John Miller
29/08/2026
Verified booking
An unforgettable morning at the Cu Chi Tunnels. Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable and crawling through the tunnels was a real experience. Highly recommend it.
Cu Chi Tunnels Tour Half Day (Group & Private)
From≈ $17/guest
- Free cancellationCancel up to 24 hours ahead for a full refund
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Explore the historic Cu Chi Tunnels on a immersive half-day tour from Ho Chi Minh City. Crawl through underground passages, walk jungle trails, and learn how soldiers survived the war—includes an English-speaking guide, entry fees, and District 1 hotel pickup.
- Duration6 hours
- Cancellation policyCancel up to 24 hours ahead
- Hotel pickupChoose your pickup point when you book
Highlights
- Explore the Cu Chi tunnels and the jungle walk area with an English-speaking guide
- Crawl inside the tunnels to see how the Viet Cong lived and fought
- Pass by sightseeing villages, rubber plantations and rice paddies
- Taste tapioca (cassava root), the staple that sustained the fighters
- Optional AK47 / M16 shooting range at the site (paid per bullet)
- Small group — max 8 guests
Full description
Discover the Resilience & History of the Cu Chi Tunnels Trade the hustle of Ho Chi Minh City for a fascinating journey into Vietnam’s military history. On the way, enjoy a scenic drive past traditional villages, rubber plantations, and lush rice paddies. Step into the underground world of guerrilla warfare at the historic Cu Chi Tunnels. Guided by a local expert, you will gain deep insight into the tenacity and resourcefulness of the fighters as you walk through jungle trails, see hidden trapdoors, and crawl inside original underground passages. Before leaving, taste authentic steamed tapioca paired with salted peanuts—the simple staple food that sustained soldiers for years. Highlights & Practical Details: Shooting Range Experience: Optional opportunity to try firing real AK-47 or M16 rifles (available at your own expense). Flexible Scheduling: Convenient morning or afternoon departures available. Hassle-Free Logistics: Door-to-door hotel pickup and drop-off in District 1 included for small-group and private bookings.
What’s included
- Bottled water and entrance fees
- Air-conditioned car
- English-speaking tour guide
- Pick-up and drop-off at hotels within District 1 (small group and private options)
Not included
- Tipping / gratuities / personal expenses
- Bullets at the shooting range (about $2.50 USD per bullet)
What did guests love?
Sarah Klein
22/08/2026
Verified booking
Fascinating half-day trip. The tunnels are narrow so be prepared, but the exhibits and booby-trap demonstrations were eye-opening. Hotel pick-up was smooth and on time.
From≈ $17/guest
Itinerary
08:00 · Depart from the Opera House or your hotel
Start at the Ho Chi Minh City Opera House, or get picked up at your hotel in District 1.
08:30 · Sơn Mài Lâm Phát handicraft workshop
Stop: 30 minutes — admission included. Handicapped and handicraft workshop, a traditional stop on the way out of the city.
10:00 · Cu Chi Tunnels
Stop: 100 minutes — admission included. Crawl inside the tunnels, walk the jungle trails and try tapioca.
12:30 · Return to Ho Chi Minh City
Drive back past Ben Thanh Market and arrive at the Opera House or your hotel.
Traveller reviews
4.5
2 verified reviews
John Miller
29/08/2026
Verified booking
An unforgettable morning at the Cu Chi Tunnels. Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable and crawling through the tunnels was a real experience. Highly recommend it.
Sarah Klein
22/08/2026
Verified booking
Fascinating half-day trip. The tunnels are narrow so be prepared, but the exhibits and booby-trap demonstrations were eye-opening. Hotel pick-up was smooth and on time.
