5-Hour Old Manila Tour with Intramuros and Fort Santiago

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Walk through the walled city of Intramuros
• 02 Visit Fort Santiago, a historic Spanish fortress
• 03 Explore Manila's heritage at Casa Manila
• 04 Discover San Agustin Church, the oldest stone church in the Philippines
• 05 Experience the colonial history of the Philippines at Manila Cathedral
• 06 Stroll through Rizal Park and pay your respects at the Rizal Execution Ground
• 07 Learn about Filipino culture at the Cultural Center of the Philippines

Discover the old city of Manila on this half-day tour. Visit the Cultural Center of the Philippines and admire the impressive Coconut Palace before heading along the Manila Bay waterfront to Rizal Park, where national hero Dr Jose Rizal was executed. Stroll through the walled city of Intramuros to see landmarks such as Fort Santiago, Casa Manila, and San Agustin Church, then conclude with a visit to heritage-rich Paco Park.

Visit the Cultural Center of the Philippines and admire the impressive Coconut Palace before heading along the Manila Bay waterfront to Rizal Park, where national hero Dr Jose Rizal was executed.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

City Manila

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Explore Old Manila and Intramuros

• At the appointed time, meet your English-speaking guide in the hotel lobby and depart for your half-day excursion.
• The city tour begins with a quick visit to the Cultural Center of the Philippines, which was developed during Marcos' rule.
• The route continues with a brief stop at the beautiful and fascinating Coconut Palace.
• Then, continue along the Manila Bay waterfront to arrive at Rizal Park, the only green area in the city where buildings and skyscrapers do not dominate.
• After a short walk through this huge park, continue to Intramuros, the final stop and main destination of the excursion.
• Inside this "walled city," waiting to be discovered, your exploration begins with Fort Santiago.
• It then continues to Plaza Roma and the surrounding buildings, and concludes with a visit to San Agustin Church and Casa Manila.
• Before returning to the hotel, make a final stop at Paco Park for one last visit.
• Return to the hotel and end the tour.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Private transportation
• Professional tour guide
• Admission fees to Fort Santiago, Manila Cathedral, Casa Manila, San Agustin Church, Rizal Park, Rizal Execution Ground, and the Cultural Center of the Philippines, with a photo stop at the Coconut Palace

What's Not Included

• Food and beverages
• Personal needs
• Souvenirs
• Tips and gratuities
• Everything not mentioned in "What's Included"

What to bring

• Comfortable shoes
• Camera, video camera, or mobile phone
• Pocket money
• Anything you may need for your personal needs

Know before you go

• Museums are closed on Monday.
• The tour has a duration of 5 hours. Any additional hours will result in extra charges.
• Admission fees are included as specified in the list "What's Included." Any additional entrances will be charged.
• Pick-up is available only from hotels in Manila (south of the Pasig River), Makati, and Pasay City. A surcharge applies for other cities.
• The tour is available in other languages, such as French, German, Italian, and Spanish, subject to availability and at an additional charge.
• If time permits, a short stop at Paco Park may be included.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Manila, Regione Capitale Nazionale, Filippine