Saigon and Cu Chi Tunnels Private Tour with Lunch
- 7–8 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 4 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Discover the contrasting faces of Ho Chi Minh City on this full-day tour. Begin with a guided exploration of Saigon's historical landmarks, including the Central Post Office and Notre-Dame Cathedral, followed by a visit to the Reunification Palace. Experience local street food at Bến Thành Market before heading to the Củ Chi Tunnels. Here, delve into Vietnam's wartime history as you crawl through the actual tunnels and learn about the ingenious tactics of soldiers. Enjoy a delicious lunch at a local restaurant and benefit from expert guides fluent in various languages. - Full-day exploration of Saigon and Củ Chi Tunnels - Guided visits to iconic landmarks and local street food experience - Lunch included at a partner restaurant with menu options in four languages - Opportunity to crawl through the Củ Chi Tunnels and visit an on-site shooting range
Inclusions
What's included
- Private transportation
- Entrance fee
- Lunch
Itinerary
The first stop is the iconic French colonial cluster of the Central Post Office and Notre-Dame Cathedral, where you can take photos freely while your guide shares the 140-year history of these remarkable landmarks.
the historic site forever linked to the events of April 30, 1975 — where you'll explore the secret underground command bunkers preserved exactly as they were left
the group visits Bến Thành Market for a street food experience: try bánh mì, egg coffee, and fresh sugarcane juice, with 30 minutes of free time for souvenir shopping.
At 11:30 AM, the group enjoys lunch at one of ICC's partner restaurants, The group arrives at 2:30 PM and has approximately 90 minutes on site. You'll begin with a short documentary film about the war, then have the chance to crawl through the actual tunnels — some as narrow as 80cm wide — exactly as the soldiers used them for shelter, movement, and combat over many years. You'll also see bamboo trap displays, the smokeless Hoàng Cầm field kitchen, and a makeshift underground field hospital. For those looking for an extra experience, the on-site shooting range offers the chance to fire an AK-47 or M16 at an additional cost of $2 per bullet. At 4:00 PM, the group boards the vehicle back to the city, with hotel drop-off at approximately 5:30 PM.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Near Sanouva Saigon Hotel: It is located just a few doors down from this well-known 3-star hotel on the same street.
- Pickup
- Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the starting point.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- ICC Travel Vietnam tours
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
How it compares in Ho Chi Minh City
- Its from-price is 32% above the median of the 2927 experiences we list in Ho Chi Minh City.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- 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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