Private Cu Chi Tunnels Tour: Underground War History

Six hours underground: the tunnels at your own speed, a guide who knows them, no tour bus ahead of you.

A private tour of the Cu Chi Tunnels near Ho Chi Minh City with a local English-speaking guide, hotel pickup, air-conditioned transport and bottled water included. You explore the underground tunnel system used during the Vietnam War at your own pace, see trap models and workshop layouts, and stop at a lacquer workshop on the way back. Choose between the Standard option with sugarcane juice or the V.I.P option with a light Vietnamese meal.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Cu Chi Tunnels and local dining

• Hotel pickup or designated point
• Tour underground Cu Chi Tunnels
• Visit Cu Chi Tunnels models and workshops
• Enjoy meal at Sol Cu Chi Restaurant
• Return to hotel or drop off point

The experience

The tour starts with pickup from your hotel or a central meeting point, then a drive to Cu Chi in an air-conditioned minivan. Once there, you move through the historical tunnel system yourself: crawling, crouching and walking through passages that were dug and lived in during wartime. Your guide walks with you, explaining how the tunnels worked, pointing out trap models and workshop areas carved into the earth, and sharing the stories of the people who survived underground. The pace is yours. There's no fixed speed or group rushing ahead.

On the way back, you stop at a lacquer workshop (a workplace of victims of Agent Orange), where you can see artisans at work and understand another layer of the war's legacy. The Standard Private Tour includes refreshing sugarcane juice. The V.I.P option adds a light Vietnamese meal. Both come with bottled water throughout the day and drop-off back at your hotel when it's done.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off.
• transport by air-conditioned minivan.
• a professional English-speaking guide.
• bottled water throughout the day.
• and either sugarcane juice (Standard option) or a light Vietnamese meal (V.I.P option).

Options for this experience

2 options

Cu Chi - Ben Dinh PrivateGuide in English · 7 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 12:30Explore the Cu Chi Tunnels: discover the vast underground network, with visits to huge bomb craters, an underground kitchen, and the Museum of Weapons. This is a private tour. Snack at the Cu Chi Tunnels, with meals as mentioned in the itineraries, including famous Vietnamese snacks and Vietnam tea. Saigon, Cu Chi, and back to Saigon: your guide meets you for a convenient hotel pickup as you set off for Cu Chi. Private car to Cu Chi Tunnels: a modern air-conditioned van covers the tour and transfer, including pickup and drop-off at your hotel. Cu Chi Tunnels AM & PM: a private tour where only your group travels with the tour guide and driver, including snack and lunch. Pickup locations are available in the major districts of Ho Chi Minh City: 1, 3, and 4. Pickup is included.

Ben Duoc Non-Touristy PrivateGuide in English · 7 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 12:30Explore the vast underground network of the Cu Chi Tunnels, with a visit to huge bomb craters, an underground kitchen, and the Museum of Weapons. This private tour lasts 8 hours. Snacks: a snack at the Cu Chi Tunnels, plus meals as mentioned in the itineraries, featuring famous Vietnamese snacks and Vietnam tea. Saigon to Cu Chi and back to Saigon by modern air-conditioned van or minibus, covering the tour and transfer, including pickup and drop-off at your hotel. Pickup is included.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day7 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 12:30

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AgesAdult (12 to 90 years) · Child (4 to 11 years) · Under 4: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 4 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Paid on siteUS$ 3.87

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Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Vietnam Travel Group Co., LTD

Is this one for you?Book the Standard option if you want the essentials (the tunnels, the guide, the story) without a meal commitment. Choose V.I.P if you prefer lunch included and want to spend more time at the workshop or moving at a slower pace. The private format means no fixed group speed and no waiting for other travelers, which matters most if you move slowly through tight spaces or want to linger on details your guide explains.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 11 years). Children under 4 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What exactly do I do inside the Cu Chi Tunnels?

You move through the underground tunnel system yourself, crawling and walking through passages that were used during the Vietnam War. Your guide explains the layout, shows you trap models and workshop areas, and shares stories about life inside the tunnels. You're not watching a demonstration or sitting in a museum, you're inside the tunnels themselves.

How long does the whole tour take?

The tour runs six to seven hours from pickup to drop-off, including the drive to Cu Chi, time in the tunnels, the stop at the lacquer workshop, and the return to your hotel.

What's the difference between the Standard and V.I.P options?

The Standard Private Tour includes sugarcane juice. The V.I.P option includes a light Vietnamese meal instead. Both tours follow the same route and timing, with the same guide and inclusions.

Is hotel pickup really included?

Yes, the tour includes pickup from your hotel and drop-off at the end of the day. You'll need to provide your hotel location to the service provider when you book.

What happens if I have claustrophobia or a spinal injury?

The tunnels require moving through tight underground passages, so the tour is not recommended for travelers with claustrophobia or spinal injuries. If you have concerns about mobility or health conditions, contact the operator before booking.