Private Tour
Cu Chi Tunnels - VIP Private Tour
Overview
Available languages
6 hours
Mobile ticket
The Cu Chi Tunnels - VIP Private Tour is ideal for those who want to avoid crowded touristy buses and want to have luxury 5-star services.
Option 1: Transfer by limo with beer and snacks served in the car.
Option 2: Transfer by private car/van
- Explore the Cu Chi Tunnels' underground system.
- You can decide to visit Ben Dinh or Ben Duoc Tunnels
- Discover how Viet Cong soldiers used them as supply tunnels and hideouts.
- Ho Chi Minh City hotel pickup is included for a hassle-free journey
"Strategies to Avoid the Crowds at Cu Chi Tunnels"
- We recommend starting early.
- The Cu Chi Tunnels attract visitors daily, becoming particularly congested on weekends and Vietnamese holidays. It's not uncommon to find long lines at every stop, making for a packed experience on any given day.
- A half-day usually suffices. Aim to reach the tunnels either before 8:30 AM or around 2:30 PM. By this time, the morning queues have dwindled, and the afternoon temperature is more pleasant.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Cu Chi Tunnels
8:00: We will pick you up at your hotel to start the Cu Chi Tunnels Half-Day Tour. We arrive in Cu Chi Tunnels (Ben Dinh or Ben Duoc). Then we will watch a propaganda film a wartime propaganda film showing how local guerilla fighters were “American Killing Heroes” (a short introductory video showing how the tunnels were constructed). We then spend the next hour exploring the maze of tunnels in Cu Chi. Also on display are various mantraps and the remains of an American tank as well as numerous bomb craters made by 500-pound bombs dropped by B52 bombers. Also, you can try real gun shooting for extra (only for over 18 year-olds). At 02.30 pm – 03.00 pm, we arrive in Ho Chi Minh City and finish Cu Chi Tunnels Half-Day Tour.
What‘s Included
pick-up and drop-off at your hotel located in districts 1, 3, 4, 5, and 7.
Boiled tapioca and tea
Air-conditioned vehicle
Vietnamese English-speaking tour-guide
Cu Chi Tunnels: Entrance Fees
Bottle of water
Tip ( Optional )
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
VIP Private Tour
Transfer by Limousine: Pick-up and drop-off from all hotels or private address in Ho Chi Minh City.
Pickup included
Private Tour
by Car or Minibus: Pick-up and drop-off from all hotels or private address in Ho Chi Minh City.
Pickup included
Reviews
1,012 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
We had the best day! Xem...
Michael G,Apr 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had the best day! Xem helped us learn and have a great experience at the tunnels and sent us great pictures 😊 Our driver Mr Lucky ensured we got there safe and made a stop back after I left my purse in car! This was a great tour!
A wonderful guided tour.
Kate M,Apr 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide collected us from the hotel and was very friendly and knowledgeable. An amazing experience and so much history provided.
A++ Tour with great guide!
Ant R,Apr 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We booked in the afternoon after visiting the war museum in HCMC wanting to get a better understanding of what it was like in that time. Our guide My was extremely knowledgeable and friendly. The car was clean and cool, the driver great, and we learnt so much about the tunnels as well as Vietnam in general. A stop at a local craft factory was interesting too!
Great guide and tour
K7052AVmichaelf,Apr 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very good tour for the money. Our car got a.flat tyre on the way to pick us up in the morning but our tour guide came to the hotel to apologise for the delay and took us to a local.coffee shop and bought us drinks. Hannah was an excellent guide and would highly recommend her.
Extremely informative!
Julie G,Apr 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very knowledgeable, engaged guide. Great insights on Vietnamese culture, and history. Tunnels were worth seeing and our conversation with him was one of the trip highlights. Highly recommend!
Cu Chi Tunnels
T5704QGmichaelp,Apr 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an incredible Cu Chi tunnels trip with Jen and Hero driving, two adults and a 10 and 7 year old. The VIP bus was incredible in its own right. The tunnel tour was extremely educational thanks to Jen. Climbing thru the tunnels was pretty intense, but really shed a lot of perspective on what it must have been like. Highly recommend
A tour I would recommend.
dmb572018,Apr 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Kevin (our guide) spoke excellent English and was very knowledgeable and informative - not just about the war and the tunnels, but about many other things.
HCM Tunnels
mark T,Apr 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Bruno was an excellent guide! Met us at out hotel bang on time and told us as much history as we wanted to know. Very Very good English as well. The tunnels was a great tour and Bruno took us through everything.
Tannel tour
mercyg684,Apr 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was the best experience, Toan was a very good Tour guide, English speaking and very helpful.
Changed my perspective on the Vietnam War
n8dagrt,Apr 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Absolutely incredible experience on the Cu Chi Tunnels private tour! Traveling in a luxurious van made the entire day comfortable and seamless, especially in the heat. What really made this tour stand out was our guide, Max—his knowledge and storytelling were next level. Max shared the history of the Vietnam War from a completely different perspective than what most of us are used to hearing, which made it both eye-opening and deeply impactful. He struck the perfect balance between informative and engaging, answering every question with insight and authenticity. The tunnels themselves were fascinating, but having such a knowledgeable guide brought everything to life in a way that felt meaningful and memorable. If you’re considering a tour—this is the one to book.
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