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Ho Chi Minh City and Cu Chi Tunnels Full Day Tour

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Duration

Full Day

Tour Type

Private Tour

Departure

HCMC

End of Tour

HCMC

Sightseeing

Independence Palace → Notre Dame Cathedral → Central Post Office → War Remnants Museum → Cu Chi Tunnels

Ho Chi Minh City and Cu Chi Tunnels full day tour

Ho Chi Minh City and Cu Chi Tunnels full day tour will offer a great tour combination between the Vietnam’s largest city and the Cu Chi Tunnels. With many famous historical attractions and the Cu Chi Tunnels in Ho Chi Minh City, this tour will be the perfect choice for tourists wanting to explore traditional architecture and Vietnamese history. So, learn more about Vietnamese history and the daily life of soldiers during the Vietnam War with this tour now!

Price For Ho Chi Minh City and Cu Chi Tunnels Full Day Tour

Group Size 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 >=8
Price per person $161 $90 $67 $60 $52 $45 $41 $37
You want a more budget-friendly trip but still comfortable, choose our Ho Chi Minh to Cu Chi Tunnels by car

Children Policy:

  • Kids under 5y: free of charge
  • Kids from 5y to under 9y: pay 75%
  • Kids from 10y and older: as adults.

Ho Chi Minh City and Cu Chi Tunnels Full Day Tour Itinerary

In the morning

At 8:00 AM: Your Ho Chi Minh City and Cu Chi Tunnels Full Day Tour begins with a convenient pickup at your hotel in the city center.

Your first stop is the Independence Palace, one of the most important historical landmarks in Ho Chi Minh City. It once served as the workplace of the President of South Vietnam during the Vietnam War. During your visit, explore its impressive interior, including the presidential office, banquet halls, meeting rooms, and other historic spaces that offer a glimpse into Vietnam’s past.

Cu Chi Tunnels full day tour with Independence Palace
Independence Palace

Next, visit Notre-Dame Cathedral and the Central Post Office, two iconic landmarks known for their beautiful French colonial architecture. Take your time to admire their impressive designs, explore the surroundings, and capture some memorable photos.

Ho Chi Minh Central Post Office
Central Post Office

The next attraction in the morning will be the War Remnants Museum. This museum is display many kinds of the historical documentaries, photographs, artifacts that you can learn more about the Vietnam War.

Cu Chi Tunnels full day tour with War Remnants Museum
Tank on display at the War Remnants Museum

In the afternoon

About 12:00 PM: After exploring the historical attractions, enjoy a local lunch at a nearby restaurant and take a short break to relax before continuing the journey.

Upon arrival at the Cu Chi Tunnels, your experienced tour guide will introduce you to the history and construction of this remarkable underground network. You will also watch a short documentary about how the tunnels were used during the Vietnam War and the challenges faced by Vietnamese soldiers and local people.

Next, explore the tunnel system and discover its hidden passages, underground kitchens, field hospitals, meeting rooms, and living areas. You can even crawl through selected sections of the tunnels to experience how people lived and moved underground during wartime.

Narrow passageways inside the Cu Chi Tunnels
Narrow passageways inside the Cu Chi Tunnels

Outside, take a closer look at wartime weapons, military vehicles, and other equipment used during the conflict.

During your visit, enjoy traditional boiled cassava (manioc) served with tea, a simple meal that sustained Vietnamese soldiers during the war. If you are interested, you can also try live shooting with an AK-47, M16, or other available firearms at the nearby shooting range.

Live shooting experience at the Cu Chi Tunnels
Live shooting experience

4:30 – 5:00 PM: Our driver will take you back to your hotel, bringing your Ho Chi Minh City and Cu Chi Tunnels Full Day Tour to a memorable end.

Please note:

  • Shooting fees are at your own expense.
  • If you prefer a tour guide who speaks German, Mandarin, Cantonese, Korean, French, Spanish, or Italian, please send us a request in advance. Please note that the price for guides speaking these languages will be higher than for English-speaking guides.

Besides our Ho Chi Minh City and Cu Chi Tunnels Full Day Tour, you can also take advantage of our other Ho Chi Minh Private Car services to explore Southern Vietnam at your own pace and enjoy more amazing travel experiences with special offers. You can book each trip separately or send us a single request for all your planned journeys in advance.

What’s Included & Excluded

Included

  • High-quality vehicle with a careful driver
  • English speaking Guide during the trip
  • Entrance fees
  • Lunch

Excluded

  • Personal Expenses ( shooting gun, shopping,…)
  • Tips
  • Travel insurance
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Day trip to The Imperial City of Hue We had a lovely day today with Justine (our guide) and the driver, for the trip from Chan May Port to Hue, and the Imperial City. They met us on time, where you said that they would be, the car was clean and the air conditioning worked. They gave us bottled water. Justine explained the day and we set off. Justine queued for the tickets where needed and gave us detailed information at all the sites, not hurrying us along. Justine took lots of pictures of us, and was able to answer questions. The restaurant was lovely, the food very good, and they were aware of our request that my wife is a vegetarian. They even stopped for us to get some toiletries on the way back and he assisted us across a very busy road to the shop. A really good day.
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Can recommend - great experience! Fantastic transfer with Luyt from VM Travel - kind, knowledgable and experienced driver. Kim from the company helped us out a bunch as well - we even got to store our bags at the office while waiting for our train in Hue.
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Reliable, friendly, all round excellent. Alex was a great driver, lovely to be met by his smiling face at the train station. Sadly a violent tropical storm meant some changes to the plan but he worked hard to keep us dry and away from any hard sell where we stopped.
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Good experience Alex was super punctual and friendly, drives very quietly and very well, made extra stops to take some photos, highly recommended
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Exceptional Service – Highly Recommend! I had an excellent experience with VM Travel during my stay in Vietnam. I first contacted them through the chat option on their website and received a quick and helpful response. As a solo traveller, I really appreciated how flexible and accommodating they were. My day trips were tailored entirely around my preferences. Both day tours were reasonably priced, and there were no issues with late drop-offs or pickups from my remote hotel location.A special mention to Mr Top, my driver for both days, who was friendly, professional, and reliable. The office staff, Jena, coordinating everything was equally outstanding — responsive, organised, and genuinely caring.Highly recommend their service for anyone looking for stress-free and pre-set or customised tours in Vietnam!
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Day drive from Hue to My Son, via Hai Van Pass Very careful and excellent driver. Was helpful and attentive. Arrived early and helped with check out, waited while I went to My Son and explained things well. Very kind and nice
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DMZ Full Day Tour From Hue Khe Sanh and more A great full day tour from Hue seen a lot of history and a deeper understanding of the Vietnam war and local culture.A early start we were picked up from our hotel .Greeted by Linh our guide and Ton our driver.We had a nice group of people from Europe New Zealand and Australia Visit to the Citadel and museum a very moving place alot of history there .On the way to Khe Sanh we were very impressed with Linh”s knowledge and was very inspired and informative history she told us .Explained everything we needed to know and answered our questions. The map Linh showed us was very helpful understanding the area we were in .Khe Sanh was the main place we weee interested in seeing and was a great experience to visit the site and view the museum and aircraft bunkers and tanks there .A highlight for us . The local lady also had great coffee must try on the visit there .After we had a nice local lunch close by nice and pleasant surroundings.We then headed off to see Hien Luong Bridge and Ben Hai River important landmark splitting the country into north and south 17th parallel.Nice museum there to view .The last place was also a highlight the Vinh Moc Tunnels great to see amazing how they were made and the infrastructure there a lot of history.The underground miniature village was great to see .A great day out and a lot of historical places visited thank you for the excellent experience Linh and Ton the driving was challenging for him he did a great job for us getting us there on time and safely.Great value for money too .Thankyou for this great tour Linh and Ton can highly recommend.All the very best to you Kind Regards Paul and Tania Australia 🇦🇺
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A very full and exciting day 👏🏻❤️ We had a very good experience with this day trip. Our guide tour was Nhi, who was really delightful and informative. The group was small and therefore it was easy to get around. The whole trip was very nice and included so much to see in one day! I would definitely recommend it, even more so if you don't have a lot of time in Huế.
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I would highly recommend this company for transport and tours! We used VM for several Hoian day tours with Ms Dung as our guide, who was fantastic. Collected us from the hotel on time every day, and shared lots of interesting information. We also had several airport transfers. All drivers were prompt and friendly, and all cars were clean and tidy. VM was very flexible and kindly changed times when we needed to.
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Great service! We used VM Car for three longer trips between cities in Vietnam. Great service all around and especially from our driver Alex who drove us from Phong Nha to Da Nang with stops in Hue and Van Hai Pass.

FAQs About Ho Chi Minh City and Cu Chi Tunnels Full Day Tour

How long does the Ho Chi Minh City and Cu Chi Tunnels Full Day Tour last?

The Ho Chi Minh City and Cu Chi Tunnels Full Day Tour lasts approximately 8–9 hours. This full-day trip gives you plenty of time to explore Ho Chi Minh City’s famous landmarks, visit the historic Cu Chi Tunnels, and enjoy a variety of fascinating cultural and historical experiences.

What will I experience during the Ho Chi Minh City and Cu Chi Full Day Tour?

During the Ho Chi Minh City and Cu Chi Tunnels Full Day Tour, you will explore five famous historical and cultural attractions. The itinerary includes the Independence Palace, Notre-Dame Cathedral, Central Post Office, War Remnants Museum, and Cu Chi Tunnels. You will discover the city’s colonial architecture, learn about Vietnam’s history and the Vietnam War, and explore the fascinating underground tunnel system at Cu Chi with our experienced tour guide.

Is the Cu Chi Tunnels Full Day Tour suitable for children and elderly travelers?

Yes, absolutely! The Cu Chi Tunnels Full Day Tour is suitable for both children and elderly travelers. The sightseeing activities are generally easy to enjoy, and you can explore the historical attractions at a comfortable pace. Crawling through the narrow tunnels is optional, so you can skip this activity if you prefer.

Is shooting included in the Cu Chi Tunnels full day tour price?

No, shooting is not included in the Cu Chi Tunnels Full Day Tour price. If you wish to try this activity, you can pay for it separately at the shooting range.

What should I wear and bring for the Cu Chi Tunnels Full Day Tour?

We recommend wearing comfortable, lightweight clothing and walking shoes for the Ho Chi Minh City and Cu Chi Tunnels Full Day Tour. You should also bring a hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, and a bottle of water to stay comfortable throughout the day. If you plan to crawl through the tunnels, wear clothes that you don’t mind getting a little dirty.

Can I customize the Ho Chi Minh City and Cu Chi Tunnels full day tour itinerary?

Yes! The Ho Chi Minh City and Cu Chi Tunnels Full Day Tour is a private tour, so you can customize the sightseeing stops in Ho Chi Minh City before heading to the Cu Chi Tunnels. Simply let us know which attractions you would like to visit, and we will review your preferred itinerary and provide a suitable quotation.

Please don’t hesitate to contact us if you have any special requests or requirements. We will be happy to help arrange the best itinerary for your trip!

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How far in advance should I book the Cu Chi Tunnels full day tour?

We recommend booking the Cu Chi Tunnels Full Day Tour at least one day in advance. During peak tourist seasons, it is best to book at least 3 days ahead to ensure availability and allow us enough time to arrange your trip smoothly. However, you are always welcome to contact us whenever you wish to make a booking!

What payment methods are available for the Cu Chi Tunnels full day tour?

For the Cu Chi Tunnels Full Day Tour, we offer several convenient payment methods:

– Online payment: Pay securely via PayPal, 9Pay, or OnePay. Transaction fees may vary depending on the payment platform.

– Cash payment: Pay directly to your tour guide or driver on the tour date.

– Office payment: You can also pay in person at our offices in Hue, Da Nang, or Hoi An.

Choose whichever payment method is most convenient for you!