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Excursions & day trips

Culture & history

Monument visits

Must-sees

Cu Chi Tunnels historical tour

Free cancellation

Place: Ho Chi Minh City

Duration: up to 5 hours

Language: English

Mobile voucher accepted

Instant confirmation

Entrance Fees Included

Guided Tour

Local touch

Smaller Group Size

e-Voucher

Hotel pick up

Transport included

Do this because

Explore the underground military base and learn about the breathtakingly hard life of Vietnamese communists
Crawling through some of the tunnels to get a real feel of what underground life was like
Learn the history of the Cu Chi Tunnels from your guide and their important role in the Vietnam War

What to expect

After being picked up from your hotel, meet your guide, enjoy a scenic drive northwest towards the Cambodian border while learning about the history from your guide. Cu Chi Tunnels, a network of tunnels stretching over 250 kilometers, have proven to be one of the most famous and historical aspects of the Vietnam War. The tunnel system was created in 1948 to assist the Viet Minh as they fought the French for independence. Digging and building of tunnels continued over the next 25 years until it was an underground city with living areas, kitchens, storage, weapons factories, field hospitals, and command centers.

The tunnels could house thousands of people who lived almost entirely underground for years. There, people led relatively normal lives, which included getting married and raising children. During the American War, the entire area of Cu Chi was designated as a free-fire zone; and was, therefore, heavily attacked and bombed. In 1988, two sections of tunnels were opened up for visitors. Now you have the chance to enjoy this wonderful and informative experience. Created with “moving parts” these structures were designed to be livable for long periods of time.