Explore Vietnams Wartime History with Cu Chi Tunnels Tour
- 6 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Discover the Cu Chi Tunnels: A Journey into Vietnam’s Past. Just an hour from Ho Chi Minh City lies a hidden world beneath the jungle, the legendary Cu Chi Tunnels. This immersive tour takes you deep into Vietnam’s wartime history, as you explore the narrow underground passageways, clever traps, and powerful stories of resilience and survival. Walk in the footsteps of the Viet Cong fighters, learning how they lived, moved, and defended themselves in these complex tunnel systems. It’s a truly eye-opening experience that combines history, adventure, and a deep connection to the Vietnamese spirit. Perfect for curious travelers seeking something beyond the ordinary.
Inclusions
What's included
- English-speaking Tour Guide
- Entry/Admission - Cu Chi Tunnels
- Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle
- Tapioca, hot tea, bottled water
- Pickup & Drop off from central hotels in District 1
- Entrance Tickets
What's not
- Other things not clearly mentioned in the included list
- Optional Tips (recommended)
Itinerary
The Cu Chi Tunnels The Cu Chi Tunnels are a vast network of underground passageways built by the Viet Cong during the Vietnam War. Stretching over 200 kilometers, these tunnels were used for living quarters, supply routes, storage, and even hospitals — all hidden beneath the jungle floor. Designed to be incredibly narrow and discreet, the tunnels showcase the ingenuity and determination of the Vietnamese people during times of conflict. Today, visitors can explore parts of this historic site to better understand the harsh conditions and clever strategies that shaped Vietnam’s fight for independence.
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Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 12 travellers
- Operated by
- Little Saigonese Tours
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Ho Chi Minh City
- Its from-price is 67% below the median of the 2927 experiences we list in Ho Chi Minh City.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 869 of 2927.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
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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