What is the cancellation policy for this tour?

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

How long does this tour take?

This tour lasts approximately 3 hours and a half.

Manila's Walled City: Intramuros Walking Tour

Q: Where does this tour start?

This tour starts at: Meeting Place: Fort Santiago Ticket Booth Meet your *Don't Skip Manila Tour Guide* at the Fort Santiago Entrance Ticket Booth..

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3 hours and a half

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Overview

Intramuros, a historic district of Manila City, is often called Old Manila—and it’s where the story of the Philippines truly begins. Book this tour if you’re curious to uncover the fascinating events and people that shaped Manila and the nation’s history.

This friendly and engaging walking tour takes you through over 400 years of history, from pre-colonial roots to Spanish rule, American annexation, Japanese occupation, and post-war Manila. If you have less than four hours but want a rich, easy-to-follow journey through Philippine history, this tour is perfect for you and your group.

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What's Included

✓ Included

English-speaking local tour guide
Bottled water
Snacks

✗ Not Included

Tips and gratuities
Hotel pick-up and drop-off

Itinerary

Stop 1

Fort Santiago is a citadel first built by Spanish navigator and governor 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.

Stop 2

José Rizal, one of the Philippine national heroes, was imprisoned here before his execution in 1896. The Rizal Shrine museum displays memorabilia of the hero in their collection and the fort features, embedded onto the ground in bronze, his footsteps representing his final walk from his cell to the location of the actual execution.

Stop 3

The Minor Basilica and Metropolitan Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, also known as Manila Cathedral (Spanish: Catedral de Manila), is the cathedral of Manila and basilica located in Intramuros, the historic walled city within today's modern city of Manila, Philippines. It is dedicated to the Immaculate Conception, a title for the Blessed Virgin Mary, the principal patroness of the country. The cathedral serves as the episcopal see of the Archbishop of Manila.

Stop 4

A kalesa (horse-drawn carriage) or Tranvia (tram) ride around the walled city of Intramuros.

Stop 5

The Memorare – Manila 1945 Monument commemorates the lives lost during the battle for the liberation of Manila, waged by Filipino and American forces against Imperial Japanese troops from February 3, 1945, to March 3, 1945.

Stop 6

A Roman Catholic Church completed in 1607 and was one of the great churches constructed during the Spanish colonial period designated as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, under the collective title Baroque Churches of the Philippines

Stop 7

Casa Manila is a museum in Intramuros depicting colonial lifestyle during Spanish colonization of the Philippines. The museum is the imposing stone-and-wood structure c. 1850, one of the grand houses in Barrio San Luis (one of the four original villages of Intramuros) is located across historic San Agustin church and bounded by Calle Real, General Luna, Cabildo and Urdaneta streets. The other two are the Los Hidalgos, c. 1650 and Cuyugan Mansion, c. 1890.

Meeting & End Point

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Meeting Point

Meeting Place: Fort Santiago Ticket Booth Meet your *Don't Skip Manila Tour Guide* at the Fort Santiago Entrance Ticket Booth.

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End Point

End Point: Casa Manila, Plaza San Luis Complex

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Good to Know

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
This walking tour includes a moderate amount of walking. it is advised to wear comfortable clothing in a tropical climate.
Guests are advised to dress casual. A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No mini-shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements.
Children must be accompanied by an adult. Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults.

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Special Instructions

Thank you for booking a Don’t Skip Manila Walking Tour! We’re excited to share the story of our capital city—the city we love most—with you. Please take note of the following reminders before your tour:

• Meet-up point: Fort Santiago Ticket Booth. The tour is run by Don’t Skip Manila, and you may ask the ticket booth attendant for assistance in locating your tour guide.

• Dress code: A dress code is required when entering places of worship and selected museums. Shorts and sleeveless tops are not allowed, and guests who do not comply may be refused entry.

• Punctuality: The tour starts on time. If you arrive late, you may still catch up with the group mid-tour, but please note that you might miss some parts of the experience.

We look forward to seeing you soon!