Private Tour
Private Cu Chi Tunnels Half-Day Afternoon Tour
Overview
Available languages
5 hours
Mobile ticket
Just 40 km (25 miles) northwest of Ho Chi Minh City lies one of Vietnam’s most remarkable wartime relics—the Cu Chi Tunnels. This massive underground network stretches over 250 km and once connected hidden living quarters, kitchens, storage rooms, weapons factories, field hospitals, and command centers.
Originally dug by hand in the 1940s during the resistance against the French, the tunnels were later expanded in the 1960s–70s during the Vietnam War (also known as the "American War"). They became a fully functioning underground city, complete with trapdoors, ventilation systems, and supply routes used by Vietnamese revolutionary forces.
On this immersive tour, you'll crawl through narrow passageways, discover hidden bunkers, and hear incredible stories of resilience and survival. It’s a powerful journey into the past—one that offers a unique glimpse into how these tunnels helped shape Vietnam’s fight for independence.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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
Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Bottled mineral waters and wet tissues
English speaking guide
Tapioca and tea
Private air-conditioned vehicle
Personal expenses
Additional beverages
Tips
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
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What To Expect
Cu Chi Tunnels
After meeting your guide, leave the busy streets of Saigon on a 1.5 hour drive to Cu Chi district. You will be taken through the typical countryside of southern Vietnam. On arrival, the visit starts with a short video documentary before spending the next 3 hours exploring the Ben Dinh section of the tunnels. You will learn more about the history, incredible tenacity and ingenuity of the Cu Chi inhabitants. More adventurous travelers will have the opportunity to crawl through the tunnels and to fire off some rounds from AK-47 or M-16 assault rifles at the shooting range. Taste traditional boiled tapioca and hot tea before heading back to Saigon.
Options
Personal Tour
Pickup included
Reviews
14 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Excellent tour
Matthew R,
Jul 13, 2025
- Viator
5.00We had a great afternoon exploring the tunnels with our guide, Tam. He was very knowledgeable and shared the history of the war. We stopped about halfway there at the most incredible handicapped handicraft workshop where Vietnamese artists create amazing masterpieces using shells and egg shells. These artists are most handicapped because of the result of the pesticides used during the war and the crops that grew after. It was also a good time for a restroom and snack break. At the tunnels, we had the opportunity to go into the tunnels themselves, shown how to use an entryway to conceal yourself, the variety of booby traps and even eat the tapioca that was the main diet of the Viet Cong while they were in the tunnels. There is an opportunity to shoot guns as well if you want. Be prepared for quite a long car ride even though the distance isn’t too far the traffic is astonishing. It was a great experience.
Brilliant and informative guide. Private and personalized tour. Highly recommended. Arrived in afternoon meaning no crow
Michael R,
May 18, 2019
- Viator
5.00Brilliant guide who was a wealth of information. Private and personalized and doing in the afternoon meant no crowds. The only way to do the tunnels.
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