




Duration
Guided tour
Transfers included
Hotel pickup
Meals included
Instant confirmation
Mobile ticket
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Make the most of your Ho Chi Minh City visit with a full-day tour covering iconic landmarks and the historic Cu Chi Tunnels.
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See the arched ceilings and intricate tilework of the Central Post Office and see the photographs, military vehicles, and war artifacts at the War Remnants Museum.
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Explore the Cu Chi Tunnels, where you can crawl through hidden passages, explore wartime bunkers, and see underground hospitals.
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Learn about wartime survival tactics, see hidden trapdoors and booby traps, and enjoy a traditional serving of cassava and tea as the soldiers once did.
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Did you know? The Independence Palace has a secret bunker and a network of tunnels used for wartime communications and strategy planning.
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Full-day tour of Cu Chi Tunnels & Ho Chi Minh City
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Round-trip hotel transfers from Ho Chi Minh city
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Expert English-speaking guide
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Entry to Cu Chi Tunnels
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Access to Independent Palace & Notre-Dame Cathedral
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Access to the Central Post Office & the War Remnants Museum
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Lunch
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Cassava & tea
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Water bottle
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These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
Take a full-day tour from Ho Chi Minh City, exploring its iconic landmarks before venturing to the historic Cu Chi Tunnels for a journey into Vietnam’s wartime past.
Getting started
Your tour begins with a hotel pickup in Ho Chi Minh City before going on a guided tour of Ho Chi Minh City's most iconic sites, the Cu Chi Tunnels.
What to expect
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Independence Palace: Walk through the well-preserved meeting rooms, war command bunkers, and grand halls that witnessed key moments in history.
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Notre Dame Cathedral: Admire this 19th-century cathedral that stands tall with its red-brick façade and twin bell towers, a lasting symbol of Vietnam’s colonial past.
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Central Post Office: Designed by the legendary Gustave Eiffel, check out the vaulted ceiling, intricate ironwork, and vintage maps that reflect European influences in Vietnam in this structure.
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War Remnants Museum: Walk through this museum that houses war photographs, military equipment, and firsthand accounts of the war’s impact on the Vietnamese people.
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Cu Chi Tunnels introduction & documentary: Watch an informative documentary that provides historical context about the Cu Chi Tunnels—how they were built, their significance during the war, and how they served as a crucial stronghold for the Viet Cong.
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Navigate narrow passageways: Experience the life of a Viet Cong soldier by crawling through the cramped tunnels, which span over 250 kilometers. Explore the living quarters, makeshift kitchens, field hospitals, storage rooms, and weapon factories.
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War strategies & daily life: Listen to your guide recount the tactics used by the soldiers to outmaneuver enemy troops, from secret trapdoors to elaborate tunnel layouts designed for quick escapes.
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Booby trap demonstration: Watch live demonstrations of the handmade spike traps, camouflaged entrances, and deadly pitfalls used to protect the tunnels from invaders.
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Cassava & tea experience: After the tour, sample boiled cassava, a staple food that sustained Viet Cong soldiers during the war and traditional Vietnamese tea.
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What to bring
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Wear comfortable shoes as the terrain is rugged and bring sunglasses, insect repellent, and a sun hat.
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Only bring small bags or backpacks as large items may hinder movement through the tunnels.
What’s not allowed
- Smoking is not allowed inside the tunnels.
Accessibility
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The experience is not wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
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This experience is not suitable for guests with mobility issues and claustrophobia as the terrain is uneven and the tunnels are very narrow.
Additional information
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The tour includes pickup from certain hotels in District 1, Ho Chi Minh City. If your accommodation is outside the hotel pick-up area, head to the meet-up location provided.
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The pickup time for this tour is between 7:30am to 8 am.
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This tour can accommodate up to 12 persons.
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Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
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Please arrive at the meeting point 15 mins before the scheduled time of your visit to avoid any delays.
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Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.
Meeting point
- Please check your final voucher for the meeting point details and specific instructions.
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