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Cu Chi Tunnel

Visit a decade-old tunnel complex—Cu Chi Tunnels, that were dug during the Vietnam War as a way to move undetected and launch surprise attacks. Experience the tight squeeze firsthand by crawling through the tunnels and get a glimpse of the Vietnam wartime history.

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Cu Chi Tunnel
Guide explaining war strategies at Cu Chi tunnel to a group of visitors.
Man emerging from Cu Chi Tunnel in Vietnam.
Person exploring narrow Cu Chi Tunnels on half-day tour in Vietnam.
Tour group with guide in Cu Chi tunnel kitchen, observing traditional cooking methods.
Visitors gathering at Cu Chi Tunnels, Vietnam, near a thatched hut surrounded by lush greenery.
Sugarcane and peanuts served at Cu Chi Tunnel, Vietnam.
Guide demonstrating booby trap mechanism to tourists at Cu Chi Tunnel, Vietnam.
US army shells and bombs display at Cu Chi tunnel, Vietnam.
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Free cancellation
Book now, pay later
7 hr
2 more
  • Take a guided half-day tour of the Cu Chi Tunnels, with round-trip hotel transfers from Ho Chi Minh City and multiple pick-up times.

  • Explore the Ben Dinh site, featuring original tunnel segments, hidden trapdoors, field hospitals, and wartime relics.

  • Watch live demonstrations of booby traps and learn about guerrilla tactics from your English-speaking guide.

  • Try boiled cassava and Vietnamese tea—simple staples that sustained soldiers during the war.

  • Choose from a value-friendly big group tour or a small group experience with fewer people and more guide interaction (up to 25 or 12 guests, respectively).

More details

  • Take a guided half-day tour of the Cu Chi Tunnels, with round-trip hotel transfers from Ho Chi Minh City and multiple pick-up times.

  • Explore the Ben Dinh site, featuring original tunnel segments, hidden trapdoors, field hospitals, and wartime relics.

  • Watch live demonstrations of booby traps and learn about guerrilla tactics from your English-speaking guide.

  • Try boiled cassava and Vietnamese tea—simple staples that sustained soldiers during the war.

  • Choose from a value-friendly big group tour or a small group experience with fewer people and more guide interaction (up to 25 or 12 guests, respectively).

from ₫500,000
₫384,000

23% off

Girl descending into Cu Chi tunnels entrance in Vietnam.
Woman emerging from a tunnel entrance at Cu Chi Tunnels, Vietnam.
Narrow passage inside Cu Chi Tunnels, Vietnam, dimly lit with warm lights.
Guide explaining Vietnam war strategies at Cu Chi Tunnels to tourists.
Motorboat navigating through lush trees in Mekong Delta.
Tourists biking through lush palm trees in My Tho, Mekong Delta.
Tourist cycling through palm trees in My Tho, Mekong Delta.
Hut room entrance at Cu Chi Tunnels surrounded by trees.
Young tourist crouching inside narrow Cu Chi tunnel in Vietnam.
Sugar cane pieces and peanuts in bowls, Cu Chi Tunnel wartime diet.
Crafting rubber slippers from car tire at Cu Chi tunnel, Vietnam.
Free cancellation
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11 hr 30 min
3 more
  • Experience Vietnam’s past and present on a full-day tour of Cu Chi Tunnels (Ben Dinh site) and the Mekong Delta, with hotel transfers and expert guidance.

  • Learn about wartime survival as you explore underground tunnels and see live demonstrations of booby traps, followed by cassava and tea tasting.

  • Cruise the Tien River on motorized and rowing boats, visiting local workshops, tropical orchards, and villages along the way.

  • Enjoy a live Vietnamese folk music performance and a traditional lunch at a riverside restaurant.

  • Choose between a shared tour (up to 12 guests) or a private one for a more exclusive, flexible experience.

More details

  • Experience Vietnam’s past and present on a full-day tour of Cu Chi Tunnels (Ben Dinh site) and the Mekong Delta, with hotel transfers and expert guidance.

  • Learn about wartime survival as you explore underground tunnels and see live demonstrations of booby traps, followed by cassava and tea tasting.

  • Cruise the Tien River on motorized and rowing boats, visiting local workshops, tropical orchards, and villages along the way.

  • Enjoy a live Vietnamese folk music performance and a traditional lunch at a riverside restaurant.

  • Choose between a shared tour (up to 12 guests) or a private one for a more exclusive, flexible experience.

from ₫1,050,000
₫976,745

7% off

Stairs inside Cu Chi Tunnels with a guide leading a private tour.
Man emerging from Cu Chi Tunnel holding cover, with guide nearby in forest setting.
Tour group with guide learning about kitchen works during war at Cu Chi Tunnel, Vietnam.
Trapdoor with spikes at Cu Chi Tunnel, Vietnam War.
Visitors observing booby trap demonstration at Cu Chi Tunnels, Vietnam.
Sugar cane pieces and peanuts in bowls, Cu Chi Tunnel wartime diet.
Tour group examining maps at Cu Chi Tunnels, Vietnam.
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Visitors entering Cu Chi tunnel with guide in Vietnam forest.
Free cancellation
Book now, pay later
7 hr
2 more
  • Spend half a day exploring the Cu Chi Tunnels with your own private group, accompanied by an English-speaking guide, and get round-trip hotel transfers from Ho Chi Minh City with multiple pick-up times.

  • You’ll spend around 2 hours on-site navigating original tunnel sections, booby traps, hidden entrances, and underground shelters used during the Vietnam War.

  • Learn how the Viet Cong built and lived in this extensive underground network to resist American forces.

  • Enjoy a traditional cassava tasting with tea—a wartime staple that sustained fighters underground.

  • You can also visit the on-site shooting range at Ben Dinh, where you can try firing historical weapons (optional, at an additional cost).

More details

  • Spend half a day exploring the Cu Chi Tunnels with your own private group, accompanied by an English-speaking guide, and get round-trip hotel transfers from Ho Chi Minh City with multiple pick-up times.

  • You’ll spend around 2 hours on-site navigating original tunnel sections, booby traps, hidden entrances, and underground shelters used during the Vietnam War.

  • Learn how the Viet Cong built and lived in this extensive underground network to resist American forces.

  • Enjoy a traditional cassava tasting with tea—a wartime staple that sustained fighters underground.

  • You can also visit the on-site shooting range at Ben Dinh, where you can try firing historical weapons (optional, at an additional cost).

from ₫989,999
₫849,999

14% off

Independence Palace in Saigon, Vietnam with fountain and green lawn.
Antique radio transmitter in bunker room, Independence Palace, Vietnam.
Saigon Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica with twin bell towers in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
Saigon Central Post Office facade in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
Saigon Central Post Office interior with arched ceiling and customer service counters.
Tourists viewing exhibits at War History Museum, Ho Chi Minh City.
Film room with benches and screens at Cu Chi Tunnels, Vietnam.
Tour group with guide learning about kitchen works during war at Cu Chi Tunnel, Vietnam.
Woman emerging from Cu Chi tunnel in Vietnam.
Visitors entering Cu Chi tunnel with guide in Vietnam forest.
Sugar cane pieces and peanuts in bowls, Cu Chi Tunnel wartime diet.
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Book now, pay later
9 hr
Transfers included
2 more
  • Take a full-day guided tour with hotel transfers from Ho Chi Minh City, covering the Cu Chi Tunnels (Ben Dinh site) and top city landmarks.

  • Pickup is between 7:30am – 8am; the tour runs for approx. 9 hours, with about 2 hours spent exploring the Cu Chi Tunnels.

  • Visit Independence Palace, Notre-Dame Cathedral, the Central Post Office, and the War Remnants Museum—all included with entry.

  • Crawl through preserved tunnel sections at Cu Chi, and see wartime bunkers, field hospitals, trapdoors, and survival setups.

  • Choose between a shared group tour (up to 12 guests) or a private group tour, with Vietnamese lunch available on private options.

More details

  • Take a full-day guided tour with hotel transfers from Ho Chi Minh City, covering the Cu Chi Tunnels (Ben Dinh site) and top city landmarks.

  • Pickup is between 7:30am – 8am; the tour runs for approx. 9 hours, with about 2 hours spent exploring the Cu Chi Tunnels.

  • Visit Independence Palace, Notre-Dame Cathedral, the Central Post Office, and the War Remnants Museum—all included with entry.

  • Crawl through preserved tunnel sections at Cu Chi, and see wartime bunkers, field hospitals, trapdoors, and survival setups.

  • Choose between a shared group tour (up to 12 guests) or a private group tour, with Vietnamese lunch available on private options.

from ₫1,500,000
₫921,568

39% off

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Suhas wani
IN

Suhas

India
Jul 2025
5/5
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Thanks for organizing such a fantastic experience! Our tour to Cu Chi Tunnels & Ho Chi Minh City was amazing. The guides were knowledgeable, and everything ran smoothly. Highly recommend
Priya

Priya

Aug 2024
5/5
Took my parents and they had a great time. The tunnels are a tight fit but we all made it! Guide was very helpful and patient.
Eva

Eva

Jun 2025
5/5
Loved this tour! We had Tom as our guide and he was AWESOME—knew so much history and had jokes for days. The tunnels are TINY, couldn’t believe people lived there. Try the cassava snack at the end, it’s weird but tasty.
Anya

Anya

Jan 2025
5/5
Wasn’t for me really. Tunnels too tight, lots of people. Guide did his best. Mekong was nice but short. Glad I tried it though.
Chloe

Chloe

Apr 2025
5/5
Took my boyfriend for his birthday—he’s a big history buff. He LOVED it, I was a bit nervous about the tunnels but made it! The guide even joked with us about the bats in there. Boat ride was peaceful, so many cool photo ops. Didn’t expect to enjoy the coconut candy stop, but now I’m addicted.
Monique Holtzhausen
ZA

Monique

South Africa
Nov 2023
5/5
Amazing experience! Very immersive a d tourist friendly. Our guide Nick was very friendly and knowledgeable. Highly recommended.
Tina Bojorquez
US

Tina

United States
Oct 2023
5/5
Our guide Jecky was great and we were able to learn a lot from him and the experience 😊 He asked our group thought-provoking questions which really enriched the tour. Tip: make sure to write your mobile. Tour company will contact you to confirm pick up details including license plate of car/bus picking you up. We had a bit of confusion regarding this and thought bud had left us but it was our confusion as the bus that had left had a different license plate (even though it was part of the same tour company that was picking up other guests in our same hotel) The ticketing experience with Headout was bad. Book through Viator or someone else. The actual booking with Headout was easy but the tickets were "pending" for 2 days. I had to contact their customer service 3 separate times before the tickets were confirmed (and they were confirmed 12 hours before the experience was to begin)
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