Saigon and Cu Chi Tunnels Private Tour with Lunch

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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Duration7h - 8h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesKorean, Japanese, English, Chinese
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Discover the contrasting faces of Ho Chi Minh City on this full-day tour. Begin with a guided exploration of Saigon's historical landmarks, including the Central Post Office and Notre-Dame Cathedral, followed by a visit to the Reunification Palace. Experience local street food at Bến Thành Market before heading to the Củ Chi Tunnels. Here, delve into Vietnam's wartime history as you crawl through the actual tunnels and learn about the ingenious tactics of soldiers. Enjoy a delicious lunch at a local restaurant and benefit from expert guides fluent in various languages.

- Full-day exploration of Saigon and Củ Chi Tunnels
- Guided visits to iconic landmarks and local street food experience
- Lunch included at a partner restaurant with menu options in four languages
- Opportunity to crawl through the Củ Chi Tunnels and visit an on-site shooting range

What's included

  • Private transportation
  • Entrance fee
  • Lunch

What to expect

  1. Saigon Central Post Office
    45m
    The first stop is the iconic French colonial cluster of the Central Post Office and Notre-Dame Cathedral, where you can take photos freely while your guide shares the 140-year history of these remarkable landmarks.
  2. The Independence Palace
    1h · Admission ticket included
    the historic site forever linked to the events of April 30, 1975 — where you'll explore the secret underground command bunkers preserved exactly as they were left
  3. Ben Thanh Market
    1h
    the group visits Bến Thành Market for a street food experience: try bánh mì, egg coffee, and fresh sugarcane juice, with 30 minutes of free time for souvenir shopping.
  4. Cu Chi Tunnels
    3h 30m · Admission ticket included
    At 11:30 AM, the group enjoys lunch at one of ICC's partner restaurants, The group arrives at 2:30 PM and has approximately 90 minutes on site. You'll begin with a short documentary film about the war, then have the chance to crawl through the actual tunnels — some as narrow as 80cm wide — exactly as the soldiers used them for shelter, movement, and combat over many years. You'll also see bamboo trap displays, the smokeless Hoàng Cầm field kitchen, and a makeshift underground field hospital. For those looking for an extra experience, the on-site shooting range offers the chance to fire an AK-47 or M16 at an additional cost of $2 per bullet. At 4:00 PM, the group boards the vehicle back to the city, with hotel drop-off at approximately 5:30 PM.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Near Sanouva Saigon Hotel: It is located just a few doors down from this well-known 3-star hotel on the same street.

End point

Near Sanouva Saigon Hotel: It is located just a few doors down from this well-known 3-star hotel on the same street.

Pickup details

Your driver will arrive at the pickup point 10 minutes before departure.
Please wait at the main entrance and look for a driver holding a sign with your name.
For assistance, contact us at: +84 707695050 (WhatsApp/Zalo available).

Additional information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

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