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Shared Old Manila Tour

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Pass By: Rizal Park, Roxas Blvd, Manila, Luzon 1000 Philippines

Manila’s city tour starts with a visit to Rizal Park, named in honor of the country’s national hero, Dr. Jose Rizal. After a brief picture stop, proceed to the Walled City of Intramuros to visit the remnants of Spain’s conquistadores. 

Stop At: Fort Santiago, Gen Luna St Intramuros, Manila, Luzon 1002 Philippines

Stop at Fort Santiago, an old Spanish fortress located at the mouth of Pasig River, where great moments in Philippine history occurred.


Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: San Agustin Church, Gen Luna & Real Sts Intramuros, Manila, Luzon 1002 Philippines

Travel through the cobbled streets to San Agustin Church, the country’s oldest stone church, and view its wide collection of ecclesiastical icons, vestments and other religious articles. 

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Casa Manila, General Luna St. Intramuros, Manila, Luzon Philippines

Cross the street to Casa Manila, a reproduction of a 19th century house equipped with oriental and European décor, as well as Philippine antique furniture. 

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Binondo, Bounded by the river Claro M. Recto Avenue and Avenida Rizal, Manila, Luzon Philippines

Then board a horse drawn carriage called ‘calesa’ and trot off to Chinatown in Binondo, crossing the Pasig River, and onto an alley that leads you to Binondo Church another historical landmark built by the Spaniards in 1596. Alight at the church’s entrance for a brief stop, and walk towards Ongpin, a street visible by its Chinese-style arches at its entrance.

This narrow street leads to a network of alleys and side streets crammed with small shops, Chinese drugstores, restaurants and residential houses. Binondo’s commercial activity ranges from banks to retail and wholesale shops selling a variety of items, from Chinese curios and delicacies to textiles, jewelries and construction materials. A leisurely walk brings you to numerous gold jewelry shops at the other end of Ongpin, whereupon sits an old Spanish fountain near the entrance to Sta. Cruz Church. Stop briefly at Sta. Cruz Church which was built in 1608 by the Jesuit priests, then move on to Escolta, located a few blocks away. Steep in history, it was once used as a convoy route by the British Navy from 1762 to 1764, and the shopping center of the elite during the Spanish and American regimes. Today, what is left of what was once known as the “Queen of Streets’ are two notable pre-World War II buildings, the Regina Building and the Perez-Samanillo Building. The former is of neo-Classical architecture while the latter, is of Philippine art deco architecture that was designed by Andres Luna de San Pedro, son of Juan Luna, who was the country’s greatest painter and creator of the ‘Spolarium’. Spend some time exploring the area before returning to your hotel.

Duration: 15 minutes

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Included
  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Professional guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
  • Lunch
  • Entry/Admission - Fort Santiago
  • Entry/Admission - San Agustin Church
  • Entry/Admission - Casa Manila
Not included
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Souvenir photos
Additional
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Refunds will not be issued if tour/activity is missed due to late or non-arrival of cruise ship
  • The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
  • Subject to favorable weather conditions.
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers
Features
Tourism
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Cultural
65%
Original
35%
Sport
20%
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