Ho Chi Minh City: War Remnants Museum & Cu Chi Tunnels Day Tour

A Day in Ho Chi Minh City That Doesn't Shy Away From History

You visit four major Ho Chi Minh City landmarks in one day: the War Remnants Museum with its extensive collection of wartime artifacts and photographs; the colonial Saigon Central Post Office and Notre Dame Cathedral in the city center; and the Cu Chi Tunnels, the 200-kilometer network that functioned as underground cities during the war. Your day includes hotel pickup, a professional local guide, entrance fees to all attractions, lunch, and bottled water, returning in the evening.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Saigon Central Post Office30m · entry included
2. War Remnants Museum30m · entry included
3. Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral30m · entry included
4. Cu Chi Tunnels2h · entry included

Visit Ho Chi Minh City and Cu Chi Tunnels

• Visit Saigon Central Post Office
• Explore War Remnants Museum
• See Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral
• Tour Cu Chi Tunnels

The experience

You're standing in front of the War Remnants Museum in Ho Chi Minh City, and you realize pretty quickly this isn't a soft introduction to the past. The museum holds over 20,000 documents and artifacts spread across eight thematic exhibitions: photographs, films, evidence of what happened here. It's heavy. It's necessary. A local guide walks you through the rooms and explains what you're looking at, which makes the difference between seeing and understanding. After the museum, you move through the city's quieter landmarks: the Saigon Central Post Office with its colonial architecture, the Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral across the square. Both are still standing, still used, which somehow matters more than if they were just preserved in amber.

Then comes the Cu Chi Tunnels, about an hour outside the city. The tunnels are the thing people come for: over 200 kilometers of them, built underground during the war and functioning as entire cities below ground. There were trap doors, living quarters, storage rooms, weapons factories, field hospitals, command centers. You walk through sections that have been preserved and widened for visitors (the originals are tighter), and your guide explains how they worked, what daily life looked like down there. It's surreal standing in a tunnel that was engineered to hide thousands of people, and the scale of it (the planning, the labor) stays with you after you leave.

The day moves at a steady pace. Hotel pickup happens in the morning, lunch is included somewhere in the middle (vegetarian options available if you request them when booking), and you're back by evening. It's not rushed, but it's not leisurely either. You're covering real ground, literally and historically. The guide is local, which means the explanations come with context that a script couldn't give you. You're not just seeing the sites. You're getting why they matter.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off at selected hotels.
• local professional guide.
• entrance fees to the War Remnants Museum, Cu Chi Tunnels, Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral, and Saigon Central Post Office.
• lunch with vegetarian options available upon request.
• bottled water throughout the day.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 07:30

AgesAdult (3 to 70 years) · Under 3: can't be included in the booking

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsNo refund if you cancel.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 12 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for heart conditions

Operated by Asia Travel Legend

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to understand Ho Chi Minh City's recent history without arranging transport, tickets, or timing between four separate sites. The guide handles the context, the itinerary handles the logistics.

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Top questions

How long is the full day tour?

The tour covers a full day, with travel to Cu Chi Tunnels taking roughly an hour outside the city. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

What's included in the tour price?

Hotel pickup and drop-off, a local guide, entrance fees to the War Remnants Museum, Cu Chi Tunnels, Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral and Central Post Office, lunch, and bottled water.

Can I request a vegetarian meal?

Yes, vegetarian options are available. You need to advise the tour operator at the time of booking.

Is the Cu Chi Tunnels section physically demanding?

The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels. However, it's not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health due to the walking and tunnel exploration involved.

Do I need to arrange my own transport to the meeting point?

No, hotel pickup is included for selected hotels. Public transportation options are also available nearby if needed.

What does the War Remnants Museum contain?

The museum houses over 20,000 documents, artifacts, photographs and films related to the war, displayed across eight thematic exhibitions.

How many kilometers of tunnels will I see?

The Cu Chi Tunnels network spans over 200 kilometers total. Visitors explore preserved sections that have been widened for access.