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Description
Sign up for this tour to visit Iloilo, which is a progressive province in Western Visayas, situated on Panay Island in the Philippines. Taste the regional seafood and Jaro's pastries, and travel across Jaro's oldest ancestral house called Casa Mariquit. Pay respects at the Men's Church, stroll through the Molo District and roam across Sinamay House, the ancestral house of an Antillean design.
Highlights
- Enjoy tasting Jaro's pastries such as Barquillos and Biscocho
- Visit the Philippines' 1st Economic History Museum
- Explore Western Visayas Regional Museum
- Go to Our Lady of Candles International Pilgrimage Shrine
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- 08:30 am - Depart from anywhere in Iloilo City and begin with a running tour of Yrong-Yrong.
- Go to Gateway to Western Visayas. Pass by Calle Real, Muelle Loney and Fort San Pedro.
- Stop for the Philippines’ first Economic History Museum. (Tue-Sun only)
- Walk for photo ops with Dinagyang costumes at the Iloilo City Gallery. (Mon-Fri only)
- 10:00 am- Stop for some Batchoy deli. (Guest's Account)
- 11:00 am- Proceed to National Museum‘s first Regional Museum.
- 11:30 am- Leave for the District of Molo – “The Athens of the Philippines”.
- Marvel inside St. Anne’s Parish – The Women’s Church.
- Walk for photo ops to Molo Plaza ans shop at Yusay - Consing Mansion.
- 12:30 pm- Head for some seafood lunch by the beach at Breakthrough (Guest's Account) or some heritage lunch at Camina Balay na Bato (Subject to availability, reservations needed).
- 01:45 pm- Move to Camina Balay na Bato for Tablea Experience.
- 02:45 pm- Go to the District of Mandurriao- Iloilo’s Economic Triangle. Stop for some photo ops at Iloilo Esplanade before heading for The District of Jaro.
- 03:15 pm- Drive to Jaro – “The City within the City”. Shop for local delicacies at Deocampo's Barquillos.
- 03:45 pm- Visit the oldest ancestral house at Casa Mariquit.
- 04:15 pm- Proceed to St. Elizabeth Metropolitan Cathedral - “The Men’s Church”
- Listen to the tales and learn why it was declared, an International Pilgrimage Shrine.
- 04:30 pm- Move to Tinukib Cafe for some native coffee and snacks (Mon-Fri only) or Proceed for a running tour of ancestral mansions along the Millionaires’ Row.
- See the Nelly Garden – the most photographed of all ancestral houses.
05:30 pm- Tour ends.
What's Included
- Private Car or Van depending on the size of the group
- Entrance Fees
- Licensed Tour Guide
- Bottled Water
What's Excluded
- Meals & Snacks
What to bring
- The weather around the city is normally warm and humid. Come in very light outfits. A fan would be of great help.
Know before you go
Museums close on Mondays. There is a most sought-after Heritage lunch that is available on dates where a minimum of 18 guests make a prior reservation. Confirmed Tour dates would be most favorable.
Meeting Point
Anywhere in Iloilo City
Cancellation Policy
For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 50% of the tour price.Price Details
| Adult | |
| 10 To 10 | PHP 1800 Per Person |
| 9 To 9 | PHP 1900 Per Person |
| 8 To 8 | PHP 2100 Per Person |
| 7 To 7 | PHP 2250 Per Person |
| 6 To 6 | PHP 2500 Per Person |
| 5 To 5 | PHP 2900 Per Person |
| 4 To 4 | PHP 3400 Per Person |
| 3 To 3 | PHP 4150 Per Person |
| 1 To 2 | PHP 5150 Per Person |
| Child | |
| 1 To 4 | PHP 1800 Per Person |
This is a private tour | |