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Cu Chi Tunnels and City tour using Grab car (7.5 hours)

Viet Cong's digging the tunnels

you won't just hear the history; but will watch it

A U.S tank killed by VC's mine

The French-built City Hall

Cu Chi Tunnels and City tour using Grab car (7.5 hours)

Highlights

Joined 2025

Victor N.

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Ho Chi Minh

English, Vietnamese (Native)

7 hrs 30 mins

Private tour (only you and Victor N.)

Up to 5 people

During the Vietnam War, Viet Cong spent 21 years to dig a huge tunnels system manually to fight the US Force. If you are interested in the Vietnam War history and want to hear it from the Vietnam side; you should join me today. I am telling you the history using a slideshow not just about the Tunnels system, but also about the Vietnam War as a big picture.

Next, the Independence Palace, Notre-Dame Cathedral of Saigon, the French-built Post Office, the French-built Opera House, and the City Hall

Itinerary

This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!

08:00 AM

Meeting Point

At your hotel lobby

- You may come to your hotel lobby 5 minutes before our appointment; and I will see you there. Please use the restroom before the trip.

10:00 AM

Cu Chi Tunnels - Dia Dao BEN DINH

After 1 hour 45' driving, Grab car will drop us at Cu Chi Tunnels - BEN DINH. We will take a walking tour which lasts for 1h30' or more into the site.

01:00 PM

The Independence Palace

It was built between 1962 and 1966 by the South Vietnam government. On 30th April 1975, the North Vietnam Communist army took it over. It has been opened for visitors later. It has 4 floors and a bomb-bunker. We will spend 1 hour to explore the whole building.

02:10 PM

The Saigon Central Post Office

The Saigon Central Post Office was built between 1886 and 1891, during which time it was modernized from an earlier building. Designed by architects Villedieu and Foulhoux, its exterior features a combination of European and Eastern architectural styles and has become a beloved landmark and symbol of Ho Chi Minh City.

02:20 PM

Notre-Dame Cathedral of Saigon

Notre-Dame Cathedral of Saigon was built between 1877 and 1880 by the French Colonial Government in Indochina. It is intentionally similar to its namesake in Paris, as it was modeled after European cathedrals and built with French materials to reflect French colonial architecture in Vietnam.

Today, it has become a popular tourist spot in Saigon. We will not go inside the Church because it’s being renovated and not ready to be reopened for visitor.

02:50 PM

The Opera House

Saigon Opera House was built in 1898 by the French architect – Eugene Ferret, following the “flamboyant” style of the French Third Republic. The theater is now a venue for many high profile events and cultural – entertainment activities of the city. You will take pictures from outside only.

03:00 PM

The City Hall

It was the French colonial city hall built between 1898 and 1908. Its French builders drew inspiration from town halls in Europe that is why it was called Hotel de Ville of Saigon. The building was known as the City Hall of Saigon before 1975, now the headquarters of the People’s Committee of Ho Chi Minh City. You will take pictures from outside only.

Ending Point

Back to your hotel at 3:30 PM

Want to personalize this tour?

This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.

Inclusions & Exclusions

What‘s included

Guide fee

What‘s not included

● Entrance tickets 7$/P

● Transportation (Grab taxi) about 40$

● Water and meals

● Tips

Tour Important Information

● This tour involves a lot of walking on the clay surface, you should wear non-slip shoes or sandals and be in good physical condition.

● You should prepare hats, sunscreen, insect repellent, poncho, water, some cash; and use the restroom before the trip.

● I am presenting a lot of historical information in the vehicle using my tablet to play a slideshow which will take you into the ocean of history, so it’s not recommended for those who are not interested in the history.

● Don't forget your belongings in the vehicle.

Important message from the supplier

Because we are using Grab Car service for the tours with me, so you should download the Grab App from the Play Store first; then open the App and create an account. Make sure your phone have internet connection. How to book a Grab car for each tour?

● For the Cu Chi Tunnels tour which lasts 5 hours, please select “Rent a car for 6 hours and 90 km” after we meet at your hotel.

● For the Full-day City Tour which lasts 5 hours, please select “Rent a car for 6 hours and 90 km” after we finish the walking tour in Downtown.

● For the Cu Chi Tunnels and Half-day City tour lasting 7 hours, please select “Rent a car for 6 hours and 90 km” after we meet at your hotel.

Thank you

Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time

Joined 2025

Victor N.

Identity Verified

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About Tour Guide Victor N.

I am an English speaking tour guide in Saigon who is specialized in Cu Chi Tunnels Trip. I spent 15 years taking tourists to that place every week. I created a historical video which explains the Vietnam War and the tunnels system. I play the video in the vehicle while we are going to the tunnel from the hotel; and the tourists enjoy it very much. Of course, I also do other tours as City tour, Mekong Delta…