Journey through the dark history of the Vietnam War on a tour of the War Remnants Museum in Ho Chi Minh City and the underground network of Cu Chi Tunnels used by the Viet Cong.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- Covid-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 1 day
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English
- Pickup optional
- For hotels outside District 1, make your own way to the meeting point before 7:45 AM (22 Bùi Viện Street, Dist 1, Ho Chi Minh City). Pickup is possible from hotels within the following areas of District 1 of Ho Chi Minh City: • Lý Tự Trọng • Lê Thánh Tôn • Trương Định • Nguyễn An Ninh • Phan Chu Trinh • Lưu Văn Lang • Lê Anh Xuân • Đồng Khởi • Nguyễn Huệ • Thi Sách • Thái Văn Lung • Mạc Thị Bưởi • Hồ Huấn Nghiệp • Nguyễn Thái Bình • Lê Thị Hồng Gấm • Bùi Thị Xuân • Sương Nguyệt Anh • Ký Con
Experience
Highlights
- See the highlights of Ho Chi Minh City, such as the War Remnants Museum
- Get the chance to crawl through an underground village at the Cu Chi Tunnels
- Learn more about life during the Vietnam War
Full description
Take a tour of the historic center of Ho Chi Minh City and visit the Reunification Palace, Notre Dame Cathedral, Central Post Office and War Remnants Museum, where you can see historic artifacts from the Vietnam War and first Indochina War with the colonial French. Then, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.
Next, journey to the Cu Chi Tunnels and watch an introductory video about the history of the tunnels and life during the Vietnam War. Crawl through the tunnels to experience the Viet Cong's underground village first hand. Sample some of the tea and cassava that the guerrillas used to survive on, and get the chance to fire some guns at the rifle range. Then take the bus back to Ho Chi Minh City, where the tour will end between about 7:00 PM -7:30 PM (time is subject to traffic).
Includes
- Transportation by air-conditioned bus or van
- English-speaking guide
- Entrance fee
- Lunch at a local restaurant
- Mineral water (1 bottle per person)
- Pickup and drop off at centrally located hotels in District 1 of Ho Chi Minh City (if option selected) - this includes the following streets: Lý Tự Trọng, Lê Thánh Tôn, Trương Định, Nguyễn An Ninh, Lưu Văn Lang, Lê Anh Xuân, Đồng Khởi, Nguyễn Huệ, Thi Sách, Thái Văn Lung, Mạc Thị Bưởi, Hồ Huấn Nghiệp, Lê Thị Hồng Gấm, Bùi Thị Xuân and Sương Nguyệt Anh and Ký Con
- Travel insurance
- Tips and personal expenses
- Other meals and drink
Not suitable for
- Pregnant women
- People with back problems
- People with mobility impairments
- People with claustrophobia
- People with heart problems
- Wheelchair users
Covid-19 precautions
Traveler requirements
- You are required to bring and wear a mask
- You must fill out a travel information form
- You will receive a mandatory temperature check
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Meeting point
22 Bùi Viện Street, Dist 1, Ho Chi Minh City
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What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
- Sunglasses
- Sun hat
- Sunscreen
Not allowed
- Pets
- Oversize luggage
- Smoking
- Luggage or large bags
Know before you go
- This tour is not able to accommodate the disabled or those with a heart condition
- Please note that the return time is subject to traffic conditions. The local tour operator is not responsible for any changes or delays
- Please note that the cathedral is currently being restored. It can only be seen from the outside