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Small Group Tour: Ho Chi Minh City and Cu Chi Tunnels by Local Operator

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Activity provider: TNK TRAVEL CO., LTD
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Full-day tour in Ho Chi Minh City, taking in Independence Palace, Saigon Notre-Dame Cathedral and Saigon Central Post Office. Run by TNK TRAVEL CO., LTD, booked direct rather than through a reseller.

Highlights

  • Independence Palace
  • Saigon Notre-Dame Cathedral
  • Saigon Central Post Office
  • War Remnants Museum
  • Runs 12.5 hours
  • Transportation by air-conditioned van

Small Group Tour: Ho Chi Minh City and Cu Chi Tunnels by Local Operator: Key Facts

PriceFrom $74.1 per person
Duration12.5 hours
LanguagesEnglish
Tour typeGuided Tour
BookingDirect with the local operator — no OTA markup

Full description

This is a 12.5-hour experience from Ho Chi Minh City, built around Independence Palace, Saigon Notre-Dame Cathedral and Saigon Central Post Office. It is run by TNK TRAVEL CO., LTD, 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 Transportation by air-conditioned van, guide, Entrance fee, Lunch at a local restaurant and Mineral water. It does not cover Travel insurance and Tips 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.

TNK TRAVEL CO., LTD sends the meeting point and time by email as soon as the booking is confirmed. We need at least one day's notice, and we confirm the date with TNK TRAVEL CO., LTD 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

Itineraries are customisable as per your request

The schedule below is a suggested plan and can be adjusted to suit your preferences.

Starting/pickup location

Depends on the selected option

Van

(30 minutes)

Independence Palace

Guided tour, Sightseeing (1 hour)

Saigon Notre-Dame Cathedral

Photo stop, Guided tour (15 minutes)

Saigon Central Post Office

Photo stop, Guided tour, Sightseeing (25 minutes)

Van

(10 minutes)

War Remnants Museum

Guided tour, Sightseeing (1 hour)

Van

(15 minutes)

Van

(1.5 hours)

Tunnels entrance

Photo stop, Visit, Guided tour, Sightseeing, Walk (1.5 hours)

Van

(110 minutes)

2 drop-off locations

112 Trần Hưng Đạo, District 1

Detailed Itinerary

Starting/pickup location: Depends on the selected option

Van: (30 minutes)

Independence Palace: Guided tour, Sightseeing (1 hour)

Saigon Notre-Dame Cathedral: Photo stop, Guided tour (15 minutes)

Saigon Central Post Office: Photo stop, Guided tour, Sightseeing (25 minutes)

Van: (10 minutes)

War Remnants Museum: Guided tour, Sightseeing (1 hour)

Van: (15 minutes)

Includes

  • Transportation by air-conditioned van
  • English speaking guide
  • Entrance fee
  • Lunch at a local restaurant
  • Mineral water (1 bottle per person)

Excludes

  • Travel insurance
  • Tips and personal expenses

Important information

Meeting point

TNK TRAVEL CO., LTD sends the meeting point and time by email as soon as the booking is confirmed.

Know before you go

  • Free cancellation available up to 24 hours before the activity starts

About this activity

Free cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Secure payment
Complete your booking safely with Razorpay. Full refund if you cancel 24h prior. Read more
Duration 12.5 hours
Check availability to see starting times
Live tour guide
English
Wheelchair accessible

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Free cancellation
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Traveler Reviews

4.6/5
based on 165 reviews
Guide
4.7/5
Value for money
4.5/5
Verified reviews from travelers on this operator’s experience
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Belinda
September 1, 2025

The tour guide Danny was excellent . The tour itself was quite a full day . Notre Dame was under scaffolding and the post office wasn’t really that interesting . The tour lit up from the reunification palace and the Chui Chui tunnels . With a small group and going when we did we were able to avoid queues and really get a glimpse into what is might have been like. The ingenuity of the Viet Cong was astounding and outstepped the Americans all through the war . Danny looked after us really well and even dropped us back at our hotel :)

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Tomas
November 3, 2024

Guide John was excelent… We have spent beautiful day and learned a lot about Vietnam history and more. We recommend this tour!!

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Robert
October 31, 2024

I found the trip to be excellent value they crammed allot in to the day hence a 12 hour trip our tour guide Danny NGUYÊN I found to be first class his knowledge of Vietnam history to be first class. The only thing I would say is allot of us didn’t know before the trip that we needed mosquito repellent before going into the jungle. We also felt a little bit rushed in between places on the bus off the bus I would have liked a bit longer to buy souvenirs at the war museum impedance palace and elsewhere. Overall though it was really enjoyable and I would highly recommend the tour trip to any of my

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Mark
June 8, 2025

Excellent tour with kien our tour guide. Small group which meant just my family of 6 on the tour, transport was fantastic in the limousine car, kien was funny, informative and helpful showing us the city and the tunnels. Had a chance to use the shorting range and fire a machine gun! Great day. Food at lunch was amazing, 3 courses of top class food served. Could not find a fault at all today. Thank you so much and would 100% recommend for a private group tour.

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Rowena
January 4, 2025

our guide was superb but we had to wait 45 minutes for a couple to join us in the afternoon. everyone was very frustrated

5
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Igor
August 16, 2024

Our guide was Thuyen, it was a fun experience and she was very knowledgeable as she answered a lot of our questions about the trip and Vietnam in general ;)

5
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Ian
August 8, 2024

Great tour! We got a lovely Vietnamese lunch and the whole day trip was excellent. Our tour guide Heidi was lovely

5
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Sorcha
August 5, 2024

We had a fantastic day on this tour. Our tour guide Patrick was excellent and made it very enjoyable! Would recommend

5
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Niels
July 25, 2024

Awesome day. Tourguide Vi is the best ever guide!!

5
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Lyubov
April 3, 2024

The trip was very well organized, so we were able to visit a lot of historical places in one day I also liked that our Cu Chi tunnels visit was quite immersive having no other tourists at all. Our guide was informative, well prepared and shared with us a lot of interesting facts about the history and present of Vietnam. Really enjoyed this tour!

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Nicolás
October 7, 2023

This tour was amazing and extremely eye-opening. The most valuable thing was our tour guide - Tibiet - who not only spoke from a history book, but from his family and personal experience! It’s a must-do while visiting Ho Chi Minh!

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leigh
April 15, 2024

Perfect day , lots of walking and information , fun inside the tunnels and shooting range , are guide Tom really made the tour , bless him and his family I hope he becomes a fortune teller one day

Frequently Asked Questions

TNK TRAVEL CO., LTD sends the meeting point and time by email as soon as the booking is confirmed.
The price does not cover travel insurance and tips and personal expenses. Everything it does cover is listed in full on this page, so if something is not on that list, budget for it separately.
Yes. A widened section of 20 to 100 metres is open to crawl through, with exits every 20 metres, so you can leave when you like; it is hot and tight, and anyone claustrophobic can skip it. Children from about six manage it well. The shooting range is optional and paid on site per bullet.
We confirm your booking with the operator before we treat it as final, and we need at least one day's notice. Once it is confirmed you get the meeting point, the time and a contact number for the day. If the operator cannot take your date we tell you and refund you rather than leave you waiting.
Transportation by air-conditioned van, English speaking guide, Entrance fee, Lunch at a local restaurant, Mineral water (1 bottle per person)
The duration of the Small Group Tour: Ho Chi Minh City and Cu Chi Tunnels by Local Operator is typically 12.5 hours. We recommend arriving 15 minutes before the scheduled start time for a smooth check-in. Your guide will meet you at the designated meeting point and ensure the experience runs on schedule while remaining flexible to your pace.
For most experiences, we highly recommend an early morning start. This allows you to avoid the midday heat, bypass the largest crowds, and capture the best lighting for photography. Your guide can advise on the optimal timing based on the season and specific attractions included.
Yes, once your booking is completed via our secure payment gateway, you will receive an instant confirmation email with your tour details, meeting point address, guide's name, and direct contact information. You can also view and manage your booking through your AsiaByLocals account dashboard.
Yes! All our private tours are fully customizable. Whether you want to add extra stops, skip certain locations, change the pace, or adjust the start time — simply let your guide know in advance or on the day. We aim to create a personalized experience tailored to your interests and energy level.
We offer free cancellation up to 24 hours before the scheduled start time for a full refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may be subject to a partial charge depending on the tour type. Weather-related cancellations for outdoor and boat tours are handled on a case-by-case basis, with full refunds or free rebooking offered when safety is a concern.
Most of our experiences are family-friendly and suitable for children of all ages. However, some tours involving extensive walking, water activities, or early morning starts may be better suited for children aged 5 and above. Please check the specific tour description for age recommendations, or contact us for personalized family itinerary advice.
After booking, you will receive detailed meeting point instructions via email. Most tours include complimentary hotel pickup within the central area. For tours without pickup, your confirmation email will include the exact address, Google Maps pin, and your guide's phone number for easy coordination. Guides typically arrive 10 minutes early and will message you on WhatsApp.
We accept all major credit and debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express), PayPal, Apple Pay, and Razorpay for Indian cards. All payments are processed through a PCI-compliant secure gateway with 256-bit encryption. You can also pay in multiple currencies — the price is automatically converted to your local currency at checkout.
Yes, all AsiaByLocals guides are licensed professionals who have been rigorously vetted through background checks, skill assessments, and customer reviews. Many hold government-issued tourism licenses, university degrees in history or cultural studies, and have years of experience leading tours for international travelers. Every guide maintains a minimum 4.5-star rating to remain active on our platform.
Starting from$74.1