Cu Chi Tunnels Tour from HCM City - AM/PM Options
Recommended by 97% of travelers
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
- 7 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Group discounts
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Hear stories of the American-Vietnam war as you discover the maze-like Cu Chi Tunnels, a 136-mile (220 kilometers) network of underground tunnels used by the Viet Cong soldiers. Step back in time as you peek into the old storage areas, poke your head through camouflaged trapdoors, and crawl through military supply tunnels.
- Explore the vast network of Cu Chi Tunnels' underground system
- Learn about their use as hideouts and supply tunnels for Viet Cong soldiers
- Hotel pickup from Ho Chi Minh City's District 1 included for a seamless trip
- Choose from a morning or afternoon tour to suit your schedule
What's Included
- Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle
- English-speaking Tour Guide
- Entrance Tickets + 1 bottle of water
- Pickup from central hotels in District 1 (not TanDinh & Dakao)
- Drop off in the center of District 1
- Bullets (if you try shooting the war gun)
- Optional Tips (recommended)
Meeting and Pickup
You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup
Itinerary
Your tour begins with a morning or afternoon pickup from your Ho Chi Minh City hotel by air-conditioned bus, minibus, or luxury vehicle (depending on the tour option chosen). After about a 1.5-hour drive (depending on the traffic), arrive at the Cu Chi Tunnels, where you’ll enjoy up to two hours to explore the well-preserved Vietnam War site.
As you follow your guide through the tunnels, you’ll learn about the fascinating tunnel system and the daily life of the Viet Cong soldiers, and have the opportunity to squeeze and crawl through the narrow passageways, tunnels, and trap doors. You’ll see the kitchens, living quarters, and weapon rooms, and have the option to shoot an AK-47 (not included).
After some free time for photos and exploring independently, meet your guide and group back at the tour bus for the return journey to Ho Chi Minh City.
As you follow your guide through the tunnels, you’ll learn about the fascinating tunnel system and the daily life of the Viet Cong soldiers, and have the opportunity to squeeze and crawl through the narrow passageways, tunnels, and trap doors. You’ll see the kitchens, living quarters, and weapon rooms, and have the option to shoot an AK-47 (not included).
After some free time for photos and exploring independently, meet your guide and group back at the tour bus for the return journey to Ho Chi Minh City.
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Cu Chi Tunnels
3 hours • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- You must be above the age of 18 to participate in shooting experience.
- After the morning tour, visit a nearby restaurant for restroom, feel free to enjoy a light lunch on your own.
- Hotel pickup is not offered from Tan Dinh & Dakao Ward (except for VIP and Private Options)
- Drop off in the center of District 1 only (except for VIP and Private Options)
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
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Frequently Asked Question (1)
Q:How can I let you know where to pick me up?
A:We only offer pickup from central districts. Let us know where you are staying in the 'Special Requirements' box in the Traveler Details section during checkout. Or you can let us know after booking by visiting 'Manage my Booking' and emailing us there.
Jul 2019
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.9
based on 16,606 reviews
nick_G, Mar 2026
Great insight into the American war - amazing first hand experience! Our guide Alex was terrific - very knowledgeable about the conflict! The head sets he provided were an added bonus- communication from
company/ tour guide was good
Elaine_R, Mar 2026
We went on the afternoon trip 12:15pm and returned to the hotel around 7:30pm. Good English speaking guide.
Remember to take insect repellent!
Julian_M, Mar 2026
Informative but fun day with a really knowledgeable guide. Shows just how harsh the living conditions were during the 68-75 war. Tunnels are cramped but worth attempting at least one.
En route taken to a supposedly disabled artists factory but all the items were for sale at hugely inflated prices and available in HCMC or at the Cu Chi tunnels souvenir shop for less than half in the factory shop. A real tourist trap, but interesting to see how lacquerware is made.
The optional visit to the firing range was expensive (1.5 million VND for 20 rounds) and the guns are bolted to the firing step so you don’t get to feel the weight of the gun or the kick on firing. Probably best to save your money.
Good lunch at a restaurant on the way back, clearly used by most tourist groups given the number of tourists dining there.
Amber_C, Mar 2026
A Knowledgeable tour guide. Saw the key spots. Love that you could pay by card to shot the AK47s. Great experience. Thank you so much
Vojtech_S, Mar 2026
This is definitely something I'd recommend if you are in Ho Chi Minh City. Our guide Tony was really funny, but at the same time he told us some good historical facts while not overwhelming us with too much information.
Ruth_E, Mar 2026
We did a half day tour to the Cu Chi Tunnels. Our tour guide Kai was excellent and he provided some wonderful insights, knowledge and facts about the area and the relevance of the tunnels. This was a very enjoyable tour that covered all the main points of interest, a stop at a creative outlet, and a lovely lunch. Kai and our driver were top notch and we really appreciated the pick up from our hotel. The walk/crawl through about 20 metres of tunnel was a highlight, but is not for the feint hearted. Highly recommend this tour and Kai.
Caroline_B, Mar 2026
Dyan gave us a very nice and only a little claustrophobic tour of the tunnels. It was very informative. People with sensitive ears should bring earplugs as there is a shooting range near the tour (which you have the option to try for a fee).
Ryan_S, Mar 2026
Very informative and a fun experience. Alex was very knowledgeable and has clearly found his calling! Getting to see the tunnels was a very interesting experience that I would recommend to anyone visiting Saigon!
zakary_t, Mar 2026
It was a great experience. Jack was funny, knowledgeable and he spoke English very welll. The activity’s were fun. Climbing through an actual tunnel being the highlight
Kenneth_C, Mar 2026
Going into tunnels is optional, but interesting and educational if you do go in. There is no included lunch, but there is a restsurant stop where you can buy lunch, so don't worry about being hungry.
Mark_B, Mar 2026
We visited the tunnels on Sunday, which means lots of people! Nevertheless we were very satisfied with the organisation - the bus was on time, our host Vinny made sure we had all information, he was also adjusting the path of the tour (at the tunnels) such that we were not spending too much time waiting in queues. On the bus he provided lots of information from both perspectives: relevant historical data as well as his personal touch and experience, which we really enjoyed. So a big shout out to Vinny and the driver for a great experience!
Scott_O, Mar 2026
Nelson was great, and infused our tour with both humor and knowledge. The ride was comfortable and the driver was skilled. There is nothing out of the ordinary than what you’d expect from the tunnels, but it was worth it to see the area and environment and learn about what happened here.
ALD_J, Mar 2026
Immersing yourself in Vietnamese culture is truly captivating. Ali from Saigon Cyclo Tours - Vietnam Adventure Tours was extemely knowledgeable. He explained everything clearly, including how the traps worked and how people lived underground. These tunnels offer invaluable historical and factual insight. A visit to Ho Chi Minh City would not be complete without discovering the Cu Chi Tunnels.
Viola_B, Mar 2026
Tuan was our guide and we couldn’t have had a better experience. He was so knowledgeable, willing to share his story and passionate about sharing the true experiences of the war. He also had a great sense of humour.
Tomas_B, Mar 2026
Great tour with Phew who was a great guide, adapting to the group and offering optionals (such a. Shooting and lunch)
Melisa_K, Mar 2026
Disappointed tour guide was rushing us all the time i said i wanted to do shooting he made me buy 30 bullets said that’s minimum and i paid 75 dollars just for shooting which i checked on internet 10 bullets was minimum
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Dear Melisa! We’re sorry to hear that your experience did not meet expectations. Our intention is always to give guests enough time to enjoy the activities at the tunnels. The shooting range is operated independently, and guests are free to choose whether or not to participate. We appreciate your feedback and will remind our guides to clearly explain the options so guests can decide comfortably. Thank you for sharing your experience. Warm regards!
Joseph_P, Mar 2026
Great and very informative tour. I would highly recomend this tour . The tour guide Theo was very knowlegable. Had the nicedt Mango smoothie at the rest stop
Hollie_T, Mar 2026
It was an incredible experience to see how it was for the soldiers back then! Our tour guide Nguyên (Jack) was the perfect balance of knowledgeable and entertaining!
Sumal_P, Mar 2026
The tour was very informative and interactive. Highly eecommended for anyone looking for a day trip!
Pim_H, Feb 2026
Great to see the history of the war. Very interesting to see how the tunnel systems worked. Also the tour was nicely arranged with a bus and 2 stops during the ride.
Our tour guide Dyan was great!!!
Brian_J, Feb 2026
Good info on the history of Vietnam, not just the war and the tunnels. The tour guide was very knowledgeable and spoke excellent english.
Nikolai_S, Feb 2026
Awesome experience to learn more about Vietnamese history. Shoutout to Phil for being a great tour guide.
Jess_R, Feb 2026
Nelson gave a great tour with lots of information which was fab! It was a good group size which meant you could hear everything. Great value for money.
Jean_A, Feb 2026
Tommy was a great guide on our tour today. He was a wealth of information and a very fun and happy guide. Really enjoyed the tour!!
Inbal_D, Feb 2026
Interesting place
I except more from the guide.
He was very nice and responsible but I look for much more information.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Dear Inbal! Thank you for your feedback and for visiting us. We’re glad to hear our guide was nice and responsible, but we’re truly sorry that the experience didn’t meet your expectations in terms of the information provided. We appreciate your comments and will work on improving our guiding quality to deliver more in-depth and engaging tours in the future. We hope to welcome you again for a better experience! Sincerely!
Kaylin_B, Feb 2026
Our tour guide Tony was AMAZING!! I was nervous that the two hour drive would be boring but Tony gave us a history lesson and we stopped by a place where those affected by Agent Orange made beautiful artwork pieces. They truly were spectacular and our group purchased a couple. For the tunnels themselves, there were other groups present, but Tony made sure we all stuck together and gave us detailed info on everything. I’d wear close toed shoes and bring money in case you want to try to shoot the old guns. Everything was incredibly informative and wonderful. 10/10 would 100% do it again. There were also snacks to buy in case you got hungry and they let us try tapioca. I napped on the ride back.
Karin_R, Feb 2026
our guide Tommy did an amazing tour thru cuchi tunnels well know from A to Z history, well comunícate in our lenguaje.
Luke_B, Feb 2026
Super interesting day, the Cu Chi tunnels were fascinating to see and it was a lot of fun going in and out of the different stretches (although of course not good for anybody who struggles with mobility, breathing, claustrophobia etc). Our guide Lucky was such good fun, making sure we understood the key parts of the history and context to the war, treating the topics with appropriate care but also making it fun throughout the day. The lunch stop was also delicious and very reasonably priced
Nhan_L, Feb 2026
The tour guy was very knowledgeable and very funny. We enjoyed his company. We also enjoyed the tour. It was a must see.
AndreClaude_W, Feb 2026
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.
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