Daily Small Group Tour to Ho Chi Minh City Saigon and Cu Chi Tunnels with Lunch
by TNK Travel
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$100.30Overview
This daily small group tour to Ho Chi Minh City and the Cu Chi Tunnels lasts about 10 hours and includes a maximum of 12 participants. The tour begins with pickup from centrally located hotels in District 1 by an air-conditioned van. The first stop is the Independence Palace, also known as the Reunification Palace, where visitors spend about one and a half hours exploring the historic building designed by architect Ngo Viet Thu. Next, the group visits French Colonial landmarks in Saigon, including an outside view of Notre Dame Cathedral due to ongoing restoration, and the Central Post Office, spending around 30 minutes in this area. The tour continues to the War Remnants Museum for a one-hour visit to see exhibits related to the Indochina wars. Lunch is served at a local restaurant featuring Vietnamese cuisine. After lunch, the group travels approximately one and a half hours by bus to the Cu Chi Tunnels. Upon arrival, guests watch an introductory video explaining the tunnel system and wartime conditions before spending about two hours exploring the tunnels. The tunnels include living quarters, kitchens, bedrooms, storage rooms, weapon factories, field hospitals, command centers, hidden trapdoors, and security traps. After the tunnel visit, special tea and cassava, foods eaten by guerrillas during the war, are served. There is time to rest before the return trip to Ho Chi Minh City, where the tour ends with drop-off at the original hotel.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
The Independence Palace
The tour begins with hotel pickup and proceeds to the Independence Palace, also known as Reunification Palace. It was constructed on the site of the former Norodom Palace and designed by architect Ngo Viet Thu. Visitors spend about 90 minutes exploring this important historic building in Ho Chi Minh City.
90 min
Saigon Central Post Office
The next stop includes viewing French Colonial architecture such as the Notre Dame Cathedral, which guests see only from outside due to restoration work expected to continue until 2020. The group also visits the historic Central Post Office for about 30 minutes.
30 min
War Remnants Museum
The tour continues to the War Remnants Museum where visitors spend about one hour reviewing exhibits related to the Indochina wars, including military equipment and historical displays.
60 min
Cu Chi Tunnels
After lunch at a local restaurant serving Vietnamese food, the group travels approximately one and a half hours by bus to the Cu Chi Tunnels. Visitors watch an introductory video explaining tunnel construction and wartime survival. They then explore the tunnels, which include living areas, kitchens, storage rooms, weapon factories, field hospitals, command centers, and security traps. After the visit, guests are served tea and cassava, the food eaten by guerrillas during the war. There is time to rest before returning to Ho Chi Minh City, where the tour ends.
120 min
Meeting point
***Meeting point is located in the backpacker area, and recommended to come is taxi or Grab. ***The meeting point address: + 112 Trần Hưng Đạo Street, Ward Pham Ngu Lao, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City.
End point
***Meeting point is located in the backpacker area, and recommended to come is taxi or Grab. ***The meeting point address: + 112 Trần Hưng Đạo Street, Ward Pham Ngu Lao, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Daily Small Group Tour to Ho Chi Minh City Saigon and Cu Chi Tunnels with Lunch
by TNK Travel
Choose from 2 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$100.30Overview
This daily small group tour to Ho Chi Minh City and the Cu Chi Tunnels lasts about 10 hours and includes a maximum of 12 participants. The tour begins with pickup from centrally located hotels in District 1 by an air-conditioned van. The first stop is the Independence Palace, also known as the Reunification Palace, where visitors spend about one and a half hours exploring the historic building designed by architect Ngo Viet Thu. Next, the group visits French Colonial landmarks in Saigon, including an outside view of Notre Dame Cathedral due to ongoing restoration, and the Central Post Office, spending around 30 minutes in this area. The tour continues to the War Remnants Museum for a one-hour visit to see exhibits related to the Indochina wars. Lunch is served at a local restaurant featuring Vietnamese cuisine. After lunch, the group travels approximately one and a half hours by bus to the Cu Chi Tunnels. Upon arrival, guests watch an introductory video explaining the tunnel system and wartime conditions before spending about two hours exploring the tunnels. The tunnels include living quarters, kitchens, bedrooms, storage rooms, weapon factories, field hospitals, command centers, hidden trapdoors, and security traps. After the tunnel visit, special tea and cassava, foods eaten by guerrillas during the war, are served. There is time to rest before the return trip to Ho Chi Minh City, where the tour ends with drop-off at the original hotel.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
The Independence Palace
The tour begins with hotel pickup and proceeds to the Independence Palace, also known as Reunification Palace. It was constructed on the site of the former Norodom Palace and designed by architect Ngo Viet Thu. Visitors spend about 90 minutes exploring this important historic building in Ho Chi Minh City.
90 min
Saigon Central Post Office
The next stop includes viewing French Colonial architecture such as the Notre Dame Cathedral, which guests see only from outside due to restoration work expected to continue until 2020. The group also visits the historic Central Post Office for about 30 minutes.
30 min
War Remnants Museum
The tour continues to the War Remnants Museum where visitors spend about one hour reviewing exhibits related to the Indochina wars, including military equipment and historical displays.
60 min
Cu Chi Tunnels
After lunch at a local restaurant serving Vietnamese food, the group travels approximately one and a half hours by bus to the Cu Chi Tunnels. Visitors watch an introductory video explaining tunnel construction and wartime survival. They then explore the tunnels, which include living areas, kitchens, storage rooms, weapon factories, field hospitals, command centers, and security traps. After the visit, guests are served tea and cassava, the food eaten by guerrillas during the war. There is time to rest before returning to Ho Chi Minh City, where the tour ends.
120 min
Meeting point
***Meeting point is located in the backpacker area, and recommended to come is taxi or Grab. ***The meeting point address: + 112 Trần Hưng Đạo Street, Ward Pham Ngu Lao, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City.
End point
***Meeting point is located in the backpacker area, and recommended to come is taxi or Grab. ***The meeting point address: + 112 Trần Hưng Đạo Street, Ward Pham Ngu Lao, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.