Cu Chi Tunnels & Saigon Heritage – Private Full-Day Tour

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Itinerary

1. In the morning our car and guide will come to your hotel and pick you up at lobby then starting your trip to Cu Chi tunnel

   1.5 h

2. Known as the “iron land” of Vietnam’s resistance, the Cu Chi Tunnels form one of the world’s largest underground networks. This remarkable site showcases the resilience and ingenuity of those who lived and fought here during the war. Explore the tunnels, see wartime relics, and learn powerful stories of courage and survival. Afterward, enjoy a local Vietnamese lunch before returning to Ho Chi Minh City.

   4 hAdmission included

3. The Independence Palace, also known as the Reunification Palace, is a key historical site in Ho Chi Minh City. Built in the 1960s as the residence and workplace of South Vietnam’s presidents, it became a symbol of reunification when Liberation Army tanks entered its gates on April 30, 1975. Visitors can explore its preserved meeting rooms, artifacts, and unique architecture—offering a vivid glimpse into Vietnam’s history.

   1 hAdmission included

4. The War Remnants Museum powerfully documents the harsh realities of the Second Indochina War and its impact on the Vietnamese people. Exhibits include striking photographs, artifacts, and displays on the effects of napalm and Agent Orange, many sourced from U.S. archives. The museum also features international anti-war posters and the Requiem Exhibition honoring photographers who died in the conflict, offering visitors a sobering reflection on the tragedy of war.

   1 hAdmission included

5. Built by the French between 1877 and 1880, the Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica of Saigon is one of Ho Chi Minh City’s most iconic landmarks. Blending Roman and Gothic styles, it features two 58-meter bell towers and red bricks imported from France. With its stunning stained-glass windows, the cathedral stands as both a sacred place of worship and a symbol of Saigon’s rich history and culture.

   1 hAdmission included

6. Built by the French between 1886 and 1891, Saigon Central Post Office is a historic landmark in the heart of District 1, near Notre Dame Cathedral. Its Neoclassical architecture, with Gothic and Renaissance touches, features an elegant façade, vaulted ceilings, and murals of old Saigon. A highlight for history and architecture lovers, the post office marks a perfect end to your tour before returning to the hotel.

   1 hAdmission included

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How it compares in Ho Chi Minh City

• Its from-price is 61% above the median of the 553 city tours we list in Ho Chi Minh City.
• Its length is typical for the group.

About Ho Chi Minh City

Ho Chi Minh City, still widely called Saigon, is Vietnam's buzzing commercial hub of French colonial landmarks, war history and superb street food.

District 1 holds the main sights within walking distance: the red-brick Notre-Dame Cathedral, the elegant Central Post Office with its vaulted hall, the colonial Opera House and the ornate City Hall. The Independence Palace preserves its rooms as they were at the end of the war, and the War Remnants Museum tells the story of the conflict with sobering directness.

Top-ranked sights in Ho Chi Minh City: Cu Chi Tunnels, Saigon Opera House (Opéra de Saïgon), Saigon Central Post Office.

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