Ho Chi Minh City Private Tour & Cu Chi Tunnel Fullday Tour
Overview
About
The tour is available in both English and Vietnamese languages.
What you'll do
8:00 a.m. : We will pick you up from your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City and take you on a morning trip to visit the Independence Palace, which was built on the site of the former Norodom Palace.
We will then continue to see the beautiful structures from the French Colonial times, such as the Notre Dame Cathedral and the historic Central Post Office.
After lunch at a local restaurant, we will depart for the Cu Chi Tunnels.
Upon arrival, you will have a short introduction followed by an introductory video about how the tunnels were constructed and how the people survived in the harsh conditions of the war time.
Then, you will spend your time to explore the remaining area and tunnel systems, which included the special constructed living areas with kitchens, bedrooms side by side with other martial facilities like storage, weapons factories, field hospitals.
Afterward, special tea and cassava will be served.
Finish your trip and return to your hotel.
Meeting and pickup
What is included?
- English Speaking Tourguide
- Lunch at Local Restaurant
- Entrance Tickets
- Private Modern Car with Safe Driver
- Bottled water
- Entry/Admission - The Independence Palace
- Entry/Admission - Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral
- Entry/Admission - Central Post Office
- Entry/Admission - War Remnants Museum
- Entry/Admission - Cu Chi Tunnels
What is not included?
Personal Expenses & Drinks
Additional Information
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Meet your host
Itinerary
Ho Chi Minh City Cultural Neighborhood Tours Itinerary (2026 Guide) – What You'll See & Do
Explore the full itinerary for Ho Chi Minh City Private Tour & Cu Chi Tunnel Fullday Tour in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. This cultural neighborhood tours experience includes 5 stops over 1 day. Duration: 10 hours. Activity level: Light.
Here is the starting point
The Independence Palace
also known at the Reunification palace, was built on the sight of the former Norodom palace. The Independence palace is a widely known landmark of Ho Chi Minh City and was designed by the architect Ngo Viet Thu. Reunification Palace was the base of Vietnamese General Ngo Dinh Diem until his death in 1963. It made its name in global history in 1975. A tank belonging to the North Vietnamese Army crashed through its main gate, ending the Vietnam War. Today, it's a must-visit for tourists in Ho Chi Minh City.Read moreMore about The Independence Palace
Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral
the beautiful structures from the French Colonial times such as the Notre Dame Cathedral,Read moreMore about Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral
Central Post Office
a must visit in Ho chi minh cityRead moreMore about Central Post Office
War Remnants Museum
War Remnants Museum the museum has a vast display of the both the Indochina wars.Read moreMore about War Remnants Museum
Cu Chi Tunnels
explore the remaining area and tunnel systems which included the special constructed living areas with kitchens, bedrooms side by side with other martial facilities like storage, weapons factories, field hospitals, and command centers helping whoever lives inside the tunnels meet their basic needs. Besides, there are also many hidden trap doors and dangerous traps within the maze-like tunnels for security purpose during the war.Read moreMore about Cu Chi Tunnels
This concludes the tour.
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