Half-Day Cu Chi Tunnels Tour in Ho Chi Minh City

7 hours 30 minutes Free CancellationMeet on location or pickupInstant confirmationGuided Operated by The Sun Tourist

Why we love it?

This tour offers an in-depth exploration of the Cu Chi Tunnel system near Ho Chi Minh City, featuring multi-level underground passages with living quarters, working areas, meeting rooms, a medical chamber, weapon storage, and the “Hoang Cam” kitchen, which used a smoke-disguising cooking technique. Visitors will see wartime traps, ventilation holes, hidden entrances, and other defensive constructions that illustrate guerrilla life during the Vietnam War. The experience includes an open-air museum displaying aircraft, tanks, bombs, and various weapons, along with a visit to the Ben Duoc Memorial Temple, where tens of thousands of martyrs are honored on stone tablets. The reconstructed “liberated zone” offers a glimpse into wartime landscapes and daily life. The tour begins with hotel pickup in central District 1, includes entrance fees to the Cu Chi Tunnels site, and features a knowledgeable English-speaking guide who provides historical context throughout the 7.5-hour journey. Admission to Ben Duoc Memorial Temple is not included, and there is an option to try shooting guns for an additional fee.

Inclusions

  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Friendly, super-informative and experienced English tour-guide
  • Entrance fee
  • Bottled water
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off (in the central of Distrcit 1)

Exclusions

  • Shooting gun (65.000vnd/bullet)
  • Tip

Itinerary

Cu Chi Tunnel Ben Duoc

Start in the morning 8:00 AM with pickup from centrally located hotels in Ho Chi Minh City with Minivan and depart for Cu Chi Tunnels.
Enjoy the scenic drive through the countryside as your guide provides background information on the tunnels, the war, and the local culture.
After 1.5 hour ride, we arrive at the Cu Chi Tunnels site, your guide will give you an overview of the history, the role of the tunnels, and their significance during the Vietnam War.

You'll have the opportunity to explore the tunnel system, which includes narrow passageways, hidden entrances, and underground chambers. Learn about the daily life of the Cu Chi guerrilla fighters and how they managed to survive in the tunnels.
Watch demonstrations of the traps and devices that were used during the war. Your guide will explain their functions and the tactics employed by the Vietnamese soldiers.

After that, travel back to Ho Chi Minh City, concluding the Cu Chi Tunnels tour.
Arrive approximately at 3:00PM.

Please Note

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Not recommended for people with heart conditions
  • Infants are not encouraged to participate. In cases of infant participation, parents must ensure the safety of the baby and hold the baby in their arms. Please supply a correct hotel address (room number if available) in the heart of District 1 or near September 23rd Park. The tour guide will pick you up from the hotel lobby. You only need to sit there and wait for the tour guide.

Know Before You Go

  • Animals or pets allowed
  • Public transportation nearby
  • Infants must sit on laps

Cancellation Policy

Fully refundable until 1 day before start

Non-refundable after 1 day before start