Ho Chi Minh City & Cu Chi Tunnels Small Group Tour
- 9 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
This tour combines the vibrant energy of Ho Chi Minh City with the historical depth of the Cu Chi Tunnels, offering the perfect balance of culture and adventure in just one day. Begin your journey through Saigon’s bustling streets, visiting landmarks such as the Notre Dame Cathedral, Central Post Office, and the War Remnants Museum — powerful symbols of Vietnam’s past and present. Then, escape the city to explore the legendary Cu Chi Tunnels, an underground world that reveals the ingenuity and resilience of Vietnamese soldiers during wartime. Walk through preserved sections of the tunnels, see hidden trapdoors, and even sample local cassava once eaten by guerrilla fighters. Travel comfortably in a small group with an expert local guide, ensuring personal attention, insightful storytelling, and an authentic connection to Vietnam’s history and people. A must-do experience for travelers seeking to understand the soul of southern Vietnam.
Inclusions
What's included
- Pick up & drop off at hotel within district 1, 3, 4
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- English speaking tour guide
- Bottled water/ Lunch - Pho & ticket entrance fees
What's not
- Personal expenses/ Tips/ gratuities
- Tips/ gratuities
Itinerary
Spend the day discovering the history, traditions, and culture of the energetic city of Ho Chi Minh city. Follow your local guide as you wander through timeless winding alleys to magnificent pagodas, bustling marketplaces, gourmet restaurants, and architectural wonders. Ho Chi Minh City’s fascinating history is immortalized in the form of classic French architecture and ornate Buddhist temples and pagodas, most of which are set within the city centre. Due to its status as a prominent tourist destination in Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh City offers unique tours and activities that cater to every interest, budget, and group size. To begin the day, we will pick you up at the hotel. Then we will take you to visit The Reunification Palace, War Remands Museum, the Notre Dame Cathedral, the historic Central Post Office, and Jade Emperor Pagoda as final place to visit in Ho Chi Minh city. Before heading to Cu Chi tunnels – the hiding spots during war which are used by Viet Cong soldiers, we will have a rest and enjoy lunch in a restaurant.
Arriving at the destination, a short introductory video showing how the tunnels were constructed and used by Viet Cong soldiers during Vietnam War will be given. Then we will spend time to explore the maze of tunnels with countless trap doors, storage facilities, weapons factories, field hospitals, command centers, kitchens, and more. Besides, we will enjoy the most popular food during war days at Cu Chi tunnels – the cassava.
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 45 travellers
- Operated by
- Local Travel Vietnam
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Ho Chi Minh City
- Its from-price is close to 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 1456 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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