History . Underground Tunnels . Wartime Stories

Half Day Cu Chi Tunnels

Travel through rural landscapes to the Cu Chi Tunnels and discover Vietnam’s wartime history and the ingenuity of its people. The fighters of Cu Chi built an extensive underground network, stretching toward the Cambodian border, with meeting rooms, kitchens, and ventilation systems. Explore part of this remarkable tunnel system, which extended for approximately 250 km, and learn how people lived and worked underground. An optional shooting-range activity offers the chance to try historical firearms.

Half dayMorning or AfternoonEnglish-speaking guide
Half Day Cu Chi Tunnels – guests exploring the historic site
THE EXPERIENCE

Discover underground history

Explore the Cu Chi Tunnels with an English-speaking guide and discover the creativity and resilience behind this remarkable underground network. Choose a morning or afternoon departure to fit your time in Saigon.

What makes this experience special

Discover underground history

Explore part of the Cu Chi Tunnels network.

Learn with a guide

Discover the resourcefulness behind the tunnels and how people adapted to life underground, through stories shared by your guide.

Two departure choices

Choose a morning or afternoon departure to fit your travel plans.

STEP BY STEP

Your Cu Chi experience

A guided look at the history and underground network of Cu Chi.

  1. Breakfast & Hostel Pickup

    For the morning departure, enjoy the included breakfast before pickup. Our team will confirm the pickup arrangements with you.

  2. Travel Toward Cu Chi

    Make the journey by air-conditioned minivan with your English-speaking guide.

  3. Discover Wartime History

    Learn about daily life and the ingenuity behind the underground tunnel system.

  4. Explore the Tunnel Network

    Visit the tunnels and, if you wish, ask about the optional shooting range (not included).

  5. Return to Saigon

    Return to Saigon after the visit. Ask our team about drop-off at your hostel or, if available, near the War Remnants Museum to continue your history day; the final drop-off point will be confirmed before your tour.

TOUR INFORMATION

Tour details

TIME
Morning Option: 07:30 AM - 02:00 PMAfternoon Option: 12:00 PM - 07:00 PM
INCLUDED
Breakfast for the morning departure; hostel pickup and drop-off at our hostel or the War Remnants Museum; air-conditioned transport; an English-speaking guide; and Cu Chi Tunnels entrance fees.
NOT INCLUDED
Other meals and personal expenses; shooting-range fees (paid on site); and admission to the War Remnants Museum.
Our team will confirm your pickup and return arrangements, along with any additional joining details, before booking.

Before your 7:30 AM departure: The tour begins at 7:30 AM. Breakfast is included for the morning departure. Enjoy your breakfast at Saigon Authentic Hostel from 7:00 AM, before the tour departs. Guests staying at Saigon Authentic Alley Hostel can walk over (approximately 100 metres). Our team will confirm arrangements.

A LITTLE LOOK INSIDE

Real Guest Moments

COMMON QUESTIONS

Good to know

What time does the tour start?

Morning Option: 07:30 AM - 02:00 PM. Afternoon Option: 12:00 PM - 07:00 PM. Our team will confirm your booking details.

What is included?

Breakfast for the morning departure, hostel pickup, transport, an English-speaking guide, Cu Chi Tunnels entrance fees and drop-off at our hostel or the War Remnants Museum. Shooting-range fees and admission to the War Remnants Museum are not included.

Can outside-hotel guests join?

Please share your hotel location so our team can confirm joining arrangements.

How much is the current price?

Our team will provide a quote and available dates by WhatsApp.

Interested in this tour?