Guided Tours

Cu Chi Tunnels Half-Day Guided Tour

Name: Cu Chi Tunnels Half-Day Guided Tour
Start: 2026-08-12T08:00:00
End: 2026-08-12T18:30:00
Location: Ho Chi Minh City

4.6/5(345)

Stefan H

Couple

Verified booking

Last week

It was a very interesting tour that was just the right length; it gave us a lot of insight into what life was like back then in the tunnels. We would recommend it to anyone who has the chance to come here.

Amanda J

Group

Verified booking

2 weeks ago

The tour guide, Duc, was very knowledgeable and quite humorous. The trip there contained a stop to where they were making eggshell art. Quite interesting but we didn't want to purchase anything. Tunnels were good but this part is quite short, which is a shame as this is the main part. We took the 12pm pick up slot and the traffic on the way back was awful 😖 Nice trip but a long time on the bus.

Nhikkol D

Couple

Verified booking

Jun 2026

I loved this experience! Mr. Fa was our tour guide and he was excellent. He was very knowledgable and whether or not you were aware of the history of Vietnam and the war beforehand he made sure information was easy to understand and applicable to the tour. He was also very friendly and answered any questions posed. The tour itself was very interesting, and whilst physically demanding at some points, felt rewarding at the end of it. I would recommend this to anyone interested or questioning themselves on whether to go. We also had the opportunity to try out shooting (whilst I myself did not do it, it was cool to see) as well as see handmade crafts made by handicapped people affected by the war which were available for purchase, which I thought made for a lovely souvenir.

Suntoso S

Couple

Verified booking

Jun 2026

It's a great experience I've ever had, Chu Chi Tunnel is a place that you must go when you visit Ho Chi Minh, you will feel the atmosphere and the vibes of the history, and when the guide tell every detail of the history it makes me goosebumps, especially when you walk into the tunnel, wow that's one of the best experience that I've ever had..Highlt recommended..

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).

Round-trip hotel transfers from Ho Chi Minh City

Pick-up at 7:30am or 12pm from District 1 (red-bordered area shown here; excluding Tan Dinh & Dakao) (based on option selected)

Pick-up from Districts 1, 3, and 4, approximately 1 hour before tour start (based on option selected)

Entry to Cu Chi Tunnels

2 hours guided exploration at Cu Chi Tunnels (Ben Dinh site)

English-speaking guide

Cassava tasting with tea

Water bottle

TOTAL DURATION7 hours
Start point
Ho Chi Minh City
1. Cu Chi Tunnels
Tickets included
2 hr
4 activities
Arrive at the Cu Chi Tunnels, where you’ll crawl through sections of the 250km underground network used by the Viet Cong. Explore hidden trapdoors, field hospitals, and kitchens that reveal how soldiers lived and survived during the war.
Things to do
Watch an introductory documentary
Included in price
Crawl through the tunnels
Included in price
Watch booby trap demonstrations
Included in price
Explore underground bunkers
Included in price
Sample cassava and traditional tea
End point
Ho Chi Minh City
Your ending point would be same as your start point

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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What our guests say
Amanda J
Group
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
The tour guide, Duc, was very knowledgeable and quite humorous. The trip there contained a stop to where they were making eggshell art. Quite interesting but we didn't want to purchase anything. Tunnels were good but this part is quite short, which is a shame as this is the main part. We took the 12pm pick up slot and the traffic on the way back was awful 😖 Nice trip but a long time on the bus.
Stefan H
Couple
Verified booking
Last week
It was a very interesting tour that was just the right length; it gave us a lot of insight into what life was like back then in the tunnels. We would recommend it to anyone who has the chance to come here.
Michelle S
Couple
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
Our guide Theo was a fun guy, very open and telling us a lot of interesting information! We made multiple stops and got to see many different types of tunnel rooms.
Manas G
Couple
Verified booking
5 days ago
Harry was an amazing person. He explained the history of Cu Chi tunnels in proper depth. Loved the overall experience.
Shashishekhar M
Couple
Verified booking
Jul 2026
Our Guide, Harry was amazing. Loved the experience

Step into Vietnam’s wartime past with a guided half-day tour of the Cu Chi Tunnels, a vital underground stronghold used by the Viet Cong during the Vietnam War.

Getting started

Get picked up from your hotel in District 1, Ho Chi Minh City and enjoy a scenic 90-minute drive to the Ben Dinh site.

What to expect

Historical introduction

Start with a short documentary that outlines the construction and wartime use of the tunnels.

Tunnel exploration

Spend around 2 hours on-site crawling through tunnel sections and exploring underground kitchens, living quarters, command centers, and escape routes.

Life underground

Learn how the Viet Cong survived using hidden wells, makeshift hospitals, food storage, and clever design—even during intense bombing raids.

Trap demonstrations

Watch live demonstrations of booby traps and hear real stories of guerrilla warfare.

What to bring

Wear comfortable shoes as the terrain is rugged and bring sunglasses, insect repellent, and a sun hat.

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

The experience is not wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.

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

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.

Pickup times available are 7:30am or 12pm.

Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.

Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.