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Manila Heritage Tour: Explore Intramuros and Makati
4.5
399 Ratings
Makati
Experience the rich history and vibrant culture of Manila on this sightseeing tour. Explore the ancient ruins of Intramuros, visit the UNESCO-listed San Agustin Church and Fort Santiago, and learn about the city’s Spanish colonial past and modern-day culture.
Experience the rich history and vibrant culture of Manila on this sightseeing tour. Explore the ancient ruins of Intramuros, visit the UNESCO-listed San Agustin Church and Fort Santiago, and learn about the city’s Spanish colonial past and modern-day culture.
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Rizal Park - Also referred to as Luneta Park or simply Luneta, Rizal Park is a historic urban park situated in Ermita, Manila, Philippines. It is recognized as one of the largest urban parks in Asia. Visitors can find the statue of the national hero, Dr. Jose Rizal, here.
- San Agustin Church - Known as the Archdiocesan Shrine of Nuestra Señora…
- Rizal Park - Also referred to as Luneta Park or simply Luneta, Rizal Park is a historic urban park situated in Ermita, Manila, Philippines. It is recognized as one of the largest urban parks in Asia. Visitors can find the statue of the national hero, Dr. Jose Rizal, here.
- San Agustin Church - Known as the Archdiocesan Shrine of Nuestra Señora de Consolación y Correa or the Immaculate Conception Parish, San Agustin Church is a Roman Catholic church managed by the Order of St. Augustine. It is located within the historic walled city of Intramuros in Manila.
- Manila American Cemetery and Memorial - Situated in Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City, Metro Manila, the Manila American Cemetery and Memorial lies within the former Fort William McKinley. It is most easily accessed from the city via Epifano de los Santos Ave. to McKinley Road, then to McKinley Parkway inside Bonifacio Global City.
- Intramuros - The historic district of Intramuros is home to Spanish-era landmarks such as Fort Santiago, featuring a large stone gate and a shrine dedicated to national hero José Rizal.
- Roxas Boulevard - Roxas Boulevard is a well-loved waterfront promenade in Metro Manila, Philippines. The boulevard, which runs along the shores of Manila Bay, is famous for its stunning sunsets and rows of coconut trees.
- Fort Santiago - Constructed in 1593, Fort Santiago is a citadel built by Spanish navigator and governor Miguel López de Legazpi for the newly established city of Manila in the Philippines. This defense fortress is located in Intramuros, the walled city of Manila, and is one of the most significant historical sites in the city.
What's Included
- Local English-speaking guide
- Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
- Hotel pickup and drop-off on selected hotels only
- Local English-speaking guide
- Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
- Hotel pickup and drop-off on selected hotels only
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Embark on a journey through time in Manila, traveling comfortably in an air-conditioned vehicle across Makati City and into Old Manila. Get a glimpse of history while walking through the age-old ruins in the ancient Intramuros, where sightseeing highlights include the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of San Agustin Church and Fort Santiago. Benefit from your…
Embark on a journey through time in Manila, traveling comfortably in an air-conditioned vehicle across Makati City and into Old Manila. Get a glimpse of history while walking through the age-old ruins in the ancient Intramuros, where sightseeing highlights include the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of San Agustin Church and Fort Santiago. Benefit from your knowledgeable and congenial local guide’s insights about the intriguing Spanish colonial era of the Philippines, along with an understanding of its current society.
- Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Minimum age is 2 years
Location
Fairmont
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Mary_b
Mar 24, 2026
I enjoyed the walking... - Our Guide (Bernardo) was great!! He shared plenty of historical information but also inquired about the guests & where they were from. I really appreciated seeing the Manila American Cemetery and Memorial Site. I enjoyed the walking tour (Fort Santiago)
but it seemed others did not anticipate the amount of walking.
Not sure if it was displayed in the tour information.
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W3382kuricharda
Mar 21, 2026
Excellent discovery of Manila - Really interesting and valuable tour of the old and new parts of Manila. Helpfully picked us up and dropped is off at our cruise ship. Great insights from our guide, Frank
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Manuel_m
Mar 21, 2026
Fantastic introduction to Manila’s old charm and new energy! - We booked the Manila Old and New: Sightseeing Tour Including Intramuros and Fort Santiago, and it was the perfect way to see the city's contrasts in just a few hours. Coming from a cruise/port stop with limited time, we wanted an efficient yet immersive experience, and this delivered exactly that—no rushing, no crowds at the key spots.
Our guide (huge shoutout to Honorio "Rodi"—he was outstanding!) was incredibly knowledgeable, passionate about Philippine history, and spoke excellent English. He shared fascinating stories about the Spanish colonial era, WWII impacts, and heroes like Dr. Jose Rizal, making every site come alive. The driver was prompt, the van clean and comfortable with AC, and pickup/drop-off from our close cruise ship hotel was seamless.
We started from Manila Ermita and then in the bustling modern heart of Makati, Bay City, Pasay City and many other places like BGC and US Memorial cementery, then headed to historic Old Manila. The highlight was strolling through the walled city of Intramuros—UNESCO-listed San Agustin Church was stunning with its baroque beauty and peaceful atmosphere. We explored Fort Santiago (walked the grounds, saw the Rizal Shrine and dungeons—very moving), Plaza de Roma, Manila Cathedral, and soaked in the cobblestone streets and colonial architecture. Everything was well-paced, with plenty of photo ops and time to absorb the history.
The tour blended old-world charm with glimpses of today's Manila perfectly. Our guide even pointed out local tips and fun facts we wouldn't have known otherwise. It felt informative, engaging, and not overwhelming—ideal for first-timers or short visits.
Thanks again to Rodi and the team—you made our Manila day memorable!
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Thomas_c
Mar 18, 2026
Informative tour. - Great informative tour. Opportunity to learn a lot about the history of the Philippines. Pick up time at hotel was as instructed.
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Evelyn_e
Mar 16, 2026
Great tour for people with limited time in Msnils - It was a great tour in a limited period of time which was all we had. My friend Carol and I learned so much historical information from our excellent guide Nori from Baron Travel. Most of the 4 hour tour was a drive-by through the old sections of old Manila and new Manila. The walking was limited to less than an hour in Intramuros and less than half hour at the American Cemetery which were the 2 sites where we stopped. My friend and I are in our early 80s so the limited walking was perfect for us. Appreciated our visit to the Manila Cathedrdl and St. Augustine Church.
The only suggestion we would make is for the person doing pickups to have identification that would allow the participants to easily spot him/hetmr. We were told the meeting place was the lobby of the Manila Hotel which is a huge place. We arrived a bit earlier than the meeting time and didn’t know which part of the lobby we should be looking for the pickup tour rep. We were asking hotel personnel if they knew where the Vistor rep would be and nobody knew, not even the concierge. Bit frustrating since there was no way the Viator rep would know us.
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Timothy_w
Mar 15, 2026
Very Good City Tour - I took the tour with RJ (tour guide) and
Rod (driver).
Picked up on time in a clean van.
Saw all the sites listed.
RJ was very knowledgeable about the tour, the sites, and his Philippines.
I had a very good time.
I highly recommend this tour
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Ajdornier
Mar 13, 2026
Very educational tour of Old and New Manila - Our guide Stella was very funny and gave us a lot of insight into Old and New Manila as we travelled between stops. I grew up in Manila and yet I learned things that I never realized before. As there were only two couples in our group, we were fortunate enough to do Casa Manila and still have enough time to opt into doing Fort Santiago (we opted not to since it was getting quite warm close to noon). We instead spent some more time seeing more of the developing area of Manila in our comfortable air-conditioned van. I would highly recommend this tour.
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Katrina_m
Feb 20, 2026
Stella was very... - Stella was very knowledgable and friendly. She gave us more than enough time at each stop to take photos, learn about the history, and explore on our own. We would definitely recommend this tour to get acclimated to Manila and general Filipino history!
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Anonymous
Feb 18, 2026
Excellent tour and had... - Excellent tour and had very knowledgeable guide.The tour was about the right amount in duration.
Highly recommend
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Mark_t
Mar 8, 2026
The guide was very... - The guide was very knowledgeable. It was very hot and he did his best to keep us in the shade. He pointed out sites while we were out n the van.
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