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Tour in Ho Chi Minh City, taking in Ho Chi Minh City, Cu Chi Tunnels and Củ Chi, Ho Chi Minh City. Run by OG Saigon Experience & Transport, booked direct rather than through a reseller.
Highlights
- Ho Chi Minh City
- Cu Chi Tunnels
- Runs 5.5 hours
- Pick-up in downtown Saigon
- Internationally Licensed Tour Guide, Born and Raised in Saigon
- BANH MI Saigon as a lunch (private option only)
Cu Chi Tunnels: Small Group (Max 6) with Local Storyteller (Ho Chi Minh City): Key Facts
| Price | From $59.23 per person |
|---|---|
| Duration | 5.5 hours |
| Languages | English |
| Tour type | Guided Tour |
| Booking | Direct with the local operator — no OTA markup |
Full description
This is a 5.5-hour experience in Ho Chi Minh City, built around Ho Chi Minh City and Cu Chi Tunnels. It is run by OG Saigon Experience & Transport, an operator we book with directly rather than through a reseller, which is why we can hold your place with them before we treat your booking as final.
The price covers Pick-up in downtown Saigon, Internationally Licensed Tour Guide, Born and Raised in, BANH MI Saigon as a lunch, Cassava and pandan tea and A bottle of water. It does not cover Purchase of Real ammunition for AK-47, Tip for a tour guide, Travel Insurance and Personal Expenses, so budget for those separately. Everything included is listed in full on this page; if something is not on that list, assume it is not in the price.
Hotel pickup in Ho Chi Minh City. OG Saigon Experience & Transport confirms your pickup time and the exact spot once the booking is in. We need at least one day's notice, and we confirm the date with OG Saigon Experience & Transport before treating your booking as final. If they cannot take your date we tell you and refund you rather than leave you waiting.
Tour Itinerary
The schedule below is a suggested plan and can be adjusted to suit your preferences.
2 pickup location options
Takashimaya (Ho Chi Minh City Takashimaya Department Store), Ben Thanh Market
Ho Chi Minh City
Local snacks (15 minutes)
Van
(100 minutes)
Cu Chi Tunnels
Visit, Guided tour, Sightseeing, Walk, Local snacks (2 hours)
Cu Chi Tunnels
Local snacks (10 minutes)
Van
(30 minutes)
Củ Chi, Ho Chi Minh City
Break time, Visit (20 minutes)
Van
(80 minutes)
2 drop-off locations
Ben Thanh Market, Takashimaya (Ho Chi Minh City Takashimaya Department Store)
Detailed Itinerary
2 pickup location options: Takashimaya (Ho Chi Minh City Takashimaya Department Store), Ben Thanh Market
Ho Chi Minh City: Local snacks (15 minutes)
Van: (100 minutes)
Cu Chi Tunnels: Visit, Guided tour, Sightseeing, Walk, Local snacks (2 hours)
Cu Chi Tunnels: Local snacks (10 minutes)
Van: (30 minutes)
Củ Chi, Ho Chi Minh City: Break time, Visit (20 minutes)
Van: (80 minutes)
Includes
- Pick-up in downtown Saigon
- Internationally Licensed Tour Guide, Born and Raised in Saigon
- BANH MI Saigon as a lunch (private option only)
- Cassava and pandan tea
- A bottle of water
- Beer/Coke (private option only)
- Check-in and souvenir photos
- Entrance ticket
- Guided tour of Cu Chi Tunnels
- Experience shooting an AK-47
Excludes
- Purchase of Real ammunition for AK-47
- Tip for a tour guide (recomended)
- Travel Insurance
- Personal Expenses
Important information
Meeting point
Hotel pickup in Ho Chi Minh City. OG Saigon Experience & Transport confirms your pickup time and the exact spot once the booking is in.
Know before you go
- Free cancellation available up to 24 hours before the activity starts
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Traveler Reviews
Really enjoyed this Cu Chi Tunnels tour! The small group made it feel relaxed and personal. Duy was super friendly, easy to talk to, and clearly knows the area and its history very well. He shared interesting local stories, answered all our questions, and made the whole experience fun without feeling rushed. Great guide, great atmosphere, great Banh Mi and definitely worth doing!
A fantastic Cu Chi Tunnels experience in a small group of only 6 people. Duy was an excellent local Saigonese guide who made the history feel personal and easy to understand. He shared stories and point of view you simply wouldn’t get from a standard tour. Everything was relaxed and genuinely enjoyable. Highly recommended if you want to experience the tunnels with a true local.
Applause 👏for the guide and the entire team! The Cu Chi Tunnels Small Group Tour was perfectly organized from beginning to end. Clean and comfortable car, cold drinks, cold beer, punctual pickup, and outstanding service throughout the trip. The highlight was definitely the guide’s storytelling. Instead of repeating the usual facts, he shared a different perspective on the war, local life, and Saigon’s history. The small group atmosphere made everything more interactive and enjoyable.
Well organized, small group, and never rushed. The highlight wasn’t just visiting the tunnels, it was the thoughtful sharing and local perspective throughout the day with Duy. Authentic, thoughtful, and inspiring.
Well organized, small group, and never rushed. The highlight wasn’t just visiting the tunnels—it was the thoughtful conversations and local perspective throughout the day. I left with a much better understanding of Vietnam than I expected. Thanks Duy for cold beer and the best Banh Mi!
Exploring the Cu Chi Tunnels was one of the most memorable experiences of my travel to Vietnam. It was great to learn about the history, see the underground tunnels, and understand how people survived during such difficult times. The “local storyteller” Duy were knowledgeable, friendly, and explained everything in an engaging way. Walking through the site and exploring parts of the tunnels gave me a much deeper appreciation of Vietnam's history and the resilience of its people. I highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Ho Chi Minh City. It is educational, well organized, and truly deserv
En helt fantastisk tur, med en helt fantastisk guide, Duy. Duy taler rigtig godt engelsk, og han deler gerne ud af sin kæmpe viden om den vietnamesiske historie og også om sit eget liv. Vi var kun vores familie på 4, så dagen har været præcist udfra vores ønsker og interesser - og i Duy’s gode selskab. Transport, kolde drikkevarer, Banh Mi, rundvisning og gode samtaler. Vi giver turen 10 ud af 10 og vores varmeste anbefalinger🙏🏻
As an American visiting Vietnam, I expected a standard history lesson, I left with something far more meaningful. Duy and Nam delivered true VIP hospitality from start to finish. The car was spotless, comfortable, and Nam drove smoothly the whole way to Cu Chi. What stood out most was Duy’s storytelling, hearing about the war from an OG Saigonese perspective, real family history instead of textbook facts, gave me a much deeper understanding of what Vietnamese people lived through. Emotional at times, but shared with warmth and honesty, with real room for questions. Walking the tunnels was fasc
History feels very different when it’s told by someone whose family has lived in Saigon for generations. This wasn’t just a tour of the Cu Chi Tunnels—it was a chance to understand Vietnam through real stories, not just historical facts. One of the most meaningful experiences of my trip.
Awesome! Duy was the best guide we could wish for, especially for his english which is not usually as good as his in Vietnam. He brought us to Cu Chi tunnels and to the factory where the war victims make wonderful paintings. He also told us all of the stories passionately and with wide context. Such a cool guy, definitely worth booking him for this trip.
Today’s trip to Cu Chi Tunnels was a wonderful experience. Everything was well-organized and very exciting. A big thanks to our guide, Duy! He was incredibly nice, passionate, and told great stories. We really enjoyed our day. Five stars for Duy and the tour!"
Doing the Cu Chi Tunnels tour with a local who has deep generational ties to this land made all the difference. The host Duy didn't just show us the tunnels, he connected the dots between history, culture, and the spirit of Saigon. It was respectful and insightful. An absolute highlight of our journey.





