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Manila Old and New: Sightseeing Tour Including Intramuros and Fort Santiago
Badge of ExcellenceLuzon, Philippines
- 4 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Discover the top sights of Manila on a 4-hour sightseeing tour by coach with an expert guide. Take in the City of Makati and Old Manila, including landmarks such as Nielson Tower, American Cemetery and Memorial and the old walled city of Intramuros. Walk through Intramuros to see UNESCO World Heritage sites including San Agustin Church and Fort Santiago, and learn about the nation's history and heroes like Dr Jose Rizal. You'll gain insight into the Philippine's history, the Spanish colonial era and vibrant modern-day Manila.
- 4-hour guided sightseeing tour of Manila's past and present
- See the City of Makati, the heart of the Philippine’s financial center
- Drive past Forbes Park and the American Cemetery and War Memorial
- Learn about the Spanish colonial period on a walk through the Intramuros district to Fort Santiago
- Discover intricate Baroque architectural designs of UNESCO World Heritage-listed San Agustin Church
- Round-trip hotel transport by comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle included
What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off on selected hotels only
- Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
- Local English-speaking guide
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup
Meeting point
- FairmontMakati, Metro Manila, Philippines
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Pickup details
However, if the hotel is not listed in the pickup location, you must select the nearest hotel in your area.
What To Expect
Choose from a morning or afternoon tour that starts with pickup from your Manila hotel, then travel with your experienced guide into the heart of the Philippine’s financial center: Makati.
Relax in air-conditioned comfort as your driver cruises down Ayala Boulevard. After a short stop at Nielson Tower, where the Filipinas Heritage Library collection is kept, continue past an exclusive residential enclave named Forbes Park and nicknamed ‘Millionaire's Row,’ en route to the American Cemetery and Memorial. The cemetery dates to World War II and holds the largest number of US soldiers killed in WWII of any cemetery in the world, in addition to soldiers from the Philippines and other Allied nations.
Next, drive along pretty Roxas Boulevard to Old Manila, passing through Luneta (aka Rizal Park) to arrive in the old walled city of Intramuros, the oldest district in Manila, built in the late 1500s when the Spanish Empire took power here. Visit the UNESCO World Heritage-listed San Agustin Church, one of the country’s oldest churches, then walk on cobblestone paths get a closer look at the old walls, church ruins and other remains from the Spanish colonial era.
Your final stop takes in Fort Santiago, one of Manila's most important historical sites. Built by the Spanish in the late 1500s, the fort fell under the rule of successive colonial powers throughout the centuries. It is also the site of a notorious prison where Philippine national hero Dr Jose Rizal wrote his famous poem ‘My Last Farewell’ and was executed by the Spanish in 1896.
Your tour ends after four hours with drop-off at your hotel.
Relax in air-conditioned comfort as your driver cruises down Ayala Boulevard. After a short stop at Nielson Tower, where the Filipinas Heritage Library collection is kept, continue past an exclusive residential enclave named Forbes Park and nicknamed ‘Millionaire's Row,’ en route to the American Cemetery and Memorial. The cemetery dates to World War II and holds the largest number of US soldiers killed in WWII of any cemetery in the world, in addition to soldiers from the Philippines and other Allied nations.
Next, drive along pretty Roxas Boulevard to Old Manila, passing through Luneta (aka Rizal Park) to arrive in the old walled city of Intramuros, the oldest district in Manila, built in the late 1500s when the Spanish Empire took power here. Visit the UNESCO World Heritage-listed San Agustin Church, one of the country’s oldest churches, then walk on cobblestone paths get a closer look at the old walls, church ruins and other remains from the Spanish colonial era.
Your final stop takes in Fort Santiago, one of Manila's most important historical sites. Built by the Spanish in the late 1500s, the fort fell under the rule of successive colonial powers throughout the centuries. It is also the site of a notorious prison where Philippine national hero Dr Jose Rizal wrote his famous poem ‘My Last Farewell’ and was executed by the Spanish in 1896.
Your tour ends after four hours with drop-off at your hotel.
Rizal Park
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
San Agustin Church
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Manila American Cemetery and Memorial
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Intramuros
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Roxas Boulevard (Pass By)
Fort Santiago
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Frequently Asked Questions
The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
Q:What is the pick up location?
A:We offer pick ups from most hotels. Let us know where you are staying in the 'Special Requirements' box in the Traveler Details section during checkout. Or you can let us know after booking by visiting 'Manage my Booking' and emailing us there.
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245 reviews
Saeed_H, May 2024
Tour guide was very knowledgeable about history of Philippines and manila plus she shoswed us old and new part if manila
Yesenia_R, May 2024
Great historical and contemporary insights. Tour guide also has budding stand up career potential!!!
Steven_G, May 2024
This is as very informative half day out in the old and new parts of town. It was our time in Manila and we didn’t really know too much about the history but we were in a much better position by the end of the morning. We were given the history and background to various places and then given free time to wander around. This is a really great half day tour.
carmelvincent1, May 2024
Hearing about and seeing the history of Manilla was very interesting our guide was very knowledgeable we were only in Manilla 2 days so it was a wonderful opportunity to see and learn a lot in a short time.
Bjorn_T, May 2024
This was my second tour including Manila and my favorite so far. While both visited the actual Manila including the historic buildings, this one was more informative in terms of history and culture of Manila and the Philippines. It gives you a good overview and might be a good first step to Manila, to be followed up by museums etc later.
Sharon_L, May 2024
RJ brought the history of the Philippines to life! His enthusiasm made the tour one of the highlights of my trip. Will definitely book a tour through Viator (and particularly RJ) again in the future.
Jennifer_R, Apr 2024
Our guide and driver were terrific. Great information was shared. Highly recommend. Provided some great history and there was just enough free time at stops
Lance_W, Apr 2024
We had interns with us on the bus and it was great to have a young persons perspective. The driver was amazing taking us to the airport.
Rodney_W, Apr 2024
Omar did a great job as well as John the driver. We really enjoyed the tour. I found out a lot about Manila.
Therese_K, Mar 2024
I especially enjoyed Rizal park, and learning about the Filipino national hero;, American memorial Park and. , intramuros. The guide was very knowledgeable
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