Vietnam · City Tours

8-Hour Ho Chi Minh City and Cu Chi Tunnels Tour with War History

8 Hours Round trip from 01 Công xã Paris Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Admire the Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica of Saigon and the historic Central Post Office
02 Explore the War Remnants Museum and visit the Reunification Palace
03 Discover the Cu Chi Tunnels' underground cities, trap doors, and wartime facilities
04 Watch a documentary on the Vietnam War before exploring the tunnels
05 Enjoy tea with cassava, the food eaten by guerrillas during the war

Understand the history of Ho Chi Minh City on this fascinating 8-hour tour as you admire the Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica of Saigon, visit the historic Central Post Office, explore the War Remnants Museum, and stop at the Reunification Palace. Learn about the significance of the Cu Chi Tunnels as you venture into wartime underground cities, watch an insightful documentary on the Vietnam War, and explore the tunnels themselves. You will also see trap doors, living areas, storage facilities, weapons factories, field hospitals, command centres, and kitchens that reveal the intensity of the conflict in the 1960s. Round off the experience with tea and cassava, the food once eaten by guerrillas during the war.

There is plenty of evidence of the fierce battle here during the 1960s, when Cu Chi was a "Free Target Zone".

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Ho Chi Minh

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Ho Chi Minh City Highlights and Cu Chi Tunnels

Meet your tour guide at your accommodation at 7:30 AM and make your way to the highlights of Ho Chi Minh City.
Admire the beautiful Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica of Saigon and visit the historic Central Post Office nearby.
Visit the Reunification Palace.
Explore the War Remnants Museum.
Have a full lunch at a local restaurant in the city before making your way to Cu Chi.
Visit functioning underground cities in Cu Chi and see numerous trap doors, specially constructed living areas, storage facilities, weapons factories, field hospitals, command centres, and kitchens. There is plenty of evidence of the fierce battle here during the 1960s, when Cu Chi was a "Free Target Zone".
Try an empty AK-47 that was used during the war with the assistance of an expert guide.
Watch a short documentary video on Cu Chi and spend the next hour exploring the underground tunnels.
Enjoy tea with cassava, the food eaten by guerrillas during the war.
Conclude your tour at 5:00 PM with a drop-off at your hotel.

Where this trip takes you

Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica of Saigon, Saigon Central Post Office, War Remnants Museum, Cu Chi Tunnels

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from 01 Công xã Paris 1 city · 8 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Hotel pick-up and drop-off at De Tham, Pham Ngu Lao, and Bui Vien Street
English-speaking Ho Chi Minh City guide
Mineral water
Light lunch
Entrance fee

What's Not Included

Hotel pick-up and drop-off outside De Tham, Pham Ngu Lao, and Bui Vien Street
Tips and gratuities
Personal expenses

Know before you go

The hotel pick-up time will be around 7:30-8:00 AM but may vary depending on traffic, weather, and other customers.
Hotel pick-up and drop-off outside De Tham, Pham Ngu Lao, and Bui Vien Street in District 1 are available at additional charges.
The price of this tour will vary on holidays. Please contact your guide in advance.

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