Cu Chi Tunnels Experience from Ho Chi Minh City

Overview

Available languages

English

5 hours 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

Experience the world of the Cu Chi freedom fighters with a visit to their famous tunnel system. This network of over 200 km of tunnels became legendary during the 1960's when they played a vital part in the American War, allowing the Viet Cong to control a large rural area close to Ho Chi Minh City. In their heyday, the tunnels were functioning underground cities.

Additional Info

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Minimum age is 6 years

By visiting and paying an entrance fee to Cu Chi tunnels, this tour helps preserve the local historical heritage.

For this tour, we can cater for the following dietary requirements: vegetarians, and lactose intolerance. Please provide this information at least 24-hours prior to your travel date. Unfortunately, we are not able to cater for any other dietary requirements that are not listed above.

Please note that this tour covers 5 km of Boat Ride and 1.5 km (1 mile) of walking.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Drop off centrally located hotels in Ho Chi Minh City

Take a 2 hours ride with a private transportation towards the Cambodian border

Take a fascinating visit of the Cu Chi tunnels memorial park (Entrance Fee. Included)

Get tips on what else to see, do and eat during your stay

Join Friendly local English speaking guise

Enjoy a local sandwich on the way back to Ho Chi Minh City

Gratuities

Hotel pickup

What To Expect

Central Post Office

Leave the hustle and bustle of Ho Chi Minh City to explore one of the relics from one of the most significant local historical events in recent memory. Journey 2 hours west towards the Cambodian border.

2 hours • Admission Not Applicable

Cu Chi Tunnels

Your local guide will take you on a fascinating tour of the Cu Chi tunnels, where you'll learn more about the conditions the people lived in, the hardships they faced, and the amazing ingenuity employed to maintain life in the tunnels.

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Included

Options

Private Tour

Small Group Tour

Reviews

4.81

1,500 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

1280

181

VC ingenuity
tompU1636SI,
Nov 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The tour was a real eye opener for the ingenuity of the Vietnamese. What they did to survive was astonishing. Thành was an amazing guide. His knowledge and humour added to the experience.
Wonderful Day - Chu Chi Tunnel Insights
Shona S,
Nov 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Thanks Thanh for our wonderful day! You were so knowledgable of the history of Vietnam and the ingenuity of the Vietnamese people during the Vietnam ( American ) war. The Tunnels were remarkable. I got to shoot a Machine Gun, and learn about the strategies used in warfare. The food was great too - accommodating for GF/ Vegan. Highly recommend.
Thank you Thanh
RuthKP,
Nov 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
An amazing insight into how the VC survived and existed during the American War. Thanh was extremely knowledgeable He answered all our questions.and his English was impeccable. It was very busy, but he managed to navigate us around so that we saw everything in a timely fashion and we appreciated his expertise.
Fascinating experience
Anna D,
Nov 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Fascinating experience - Thanh was a brilliant tour guide. Really recommend to anyone who wants to know more about the war.
Sticky rice Nov 8 th 2025
mariarE7067RY,
Nov 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Fabulous trip and guide , very knowledgeable and very organised fabulous trip. Thia and Knox were great and supportive - felt safe
Cu Chi Tunnels with Zane
emmettm942,
Nov 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We were toured by Zane around the Cu Chi Tunnels from Ho Chi Minh City. Zane was full of knowledge on Vietnam, the war and life in the tunnels and made the experience a pleasant and enjoyable experience. Thank you Zane!
Informative and fun
Sightseer53413488837,
Nov 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Zane was friendly and overall fantastic! We had him lead our night food tour yesterday and today he led the cu chi tunnels tour. He was very informative on the bus ride and at the tunnels. He was very detailed and interesting. We even managed to miss some of the lineups ;) What a great day.
A great experience and knowledgeable guide
Z9439ZNlukep,
Nov 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
A great experience - highly recommended. The guide Zane was very knowledgeable and provided excellent insight into the tour.
Good to see and learn from Zane
103maibrittb,
Nov 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
Good trip - the group had a good size and the guide was nice and knowledgeable. Some of the sights were skipped which was a shame, but overall a very good and interesting tour.
Excellent visit, knowledgeable guide
Effmac,
Nov 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Excellent tour from Zane. Knowledgeable and good information provided before the tour so we didn’t spend too long in overcrowded parts of the experience.