Cu Chi Tunnels Guided Tour from HCM City - AM/PM Options
Overview
Available languages
7 hours
Mobile ticket
On this half-day Morning or Afternoon Cu Chi Tunnels tour, you will see the Cu Chi complex with its network of tunnels and traps, and learn about how society functioned underground during times of war. You can also try your hand at shooting range with an AK-47
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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)
What To Expect
Cu Chi Tunnels
Around 8:00AM or 12:10PM. Start with pickup from the center of Ho Chi Minh City or meet at the meeting point then depart for Cu Chi Tunnels. After 2-hour drive, we arrive at the Tunnels where You'll have the opportunity to explore the tunnel system, which includes narrow passageways, hidden entrances, and underground chambers. Learn about the daily life of the Cu Chi guerrilla fighters and how they managed to survive in the tunnels. You can crawl distances through the tunnels that were used by the guerrilla fighters during the Vietnam War. You may see kitchens, living quarters, among other things used during the war. Learn about how different types traps were created and set up. Visit the weapon rooms and learn how the ingenious soldiers made them. You can also safely try your hand at the shooting range with an AK-47.
After exploration, we travel back to Ho Chi Minh City. Arrive approximately at 3:30pm for the morning tour and 7:00pm for the afternoon tour.
Options
Private Non-toursity Tour
Ben Duoc section: Explore the Less-crowded Ben Duoc section of Cu Chi Tunnels Door to Door Pickup & Drop-off: within Ho Chi Minh City Pickup included
VIP Non-touristy by Limo
VIP Group of 10 people Lunch Included Ben Duoc section: Explore the less-crowded Ben Duoc section of Cu Chi Tunnels Pickup and drop-off: Pickup and drop-off in District 1, 3 & 4 Pickup included
Standard Group Tour
Standard Tour of 25 People Ben Dinh section: exploring the touristy Ben Dinh section of Cu Chi Tunnels. Pickup included
Non-touristy Tour
Small Group of 12 Max Ben Duoc section: Explore the Less-crowded Ben Duoc section of Cu Chi Tunnels Pickup included
What‘s Included
English-speaking Tour Guide
Pickup & Drop off from central hotels in District 1 (not TanDinh & Dakao, Co Bac areas)
Air-conditioned vehicle
Entry tickets + 1 bottle of water
Ammunition for shooting range (available for purchase)
Gratuities
Pickup from Tan Dinh, Dakao, Co Bac wards and other Districts (
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
16,965 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Tuan was an amazing tour...
Ava D,Jun 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Tuan was an amazing tour guide, gave us a lot of insight into the war from history and personal experience. He made the experience for us in forgetful.
The best!!
M302XDellah,Jun 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was an amazing experience! Our tour guide, Big Handsome David was the best! 10/10
Tuan / Cu Chi Tunnel Experience
Penijameni N,Jun 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Tuan has been such an amazing host and guide tour on todays journey through the Cu Chi Tunnel experience . Being a war veteran himself and sharing his knowledge and true experience of the war that had happened in Vietnam made the tour even more special through his eyes . The tunnels experience is one unforgettable journey i will treasure from my Vietnam trip . Thank you Tuan for the history and lesson i learned today
Vietnam war history, which you need to discover
JC G,Jun 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great Tour and Experience. Guide was also great. Could really get a great impression how this was during the war.
Great trip
A4095YZashleys,Jun 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00James was great , we had a good time would recommend.
I had a lot of fun. Our...
Kristian P,Jun 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00I had a lot of fun. Our guide Dyan was excellent at navigating around and gave us plenty of time to take photos and ask questions. 10/10 experience!
Amazing tour
jacyntah2024,Jun 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our visit to the Cu Chi Tunnels was an amazing experience and one of the highlights of our trip. What made it especially memorable was our guide, Tuan, who had fought in the war himself. It was a real privilege to be guided through the tunnels by someone who had firsthand experience of the events that took place there. Tuan shared personal stories and photographs from his time during the war, which brought the history to life in a way that no book or documentary could. His knowledge, insight, and willingness to share his experiences gave us a much deeper understanding of Vietnam's history. The tunnels were fascinating to see, but hearing Tuan's stories and seeing his photographs made the tour truly unforgettable. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Vietnam.
amazing
117sureshr,Jun 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour guide is well informed detailed. Explained the history. Loved the trip
Best tour we have done so far. If Harry is your guide you are in luck
E2073KEalexw,Jun 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Beat tour we've done so far. Harry was knowledgeable, funny, and perfect English. We have done about 4 tours so far and this has been the best, mostly due to Harry.
Fantastic tour
Colleen L,Jun 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Lovely tour. We had 2 stops on the way which was great for bathroom stops. Our guide Ele was very nice and informative. Great day trip
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