Intramuros: History of Old Manila | Manila Walking Tours
Intramuros: History of Old Manila | Manila Walking Tours
Intramuros: History of Old Manila | Manila Walking Tours

Intramuros: History of Old Manila | Manila Walking Tours

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Intramuros, a district of Manila City, is also known as the Old Manila. Book this tour if you want a full-history tour about the story of Manila and the important events that shaped the Philippine history. This walking tour tell the story of the Manila - from the pre-colonial times, Spanish Colonization, American annexation, Japanese Occupation and the post-war Manila. If you have less than 4 hours but you want to hear more than 400 years of Philippine history, this is the tour for you and your group.

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Adult

Ages 18 or above
2

Children

0

Things To Know

  • English-speaking local tour guide
  • Bottled water
  • Snacks
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • Horse carriage ride
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This walking tour includes a moderate amount of walking. it is advised to wear comfortable clothing in a tropical climate.
  • Guests are advised to dress casual. A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No mini-shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements.
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult. Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults.

What's included in the package

Itinerary

Fort Santiago

Fort Santiago is a citadel first built by Spanish navigator and governor Miguel López de Legazpi for the new established city of Manila in the Philippines. The defense fortress is part of the structures of the walled city of Manila referred to as Intramuros.

Admission Ticket Included

Rizal Shrine

José Rizal, one of the Philippine national heroes, was imprisoned here before his execution in 1896. The Rizal Shrine museum displays memorabilia of the hero in their collection and the fort features, embedded onto the ground in bronze, his footsteps representing his final walk from his cell to the location of the actual execution.

Admission Ticket Included

Manila Cathedral

The Minor Basilica and Metropolitan Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, also known as Manila Cathedral (Spanish: Catedral de Manila), is the cathedral of Manila and basilica located in Intramuros, the historic walled city within today's modern city of Manila, Philippines. It is dedicated to the Immaculate Conception, a title for the Blessed Virgin Mary, the principal patroness of the country. The cathedral serves as the episcopal see of the Archbishop of Manila.

Intramuros (Pass-by Only)

A kalesa (horse-drawn carriage) ride around the walled city of Intramuros.

Memorare Manila Monument

The Memorare – Manila 1945 Monument commemorates the lives lost during the battle for the liberation of Manila, waged by Filipino and American forces against Imperial Japanese troops from February 3, 1945, to March 3, 1945.

Casa Manila

Casa Manila is a museum in Intramuros depicting colonial lifestyle during Spanish colonization of the Philippines. The museum is the imposing stone-and-wood structure c. 1850, one of the grand houses in Barrio San Luis (one of the four original villages of Intramuros) is located across historic San Agustin church and bounded by Calle Real, General Luna, Cabildo and Urdaneta streets. The other two are the Los Hidalgos, c. 1650 and Cuyugan Mansion, c. 1890.

Admission Ticket Included

Where to meet and pickup

Pickup and Dropoff

You will make your own way to the meeting points

Meeting Points

  • Enter through the Fort Santiago entrance booth and look for your tour guide who is wearing a "'Don't Skip Manila" t-shirt or sign.

End Points

  • Tour will end 5 blocks away from the starting point.

Ticket Redemption

Direct access, no redemption is required

Reviews By Other Travelers

5
Based on 45 reviews

What do other 45 guests say about Intramuros: History of Old Manila | Manila Walking Tours

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Freedom629249
5
Mar 2024
What a great tour and amazing way to see Intramuros! I had thought about just wandering around the area on my own but I'm very glad that I didn't. Andre (our guide) was a wealth of knowledge. But even beyond that, rather than just reciting facts, he was a great storyteller. Also, because our grou...
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DR_V
5
Mar 2024
Very interesting tour to learn more about the history of the Philippines, excellent guide. Really enjoyed it.
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martlea
5
Feb 2024
The overall experience was great. The tour started on time. It was curated well, including the songs played while we move from one location to another added different vibes. The storytelling was really informative. The tram ride gave extra feels to the tour around Intramuros. My children really h...

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SuMoTuWeThFrSa
All prices are shown in PHP

Adult

Ages 18 or above
2

Children

0

Things to know

Included
  • English-speaking local tour guide
  • Bottled water
  • Snacks
Not Included
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • Horse carriage ride
Additional Information
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This walking tour includes a moderate amount of walking. it is advised to wear comfortable clothing in a tropical climate.
  • Guests are advised to dress casual. A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No mini-shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements.
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult. Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults.