Ho Chi Minh City and Cu Chi Tunnels full-day tour takes you to the best highlights of Saigon, from its iconic constructions, such as Independence Palace, to the colossal tunnel network of Cu Chi. On this day trip, travelers, especially those with limited time, can take in the core parts of Saigon’s landmarks.
Moreover, you might be interested in these intriguing Vietnam southern tours:
- Saigon Street Food Tour – 50 USD/pax
- Cai Rang Floating Market And Mekong Delta Tour (2 days) – 143 USD/pax
- Cao Dai Temple And Cu Chi Tunnels Tour – 105 USD/pax
- Mekong Delta Tour 1 Day (from Ho Chi Minh City) – 50 USD/pax
In case you want to travel to other cities in Vietnam, we have provided many private car transfers to all the cities in Vietnam, such as.
- Ho Chi Minh To Dong Nai Private Car – from 29 USD/sedan car
- Ho Chi Minh To Dong Thap Private Car – from 71 USD/sedan car
- Private Car from Ho Chi Minh To Hau Giang – from 72 USD/sedan car
HO CHI MINH CITY AND CU CHI TUNNELS TOUR ONE-DAY
What To Expect?
- An exciting day trip to Saigon downtown and Cu Chi Tunnels, starting at 7:30 AM.
- Travel with a knowledgeable, passionate English-speaking tour guide.
- Explore the massive complex of Cu Chi Tunnels for half the day.
- Visit Independence Palace, Saigon’s most significant landmark.
- Tour historic French-style buildings, like Notre Dame Cathedral and the Central Post Office.
- Learn about history and war at the War Remnants Museum.
- Enjoy a local lunch.
Ho Chi Minh City And Cu Chi Tunnels Tour Itinerary
Morning Session: Cu Chi Tunnels Tour
At 7:30, our tour guide and car will pick you up at your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City. After greetings and a short introduction, our tour guide will start the morning journey with the Cu Chi Tunnels. The private car will transfer your team from Ho Chi Minh City to Cu Chi Tunnels. It is 55 kilometers away and takes 1.5 hours to reach.
Firstly, you will get an overview of Cu Chi Tunnel’s construction, functions, and how people managed to live here during the fierce war.
Following that, you will enter the tunnel and experience it in real life. Our tour guide will lead you through narrow alleys to small living spaces, kitchens, weapon factories, command centers, storage, hospitals, etc.
Apart from exploring the structure of this 250-kilometer tunnel system, you can learn about its history and stories all along the way.
Furthermore, if time allows, our tour guide can leave you some free time to explore the complex by yourself. For example, you can join gun shooting, biking, etc.
Later on, you will have a delicious lunch at a local restaurant before continuing with the afternoon tour.
Afternoon Session: Ho Chi Minh City Tour
Next, you enjoy the final part of our adventure by touring around the city. Your team will visit and learn about the following attractions:
Independence Palace: It’s also known as the Reunification Palace. Besides noticeable architectural art, it is associated with the historical events of April 30, 1975, marking the reunification of Vietnam after 21 years of division.
Notre Dame Cathedral: This is an ancient building that has existed for nearly 150 years (established in 1880). Also, it impresses visitors with Neo-Romanesque architecture, once in fashion during the 19th century.
Central Post Office: Opposite the cathedral is the historic central post office, a must-see attraction in Saigon. It was constructed in the 1860s under the design of the Eiffel Tower’s architect, Gustave Eiffel.
War Remnants Museum: Finally, your morning tour to Ho Chi Minh City wraps up with a large exhibition of remnants, documentaries, photography, etc., related to the two wars of conquest in Vietnam.
After all, you wrap up the tour and return to your hotel in the city with our car. Culture Pham Travel sincerely hopes to see you on our Ho Chi Minh City and Cu Chi Tunnels tours.
