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Ho Chi Minh City & Cu Chi Tunnels Tour

Cu Chi, Ho Chi Minh, Southern Vietnam
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Tour Code

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Duration

1 Day

Departure

Ho Chi Minh City

Tour type

Cultural & Historical

Tour Overview

HO CHI MINH CITY & CU CHI TUNNELS FULL DAY TOUR – PREMIER GROUP TOUR

The Ho Chi Minh City & Cu Chi Tunnels Tour offers a complete journey through Vietnam’s modern history and wartime heritage in just one day. Visitors will explore iconic landmarks such as the Independence Palace, admire the colonial architecture of the Notre Dame Cathedral Basilica of Saigon and the Saigon Central Post Office, and gain deeper insight into the country’s past at the War Remnants Museum.

In the afternoon, the journey continues to the legendary Cu Chi Tunnels, where travelers can explore the underground tunnel network used during the Vietnam War. From hidden trapdoors and wartime kitchens to tasting traditional cassava and tea, this full-day tour provides an engaging and meaningful introduction to the culture and history of southern Vietnam.

Highlights:

  • Visit Independence Palace – a landmark of modern Vietnamese history.
  • Admire French colonial architecture: Notre Dame Cathedral (outside only, under renovation) & Central Post Office.
  • Explore the War Remnants Museum, featuring extensive wartime exhibits.
  • Travel to Cu Chi Tunnels, watch an introductory video & explore underground systems.
  • See hidden trapdoors, war relics, kitchens, field hospitals & bunkers.
  • Taste war-time food: cassava & tea.
  • Optional shooting range experience (own expense).

Itinerary

Day 01

Ho Chi Minh City & Cu Chi Tunnels Tour

Morning: Ho Chi Minh City Tour

07:30 – 08:00: Pick-up from District 1 hotels.

  • Visit Independence Palace.
  • Visit Notre Dame Cathedral (outside) & Central Post Office.
  • Visit War Remnants Museum.
  • Lunch at a local restaurant.

Afternoon: Cu Chi Tunnels

  • Depart for Cu Chi (1.5-hour drive).
  • Introduction & short documentary about the tunnels.
  • Explore tunnel system: living quarters, kitchens, weapon factories, field hospitals.
  • Experience trapdoors & defense system.
  • Taste cassava & tea.
  • Optional: Shooting range (extra cost).

19:00 – Return to Ho Chi Minh City. End of services.

What's Included

Included

  • Round-trip by 16-seat minivan
  • English-speaking guide
  • Entrance fees
  • Lunch at a local restaurant
  • 1 bottle of mineral water

Excluded

  • Travel insurance
  • Extra food & drinks
  • Tips & personal expenses
  • Optional shooting experience

Note:

  • Daily departure.
  • Pick-up service: Hotels in District 1 (except Sai Gon Ward & Tan Dinh Ward). Guests outside District 1 must meet at the meeting point (112 Tran Hung Dao St., Ben Thanh Ward) by 08:00.

Children Policy:

  • Under 3 years: Free of charge (sharing with parents).
  • 4–9 years: 85% of adult rate (sharing with parents).
  • Above 9 years: Adult rate applies.
  • Max. 1 free child per 2 paying adults; extra children pay full rate.

Cancellation Policy:

  • Less than 24 hours before departure → 100% charge.

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