Tours/Ho Chi Minh City/Cu Chi Tunnels Half Day Of Adventure
Viator · Private tour

Cu Chi Tunnels Half Day Of Adventure

4.9(458)Ho Chi Minh City1 hour
VIATOR4.6(10)TRIPADVISOR5.0(448)

Description

Our Cu Chi Tunnels Tour is special because we bring you back to the layers of history in a way that feels authentic and deeply moving. We start early so you can experience the quiet beauty of Cu Chi before the crowds arrive, when the breeze, the forest scents, and the stillness still echo the stories of the past. With a small group and the guidance of experienced, heartfelt storytellers, you will not just hear about the war — you will feel it come to life through genuine, insightful narratives. Every step you take inside the tunnels, every detail of the Hoang Cam kitchen or the handmade traps reveals the resilience of the Vietnamese people and the true value of peace today. All of this is wrapped in a comfortable, allowing your emotions and experiences to unfold naturally. This is more than a tour; it is a moment to genuinely touch history.

Tour Options

Regular : Explore Like local
  • Regular : Explore Like local Pickup included
Small Group tour
  • Group tour small group by Van: Hotel pickup of district 1 and some of 3 &4 Pickup included
Private Cu Chi Tour
  • Pick up & Drop off hotel Pickup included

Itinerary

Admission included360 min

Boarding our van with tour guide for the Cu Chi Tunnels adventure. A 60km journey from Ho Chi Minh City, during an hour and half travel time, your tour guide will provide insights into the Vietnam War, detailing the battles in Cu Chi tunnels. Arriving at Cu Chi and gaining a brief historical overview, including the formation, uses, and structures of this extensive tunnels system through the documentaries. Learning about wartime traps strategically hidden within the tunnels, adding complexity to this maze-like base, as well as paying a visit the command post and view the remaining cannons. Exploring the underground guerrilla resistance base, with an optional walking tunnel experience. Conclude the visit with special tea and cassava root, a wartime specialty and daily food of Cu Chi residents. Testing your marksmanship skills with AK-47 shooting at the range After concluding the tour, return to our vehicles and we will transport you back to the original pick-up point

Highlights

Bottled water
Convenient pick-up and drop-off services at District (1, 3, and 4) hotels
English speaking guide
All Fees and Taxes
Air-conditioned vehicle

What's included

Included
Bottled water
Convenient pick-up and drop-off services at District (1, 3, and 4) hotels
English speaking guide
All Fees and Taxes
Air-conditioned vehicle
Not included
Lunch
Tip (Optional)
Bullets (optional activity, fee: 750,000 VND (~$30USD) for 10 bullets)

Pickup Locations & Times

If your location is not in pick up list, please make your way to meeting point 156 le thanh ton street at 7:30 for morning tour - 12:00 for afternoon tour Or contact us to pick up

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Reviews(458)

8
83mikkelk
August 18, 2026
Everyone needs to try this trip

What a day, very exciting. Value for money for sure.

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399maisief
August 18, 2026
Cu Chi tunnels

Very good and informative. Enjoyed a lot

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emilysZ1626EM
August 18, 2026
Great experience

Such an amazing experience, our guide David was brilliant and very informative. Was really interesting to hear about some of the history surrounding the war.

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340hannahm
August 15, 2026
Cu Chi Tunnels with David

David was incredible and super knowledgeable! We loved it!

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Resort34786752442
August 15, 2026
Precious experience

I wasn't interested in war, but the experience of guns and underground tunnels was so much fun that I perished!

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Getaway51809863502
August 15, 2026
Strongest. It was so funny.

He was really kind and nice to carry my suitcase even when I suddenly couldn't leave my luggage at the hotel.

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kpI4447OO
August 14, 2026
Very engaging and learned a lot

Jennie was really knowledgeable and friendly, explaining the backstory of the Vietnam war and the history of Vietnam during the car ride. Throughout the walk she provided detailed commentary on each exhibit and how the Vietcong utilised the environment to their advantage. Would recommend to others.

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sylwiasH4339XV
August 14, 2026
Fantastic trip

It was fantastic trip very informative and eye opening. Jenny the tour guide is very knowledgeable and can answer a lot of questions. She’s patient and explains facts in details . She’s enthusiastic about her role and you can see she loves her country.

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marcelrF3692TK
August 14, 2026
Vietnam

Lovely tour guide explaning things clearly and not confused on questions will come again

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497ilsep
August 7, 2026
Cu Chi Tunnels with Po

The tour was great. Good communication for confirmation and pick up. Our tour guide Po is very knowledgeable and shares his knowledge in a amusing way. The itinerary was also great.

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