Cu Chi Tunnels – Ho Chi Minh City Full-Day Historical Tour

40 $

Duration

1 Day

Tour Type

Group Tour

Transports

Car

Overview Tour

The Cu Chi Tunnels – Ho Chi Minh City Full-Day Tour is a meaningful journey combining wartime history with iconic city landmarks. In the morning, explore the legendary Cu Chi Tunnels, an underground network built by the Viet Cong during the Vietnam–American War. In the afternoon, return to Ho Chi Minh City to visit the War Remnants Museum and admire famous French colonial architecture. This tour is ideal for travelers who want to understand Vietnam’s war history while also discovering important cultural and historical landmarks in Ho Chi Minh City.

Route: Ho Chi Minh City – Cu Chi Tunnels – War Remnants Museum – Notre Dame Cathedral – Central Post Office – Ho Chi Minh City

Highlight

  • Explore the historic Cu Chi Tunnels underground system
  • Learn about guerrilla warfare tactics and wartime weaponry
  • Watch an informative documentary film about the war
  • Crawl through sections of the tunnels
  • Optional shooting experience with AK-47 (own expense)
  • Visit the War Remnants Museum
  • Discover French colonial architecture in Ho Chi Minh City
  • See Notre Dame Cathedral and the Old Central Post Office

Brief Itinerary

Full Day: Ho Chi Minh City – Cu Chi Tunnels – War Remnants Museum – Notre Dame Cathedral – Central Post Office – Ho Chi Minh City

Detail Itinerary

Part 1: Ho Chi Minh City – Cu Chi Tunnels
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07:30: Pick-up at your hotel in the center of District 1. Meet your English-speaking guide and depart for Cu Chi Tunnels.

08:30: Arrive at Cu Chi Tunnels.

Begin your excursion to the famous underground tunnel system built by the Viet Cong during the Vietnam – American War in the 1970s.

Watch a short documentary film to better understand wartime conditions and the construction of the tunnel network.

Explore the tunnel complex and learn about the weaponry and guerrilla tactics used by resistance fighters. Visit hidden trapdoors, underground bunkers, kitchens, and living areas.

Guests will have the opportunity to walk through selected tunnel sections to experience the cramped living conditions underground.

Optional activity: Try shooting or other historical firearms at the shooting range (at your own expense).

Cu Chi Tunnels – Ho Chi Minh City Full-Day Historical Tour

Part 2: Lunch – Return to Ho Chi Minh City
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12:00: Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.

13:00: Depart and return to Ho Chi Minh City.

Cu Chi Tunnels – Ho Chi Minh City Full-Day Historical Tour

Part 3: Ho Chi Minh City Sightseeing
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14:30: Visit the War Remnants Museum, where there is a vast display of artifacts, photographs, and military equipment from the Indochina Wars. The museum provides deeper insight into Vietnam’s modern history.

Continue to explore French colonial structures in the city center, including:

  • Notre Dame Cathedral
  • Old Central Post Office

Admire the architecture and learn about the colonial history of Ho Chi Minh City.

Cu Chi Tunnels – Ho Chi Minh City Full-Day Historical Tour

17:00: End of the tour. Drop-off at Ben Thanh Market or at the tour office.

Inclusions

Admission fees to attractions
English-speaking guide
Bottled drinking water
Air-conditioned transportation
Hotel pickup and drop-off at the center of District 1

Exclusions

Shooting experience at Cu Chi Tunnels
Other personal expenses
Tips and gratuities

For Children

👶 Child from 10 and above charge as adult
👶 Child from 5-9 charge 75% adult
👶 Child under 5 free charge 2 adult only share with 01 child. The second child will be charged 75% adult

Price

Group Private 
Price (USD/Pax) 40 Contact Us

Travel Tips

  • Wear comfortable walking shoes suitable for tunnels and museum visits.
  • Avoid bringing large backpacks if you plan to enter the tunnels.
  • Bring sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat for outdoor activities.
  • Dress respectfully when visiting historical and public sites.
  • Visitors with claustrophobia should consider carefully before entering the tunnels.
  • Bring extra cash if you wish to try the optional shooting activity or buy souvenirs.

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