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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
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.
Museum entrance fees
Bottled water
Horse-drawn Carriage Ride (if more than 4 tourists)
Air-conditioned vehicle
Tour Guide Services
All Fees and Taxes
Gratuities
Personal snacks and souvenir
Departure Point
Traveler pickup is offered
Our team will message the guest 12hours before the tour for the pick-up time. All guest are expected to be at the hotel main lobby at the designated time of pick-up.
Manila City Hotels between 8:15 - 8:30AM
Outside Manila City Hotels anytime between 7:45 - 8:30AM
Roxas Boulevard, Manila, Philippines It is a popular waterfront promenade in Manila in the Philippines. The boulevard, which runs along the shores of Manila Bay, is well known for its sunsets and stretch of coconut trees.
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-acrriage ride is when the total guest exceeds four.)
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
San Agustin Church, 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.
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
christopherhT3401ZN
29 Mar 2023
Our guide, Andrei, is a history professor at the local university. He was very informative and had a great sense of humor. He created a great 1/2 day tour!
Mya J
20 Mar 2023
Andrei was an attentive and very knowledgeable guide. He was patient, informative and full of interesting stories! 10/10 I would recommend this tour to my friends. There was refreshments and ice cream included in the tour.
S4597UYpaulf
19 Mar 2023
Wow what a fantastic and informative tour. Our tour guide Andrei was awesome and the tour even included water and street ice cream. Intramuros is fascinating for all parts of its history, this tour is a MUST.
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