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Intramuros: History of Old Manila | Manila Shore Excursion

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This is a half-day historical tour of Intramuros, the walled city of Manila. Our tour is in storytelling format that talks about the important events that shaped the Philippines. If you only have half-a-day to spend and wanted to hear story more than the fast-paced picture-taking city tours, this is the tour for you and your group. This is a history-and-culture-anchored tour that involves part walking, horse-back riding (when there are more than 4 tourists) and museum visits. We curated this tour to tell more than 400 years of history in less than 4 hours.
  • Bottled water
  • Museum and Entrance Fees
  • Horse-drawn Carriage Ride (if more than 4 tourists)
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Tour Guide Services
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Personal souvenir
  • Personal snacks
  • Gratuities (Optional)
Departure Point

Traveler pickup is offered

We pick up guest from the Entrance/Exit gate of Pier 15 South Harbor. Your tour guide will have a signage with your name printed on it.

Traveler pickup
  • Pier 15 South Harbor
  • Rizal Park, Manila, Philippines
    This is the premier central park of Manila dedicated to one of the Philippines' National Hero who was executed in the area in 1896.
    10 minutes
  • Fort Santiago, Manila, Philippines
    It is a citadel first built by Spanish conquistador, Miguel López de Legazpi for the new established city of Manila in the Philippines. The defense fortress is part of the structures of the walled city of Manila referred to as Intramuros. We will visit the dungeons and river fortifications.
    60 minutes
  • Rizal Shrine, Manila, Philippines
    The Rizal Shrine is a museum dedicated to the lifework of José Rizal. The museum is located in the building where Rizal spent his final night and hid his famous poem Mi último adiós (My Last Farewell) in an oil lamp. The shrine is home to various memorabilia such as the shells he collected in Dapitan, books, manuscripts and artwork.
    30 minutes
  • Manila Cathedral, Manila, Philippines
    It is the first cathedral of Philippines and basilica located in Intramuros. It is dedicated to the Immaculate Conception, a title for the Blessed Virgin Mary, the principal patroness of the country.
    15 minutes
  • Intramuros, Manila, Philippines
    Intramuros is also called the Walled City, and at the time of the Spanish Colonial Period was synonymous to the City of Manila. It was the seat of government and political power when the Philippines was a component realm of the Spanish Empire. It was also the center of religion, education and economy. The standard way of life in Intramuros became the standard way of life throughout the Philippines. The Manila Galleons which sailed the Pacific for 250 years, carried goods to and from Intramuros (Manila) and Acapulco, Mexico. You will go around the walls of the city in a horse-drawn carriage ride. (The horse-carriage ride is when the total guest exceeds four.)
  • San Agustin Church, Manila, Philippines
    San Agustin Church was one of four Philippine churches constructed during the Spanish colonial period to be designated as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, under the collective title Baroque Churches of the Philippines.
  • Casa Manila, Manila, Philippines
    Casa Manila is a museum in Intramuros depicting colonial lifestyle during Spanish colonization of the Philippines. Casa Manila is a copy of an 1850s San Nicolas House that was once located in Calle Jaboneros.
    30 minutes
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Christine_C
05 May 2023
We were not cruise passengers but they accommodated us, and met Andrei, our tour guide by Fort Santiago. The history story telling was excellent, kudos to Andrei. It was a good refresher for me and my husband who studied in Manila. It was hot and humid (usual for Manila), the quick ice cream stop after Fort Santiago was a pleasant surprise. We also like the kalesa ride around Intramuros at the end of the tour. If you are looking to do a history tour around Manila, don’t skip this one.
irina_korzhenevich
14 Nov 2019
Our guide was very good and friendly. We could easily understand her English. The excursion to Intramuros and to the museum was interesting.
johnpD2112ST
18 Oct 2019
Manila was a port on our cruise itinerary that we probably were unsure of but this half day tour with Don’t Skip Manila certainly changed our minds and it became our favourite port of call. The tour takes in most of the same things a cruise ship tour will but with a locals insight, Ann our guide was an enthusiastic advocate for Manila. It’s mainly a walking tour with a short drive to the start point and back to the ship but the pace is relaxed and we got to see way more than the ships tour who we saw being regularly hearded on and off of coaches and rushed around attractions. Anna’s enthusiasm was infectious and we learned so much about the history of Manila and the Philippines under different rulers and the love they have for Jose Rizal, we were also able to visit Casa Manila which was a fascinating insight into the way people lived in Manila years ago. Don’t miss Manila and certainly don’t miss this tour!
This tour in Philippines is organized by Don't Skip Manila

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