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HCMC & Cu Chi Tunnels: Wartime History Tour
4.9
72 Ratings
Ho Chi Minh City
Immerse in Saigon’s wartime past on a full-day tour of Ho Chi Minh City and the Cu Chi Tunnels. Explore iconic sights, sample wartime fare, and learn about the history from a knowledgeable guide.
Immerse in Saigon’s wartime past on a full-day tour of Ho Chi Minh City and the Cu Chi Tunnels. Explore iconic sights, sample wartime fare, and learn about the history from a knowledgeable guide.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Ho Chi Minh City - At 7:30 AM, a tour guide and driver will pick up guests from their hotel or a designated meeting point for the Cu Chi Tunnels tour, located an hour from Ho Chi Minh City.
- Cu Chi Tunnels - En route, there will be a stop at a local handicraft lacquer workshop for a brief break. Here, visitors can meet local artisans with…
- Ho Chi Minh City - At 7:30 AM, a tour guide and driver will pick up guests from their hotel or a designated meeting point for the Cu Chi Tunnels tour, located an hour from Ho Chi Minh City.
- Cu Chi Tunnels - En route, there will be a stop at a local handicraft lacquer workshop for a brief break. Here, visitors can meet local artisans with disabilities and observe their remarkable craftsmanship. Purchasing items is optional, but it supports the local workers. Upon arrival, guests can explore the underground life of the Viet Cong, discovering hidden entrances, traps, bunkers, hospitals, and kitchens.
- 07 Thủ Khoa Huân - Enjoy a one-hour lunch at a luxurious and delicious restaurant located behind Ben Thanh Market.
- War Remnants Museum - Accompanied by a guide, visitors will explore the War Remnants Museum, which houses an extensive collection of wartime photographs dedicated to journalists and photographers who lost their lives during the French and American conflicts.
- The Independence Palace - Also known as the Reunification Palace, this is a significant historical landmark in Ho Chi Minh City. Visitors will learn about the final assault from North to South Vietnam, marking the end of the Vietnam War.
- Notre Dame Cathedral of Saigon - Following the French conquest of Cochinchina and Saigon, the Roman Catholic Church established a community and religious services for French colonialists. Today, it is a popular tourist attraction.
- Central Post Office - Despite its age, the Saigon Central Post Office continues to operate as a post office and is a popular site for travelers. Visitors can send postcards back to their hometowns.
What's Included
- Cool-towels and mineral water provided
- Lunch featuring Vietnamese and Asian cuisine, with vegetarian options available
- Guidance from an experienced English-speaking tour guide
- Included all entrance fees
- Modern transportation, including tour transfer and hotel pickup/drop-off
- Cool-towels and mineral water provided
- Lunch featuring Vietnamese and Asian cuisine, with vegetarian options available
- Guidance from an experienced English-speaking tour guide
- Included all entrance fees
- Modern transportation, including tour transfer and hotel pickup/drop-off
What's Not Included
- Personal expenses (souvenirs, snacks,… )
- Tipping/Gratuities
- Personal expenses (souvenirs, snacks,… )
- Tipping/Gratuities
Additional Information
This journey is specifically crafted for those interested in the American, Australian, and Kiwi veterans of the Vietnam War. While the extensive involvement of Australians in the war is well-documented by survivors, the actions of the Viet Cong remain less known. Therefore, efforts are made to connect with local Vietnamese veterans who participated in…
This journey is specifically crafted for those interested in the American, Australian, and Kiwi veterans of the Vietnam War. While the extensive involvement of Australians in the war is well-documented by survivors, the actions of the Viet Cong remain less known. Therefore, efforts are made to connect with local Vietnamese veterans who participated in the significant Battle of Long Tan. This trip offers the opportunity to visit former battlefields such as Long Tan Cross, Nui Dat SS Hill, and Long Phuoc tunnels. Clients often find that bringing together former adversaries with a skilled interpreter and ample rice wine creates an unforgettable experience for everyone involved.
Location
Long Tan Battlefield Tour From Ho Tram
Hamptons Pier Ho Tram
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(72 Ratings)
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Joshua-daddy
Jul 13, 2025
The best tour guide in town - We had so much fun! Our tour guide Jack (Sparrow) was really funny and we learned so much from him! I would definitely recommend this tour! :)
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Sillys90
Jul 11, 2025
Memorable experience - we had an awesome experience with Vietnam Travel Group. Bao, our guide, was great at explaining the history of all the places. Highly recommended.
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Blue1959
Jul 8, 2025
Saigon - This full day tour was really good
Lee was informative and very helpful
I would recommend Lee and this tour
Lunch stop over was delicious
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Eunicesi9297ad
Jun 15, 2025
Enjoyable and fruitful - Tour with Lee he was very friendly and helpful throughout the trip. Very enjoyable trip. He is entertaining and help to entertain the kids.
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Qqz2025
Jun 14, 2025
The best tour guide - Tin - Had a wonderful day with this tour that we booked in Klook! Our guide, Tin, was very good – friendly, knowledgeable, and funny. He explained everything clearly, from the history of the Cu Chi Tunnels to the culture along the Mekong River.
The Cu Chi Tunnels part was eye-opening, and the Mekong Delta was peaceful and relaxing. Loved the boat ride, fresh fruits, and honey tea. Everything was well-organized, and the pace was just nice. Highly recommend this tour for first-time visitors to Vietnam. And thank you, Tin, for making the trip extra enjoyable!
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Cindywf8310zr
Jun 2, 2025
Amazing! Highly Recommended! - We spent our first Southeast Asian Tour in Vietnam and we booked the Cu Chi Tunnels and Mekong river tour with this company d Kevin was amazing, fun and knowledgeable. He makes the tour so memorable and took us to all the important sightseeing. Highly recommended!
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Goplaces62151738210
May 31, 2025
Good tour for when short on time - A good way to see both if you don't have much time in HCMC, Kelvin our tour guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. He gave us a brief history of Vietnam and the area on the way to the Cu Chi tunnels, Kelvin kept the day interesting and fun. Lunch was delicious, not a bad dish served! Especially the fish, highly recommend.
Mekong Delta was a 2hr drive to get to, I think to get the full experience you're better off seeing it separately but it was good for the time we had there
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P4788rmcyrilc
May 28, 2025
very good - The trip was very good... Lee is very energetic and a good tour guide. He iexplained everything about Hoch min city and vietnam war
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Quest42966320653
May 18, 2025
Mekong River and Kuchi Tunnel - It was very easy to understand because Mr. Lee, a staff member, explained it in Japanese.
It was a day where we could have many different experiences and it was very fun 🌟
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Alicia_s
Jun 13, 2025
Messy but good - If you have a very limited time in HCMC then this is a good option. Hotel pickup was a disaster. They said pickup would be at 7:30, they finally got there at 8:15. The operator never confirmed my pickup location despite Viator confirming it which led to so much confusion. Different guides and managers were calling my phone so incessantly I couldn’t use my phone for anything, and they seemed annoyed having to pick me up from my hotel despite me choosing that at the time of booking. I was the only one who had booked the full day option, so after the city tour I was transferred to a restaurant for the included lunch (fine and filling but nothing to write home about) and ate alone. I was shocked I had to pay more for a bottle of water. I thought something like water would have been included in the price. Another guide called my phone 5 or 6 times while I was eating but I got picked up fine. The “rest stop” that is halfway to the tunnels is a workshop for art that’s supposedly run by disabled people. It’s honestly very sketchy and I made the mistake of buying something for almost 50 USD when you can find identical pieces all over HCMC. I would NOT recommend making a purchase as the guide there wouldn’t fully answer questions regarding where the money was actually going, and was evasive when answering questions. I’m guessing tour operators make some kind of commission from this place if someone buys something. The place is called Handicapped Handicrafts and while the idea is nice, the google reviews speak for themselves. If you’re prone to motion sickness, I’d strongly recommend you bring medication that works for you as the van ride around the city and to the tunnels is very jerky due to traffic. Bug repellent would also be a good idea for your time at the tunnels as there are lots of mosquitoes. Learning about the tunnels and the history behind them was fascinating, and our guide had a wealth of knowledge. I wouldn’t suggest going into the tunnels if you have any form of joint problem. I have back and knee problems, and Our guide mentioned that I had a “good, healthy body” as I emerged from the tunnels, and as a solo female traveler it made me so uncomfortable. That type of comment wasn’t made to anyone else in the group, and definitely not to another woman in our group traveling with her significant other. Our guide also asked and almost pleaded for a good review numerous times, to the point I felt the need to mention it here, and one of them complained about previous reviews. All in all, the value for money was incredible, and I would recommend this full day to anyone with limited time.
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