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Cu Chi Tunnels Tours: The 15 Best Trips from Saigon

41 tours  ·  from $14 a head

Cu Chi is a half day, and the difference is group size and which entrance you use. These 15 compare morning against afternoon departures, small groups against coaches, and the combined runs that add the delta on the same day.

Cu Chi Tunnels Tour from HCM City - Morning or Afternoon - The ride from District 1 to Cu Chi
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Cu Chi Tunnels Tour from HCM City – Morning or Afternoon

1.Cu Chi Tunnels Tour from HCM City – Morning or Afternoon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15,833 reviews · from $15Our pick

Visit the Cu Chi Tunnels from Ho Chi Minh City on a morning or afternoon group tour. You’ll see trapdoors, kitchens, living areas, supply routes, and narrow tunnel sections, with guides such as Joe, Minh, Nelson, and Tuan praised for clear storytelling. District 1 pickup, entry, transport, and water are included.

“This Cu Chi Tunnels tour was incredibly eye-opening and challenged everything I learned in school and movies. Our guide, Tuan, a war veteran, was exceptional—patiently answering questions and filling in the gaps to paint a much more human, honest picture of what really happened.”

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HCM: Cu Chi Tunnels-Tapioca Small Group Tour Morning or Afternoon - Getting there from Ho Chi Minh City
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HCM: Cu Chi Tunnels-Tapioca Small Group Tour Morning or Afternoon

2.Cu Chi Tunnels-Tapioca Small Group Tour Morning or Afternoon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7,485 reviews · from $14

Travel by air-conditioned minivan from Ho Chi Minh City to the Cu Chi Tunnels for a guided look at bunkers, traps, command rooms, kitchens, and underground life. Guides such as Bao, Phong, Khanh, Tommy, and Luna are praised for clear storytelling. You can sample tapioca, watch a documentary, and crawl through a short tunnel if you fit.

“Excellent tour with a brilliant guide, Lao. We learnt so much about both sides of the war which we wouldn’t otherwise have found out. Highly recommend this tour.”

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Cu Chi Tunnels and Mekong Delta Signature Tour - The morning drive to the Cu Chi Tunnels
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Cu Chi Tunnels and Mekong Delta Signature Tour

3.Cu Chi Tunnels and Mekong Delta Signature Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7,328 reviews · from $33

See the Cu Chi Tunnels and Mekong Delta from Ho Chi Minh City in one packed day. Ride in an air-conditioned vehicle, crawl through tunnel sections with an English-speaking guide, eat a Vietnamese lunch, cruise by motorboat and sampan, and visit a bee house and coconut farm. Guides such as Dragon King, Lockie, and Vin are praised for lively storytelling.

“The tour was very thorough and our guide( Dragon King) was very knowledgeable, very professional and friendly. We covered a lot of ground and the history and reality of the Vietnam war, was harrowing and adds perspective to our 1st woRead more”

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Cu Chi Tunnels & Mekong Delta Tour with VIP Limousine Transfer - The road to My Tho and the value of lunch
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Cu Chi Tunnels & Mekong Delta Tour with VIP Limousine Transfer

4.Cu Chi Tunnels & Mekong Delta Tour with VIP Limousine Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7,052 reviews · from $56

Travel from Ho Chi Minh City to the Cu Chi Tunnels and Mekong Delta in about 10 hours. Expect wartime tunnels, a Vietnamese lunch, Mekong motorboat and sampan rides, tropical fruit, honey tea, and a small group of up to 16. Guides such as Jack, Ben, Vinh, and Phong are praised for clear English and lively storytelling.

“This was a brilliant day. Our tour guide Bac was so friendly, knowledgeable and so good with our 10yr old son. Highly recommend”

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Cu Chi Tunnels and Mekong Delta Full Day Tour - Max 12 - Lunch and the road to My Tho
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Cu Chi Tunnels and Mekong Delta Full Day Tour – Max 12

5.Cu Chi Tunnels and Mekong Delta Full Day Tour – Max 12

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6,257 reviews · from $43

Spend about 11 hours with an English-speaking guide such as Lam, Kiem, Jackie, or Hubert, exploring the Cu Chi Tunnels and cruising the Mekong Delta. You’ll crawl through a tunnel if you wish, eat Vietnamese lunch, ride a sampan, sample tropical fruit, visit a honey farm, and see coconut production.

“Tour guide Lam was the coolest dude. He spoke such good English and had so many interesting stories. He was such a nice guy. He taught us some Vietnamese phases and provided WiFi for the bus. The bus was so comfortable and there was 12 people on our tour. The Cu Chi tunnels were an amazing experience, the food after them was amazing also. We even got an opportunity to shoot some guns at the gun range too.”

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Cu Chi Luxury Group Tour - Tapioca and Cake Half Day - The film and first look at the forest
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Cu Chi Luxury Group Tour – Tapioca and Cake Half Day

6.Cu Chi Luxury Group Tour – Tapioca and Cake Half Day

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,375 reviews · from $21

Spend about seven hours traveling from Ho Chi Minh City to the Cu Chi Tunnels, where you can enter narrow passages, inspect trapdoors, see underground rooms, and taste tapioca with hot tea. Guides such as Hien, Long, Bao, and Thuy have led especially strong tours, though guide quality and snack service can vary.

“We recently did the half-day tour to the Cu Chi Tunnels, and it was an unforgettable experience! Our tour guide, Bo, was exceptional - knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and passionate about sharing the history and significance of the tunnels. Bo's guidance brought the experience to life, providing valuable insights and context to the underground network. I highly recommend the Cu Chi Tunnels and the half day was the perfect amount of time. We also booked the small group size (max. 12 people) which was a great decision as we were able to ask questions and could hear our guide easily.”

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Adventure Cu Chi Tunnels and Mekong Delta Tour From HCM - Entering the Cu Chi Tunnels after the morning drive
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Adventure Cu Chi Tunnels and Mekong Delta Tour From HCM

7.Adventure Cu Chi Tunnels and Mekong Delta Tour From HCM

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,869 reviews · from $29

Travel from Ho Chi Minh City to the Cu Chi Tunnels, then continue to My Tho for a Mekong River cruise, rowing boat ride, local lunch, honey tea, fruit, coconut candy, and Southern folk music. Hotel pickup, entrance fees, boats, and an English-speaking guide are included. Guides may include Tin or Mr Hua.

“It’s a great experience going into the tunnel - I did a short one. In February it’s very humid, so wear loose clothing , good walking shoes, a fan and hat for the ladies. Be prepared to be horrified when you see the traps.”

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Cu Chi Tunnels and Mekong Delta - Small Group Tour - The Cu Chi Tunnels: a powerful morning visit
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Cu Chi Tunnels and Mekong Delta – Small Group Tour

8.Cu Chi Tunnels and Mekong Delta – Small Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,822 reviews · from $33

Spend a full day combining the Cu Chi Tunnels with the Mekong Delta. Expect an early hotel pickup, a small group of up to 15, a Vietnamese lunch, tunnel exhibits, motorboat and rowboat rides, honey tea, fruit, and local craft stops. Guides such as Bunny, Tu, Kevin, and Emily are known for lively history talks.

“Fun trip great guide and great value Went with friends and spouse Had a great vacation. Fun fun fun!”

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Adventure Cu Chi Tunnels: Vietnam War Underground Network AM/PM - The journey from Ho Chi Minh City
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Adventure Cu Chi Tunnels: Vietnam War Underground Network AM/PM

9.Adventure Cu Chi Tunnels: Vietnam War Underground Network AM/PM

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,726 reviews · from $13Best value

Spend 8 to 9 hours visiting the Cu Chi Tunnels from Ho Chi Minh City in a small group of up to 17 people. An English-speaking guide such as Daniel, Hau, Tom, or Lee explains the tunnels, wartime life, and Viet Cong tactics. You can crawl through selected sections, visit a handicraft workshop, and add a Vietnamese lunch with the limousine option.

“Our guide Hau was phenomenal and is a 5-Star guide. His communication, care for each of us on his tour, knowledge and informative dialogue provide the best tour of our two week stay in Vietnam. This tour is an excellent price and we would highly recommend to all visitors. Also the bus was very comfortable and provided rest stop on way to the tunnels and bottled water.”

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Cu Chi Tunnels Half-Day Tour: Vietnam War Underground Network - Leaving Ho Chi Minh City at 8:00 am
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Cu Chi Tunnels Half-Day Tour: Vietnam War Underground Network

10.Cu Chi Tunnels Half-Day Tour: Vietnam War Underground Network

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,587 reviews · from $23

Travel from District 1 to the Ben Duoc tunnel complex in a van limited to 12 people. An English-speaking guide such as Kevin, Dan, Anthony, Bao, or Tom may lead the day, explaining the tunnels, traps, wartime life, and Vietnamese culture. Expect about seven hours, with roughly three hours at the site.

“There’s a reason you only find great reviews for this trip! Our guide, Anthony, was fantastic. His grandfather fought in the war and so Anthony brought a great perspective to the trip. He really made the long drive there pass quickly with history Read more”

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Cu Chi Tunnels Half-Day Tour: Big Group Vietnam War Experience - Ben Duoc begins with the war story
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Cu Chi Tunnels Half-Day Tour: Big Group Vietnam War Experience

11.Cu Chi Tunnels Half-Day Tour: Big Group Vietnam War Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,386 reviews · from $19

Travel from central Ho Chi Minh City to Ben Duoc by air-conditioned bus, with an English-speaking guide explaining the Vietnam War along the way. Explore reconstructed tunnel rooms, see hidden entrances, taste cassava, and choose optional rifle shooting for an added fee. The tour starts at 8:00 am and returns around 2:00 pm.

“Great tour to see the Cu Chí Tunnels. The guide was friendly and informative. Great price on the tour and is perfect duration for a day trip (approximate departure of 8am and return around 2pm in HCM). Take this trip if you want to skip the river portion the other tours do. Try going into the Tunnels. It's quite the experience.”

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Cu Chi Tunnels and Mekong Delta 1 Day Tour With Small Group - Inside the Cu Chi Tunnels
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Cu Chi Tunnels and Mekong Delta 1 Day Tour With Small Group

12.Cu Chi Tunnels and Mekong Delta 1 Day Tour With Small Group

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,337 reviews · from $75

Travel from Ho Chi Minh City to the Cu Chi Tunnels and My Tho with a guide such as Trew or Dan, then cruise the Mekong by riverboat and narrow canal. Expect a full 12-hour day, a Vietnamese lunch, coconut candy, honey tea, fruit, and a group capped at 12 people.

“Trew is a superb guide! I thoroughly enjoyed crawling through the tunnel at Chu Chi. The lunch on the Mekong Delta was delicious, as was the coconut candy and the special honey tea to end our day. A great time!”

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Premium Cu Chi Tunnels Tour with Local Expert by SpeedBoat - Reaching Cu Chi before the big coach groups
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Premium Cu Chi Tunnels Tour with Local Expert by SpeedBoat

13.Premium Cu Chi Tunnels Tour with Local Expert by SpeedBoat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,045 reviews · from $89

Travel from Bach Dang pier to the Cu Chi Tunnels by luxury speedboat with a local guide such as Mr. Chi, Moon, Danny, or Tham. You’ll see river life, explore restored tunnels and wartime bunkers, sample cassava and tapioca, and eat a seven-course Vietnamese lunch. Groups are capped at 15.

“The speed boat ride added a lot to the entertainment of the visit, especially when traveling with kids. Highly recommended. Very small group, therefore personalized and with much more freedom. Fantastic tour guide”

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Cu Chi Ben Duoc Tunnels Tour (max 12 people) with Private Option - What happens at the Cu Chi Tunnels
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Cu Chi Ben Duoc Tunnels Tour (max 12 people) with Private Option

14.Cu Chi Ben Duoc Tunnels Tour (max 12 people) with Private Option

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,885 reviews · from $19

Spend about seven hours visiting Ben Duoc, the quieter Cu Chi tunnel site outside Ho Chi Minh City. An English-speaking guide such as Jack, Bac, or Tommy explains wartime life, then you can crawl through selected tunnels, see hidden entrances, and visit a nearby rubber plantation. Choose the $19 bus tour or VIP limousine option with lunch.

“We had a fantastic tour. It was well organised and the guide was brilliant. The tunnels were the highlight and my adult sons loved the shooting range. I definitely recommend this tour.”

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Cu Chi Tunnels Experience from Ho Chi Minh City - What the two-hour ride adds to the visit
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Cu Chi Tunnels Experience from Ho Chi Minh City

15.Cu Chi Tunnels Experience from Ho Chi Minh City

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,742 reviews · from $39

Travel from Ho Chi Minh City to the Cu Chi Tunnels with an English-speaking guide such as Tan, Linda, or Tri. Explore underground rooms, learn how the Viet Cong operated, walk about 1.5 km, and return with a local sandwich. Choose a small group or private outing.

“Gave us good understanding of the American War from the Viet point of view.”

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