Philippines · City Tours

8-Hour Iloilo Heritage and Food Tour through Molo and Jaro

8 Hours Round trip from Iloilo City Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Enjoy tasting Jaro's pastries such as Barquillos and Biscocho
02 Visit the Philippines' first Economic History Museum
03 Explore the National Museum's first Regional Museum
04 Go to Our Lady of Candles International Pilgrimage Shrine

Sign up for this tour to explore Iloilo, a progressive province in Western Visayas on Panay Island in the Philippines. Taste regional seafood and Jaro's pastries, visit the Philippines' first Economic History Museum and the National Museum's first Regional Museum, and travel through the historic districts of Molo and Jaro. Pay respects at the Men's Church, stroll through the Molo District, and visit Casa Mariquit, Jaro's oldest ancestral house.

Pay respects at the Men's Church, stroll through the Molo District, and visit Casa Mariquit, Jaro's oldest ancestral house.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Iloilo

Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Iloilo Heritage Districts and Food Experience

08:30 am - Depart from anywhere in Iloilo City and begin with a running tour of Yrong-Yrong.
Go to the Gateway to Western Visayas, passing by Calle Real, Muelle Loney, and Fort San Pedro.
Stop at the Philippines' first Economic History Museum. (Tue-Sun only)
Walk for photo opportunities 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 the 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 opportunities at Molo Plaza and shop at Yusay-Consing Mansion.
12:30 pm - Head for a seafood lunch by the beach at Breakthrough (Guest's account) or a heritage lunch at Camina Balay na Bato (subject to availability; reservations needed).
01:45 pm - Move to Camina Balay na Bato for the Tablea Experience.
02:45 pm - Go to the District of Mandurriao - Iloilo's Economic Triangle. Stop for photo opportunities at Iloilo Esplanade before heading to 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 Nelly Garden - the most photographed of all ancestral houses.

05:30 pm - Tour ends.

Where this trip takes you

Calle Real, Iloilo Esplanade, Casa Mariquit, St. Anne's Parish

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Iloilo City 1 city · 8 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Private car or van, depending on the size of the group
Entrance fees
Licensed tour guide
Bottled water

What's Not Included

Meals and 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 available on dates when a minimum of 18 guests make a prior reservation. Confirmed tour dates would be most favorable.

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