Vietnam · City Tours

Full-Day Ho Chi Minh City and Cu Chi Tunnels Tour with Lunch

2 Days Round trip from Ho Chi Minh City Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit famous historical landmarks in Ho Chi Minh City
02 Explore the amazing underground network of the Cu Chi Tunnels
03 See wartime sites including a B52 bomb crater, secret entrance, and bamboo trap
04 Try cassava and special tea once eaten by VC soldiers

Enjoy the wonderful scenery of Ho Chi Minh City as you visit famous historical relics and sites, then explore the Cu Chi Tunnels, one of Southern Vietnam's must-see wartime destinations. This tour combines the city's iconic landmarks with a deeper look into Vietnam's history through museums, monuments, and an amazing underground tunnel network. You will also try cassava and special tea, with the option to shoot real guns in a well-supervised area.

After lunch, we move to Cu Chi Tunnel, an amazing underground network dug by VC soldiers throughout the war.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

City Ho Chi Minh

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Morning Ho Chi Minh City Highlights

Your tour guide will pick you up at your hotel or at our office to visit the following places:
- War Remnants Museum: A war museum containing exhibits relating to the First Indochina War and the Vietnam War.
- Independence Palace: A place classified as a special national monument. This site has witnessed many historical events in the country, especially the Liberation of the South to reunify the country on April 30, 1975.
- Nhà thờ Đức Bà: Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica of Saigon, officially the Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of The Immaculate Conception, is a cathedral located in downtown Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Established by French colonists, who initially named it the Church of Saigon, the cathedral was constructed between 1863 and 1880.
- Saigon Central Post Office: The Ho Chi Minh City Post Office, or the Saigon Central Post Office. The building was constructed when Vietnam was part of French Indochina in the late 19th century.

Day 02

Afternoon Exploration of Cu Chi Tunnels

After lunch, we move to Cu Chi Tunnel, an amazing underground network dug by VC soldiers throughout the war. It is a must-see historical destination in Southern Vietnam.
In Cu Chi Tunnels, we will:
- Visit the Liberated Area simulation, a place where the historical period of 1960-1975 is recreated.
- Watch a documentary about the mystery of Cu Chi Tunnels and have a real history lesson.
- Visit the B52 bomb crater, see a secret entrance, and a bamboo trap.
- Get inside the fighting bunker and fighting trench.
- Go through the tunnel system, including the weapon factory, kitchens, and hospitals, and crawl through the tunnels. Understand how the VC traps were made in a workshop.
- Watch how locals used to make sandals for soldiers.
- Try shooting AK47 or MK16 rifles in a well-supervised area (optional with surcharge).
- Try the food VC soldiers ate during the war.

Where this trip takes you

Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica of Saigon, Saigon Central Post Office, Cu Chi Tunnels, B52 bomb crater

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Ho Chi Minh City 1 city · 2 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Air-conditioned transport
English-speaking tour guide
Entrance fee
Mineral water and lunch set

What's Not Included

Personal expenses
Drinks
Tip (non-mandatory)

What to bring

Sunglasses
Sunscreen
Comfortable shoes or sandals
Comfortable clothing
Hat
Personal expenses

Know before you go

From 2-17 pax.
You should book at least 2 days in advance.
Cancel within 24 hours before the activity starts.
Please bring all valid documents.
The tour guide will speak English.
We support pick-up and drop-off for guests in the central area of District 1, including hotels located on the following roads: Ly Tu Trong, Le Thanh Ton, Truong Dinh, Nguyen An Ninh, Phan Chu Trinh, Luu Van Lang, Le Anh Xuan, Dong Khoi, Nguyen Hue, Thi Sach, Thu Khoa Huan, Thai Van Lung, Mac Thi Buoi, Ho Huan Nghiep, Nguyen Thai Binh, Le Thi Hong Gam, Bui Thi Xuan, Suong Nguyet Anh, Nguyen Van Cu, and Ky Con.
Outside the above areas, we do not conduct pick-up; guests will gather at our office to join and end the tour.
We will not be responsible for late arrivals.

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