Philippines · Heritage Walks

3-Hour Intramuros Walking Tour in Manila with Colonial History

3 Hours Round trip from Manila Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore the oldest stone church in the archipelago and the historic walls of Intramuros
  • 02 Step inside an expertly recreated 19th-century aristocrat's home shaped by East and West influences
  • 03 Walk through Intramuros' narrow streets and discover less-visited corners of the old city
  • 04 Visit a WW2 memorial and learn about the Philippines' role in the conflict
  • 05 See the Manila Cathedral and trace the Catholic Church's enduring presence in the Philippines

Get an insight into the Philippines' colonial past on this short walking tour of Intramuros. Visit the oldest stone church in the archipelago, explore the historic walls of the old city, and stroll through narrow streets to discover wonderful corners that very few get to see. Along the way, stop at a WW2 memorial, learn about the country's fight for independence, and visit the Manila Cathedral, the highest seat of the archbishop in the country.

Get an insight into the Philippines' colonial past on this short walking tour of Intramuros.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Not included
Wheelchair access No
City Manila
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Intramuros History Walk Through Old Manila

  • Meet your Manila tour guide and dive right into the history of the Philippines.

  • Start with the oldest stone church in the whole archipelago and learn the backstories of how and why the Spanish came to this side of the world, along with the everlasting marks they left during more than 300 years of occupation.

  • Next, cross the street and enter an expertly recreated 19th-century aristocrat's home. Marvel at the furnishings and designs shaped by the combined influence of the East and the West.

  • Make your way towards a rarely visited part of the actual historic walls of Intramuros and take a glimpse into its wondrous past.

  • Go to another museum that offers further insight into the old city of Intramuros and its intertwined history with the Catholic Church.

  • Continue walking through the old narrow streets and make a quick stop at a WW2 memorial, where you will learn about the Philippines and its role in this conflict.

  • Take another quick stop at the cathedral that represents the presence of the Catholic Church in the Philippines.

  • Also, learn about the Filipinos' fight for independence at the old military garrison.

Intramuros, historic walls of Intramuros, Manila Cathedral, WW2 memorial

Where this trip takes you

Intramuros, historic walls of Intramuros, Manila Cathedral, WW2 memorial

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Manila 1 city · 3 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Entrance fees:

    • San Agustin Church and Museum

    • Casa Manila

    • Fort Santiago

  • 1 bottled water per person

  • English-speaking Manila tour guide

What's Not Included

  • Hotel pick-up/drop-off

  • Food

  • Gratuities

Know before you go

  • Confirmation will be received at the time of booking.

  • Moderate walking throughout the tour.

  • This experience requires good weather. If it's cancelled due to poor weather, you'll be offered a different date or a refund.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines
Tour start
Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 3 hours finish where they began, in Manila.

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