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Shared tour with an English/Vietnamese tour-guide
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— What You Can Expect —
Spend a full day uncovering the rich history of Ho Chi Minh City not only
through the Vietnam War stories inside the Cu Chi Tunnels, but also through
the iconic landmarks that shaped the city’s urban and cultural identity.
Begin your journey at Cu Chi Tunnels, the legendary underground network that
once served as a crucial military base. Discover how Vietnamese soldiers
lived, fought, and survived beneath the ground. Learn about wartime ingenuity
through booby-trap demonstrations, crawl through the narrow tunnels, and
experience an optional AK-47 shooting session (own expense).
Continue your exploration back in Ho Chi Minh City, where the past and present
coexist. Visit Independence Palace (Dinh Độc Lập) the symbol marking the end
of the Vietnam War; admire the French-colonial beauty of the Saigon Central
Post Office (Bưu điện Trung Tâm); and witness the timeless architecture of
Saigon Notre-Dame Cathedral (Nhà Thờ Đức Bà). Each site reveals captivating
stories of the city’s history, culture, and architectural charm.
— Important Info —
Pick-up/Meeting point:
Pick-up at customer's hotel: On De Tham, Pham Ngu Lao, Bui Vien, Bui Thi Xuan, Le Lai street - District 1, Ho Chi Minh City (Please provide your exact address during the booking process)
Note: If the guest's hotel is not within the hotel pick-up area, there will be a pick-up surcharge (Please contact the operator for more details). Guests can also proceed to the meeting point to join the tour (Free of charge)
Pick-up time: 7:30–8:00 AM
07:30
Explore the Cu Chi Tunnels and discover how these underground networks were used during the war. Visit hidden field hospitals, weapon workshops, and command centers beneath the surface.
Learn how to be a Vietnamese guerilla through a booby trap tutorial, studying the life of the soldier inside the tunnel and trying their daily food - boiled tapioca. If you are brave enough, don't hesitate to test yourself with a AK-47 shooting session (Shooting ticket at your own expense).
After a morning lots of activities, gathers with the group for a nice lunch that is full of local delicacies. Relax a bit before heading back to Ho Chi Minh city for the afternoon session
14:30
Note: If the Independence Palace is closed for renovation or unavailable due to the tour schedule, you will visit the War Remnants Museum instead.
Stroll leisurely through the city center and admire its famous French colonial architecture, especially the iconic Notre-Dame Cathedral a timeless symbol of history and design.
Visit the historic Central Post Office, a beautifully preserved French colonial building that showcases intricate architecture and the city’s rich heritage. It’s also the perfect spot to glimpse the daily life of urban citizens in the past, with stories and scenes that evoke a strong sense of nostalgia.
16:30
Note: If the Independence Palace is closed for renovation or unavailable due to the tour schedule, you will visit the War Remnants Museum instead.
Cu Chi Tunnel
IDR 593.500