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Fort Santiago gate
Fort Santiago gate and moat
Fort Santiago
Manila cathedral at night
On top of the walls of Intramuros

Historical tour of old Manila

By Jb Quemado
8.8 out of 10
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Overview

Get a chance to learn Philippine history, culture and can be flexible in arranging special requests (slum visits, walking at local markets)

Activity location

  • Intramuros
    • Bonifacio Dr & Padre Burgos St,
    • 1002, Manila, Philippines

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Fort Santiago
    • 1002, Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines

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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedTour guide fee only
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedLunch
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedPrivate transport
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedAll Fees and Taxes

Know before you book

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialised infant seats are available
  • Transport options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Intramuros
  • 3h
  • Admission ticket included
Experience the Philippines colonial past by going to the walled city of Intramuros. Immerse in spanish era structures, experience the faith of Filipinos in catholicism and meet locals just doing their business in the modern city. Includes Fort Santiago and Casa Manila (entrance fees of 75php/person) plus Manila cathedral and San Agustin church. Will have minimal walking
Fort Santiago
  • 2h
  • Admission ticket not included
Fort Santiago is the symbol of t heroism and bravery due to it being the site of Jose Rizals imprisonment and also intense fighting between Japanese and American troops was witnessed by this fort. Built by the Spaniards, improved by the Americans and was a prison compund used by all colonial powers of thePhilippines. Symbol of power of precolonial and colonial era Manila, now the tourism gem of the Philippines. Let us explore this Fort of glory and honour! Entrance fee of 75 pesos per person
Manila Cathedral
  • 20m
Seat of the Catholic church in the Philippines. Witness how this church stood time and how like a phoenix it rises up from destruction due to natural calamities and World War 2.
San Agustin Church
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket not included
First stone church of the Philippines, the only surviving church (out of 7 inside Intramuros) that survived the Battle for Manila 1945. Enjoy the fascinating history and centuries old relics inside the church (optional museum tour with entrance fee of 200php/perso )
Destileria Limtuaco Museum
  • 40m
  • Admission ticket not included
One of the oldest liquor and wine distillers in Manila, this museum showcases the family traditions. Wine tasting is optional but a must try for wine connosieurs! Entrance fee of 100 pesos per person/ 200 pesos if includes wine tasting (6 shots)
Memorare Manila Monument
  • 20m
Built as a memorial for civilian casualties of the war, this plaza also showcases a pictorial exhibit of the time table of the war.
Casa Manila
  • 40m
  • Admission ticket not included
Enter a house that will bring you back a century as we explore this house and listen to the way of life of 19th Century Manila. Entrance fee of 75pesos per person

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESIntramuros
    • Bonifacio Dr & Padre Burgos St,
    • 1002, Manila, Philippines

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEFort Santiago
    • 1002, Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines

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