Private Cu Chi Tunnels & Ho Chi Minh City Full-Day Tour

5.0 (15 reviews) 7–8 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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Private Cu Chi Tunnels & Ho Chi Minh City Full-Day Tour — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

AK47 to M16 asault rifles at the shooting range in the area — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

This full-day experience combines two of southern Vietnam’s most iconic highlights in one seamless itinerary.

Start with a scenic 1.5-hour drive to the legendary Cu Chi Tunnels—an incredible underground network hand-dug by Vietnamese resistance fighters. Here, you’ll gain powerful insights into the ingenuity and resilience of the Viet Cong during wartime. For those seeking a hands-on adventure, you’ll have the chance to crawl through a section of the tunnels and even try firing an AK-47 or M16 at the on-site shooting range.

After this immersive experience, we return to Ho Chi Minh City for a relaxing lunch at a charming local restaurant.

Your afternoon continues with a guided tour through the city's most important landmarks, including:

Reunification Palace
War Remnants Museum
Notre Dame Cathedral
The Old Post Office
Ben Thanh Market

The tour wraps up in the late afternoon with a comfortable transfer back to your hotel.

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At a glance

Duration: 7–8 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–10
Guide: English
Operated by: Ginkgo Voyage

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–11 years) · Adults (12–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Professional, licensed English-speaking
Included: Traditional boiled tapioca and hot tea – a typical guerilla snack at the tunnels.
Included: Authentic Vietnamese lunch at a local restaurant with a set lunch
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
Included: Mineral water & wet tissue
Included: All sight-seeing and relevant admission fees.

Not included

Not included: Personal expenses
Not included: Shooting range fee (OPTIONAL)
Not included: Gratuities/Tips for guide and driver ( OPTIONAL )

Itinerary

Cu Chi Tunnels

2 hours Admission included

The Cu Chi Tunnels are a network of underground tunnels located 55 miles northwest of Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon). They were carved out by hand and are believed to extend all the way to neighboring Cambodia. The tunnels were used by Vietnamese soldiers during the Vietnam War and served as a base for Communist attacks against nearby areas. Today, Cu Chi Tunnels comprise a popular Saigon tourist destination that provides visitors with an evocative look at Vietnam War history. The tunnels are complex and layered tunnels consisting of connecting rooms, air vents, escape routes and booby traps.
Notre Dame Cathedral of Saigon

10 min Admission included

Nhà thờ Đức Bà Sài Gòn (Immaculate Conception Cathedral Basilica) is the largest and most unique cathedral in Ho Chi Minh City.The construction of the cathedral began in 1863 and was completed in 1880 by French architect J. Bourad
War Remnants Museum

one hour Admission included

War Remnants Museum is a museum in Ho Chi Minh City that specializes in researching, collecting, preserving, displaying materials, images and artifacts about the evidence of crimes and consequences of wars that invading forces have caused to Vietnam. The museum was established on September 4th, 1975 and is now a member of the system of Vietnamese museums, museums for world peace (INMP), and the International Council of Museums (ICOM).
The Independence Palace

1 h 30 min Admission included

Dinh Độc Lập (Independence Palace) is a landmark in Ho Chi Minh City (formerly known as Saigon), Vietnam. It was designed by architect Ngô Viết Thụ and was the home and workplace of the president of the Republic of Vietnam. During the fall of Saigon on April 30, 1975, two tanks crashed through the gates of the palace. The tanks were T-54/55s. The event marked the end of the Vietnam War and the reunification of Vietnam
Saigon Central Post Office

30 min Admission included

The Saigon Central Post Office is a post office located in the downtown Ho Chi Minh City. The Saigon Central Post Office was constructed from 1886-1891 and depicts classic elements of Gothic, Renaissance and French colonial design.
Ben Thanh Market

one hour Admission included

Ben Thanh Market is located in the center of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam in District 1. It is one of the earliest surviving structures in Saigon and an important symbol of the city. Ben Thanh Market is a great place to buy souvenirs, clothing, accessories, and local food. You can find a wide range of products such as silk, handicrafts, ceramics, coffee beans, tea leaves, spices, and Vietnamese conical hats.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Silverland Min Hotel
Roseland Point Hotel
The Reverie Saigon - The Leading Hotels of the World
Sheraton Saigon Grand Opera Hotel
Huong Sen Hotel
Saga Hotel
GK Central Hotel
Grand Cititel Central Sai Gon Hotel
Xuan Huong Hotel
A EM Corp Royal Palace Hotel
Aluna Ben Thanh Hotel
Blue Diamond Hotel

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