Saigon City Tour and Cu Chi Tunnel Full Day Tour

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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A perfect day tour for people who would love to understand more about Vietnam. This tour itinerary helps people and visitors get a deeper look at cultural, historical, and artistic values at tourist attractions in Ho Chi Minh City. The tour will be more valuable when visitors directly listen to stories told by our knowledgeable guide.

Five main highlights will be included in this tour: the War Remnants Museum, Independence Palace, Notre Dame Cathedral, Saigon Central Post Office, and the famous Cu Chi Tunnel.

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Stop At: War Remnants Museum, 28 Vo Van Tan Ward 6, District 3, Ho Chi Minh City 700000 Vietnam

To understand the US invasion of Vietnam, this remarkable and deeply moving museum is an essential visit. Many of the atrocities documented here are already well publicized, but it's rare to visit a museum such as this, where the victims of US military action are given the space to tell their side of the story.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: The Independence Palace, 106 Nguyen Du District 1, Ho Chi Minh City 700000 Vietnam

Vietnam's history has gone through thousands of years of civilization with many glorious periods. Up to now, all of them are still the traditional history of the nation, but there is still a remnant of the old resistance wars. And the resistance war entering the Independence Palace to liberate the country not only marked a big turning point for the whole country but also for the whole nation and its descendants for thousands of generations. That is the pride of every Vietnamese

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral, 01 Cong xa Paris Ben Nghe Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City 700000 Vietnam

All the original building materials were imported from France. Tiles have been carved with the words Guichard Carvin, Marseille St André France, stating the district in Marseille where the tiles were produced. Some tiles are carved with the words Wang-Tai Saigon. Many tiles have since been made in Saigon to replace the tiles that were damaged by the war. There are 56 glass squares supplied by the Lorin firm of Chartres, the French town famous for the 13th-century stained-glass windows of its cathedral. The cathedral foundation was designed to bear ten times the weight of the cathedral.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Central Post Office, 125 Hai Ba Trung, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City 70000 Vietnam

The building was constructed when Vietnam was part of French Indochina in the late 19th century. It counts with Gothic, Renaissance and French influences. It was constructed between 1886 and 1891 and is now a tourist attraction.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Cu Chi Tunnels, Phu Hiep TL15 Phu Hiep, Ho Chi Minh City 700000 Vietnam

After lunch at the local restaurant and take a short break. We'll head to the tunnels, you will see the beautiful countryside view along the way.

After around 1.5 hours of driving, arrive at Cu Chi Tunnels, guests will learn more about the history as well as explore the hardships this land experienced during the war. You will watch a short documentary about Cu Chi during the war. Visit booby traps used during wartime. Crawl a short distance through one of the tunnels. Get to taste the typical dish during war "tapioca' and drink pandan leaves tea. You can also try some rifle shooting with an AK-47 (optional at your own expense)

Duration: 6 hours

Inclusions

  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Lunch
  • Bottled water
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • English speaking guide
  • Tapioca snack at Cu Chi
  • Entry/Admission - The Independence Palace
  • Entry/Admission - Cu Chi Tunnels
  • Entry/Admission - Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral
  • Entry/Admission - War Remnants Museum

Exclusions

  • TIPS
  • Travel Insurance
  • Other expenses not mentioned above

Additional information

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 28 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

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