booked the (Private) Museum Tour in Hanoi, "If I could give 6 stars to our tour guide Duy, I would! We had an amazing day visiting the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Ho Chi Minh Museum, and the Temple of Literature. Duy is very knowledgeable and shares information well beyond what can be learnt on your own... I'm vegetarian and Duy found us an excellent restaurant for lunch and showed us how to serve and eat the dishes we ordered—the food was delicious... We felt we really expanded our understanding of Vietnam's history and culture."

The Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum honors Vietnam’s former president, known as “Uncle Ho,” and remembers his legacy as a revolutionary leader. Ba Dinh Square, in front of the mausoleum, is where he read the Declaration of Independence and gave the announcement that the Democratic Republic of Vietnam had formed.

The best time to visit Vietnam is in the spring when the weather is most pleasant. You can visit the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum year-round, Tuesday–Sunday, with opening hours that vary depending on the time of year. It is closed on select dates from September to November.

Yes, there is an entrance fee for foreigners visiting the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, typically around US$1 per ticket. The mausoleum is a popular destination for visitors, so plan on arriving early to beat the crowds—and be prepared to wait in line.

Yes, there is a dress code for visiting the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum. Dress modestly and avoid wearing shorts, hats, or sleeveless T-shirts. Consider wearing loose-fitting, flowy clothes in a material like linen, which is good in the summer months for keeping you cool when it’s hot and humid.

Yes, you can see Ho Chi Minh’s body when you visit the mausoleum. You usually have to wait in a long line, and the entire experience can last up to three hours. Walk through a security scanner when you enter, and follow the strict rules on what you can photograph.

There are tons of fun things to do when you're done visiting the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in Hanoi:

• Hanoi Old Quarter

• Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre

• Hanoi Opera House

• Long Bien Bridge

• Temple of Literature

View Viator's guide to all the best attractions in Hanoi.