Hidden beneath the forests outside Ho Chi Minh City lies one of Vietnam’s most remarkable wartime legacies, the Cu Chi Tunnels. Once a 250-kilometer underground network used by Viet Cong fighters, today the tunnels stand as both a historic landmark and an interactive experience. Visitors can crawl through safe sections of the tunnels, see ingenious wartime inventions, and hear powerful stories from guides who bring this chapter of history to life.
Navigate sections enlarged for safety, offering a real feel of wartime underground life.
The Cu Chi Tunnels are an extensive underground network stretching over 250 kilometers, which played a crucial role in the Viet Cong's guerrilla warfare tactics and served as living quarters, supply routes, and strategic hideouts. Today, they stand as a testament to resilience and ingenuity.
Half-day tours typically last around 5-6 hours, including travel time. Full-day tours can extend up to 11 hours, especially when combined with other attractions like the Mekong Delta. Read more here.
While it's possible to visit independently, joining a guided tour enhances the experience by providing historical context and logistical convenience, including transportation and entrance arrangements.
You’ve got plenty of options—bus, taxi, car or motorbike rental, and even speedboat. Travel time ranges from 1.5 to 2.5 hours depending on your choice.
The tunnels are not wheelchair accessible due to narrow and uneven terrain. However, the surrounding areas and visitor centers are more accessible.
Yes! Visitors can explore sections of the tunnels, usually 20 to 100 meters long. There are regular exit points, so you can step out anytime if it feels too claustrophobic.
Some tunnels have been widened to make them easier to crawl through, but those with mobility issues should be careful. Families often visit, but the tunnels can be physically demanding.
Light clothing, sturdy walking shoes, mosquito repellent, and plenty of water will make your visit a lot more comfortable.
Yes, but it’s not included in the standard entry. For an extra fee, you can try shooting a variety of guns—though age restrictions and strict safety rules apply.
Definitely. Most guides speak English, and many tours also offer multilingual guides to help bring the history of the site to life.
Cu Chi Tunnels Half-Day Guided Tour with Hotel Transfers- Shared Group
Cu Chi Tunnels & Mekong Delta Full Day Tour
Cu Chi Tunnels Half-Day Guided Tour - Private Group
Cu Chi Tunnels & Ho Chi Minh City Full-Day Tour
ADDRESS
Phú Hiệp, Củ Chi, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
RECOMMENDED DURATION
4 hours
Timings
07:00–17:00
TICKETS
From $15.19
EXPECTED WAIT TIME - STANDARD
30-60 mins (Peak), 0-30 mins (Off Peak)
EXPECTED WAIT TIME - SKIP THE LINE
0-30 mins (Peak), 0-30 mins (Off Peak)
The Cu Chi Tunnels stretch over 120 kilometers, forming a vast underground network used for living quarters, storage, and military operations.
During the Vietnam War, the tunnels housed entire communities, including kitchens, hospitals, and command centers.
Many tunnel entrances were cleverly camouflaged and equipped with booby traps to deter enemy soldiers.