Private Tour in Manila

A full-day guided tour in Manila will take you to the selected historical landmarks and the most interesting parts of the city.

This tour will take you to:

San Agustin Church
Manila Cathedral
San Luis District
Casa Manila
Chinese Cemetery
Makati
Fort Santiago
American Cemetery and Memorial
Roxas Boulevard

It’s possible that the order of the sites and the number of sites may vary, but Tourism Philippines will maintain the existing tour structure except for days when these sites cannot be visited. On Mondays, some of the mentioned sites are closed, but an Intramuros tour can still be arranged on Mondays.

The tour itinerary:

08:30 Pick-up from your hotel and travel to Manila.

Next, visit the Dr. Jose P. Rizal Monument and continue to the well-preserved city that served as the Spanish colonial seat of power 300 years ago.

Explore the historical fortification and stone-paved streets leading to San Agustin. It is the oldest stone church in the Philippines and a UNESCO heritage site. The church also houses its own museum featuring historical and religious artworks of great value.

The tour will proceed to the Manila Cathedral, an impressive structure made of adobe, mosaic glass, and adorned with rose windows. Additionally, you will visit the San Luis District: a complex of 19th-century houses that have been rebuilt to depict the lifestyles of the Filipinos during the 19th century.

Cross the street to Casa Manila, a museum that recreates life during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, and the old residence of the Spanish Governor-General (the President) during the Spanish colonial era, which now serves as the main building of the Philippine Land Bank.

The walking tour will also pass through Fort Santiago, originally built in 1571 for the Spanish conquistador Miguel Lopez de Legazpi. Fort Santiago, or Fuerza de Santiago, is the oldest Spanish fort in the Philippines and a key attraction within the walled city of Manila.

The tour also includes Bahay Tsinoy and finally, the famous Chinese Cemetery known for its grand mausoleums, a fascinating blend of various religious elements. On the way back, you will pass through Roxas Boulevard alongside Manila Bay.

Lastly, we will take you to the most modern area of the metropolis, Makati, the country’s financial and commercial center. We will pass through the upscale residential area in Forbes Park, known as the Millionaires’ Row.

The final stop is the American Cemetery and Memorial, dedicated to over 17,000 soldiers who lost their lives in the Pacific during World War II.

Pick up time: 08:30

End time (estimated time): 16:30

What to bring:

Comfortable walking shoes
Water and snacks for the journey
Camera
And a smile!