Manila Old and New: Sightseeing Tour Including Intramuros and Fort Santiago
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Immerse yourself in Manila’s past and present as you travel by comfortable air-conditioned vehicle through the City of Makati and on to Old Manila. Step back in time as you stroll through ancient ruins in historic Intramuros, where you’ll visit UNESCO World Heritage-listed San Agustin Church and Fort Santiago. From your expert and friendly local guide, hear about the Philippines’ interesting Spanish colonial period, as well as its modern-day culture.
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Rizal Park, also known as Luneta Park or simply Luneta, is a historic urban park located in Ermita, Manila, Philippines which is considered as one of the largest urban parks in Asia. Here you will see the statue of our national hero, Dr. Jose Rizal.
San Agustin Church, also known as the Archdiocesan Shrine of Nuestra Señora de Consolación y Correa or the Immaculate Conception Parish, is a Roman Catholic church under the auspices of the Order of St. Augustine, located inside the historic walled city of Intramuros in Manila.
The Manila American Cemetery and Memorial is located in Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City, Metro Manila, within the boundaries of the former Fort William McKinley. It can be reached most easily from the city via Epifano de los Santos Ave. to McKinley Road, then to McKinley Parkway inside the Bonifacio Global City.
Old-world Intramuros is home to Spanish-era landmarks like Fort Santiago, with a large stone gate and a shrine to national hero José Rizal.
Roxas Boulevard is a popular waterfront promenade in Metro Manila in the Philippines. The boulevard, which runs along the shores of Manila Bay, is well known for its sunsets and stretch of coconut trees.
Fort Santiago, built in 1593, is a citadel built by Spanish navigator and governor Miguel López de Legazpi for the new established city of Manila in the Philippines. The defense fortress is located in Intramuros, the walled city of Manila. The fort is one of the most important historical sites in Manila.
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However, if the hotel is not listed in the pickup location, you must select the nearest hotel in your area.
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- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Minimum age is 2 years
Reviews(413)
Wear comfortable shoes, dress for warm weather, and be prepared to experience lots of interesting history!
I highly recommend the Manila Old and New: Sightseeing Tour Including Intramuros and Fort Santiago. This tour perfectly balances Manila’s rich past and vibrant present. Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, and passionate — they brought every historical site to life with fascinating stories and facts, especially while walking through Intramuros and exploring Fort Santiago. We learned so much about the Philippines’ history, architecture, and heritage. The pace was comfortable, not rushed, and the route was well-planned. We also got to see the modern side of Manila, which gave us a complete picture of the city. Transportation was reliable, and the whole experience felt safe and well-organized. If you want to truly understand Manila beyond the surface.
4+ hour tour, you see a lot of historical places. Easy walking tour. Guide explains the history of all your surroundings on the way to and while at the specific destinations.
Tour bus was 30 minutes late we had no tour guide until we got to the the second site and then due to delays we had to rush the tour . Very disappointed.
Richard was an absolute pleasure. First time in Philippines and happy to learn about its rich history. Highly recommend this tour!
Comfortable van; no pressure; informative and friendly guide.
Richard was our tour guide. He helped us understand Filipino history. Craig was our driver and kept the van cool and drove us everywhere safely. We highly recommend this tour.
A great historical lesson of the events that shaped Manila. Also sight seeing the many suburbs in and around the city.
There is a historical value on the tour. Frank the guide snd Ronnie, the driver were very accommodating snd pleasant.
This tour was very informative despite the half-day duration. We went to three places with historical facts pertaining to the Philippines cultural development. We had time to walk around and absorb the surroundings. Pick-up and drop-off were easy and convenient. We would not have been able to achieve this on our own with traffic logistics. For our next visit, we will book a longer guided tour.
