Ho Chi Minh City & Cu Chi Tunnels Full-Day Tour | Vietnam

Morning: Ho Chi Minh City Exploration

07:30 – 08:00 Hotel Pick-up

Our guide and driver will pick you up at your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City. (Exact time depends on your location).

08:30 Visit Independence Palace (Reunification Palace)

Discover the historic Independence Palace, the former presidential headquarters of South Vietnam. Learn about its crucial role during the Vietnam War and see its well-preserved architecture.

09:30 Explore Notre Dame Cathedral & Central Post Office

Admire the stunning Notre Dame Cathedral (outside only, due to renovations).

Visit the Central Post Office, a masterpiece of French colonial architecture designed by Gustave Eiffel.

10:15 Visit War Remnants Museum

Explore the War Remnants Museum, which offers a deep insight into the Vietnam War through powerful exhibits and artifacts.

11:30 Enjoy a Traditional Vietnamese Lunch

Savor an authentic Vietnamese meal at a local restaurant before heading to Cu Chi.

Afternoon: Cu Chi Tunnels Adventure

13:00 Depart for Cu Chi Tunnels

Relax on a scenic 1.5-hour drive to Cu Chi, passing through Vietnam’s countryside.

14:30 Explore the Cu Chi Tunnels

Watch an introductory video about the history and construction of the tunnels. Venture into the underground tunnel network, where soldiers lived and strategized during the war. Discover secret trapdoors, underground living quarters, command centers, weapon factories, and field hospitals. Experience the guerilla lifestyle, sample war-time food (cassava and tea), and learn about the hidden traps used for defense.

16:30 Optional Shooting Range Experience

For an additional fee, try firing authentic war-era weapons at the shooting range.

17:00 Return to Ho Chi Minh City

Relax on the journey back to the city.

19:00 Arrive in Ho Chi Minh City & Drop-off

End of the tour. Drop-off at your hotel.