Cu Chi Tunnels, Ho Chi Minh City: Hours, Address, Cu Chi Tunnels Reviews: 4.5/5
Cu Chi Tunnels
Cu Chi Tunnels
4.5
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Monday
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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Louie Boracay
Boracay, Philippines105 contributions
I cried a lot here
This is the most memorable and unforgettable experience I have in Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam. You will feel the hardship during the Vietnam war. The ambience of the place is so dramatic and so powerful that you will feel the energy and the bad experience of the people living during Vietnam war. I am so proud of the Vietnamese people for doing this and showing to the word that they are capable of surviving. I can’t wait to be back again I miss you all my Vietnamese friends.
Written September 1, 2021
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KWCanada1234
Richmond Hill, Canada73 contributions
Very Valuable Experience
Tremendously interesting and a very well organized viewing program. I found the tunnels terrifying and I was in awe of how they were used. The Vietnamese perceive this war very differently from Americans, as we understand it (we are Canadian). They call it the American War and the War Remnants Museum really does highlight the atrocities committed during the war. It is not to be missed.
Written July 31, 2021
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Andreas Strobl
Bolzano, Italy115 contributions
interesting
Sep 2020
This historical place is a must see when youre in vietnam. the treks are well signed, and going throug the tunnels is a highlight.
Written July 23, 2021
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Davethepubsinger
Tenerife, Spain237 contributions
How the war was won
Feb 2021
My wife and I used Asiana Link Travels and opted for the morning tour in Feb 2020. We paid 1.1million dong (around £38) for the two of us. Our guide Tri (pronounced tree) was very helpful and spoke very good English. On the way we stopped at a factory where disabled people made lacquered gifts. The process was explained and the various items were most impressive.
We continued on to the tunnels and Tri explained how the Viet Cong survived in the network of tunnels and the ingenious ways they avoided the US and allied troops. There was an option to pay extra to fire live rounds at the firing range from different weapons. Next to the firing range was a good sized cafe. We were surprised that the cafe had been placed right next to the firing range as it was LOUD.
We were then given the chance to go down one of the tunnels at no extra charge. We had the option of doing 20, 40, 100 or 160 metres. After 20 metres my wife and I had had enough. I am not the slimmest person and I found it too hot down there. However, one of our group did the full 160! He took so long the guide was about to go and find him (in case he’d taken the wrong turn and was heading for Cambodia), but he came out saying he’d been taking selfies! After the visit there was the option to go to a restaurant for lunch (included in the price) or return to your hotel. I would recommend Asiana Link Travels as the guide was friendly and informative not only about the tunnels, but also life in modern day Saigon.
We continued on to the tunnels and Tri explained how the Viet Cong survived in the network of tunnels and the ingenious ways they avoided the US and allied troops. There was an option to pay extra to fire live rounds at the firing range from different weapons. Next to the firing range was a good sized cafe. We were surprised that the cafe had been placed right next to the firing range as it was LOUD.
We were then given the chance to go down one of the tunnels at no extra charge. We had the option of doing 20, 40, 100 or 160 metres. After 20 metres my wife and I had had enough. I am not the slimmest person and I found it too hot down there. However, one of our group did the full 160! He took so long the guide was about to go and find him (in case he’d taken the wrong turn and was heading for Cambodia), but he came out saying he’d been taking selfies! After the visit there was the option to go to a restaurant for lunch (included in the price) or return to your hotel. I would recommend Asiana Link Travels as the guide was friendly and informative not only about the tunnels, but also life in modern day Saigon.
Written June 21, 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
YANIRA06_66
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam16 contributions
Going through the Tunnel as a Vietnam Veteran
May 2020
We had an Excellent guide and it proved an interesting experience for a Vietnam Veteran. I knew of the Tunnels from IR's but did not encounter a tunnel during the war.
Written April 1, 2021
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Daydream330042
2 contributions
Intriguing
Feb 2020
Great experience, history lesson. My kids even enjoyed it, very busy. If claustrophobic, make sure you don’t get stuck in the back of a lot of old or overweight people when you go in the tunnels, as you’ll be stuck in there a while , not moving . It’s very tight squeeze ( I’m 5, 6 , 50kg)
Written January 25, 2021
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Osvaldo L
Hanoi, Vietnam2 contributions
Guided tour
Great tour! The guide Mr. Lin, from Vietnam Travel Group, is excellent and has spoken detailed informations about history passed in Cu Chi tunnels. Great experience for all my family.
I highly recommend.
I highly recommend.
Written January 15, 2021
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david b
Melbourne, Australia51 contributions
Must Visit
Feb 2020
Tunnels and tour were a great place to visit. Guides were very knowledgeable and spoke very good English.
Written January 7, 2021
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Juliet Roufchaie
4 contributions
Book a tour with Nguyen Cong Tuan!
Jan 2020 • Couples
Nguyen Cong Tuan was the best tour guide ever!!! A war veteran who had amazing stories to tell. An experience that brought tears to everyone’s eyes. He’s a 72 year old full of energy and humor! I don’t think we would have loved the tour as much as we did had he not been our guide. I hope he can give more tours post-pandemic. *We went May 2019*
Written December 29, 2020
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Renu Sheikh
Nottinghamshire, UK68 contributions
Great tour
Jan 2020 • Friends
This is a must if you visit Saigon, can’t believe the little tunnels and the amazing places we visits. The guide was great chai was very good and helpful. His English was great! The food on the trip was authentic Vietnamese and he had a lot of fun. The boat ride was great! And coconut factory was good
Written December 23, 2020
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Amber A
1 contribution
Planning on visiting here from Hoi An. Any ideas on how to get here and what is the easiest way to?
RKM
London, Canada15 contributions
You will need to go with an organized tour. I’d suggest making a booking. It’s well outside of downtown Saigon. It took us 3 hours to get to the tunnels from our hotel. We went with a private tour.
Hi, am planning for the half day cu chi tunnels trip with my wife and 2 year old child and have 2 queries
1. My wife is pregnant, is the trip suitable for pregnant woman ( she would definitely NOT prefer entering any tunnels and would just enjoy the rest of the tour)
2. Will we be allowed to participate in firing range as my sole purpose visiting the tunnels is to fire a mk60
Terry M Chang
Toronto, Canada54 contributions
The highlight of the tour is going/crawling to the tunnel. That said, your pregnant wife with not be able to experience that. As for the two-year-old, she/he may get bored especially with the long bus ride there plus the actual hike that is sometimes mosquito-ridden,
As for the firing range, there is Saigon Sniper if that is what you want to do!
James H
Toronto
Is it much busier on the weekends?
drifter_bangalore
Bengaluru, India153 contributions
I visited on a weekend as part of tour group. there weren't too many others other than our group. Guess it depends more on the time of year and whether its the holiday season
Anne
1 contribution
Is there a place there or close by to get lunch?
Trinh Nguyen
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam780 contributions
If you book tour in this place have restaurant for you had lunch
Gaillard C
Nantes, France7 contributions
Bonjour, je voudrai trouvez un tour en partance du district 1 avec un guide parlant Francais.
Pouvez vous m'aider SVP ?
Rodolfo M
Province of Barcelona, Spain65 contributions
Gaillard, you can ask in any hotel at Ho Chi Minh about that matter. I am sure they have tours in French as well as in English that was the one I used there.
Edward Alligier
South Plainfield, NJ46 contributions
Hello Shell,
I'm visiting Hanoi 11/30-12/5 coming up is there any Ch Chi tunnels there? I booked hanoi to go to ha long specifically but i have full full extra days to explore everything else any I would love your input on other top idea's to do?
thank you,
Edward
Robyn B
Long Jetty, Australia29 contributions
Chu Chu Tunnels are in Saigon.
The other place to consider near Hanoi is Sapa which is so different and well worth a visit. High up in the hills with fantastic terraced rice fields.
Is it okay to come with sandals or do you recomand to wear closed shoes?shoe
Chris
St. Albans, UK4,414 contributions
When you're crawling through the tunnels on your hands and knees, think about the position of your toes in relation to the ground.
Wear closed shoes definitely.
anni63
Adelaide169 contributions
Hi just want to know if there is much travel through small tunnels. I have had knees and cannot squat etc
Ulisses S
Miami, FL37 contributions
The tunnels have different exits along the way and you can leave it as you go. It demands some effort and squats to walk through it.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cu Chi Tunnels
- Cu Chi Tunnels is open:
- Sun - Fri 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Sat - Sat 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Cu Chi Tunnels admission prices can vary. Entrance tickets currently cost $16.51, while a popular guided tour starts around $5.13 per person. See all 348 Cu Chi Tunnels tickets and tours on Tripadvisor
- Cu Chi Tunnels can be crowded, so we recommend booking e-tickets ahead of time to secure your spot. If you book with Tripadvisor, you can cancel at least 24 hours before the start date of your tour for a full refund. See all 348 Cu Chi Tunnels tickets and tours on Tripadvisor
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