Saigon City Tour and Cu Chi Tunnel Full Day Tour

4.9 (104 reviews) Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Duration9h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 28 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

A perfect day tour for people who would love to understand more about Vietnam. This tour itinerary helps people and visitors get a deeper look at cultural, historical, and artistic values at tourist attractions in Ho Chi Minh City. The tour will be more valuable when visitors directly listen to stories told by our knowledgeable guide.

Five main highlights will be included in this tour: the War Remnants Museum, Independence Palace, Notre Dame Cathedral, Saigon Central Post Office, and the famous Cu Chi Tunnel.

What's included

  • Bottled water
  • English speaking guide
  • Lunch
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Tapioca snack at Cu Chi
  • TIPS
  • Travel Insurance
  • Other expenses not mentioned above

What to expect

  1. War Remnants Museum
    1h · Admission ticket included
    To understand the US invasion of Vietnam, this remarkable and deeply moving museum is an essential visit. Many of the atrocities documented here are already well publicized, but it's rare to visit a museum such as this, where the victims of US military action are given the space to tell their side of the story.
  2. The Independence Palace
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Vietnam's history has gone through thousands of years of civilization with many glorious periods. Up to now, all of them are still the traditional history of the nation, but there is still a remnant of the old resistance wars. And the resistance war entering the Independence Palace to liberate the country not only marked a big turning point for the whole country but also for the whole nation and its descendants for thousands of generations. That is the pride of every Vietnamese
  3. Notre Dame Cathedral of Saigon
    30m · Admission ticket included
    All the original building materials were imported from France. Tiles have been carved with the words Guichard Carvin, Marseille St André France, stating the district in Marseille where the tiles were produced. Some tiles are carved with the words Wang-Tai Saigon. Many tiles have since been made in Saigon to replace the tiles that were damaged by the war. There are 56 glass squares supplied by the Lorin firm of Chartres, the French town famous for the 13th-century stained-glass windows of its cathedral. The cathedral foundation was designed to bear ten times the weight of the cathedral.
  4. Saigon Central Post Office
    30m
    The building was constructed when Vietnam was part of French Indochina in the late 19th century. It counts with Gothic, Renaissance and French influences. It was constructed between 1886 and 1891 and is now a tourist attraction.
  5. Cu Chi Tunnels
    6h · Admission ticket included
    After lunch at the local restaurant and take a short break. We'll head to the tunnels, you will see the beautiful countryside view along the way.

    After around 1.5 hours of driving, arrive at Cu Chi Tunnels, guests will learn more about the history as well as explore the hardships this land experienced during the war. You will watch a short documentary about Cu Chi during the war. Visit booby traps used during wartime. Crawl a short distance through one of the tunnels. Get to taste the typical dish during war "tapioca' and drink pandan leaves tea. You can also try some rifle shooting with an AK-47 (optional at your own expense)

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

The meeting point is "Kim Delta Travel Office," with our company logo and sign. It is next to the convenience store called "GS25."

End point

The tour ends and drops at 268 De Tham District 1 (Kim Delta Travel Office)

Pickup details

We offer pick up at hotel in Central District 1 *except for Dakao & Tan Dinh Ward*

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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