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This full-day experience combines two of southern Vietnam’s most iconic highlights in one seamless itinerary.
Start with a scenic 1.5-hour drive to the legendary Cu Chi Tunnels—an incredible underground network hand-dug by Vietnamese resistance fighters. Here, you’ll gain powerful insights into the ingenuity and resilience of the Viet Cong during wartime. For those seeking a hands-on adventure, you’ll have the chance to crawl through a section of the tunnels and even try firing an AK-47 or M16 at the on-site shooting range.
After this immersive experience, we return to Ho Chi Minh City for a relaxing lunch at a charming local restaurant.
Your afternoon continues with a guided tour through the city's most important landmarks, including:
- Reunification Palace
- War Remnants Museum
- Notre Dame Cathedral
- The Old Post Office
- Ben Thanh Market
The tour wraps up in the late afternoon with a comfortable transfer back to your hotel.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We offer pick-up and drop-off from hotels, apartments, and other types of accommodation. If you're staying at a hotel or apartment, please kindly share the property name. This helps us verify the address and ensure a smooth and timely pick-up.
Itinerary
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1Cu Chi Tunnels
The Cu Chi Tunnels are a network of underground tunnels located 55 miles northwest of Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon). They were carved out by hand and are believed to extend all the way to neighboring Cambodia. The tunnels were used by Vietnamese soldiers during the Vietnam War and served as a base for Communist attacks against nearby areas. Today, Cu Chi Tunnels comprise a popular Saigon tourist destination that provides visitors with an evocative look at Vietnam War history. The tunnels are complex and layered tunnels consisting of connecting rooms, air vents, escape routes and booby traps.
2 hours • Admission ticket included -
2Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral
Nhà thờ Đức Bà Sài Gòn (Immaculate Conception Cathedral Basilica) is the largest and most unique cathedral in Ho Chi Minh City.The construction of the cathedral began in 1863 and was completed in 1880 by French architect J. Bourad
10 minutes • Admission ticket included -
3War Remnants Museum
War Remnants Museum is a museum in Ho Chi Minh City that specializes in researching, collecting, preserving, displaying materials, images and artifacts about the evidence of crimes and consequences of wars that invading forces have caused to Vietnam. The museum was established on September 4th, 1975 and is now a member of the system of Vietnamese museums, museums for world peace (INMP), and the International Council of Museums (ICOM).
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
4The Independence Palace
Dinh Độc Lập (Independence Palace) is a landmark in Ho Chi Minh City (formerly known as Saigon), Vietnam. It was designed by architect Ngô Viết Thụ and was the home and workplace of the president of the Republic of Vietnam. During the fall of Saigon on April 30, 1975, two tanks crashed through the gates of the palace. The tanks were T-54/55s. The event marked the end of the Vietnam War and the reunification of Vietnam
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
5Central Post Office
The Saigon Central Post Office is a post office located in the downtown Ho Chi Minh City. The Saigon Central Post Office was constructed from 1886-1891 and depicts classic elements of Gothic, Renaissance and French colonial design.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
6Ben Thanh Market
Ben Thanh Market is located in the center of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam in District 1. It is one of the earliest surviving structures in Saigon and an important symbol of the city. Ben Thanh Market is a great place to buy souvenirs, clothing, accessories, and local food. You can find a wide range of products such as silk, handicrafts, ceramics, coffee beans, tea leaves, spices, and Vietnamese conical hats.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Remaining time is for transportation
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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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.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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