Intramuros: History of Old Manila | Manila Shore Excursion

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This is a half-day historical tour of Intramuros, the walled city of Manila. Our tour is in storytelling format that talks about the important events that shaped the Philippines. If you only have half-a-day to spend and wanted to hear story more than the fast-paced picture-taking city tours, this is the tour for you and your group. This is a history-and-culture-anchored tour that involves part walking, horse-back riding (when there are more than 4 tourists) and museum visits. We curated this tour to tell more than 400 years of history in less than 4 hours.

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Things To Know

  • Bottled water
  • Museum and Entrance Fees
  • Horse-drawn Carriage Ride (if more than 4 tourists)
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Tour Guide Services
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Personal souvenir
  • Personal snacks
  • Gratuities (Optional)
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What's included in the package

Itinerary

Rizal Park

This is the premier central park of Manila dedicated to one of the Philippines' National Hero who was executed in the area in 1896.

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Fort Santiago

It is a citadel first built by Spanish conquistador, 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. We will visit the dungeons and river fortifications.

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Rizal Shrine

The Rizal Shrine is a museum dedicated to the lifework of José Rizal. The museum is located in the building where Rizal spent his final night and hid his famous poem Mi último adiós (My Last Farewell) in an oil lamp. The shrine is home to various memorabilia such as the shells he collected in Dapitan, books, manuscripts and artwork.

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Manila Cathedral

It is the first cathedral of Philippines and basilica located in Intramuros. It is dedicated to the Immaculate Conception, a title for the Blessed Virgin Mary, the principal patroness of the country.

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Intramuros (Pass-by Only)

Intramuros is also called the Walled City, and at the time of the Spanish Colonial Period was synonymous to the City of Manila. It was the seat of government and political power when the Philippines was a component realm of the Spanish Empire. It was also the center of religion, education and economy. The standard way of life in Intramuros became the standard way of life throughout the Philippines. The Manila Galleons which sailed the Pacific for 250 years, carried goods to and from Intramuros (Manila) and Acapulco, Mexico. You will go around the walls of the city in a horse-drawn carriage ride. (The horse-carriage ride is when the total guest exceeds four.)

San Agustin Church - Immaculate Conception Parish (Pass-by Only)

San Agustin Church was one of four Philippine churches constructed during the Spanish colonial period to be designated as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, under the collective title Baroque Churches of the Philippines.

Casa Manila

Casa Manila is a museum in Intramuros depicting colonial lifestyle during Spanish colonization of the Philippines. Casa Manila is a copy of an 1850s San Nicolas House that was once located in Calle Jaboneros.

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Where to meet and pickup

Pickup and Dropoff

Choose to be picked up from a list of locations

Please arrive at the pick up point 30 minutes before departure time.

Additional Information

We pick up guest from the Entrance/Exit gate of Pier 15 South Harbor. Your tour guide will have a signage with your name printed on it.

Ticket Redemption

Direct access, no redemption is required


Reviews By Other Travelers

5
Based on 6 reviews

What do other 6 guests say about Intramuros: History of Old Manila | Manila Shore Excursion

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LuckyGrandmaMP
5
Apr 2024
Intramuros: History of Old Manila | Manila Walking Tours was so much fun, with 8 other family members and learned a lot about the area from our guide that we did not know from prior trip walking around ourselves. We had one member on crutches and they were very accommodating and patient. So muc...
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Sandra_t
5
Mar 2024
Our tour was with ‘don’t skip Manilla’ a small tour company passionate about their city. Anne was a wonderful friendly and informative guide. She did a wonderful job of digesting 400 years of history into 4 hours. I learnt so much about Manilla and the Phillipines which gave me a very different p...
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Lei231
5
Jan 2024
Excellent, do it! Andrei is deeply knowledgeable about the rich history of the Philippines. He does it justice within just hours of retelling hundreds of years of history mixed with humor which makes it enjoyable. He’s a real historian that appreciates the past and shares that passion with his gu...

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Things to know

Included
  • Bottled water
  • Museum and Entrance Fees
  • Horse-drawn Carriage Ride (if more than 4 tourists)
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Tour Guide Services
  • All Fees and Taxes
Not Included
  • Personal souvenir
  • Personal snacks
  • Gratuities (Optional)
Additional Information
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Payment Methods

Accept all major debit and credit cards
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Accept crypto currencies