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Follow the wartime history of the Saigon Commandos on a private half-day heritage tour through Ho Chi Minh City. This route visits real urban locations connected to the Tet Offensive, hidden bunkers, former meeting points, and preserved commando sites.
Begin at a quiet home in a 3 Thang 2 Street alley, once used as a concealed weapons depot beneath the living room of Mr. Do Van Can. Continue to Pho Binh on Ly Chinh Thang Street, where commandos gathered before the 1968 Tet Offensive, and hear first-hand memories of those pivotal days.
Explore the Saigon–Gia Dinh Special Forces Museum, home to wartime artifacts connected to the city’s urban guerrilla force. Conclude at Do Phu Cafe, where a wardrobe hides a hatch linked to a former shelter and escape route.
With private transfers, English-speaking licensed assistance, and entrance fees included, this tour offers a focused look at one of Ho Chi Minh City’s most distinctive wartime heritage stories.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We will pick you up at the hotel lobby. The guide will be waiting for you with a sign with the lead travelers name.
Itinerary
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1Saigon
Dive into the secret world of the Biet Dong Sai Gon, the elite urban guerrilla force of the Vietnam War. Our journey begins at a quiet home in a 3 Thang 2 Street alley, once the clandestine weapons depot of Mr. Do Van Can. Here, a shoemaker-turned-commando built a hidden underground bunker beneath his living room sofa to store explosives smuggled from An Dong Market for the historic Tet Offensive. Next, we visit Pho Binh on Ly Chinh Thang Street. Over traditional northern-style pho, learn how 100+ commandos assembled here in January 1968 to receive final orders for the U.S. Embassy attacks, and meet a living eyewitness of those pivotal days. We then explore the Saigon–Gia Dinh Special Forces Museum, packed with rare artifacts of those who fought from the shadows. Conclude at Do Phu Cafe, where a simple wardrobe conceals a hidden hatch leading to a wartime shelter. An unforgettable look at Saigon's hidden history.
4 hours • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Small Group Size: This private tour is strictly limited to a maximum of 10 participants to ensure a high-quality experience inside the intimate heritage locations.
- Daily Private Operation: This Trail program is operated daily on a private basis.
Additional info
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Small Group Size: This private tour is strictly limited to a maximum of 10 participants to ensure a high-quality experience inside the intimate heritage locations.
- Daily Private Operation: This Trail program is operated daily on a private basis.
- Surcharges for Outlying Hotels: Excursions are designed for guests staying around the city center. If you are staying far away, a surcharge will be requested at the booking time.
- Itinerary Flexibility: All mentioned times, durations, and stops are based on approximations and may change due to unforeseen circumstances, weather, and traffic conditions beyond our control
- Sun Protection: Please ensure that you bring sunglasses, a hat or cap, and sunblock with a high SPF factor when traveling with us. Even when it is cloudy, the sun still has an immense power.
- Cash in Local Currency: Handy for purchasing small refreshments or tipping if desired.
- Camera or Smartphone: Highly recommended, as photography is permitted at all locations.
- Eco-Friendly Refill Station: As part of our commitment to reducing single-use plastic, complimentary drinking water will be provided via large refillable containers throughout the tour. Please bring your own reusable water bottle to top up along the way!
- Respectful Attire: Please wear clothing that covers your shoulders and knees, as we are visiting historical memorial sites and private heritage homes.
- Comfortable Walking Shoes: Closed-toe shoes with good grip are recommended for navigating narrow alleyways and climbing into the underground bunker space.
- Limited Physical Accessibility: This tour involves navigating narrow staircases and tight alleyways. It is not recommended for wheelchair users or travelers with severe mobility constraints.
- Wardrobe Hatch Viewing: Please note that the hidden wardrobe hatch at Do Phu Cafe is for visual viewing only; guests are not able to step inside it.
- Bunker Claustrophobia Warning: Entering the underground shelter at the first home requires stepping into a small, enclosed space. Guests are welcome to skip this specific step and wait in the main living area if uncomfortable.
- No Large Luggage: Storage space at the museum and heritage homes is highly limited, so please bring only a small day pack.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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