Con Dao Island Historical Sites and Heritage Experience

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About this activity

A historical tour of Con Dao is a powerful journey into Vietnam’s past. From Phu Hai Prison and the Tiger Cages to Vo Thi Sau’s memorial, the island stands as a lasting symbol of resilience, sacrifice, and the unbreakable spirit of freedom.

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At a glance

Duration: 4 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 15 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: Vietnamese, English
Operated by: Chat Tourist

Ages: Children (4–8 years) · Adults (9–90 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Air-conditioned vehicle
Included: Bottled water
Included: All Fees and Taxes
Included: English Speaking guide

Not included

Not included: other personal expenses
Not included: Holiday Surcharge

Itinerary

Con Dao Prison

15 min Admission included

In the morning or afternoon, your driver will pick you up from your hotel lobby in Con Dao town to begin the historical tour.
Con Dao Musuem

one hour Admission included

The Con Dao Museum showcases the island’s powerful history, once known as the “hell on earth,” through thousands of artifacts, photos, and documents that highlight the lives of prisoners and the resilience of revolutionary soldiers.
Island Spirit Palace

one hour Admission included

The Governor’s Palace (Dinh Chúa Đảo) is a major historical site in Con Dao, featuring French colonial architecture and exhibits that reveal the island’s harsh prison system and revolutionary past.
Phu Hai Prison

one hour Admission included

Visit Phu Hai Prison, the French and American Tiger Cages, and the Cow Shed Isolation Area—notorious sites that reveal the harsh prison system of Con Dao and the resilience of Vietnamese revolutionary prisoners.
Vo Thi Sau Monument

30 min Admission included

Visit Vo Thi Sau’s Grave at Hang Duong Cemetery, a sacred site honoring the national heroine and symbol of courage in Con Dao. After paying tribute, your vehicle will transfer you back to your hotel.