Vietnam · City Tours

Ho Chi Minh City & Cu Chi Tunnels Full Day Tour

10 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in Ho Chi Minh City. Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit major Ho Chi Minh City landmarks in one day
  • 02 Explore the historic Cu Chi Tunnels
  • 03 See the War Remnants Museum and Independence Palace
  • 04 Stop at the Central Post Office and Notre-Dame Cathedral exterior
  • 05 Learn about wartime tunnel construction and survival conditions
  • 06 Enjoy tea and cassava at Cu Chi
  • 07 Vietnamese lunch included at a local restaurant
  • 08 Hotel pickup in Ho Chi Minh City included

Discover two of southern Vietnam’s most important experiences in one day, combining Ho Chi Minh City’s landmark sights with a visit to the historic Cu Chi Tunnels. This full-day tour introduces key cultural and historical sites including the War Remnants Museum, Jade Emperor Pagoda, Independence Palace, the Central Post Office, and the exterior of Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica of Saigon.

In the afternoon, travel to Cu Chi to learn how the tunnel system was built and how people lived during wartime. Explore the remaining tunnels and underground facilities, watch an introductory video, and enjoy tea and cassava before returning to Saigon in the evening. With lunch, entrance tickets, bottled water, and hotel pickup included, it’s a convenient way to experience the city’s highlights and wartime history in a single day.

Explore the remaining tunnels and underground facilities, watch an introductory video, and enjoy tea and cassava before returning to Saigon in the evening.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 10 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Not included
Wheelchair access No
City Ho Chi Minh
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Detail Itinerary

Morning, 8:00 Our Guide Pick you up from your hotel Start to visit Ho Chi Minh City.

· War museum

· Jade Emperor Pagodar

· Independence Palace

· Central Post office

· The Notre Dame Cathedral ( Please note that The Notre Dame have been being restored, so we will just visit outside )

· Have lunch at local restaurant.

Afternoon, Depart for Cu Chi tunnel, It's take you about 1.5 half hours bus drive.

Upon arrival, you will have some short introduction followed by introductory video about how the tunnels were constructed and how the people survived in the harsh conditions of the war time. Then, spend your time to explore the remaining area and tunnel systems which included the special constructed living areas with kitchens, weapons factories, field hospitals, and command centers helping whoever lives inside the tunnels meet their basic needs.

Besides, there are also many hidden trap doors and dangerous traps within the maze-like tunnels for security purpose during the war. Afterward, special tea and cassava (guerilla’s food during the war) will be served.

Break time for relax or time for those who want to try the real shooting gun ( in surcharge )

Return to Saigon about 7:00 Pm . Trip end.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Pickup service provided in Ho Chi Minh City. 1 city · 10 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Lunch
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Ticket entrance
  • Bottled water

What's Not Included

  • Tip
  • Shooting gun 60.000vnd/bullet

Know before you go

  • PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Not recommended for people with back problems
  • Not recommended for people with heart conditions
  • Please leave your hotel name and your address in the District 1 area then we will pick you up.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Pickup service provided in Ho Chi Minh City.
Tour start
Pickup service provided in 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 Pickup service provided in Ho Chi Minh City..

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