10-Hour Ho Chi Minh City and Cu Chi Tunnels Tour with Local Guide

10 Hours Round trip from Hotels in central Ho Chi Minh City Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore Ho Chi Minh City's iconic landmarks with a local guide
  • 02 Discover Ben Thanh Market and vibrant local life
  • 03 Step inside the historic Cu Chi Tunnels and underground network
  • 04 Learn about Vietnam's wartime history and survival techniques
  • 05 Enjoy an authentic local Vietnamese lunch
  • 06 Taste traditional tea and tapioca at Cu Chi Tunnels

Experience the best of Ho Chi Minh City and the historic Cu Chi Tunnels on this full-day private tour with a local guide. Discover the city's iconic landmarks, fascinating history, and vibrant local atmosphere before heading into the countryside to explore the legendary underground tunnel network. Travel comfortably by private, air-conditioned car and enjoy a relaxed itinerary with plenty of time to explore, take photos, and learn about Vietnam from your local guide. From lively Ben Thanh Market and French colonial landmarks to the historic Reunification Palace, War Remnants Museum, and the Cu Chi Tunnels, this tour combines Saigon's highlights with an unforgettable wartime history experience.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 10 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
City Ho Chi Minh
Languages Arabic, Azerbaijani, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Russian, Spanish, Thai, Turkish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Ho Chi Minh City Highlights and Cu Chi Tunnels Adventure

07:30 - Hotel pickup and Saigon City tour
Meet your local guide and start your private journey through Ho Chi Minh City. Free hotel pickup is available in central Saigon.

Morning - Discover Saigon's highlights

  • Visit Ben Thanh Market and experience the lively atmosphere of one of the city's best-known markets.

  • Explore the historic Saigon Notre Dame Basilica and learn about its French colonial architecture.

  • Visit the impressive Saigon Central Post Office.

  • Discover the historic Reunification Palace and its fascinating history.

  • Visit the War Remnants Museum for an insight into Vietnam's wartime history.

  • Stop at Jade Emperor Pagoda and experience a traditional place of local worship.

12:00 - Local Vietnamese lunch
Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before continuing to the Cu Chi countryside.

13:00 - Drive to Cu Chi Tunnels
Travel by comfortable air-conditioned car/minivan to the Cu Chi Tunnels.

14:30 - Explore the Cu Chi Tunnels

  • Watch an introductory documentary about the tunnels.

  • Explore the underground network and discover how people lived and worked beneath the ground.

  • See hidden trapdoors, handmade traps, and wartime facilities.

  • Learn about the history and survival techniques used in the tunnels.

  • Taste traditional tea and tapioca, once used as a basic food source during the war.

16:30 - Return to Ho Chi Minh City
Relax during the journey back to the city with your local guide.

17:30 - Hotel drop-off and end of tour
Arrive back at your hotel and conclude your Saigon City and Cu Chi Tunnels experience.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Hotels in central Ho Chi Minh City 1 city · 10 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off in central Ho Chi Minh City
  • Professional local English-speaking tour guide
  • Private transportation by air-conditioned car/minivan
  • Cu Chi Tunnels entrance fee
  • Local Vietnamese lunch
  • Traditional tea and tapioca at Cu Chi Tunnels
  • 1 bottle of drinking water per person

What's Not Included

  • Tips and gratuities
  • Drinks other than the included bottled water
  • Personal expenses
  • Optional shooting range and ammunition fees at Cu Chi Tunnels

What to bring

  • Comfortable walking shoes
  • Light, breathable clothing
  • Sun protection (hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen)
  • Insect repellent
  • A refillable water bottle
  • Camera or smartphone

Know before you go

  • Comfortable walking is required during the city sightseeing and Cu Chi Tunnels visit.
  • Wear comfortable shoes and light, breathable clothing.
  • The Cu Chi Tunnels area can be hot and humid, especially during the daytime.
  • Bring sunscreen, a hat, and insect repellent.
  • The tour involves uneven ground and some narrow tunnel sections.
  • Please inform your guide in advance about any dietary restrictions or special requirements.
  • The shooting range at Cu Chi Tunnels is optional and is not included in the tour price.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Hotel lobby in central Ho Chi Minh City. Your guide will meet you at your hotel reception.
Tour start
Hotels in central Ho Chi Minh City
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 10 hours finish where they began, in Hotels in central Ho Chi Minh City.

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