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Vietnam History: Ben Duoc Tunnels & Museum
4.8
89 Ratings
Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh
Explore the Cu Chi Tunnels and War Remnants Museum on a deluxe small group historical tour. Discover the incredible stories of Vietnam’s wartime past and delve into its rich history. Book now!
Explore the Cu Chi Tunnels and War Remnants Museum on a deluxe small group historical tour. Discover the incredible stories of Vietnam’s wartime past and delve into its rich history. Book now!
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
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Ben Duoc Tunnel Complex - ♦ Between 7:30 and 8:00 AM, tourists are picked up for the journey to the Củ Chi Tunnels, which takes approximately one and a half hours, including a 20-minute stop for restroom breaks.
♦ Upon arrival, visitors can explore the wartime remnants, including secret bunkers used as military shelters by Vietnamese soldiers, and…
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Ben Duoc Tunnel Complex - ♦ Between 7:30 and 8:00 AM, tourists are picked up for the journey to the Củ Chi Tunnels, which takes approximately one and a half hours, including a 20-minute stop for restroom breaks.
♦ Upon arrival, visitors can explore the wartime remnants, including secret bunkers used as military shelters by Vietnamese soldiers, and watch a documentary film to gain insight into the courageous fight for independence.
♦ Visitors have the opportunity to crouch or crawl through the tunnels, experiencing the challenging conditions of the past.
♦ For those interested in shooting, various guns, including the AK47, are available for use at an additional cost (bullets not included).
♦ Before departing, guests can sample tapioca and tea, which were staple foods for soldiers during the war. -
War Remnants Museum - ♦ Around noon, the group returns to the center of Saigon to visit the War Remnants Museum. Guests have about an hour to freely explore, reading information, viewing numerous photos, and watching videos related to the Vietnam War. An Audio Guide is available for an additional fee.
♦ The tour concludes with guests being dropped off at their hotel around 3:30-4:00 PM.
What's Included
- All Entrance Fees
- Brand New Minivan
- Cake, Drinking Water, Tissue, Mask
- English Speaking Tour Guide
- All Entrance Fees
- Brand New Minivan
- Cake, Drinking Water, Tissue, Mask
- English Speaking Tour Guide
What's Not Included
- personal expensive, Tips
- Lunch
- Audio guide for the War Museum
- personal expensive, Tips
- Lunch
- Audio guide for the War Museum
Additional Information
Uncover Vietnam’s rich history by visiting the Ben Duoc Cu Chi Tunnels and the War Remnants Museum. Avoid the crowds and delve into the lesser-known tunnels, where you can discover wartime survival strategies, navigate through underground corridors, and uncover hidden bunkers. Following this, explore the War Remnants Museum, which houses compelling…
Uncover Vietnam’s rich history by visiting the Ben Duoc Cu Chi Tunnels and the War Remnants Museum. Avoid the crowds and delve into the lesser-known tunnels, where you can discover wartime survival strategies, navigate through underground corridors, and uncover hidden bunkers. Following this, explore the War Remnants Museum, which houses compelling exhibits on the Vietnam War.
This small-group tour, accommodating a maximum of 10 participants, provides a personalized and engaging experience for history enthusiasts and inquisitive travelers.
Tour Highlights
✅ Discover Ben Duoc Tunnels – Enjoy a more authentic, less crowded experience.
✅ Venture Underground – Navigate tunnels, bunkers, and trapdoors.
✅ Gain Historical Insights – View a wartime documentary and listen to genuine stories.
✅ Sample War-Time Snacks – Enjoy traditional tapioca and tea.
✅ Explore War Remnants Museum – Witness impactful war exhibits and artifacts.
✅ Small-Group Tour – Limited to 10 participants for a more intimate experience.
Location
20/13 Đ. Nguyễn Trường Tộ
Đường Nguyễn Trường Tộ
Nearby Saigon Royal, 35 -35B Ben Van Don Street, District 4
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(89 Ratings)
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I9003jkkennethd
Jan 23, 2026
Authentic eye opening experience - Great small group tour with Ken as our guide. He made the trip interesting sharing insights and humor along the way. We explored four tunnels in total and other interesting exhibits form the war. Highly recommend!
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Julia
Jan 6, 2026
A Wonderful Cu Chi Tunnels Experience with Linda - Linda was a wonderful guide during our visit to the Cu Chi Tunnels. The group was small, which made the experience very personal, and she took great care of everyone throughout the tour. She was knowledgeable, attentive, and genuinely pleasant to spend time with. A very enjoyable and well-organised experience — highly recommended.
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Lucadk5755aq
Jan 2, 2026
Cu Chi Tunnels Ben Duoc - We went to visit the Cu Chi Tunnels Ben Duoc, less touristy and very interesting. Our guide Tri was very knowledgeable and explained the whole story clearly and punctually.
Highly recommended
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Haertingj
Dec 24, 2025
Cu Chi Ben Duoc Tunnel - We had a fantastic experience at the Cu Chi Tunnels. The logistics (pick up from hotel) were seamless, and the site itself is a must-see for anyone visiting Vietnam.
Our guide, Ken, was exceptional. His English is perfect, and his perspective on the history of the area was insightful and balanced. We had plenty of time for photos and questions without feeling rushed. Crawling through the tunnels was a particular delight. Highly recommend this tour.
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Lisa_b
Dec 8, 2025
Exceptional Cu Ch Day Trip with Linda – Highly Recommended - Fantastic private tour to Cu Chi Ben Duoc and the War Remnants Museum.
We had an amazing day exploring both sites, and our guide Linda was absolutely outstanding. From the moment we met her, she was friendly, knowledgeable and made the whole experience feel personal and engaging.
At Cu Chi Ben Duoc, Linda explained the history clearly and walking us through the tunnels, traps and exhibits at a perfect pace. It was fascinating to see the less touristy part of Cu Chi and learn so much from someone who knows the area so well. We also took advantage of the optional shooting range, followed by the War Remnants Museum.
The whole day ran smoothly, the transport was comfortable and we never felt rushed.
Highly recommended for anyone looking for an informative and well-organised tour.
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684dexterc
Dec 6, 2025
Following the Trails - Our trip to the Cu Chi Tunnels was absolutely fantastic, thanks largely to our amazing guide Tony from Hana Tours. They were incredibly knowledgeable, able to communicate effectively in English, and shared compelling stories and insights that made the history feel personal and real, rather than just facts from a textbook.
The tour was paced perfectly, never feeling rushed, and we appreciated the opportunity to see the various living quarters, traps, and even try the shooting range. A highly recommended, top-tier experience.
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Jgn1981
Nov 21, 2025
Great tour - Great tour with Tri.
He is very knowleadgable and explained a lot of interesting facts of the tunnels.
A must do if you are in Ho Chi Minh.
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Lodoss1980
Nov 2, 2025
Once in a lifetime experience - Cu Chi Tunnel tour was an unexpected experience. Love our tour guide, Ken, he made our experience more meaningful by sharing the History of Vietnam War and the importance of the tunnel and some gruesome traps. We traveled in small group of 10 people and avoided other bigger tour groups. It was a 2hrs drive from Ho Chi Minh City to our destination. Admission fee is included in the package. However, if you want to experience firing a machine gun, you have to buy bullets at 70,000 each, minimum 10 bullets.
Word of advice: Ensure you have strong legs to get you through the 50 meters tunnel.
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Leahz98
Sep 27, 2025
Very good tour - Linda, our tour guide, explained a lot to us and we had a great trip! The tunnels were very interesting, and it was not too crowded.
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Meander15508044812
Jan 13, 2026
Skip this scam - We booked this tour because it was advertised as the “less-touristy option.”
Unfortunately, our experience was the complete opposite, and it ended up being one of the poorest uses of our time in Vietnam.
• 2.5 hours on a bus each way
A very long ride for what was ultimately a very limited on-site experience.
• Unnecessary 20-minute stop at a lacquer factory “rest area”
This had nothing to do with the tunnels — it was a blatant shopping stop serving pizza, spaghetti, and lacquerware. About 10 other minibuses were parked there at the same time. Pure tourist funnel.
• Once at the museum, everything felt shallow
It’s an open-air museum, where we were rushed from display to display.
• Heavy emphasis on the shooting range upsell.
• Key features on site were skipped entirely
We didn’t see:
– the river tunnel exits
– the war memorial
– bomb craters
When nobody wanted to shoot and I asked if we could use that time to visit the memorial, the guide claimed we “needed permission” to go there — which is simply untrue. It’s a public site.
• The tunnel sections feel overly artificial
Every tunnel accessible to tourists was coated in concrete, brightly lit, and equipped with air pumps. It’s a reconstruction, not anything resembling the historical tunnels.
• Staff engagement was poor
One museum employee guiding the tunnels was helpful.
The 10+ others standing around were all on their phones.
• The mannequin scenes were unconvincing
The “underground” surgery room staged with plastic tarps and a nylon camouflage gazebo (underground!) felt completely unrealistic and disconnected from the environment.
• Time on-site was shockingly short
After spending only 75 minutes at the site, we were asked to return to the minivan — despite having travelled 5 hours round-trip.
• Only two parts stood out
The trap demonstrations and the tapioca tasting — but these alone do not justify the travel time or the sense of being herded like tourist cattle, which we tried to avoid by booking this tour.
Overall, this was disappointing, overly commercial, and misrepresented. I would not recommend it in its current form.
The war remnants museum in Ho Chi Minh City on the other hand is excellent.
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