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Cu Chi Tunnels Half-Day Afternoon Guided Tour

Man standing in Cu Chi Tunnel holding cover, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

Tour group with guide exploring kitchen area in Cu Chi Tunnels, Ho Chi Minh City.

Trap used during Vietnam war, Cu Chi Tunnel

Visitors observing booby trap demonstration at Cu Chi Tunnels, Ho Chi Minh City.

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7 timer

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Spend the afternoon learning about Vietnam's wartime history on this tour of the Cu Chi Tunnels with an expert guide and round-trip hotel transfers.

Watch detailed demonstrations of the traps, weapons, and defense mechanisms that the soldiers used to survive and protect their tunnels.

Enjoy cassava and refreshing drinks while learning how soldiers relied on this staple for survival.

Choose from a shared group tour for a lively, social experience or a private group tour for a more intimate and personalized experience.

Did you know? U.S. and South Vietnamese forces sent soldiers known as “tunnel rats” to detect booby traps in the tunnels, armed only with a torch, a knife and a pistol.

Half-day afternoon tour of Cu Chi Tunnels

Small group

Round-trip hotel transfers from Ho Chi Minh city

Expert English-speaking guide

Entry to Cu Chi Tunnels

Cassava & beverage

Water bottle

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Explore Cu Chi Tunnels on a half-day afternoon tour and learn about this underground network’s key role in the Viet Cong’s survival and tactics during the Vietnam War.

Getting started

The tour begins with a comfortable pick-up from your accommodation in Ho Chi Minh City. Sit back and relax as you enjoy the 90-minute scenic drive to the Cu Chi Tunnels, catching a glimpse of local life outside the bustling city.

What to expect

Historical introduction: Upon arrival, your guide will introduce you to the history of the Cu Chi Tunnels with a detailed documentary. Learn about their role in the Vietnam War, including how these underground networks served as both a strategic defense and a means of survival for the Viet Cong soldiers.

Tunnel exploration: Delve deeper into the complex tunnel system as you crawl through its narrow, hidden passages. Experience firsthand the cramped living quarters and escape routes that the soldiers used to evade capture.

Life underground: Learn how the soldiers transformed these underground spaces into medical facilities, kitchens, and weapon storage.

Defense tactics & trap displays: Learn about the defensive strategies that made the tunnels a formidable opponent for the enemy. Your guide will showcase and explain the elaborate booby traps used by the Viet Cong to defend their tunnels.

Cassava tasting: Enjoy cassava, a staple food during the war that sustained the Viet Cong soldiers.

Wrapping up

After exploring the tunnels, enjoy a small break before making your way back to Ho Chi Minh City.

What to bring

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

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.

The pickup time for this tour is between 12:30pm to 12:45pm.

Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

Please arrive at the meeting point 15 mins before the scheduled time of your visit to avoid any delays.

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

Meeting point

Please check your final voucher for the meeting point details and specific instructions.