Guide explaining war strategies at Cu Chi tunnel to a group of visitors.
Man emerging from Cu Chi Tunnel in Vietnam.
Person exploring narrow Cu Chi Tunnels on half-day tour in Vietnam.
Tour group with guide in Cu Chi tunnel kitchen, observing traditional cooking methods.
Visitors gathering at Cu Chi Tunnels, Vietnam, near a thatched hut surrounded by lush greenery.
Sugarcane and peanuts served at Cu Chi Tunnel, Vietnam.
Guide demonstrating booby trap mechanism to tourists at Cu Chi Tunnel, Vietnam.

Cu Chi Tunnels Half-Day Guided Tour with Hotel Transfers - Group

Ho Chi Minh City
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Duration

Duration: 7 hours

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Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience

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Take a guided half-day tour of the Cu Chi Tunnels, with round-trip hotel transfers from Ho Chi Minh City and multiple pick-up times.

Explore the Ben Dinh site, featuring original tunnel segments, hidden trapdoors, field hospitals, and wartime relics.

Watch live demonstrations of booby traps and learn about guerrilla tactics from your English-speaking guide.

Try boiled cassava and Vietnamese tea—simple staples that sustained soldiers during the war.

Choose from a value-friendly big group tour or a small group experience with fewer people and more guide interaction (up to 25 or 12 guests, respectively).

Round-trip hotel transfers from Ho Chi Minh City

Entry to Cu Chi Tunnels

2 hours guided exploration at Cu Chi Tunnels ([Ben Dinh site](https://maps.app.goo.gl/GEpBotD3kiC3XNeu9))

English-speaking guide

Cassava tasting with tea

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Guide explaining war strategies at Cu Chi tunnel to a group of visitors.

Step into Vietnam’s wartime past with a guided half-day tour of the Cu Chi Tunnels, a vital underground stronghold used by the Viet Cong during the Vietnam War.

Getting started

Get picked up from your hotel in District 1, Ho Chi Minh City and enjoy a scenic 90-minute drive to the Ben Dinh site.

What to expect

Historical introduction

Start with a short documentary that outlines the construction and wartime use of the tunnels.

Tunnel exploration

Spend around 2 hours on-site crawling through tunnel sections and exploring underground kitchens, living quarters, command centers, and escape routes.

Life underground

Learn how the Viet Cong survived using hidden wells, makeshift hospitals, food storage, and clever design—even during intense bombing raids.

Trap demonstrations

Watch live demonstrations of booby traps and hear real stories of guerrilla warfare.

Wrapping up

Wrap up the visit with a tasting of cassava and tea. You can also visit the on-site shooting range (optional, at an additional cost) before heading back to Ho Chi Minh City.

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Man emerging from Cu Chi Tunnel in Vietnam.

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Person exploring narrow Cu Chi Tunnels on half-day tour in Vietnam.

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Tour group with guide in Cu Chi tunnel kitchen, observing traditional cooking methods.

What to bring

  • Wear comfortable shoes as the terrain is rugged and bring sunglasses, insect repellent, and a sun hat.

  • Only bring small bags or backpacks as large items may hinder movement through the tunnels.

What’s not allowed

  • Smoking is not allowed inside the tunnels.

Accessibility

  • The experience is not wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.

  • This experience is not suitable for guests with mobility issues and claustrophobia as the terrain is uneven and the tunnels are very narrow.

Additional information

  • The tour includes pickup from certain hotels in District 1, Ho Chi Minh City. If your accommodation is outside the hotel pick-up area, head to the meet-up location provided.

  • Pickup times available are 7:30am, 12:30pm, and 1pm.

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Visitors gathering at Cu Chi Tunnels, Vietnam, near a thatched hut surrounded by lush greenery.

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Sugarcane and peanuts served at Cu Chi Tunnel, Vietnam.

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