Cu Chi Tunnels Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience the Cu Chi Tunnels. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Cu Chi Tunnels Guided Tour from HCM City - AM/PM Options

• HCM: Cu Chi Tunnels-Tapioca Small Group Tour Morning or Afternoon

• Cu Chi Tunnels & Mekong Delta with Coconut Village Tour

• Cu Chi Tunnels and Mekong Delta VIP Tour by Limousine

• Small Group Cu Chi Tunnels and Mekong Tour from Ho Chi Minh

Admission to the Cu Chi Tunnels costs 35,000 dong. Many travelers visit on a tour, and these start at US$15, often with the added convenience of round-trip transportation from Ho Chi Minh City.

Yes, the Cu Chi Tunnels are worth visiting—they are an important historical landmark, providing a rare first-hand look at Viet Cong soldiers' lives in wartime Vietnam. You actually go underground to follow a series of tunnels where they lived and fought, and where booby traps from that era have been preserved. Tours are a great way to learn more about the site, and often feature additional experiences, such as boat trips and village visits.

Per one visitor who booked the Cu Chi Tunnels Tour from HCM City - AM/PM Options, "The Cu Chi Tunnels Tour was amazing. The tour guide gave us a lot of information about the tactics from the Vietcong's during the war. A day trip you should definitely do if you are interested in the history of that time."

Yes, you can visit the Cu Chi Tunnels without a tour. All you need to do is get there—via bus, taxi, car, or motorbike—and purchase a ticket at the entrance. Guides are free to all paying visitors. Be sure to visit the Ben Duoc Cu Chi Tunnels site for a more authentic experience.

Most Cu Chi Tunnels tours are 60 to 90 minutes long. If you’ve booked a tour from Ho Chi Minh City, any longer durations listed are likely regarding travel time. If you go alone, you’ll receive a free guide to assist your visit, and you can take a bit more time to explore.

Yes, the Cu Chi Tunnels are claustrophobic for some—the smallest ones are 23 inches (60 centimeters) wide by 30 inches (80 centimeters) tall, designed to facilitate only the narrow bodies of the Vietnamese. More recently, some have been carved larger to accommodate tourists. If you climb into the tunnel and experience claustrophobia, know that many escape points exist.

The best time of year to visit the Cu Chi Tunnels is typically from November to April, during southern Vietnam’s dry season. That also correlates with Ho Chi Minh City’s primary tourist season, meaning tours will run at full steam. Go early in the morning to avoid the worst of the afternoon heat.

On a Cu Chi Tunnels tour, you start with a short film in an open-air theatre. From there, your guide will take you through various thatched-hut exhibits showcasing the soldiers’ setup. Eventually, you’ll walk through multiple tunnels, should you choose, and see if you can fit in the smallest of them. Afterward, you’ll taste the soldiers’ basic diet, like yams with salt.

There are many things to do other than visiting the Cu Chi Tunnels. Travelers to Ho Chi Minh City recommend the following places:

• Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral

• War Remnants Museum

• Saigon Central Post Office

• Reunification Palace

• Saigon Opera House

View Viator's guide to all the best attractions in Ho Chi Minh City.