The Philippines · CITY TOURS IN MANILA
The 11 best city tours in Manila you can book right now, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
4-hour Manila tour from Makati to Intramuros, with American Cemetery, San Agustin Church, Fort Santiago, and hotel transfers.
“A very informative and interesting afternoon! Our guide Fernando was extremely knowledgeable and we learned so much about the history and culture of Manila and the Phillipines. Would highly recommend the tour.”
Full-day Tagaytay Ridge and Taal views plus Manila’s Intramuros and Rizal stops, with lunch and a small-group guide for $160.
“The guide and drivers were very nice, patient, the knew about every part ir the tour. I was punctually picked up at the hotel. And was also back at the time scheduled. I really recommend it.”
Private air-conditioned transfer from MNL Airport to Metro Manila with up to 60 minutes waiting, clear pickup info, and luggage limits.
“Our driver Jeffery was so nice he helped find us in the crazy exit of the airport! The drive to our hotel was clean and comfortable. Thank you so much!”
Manila by Night tour from 6 pm: Fort Santiago, Intramuros lights, and Binondo Chinatown. Pickup, AC, tickets included, 3-4 hrs.
“Great Visit around the city and Great Guide!!! We visited the main locations and had a great time talking about what we were seeing.”
A 2.5-hour guided walk through Intramuros with Jane, stopping at Casa Manila, Manila Cathedral, San Agustin Church, and Fort Santiago.
“I liked the relaxed pace and having good conversation with a local. It was a great start to my visit to the Philippines.”
A 4-hour guided sweep through Intramuros, Rizal Park, Manila Bay, and WWII sites, with hotel pickup and entrance fees included.
“I enjoyed Ms. Joan and the driver as people first. However, they were knowledgeable, kind and funny too.”
Walk Old Manila in 3 to 3.5 hours, guided in English from Fort Santiago and Rizal Shrine to WWII memorials, San Agustin, and Casa Manila.
“Operator knew nothing about the booking. What more can I say?”
A 4-hour private walk blending Makati and Intramuros landmarks, with stops at Rizal Park, San Agustin Church, and Fort Santiago.
“Excelente tour con Perlie. Nos llevó a recorrer el centro de Manila e explicó todo lo sobre la historia de la ciudad. Altamente recomendado.”
A 4-hour Manila shore tour mixing Intramuros, Rizal Park, and the WWII Manila American Cemetery, with air-conditioned pickup and guide.
“Manila contrasts of the old and new are remarkable. The only way to really see and appreciate this is by car. However the dreaded Manila traffic makes this difficult. Essentially we sat in the car in traffic for 3 of the 4 hours of the tour. That being said from the air conditRead more”
A guided Makati street food crawl in Manila, ending with a 360 rooftop bar skyline view plus dinner bites, dessert, and local beer.
“Jenni was great, she was so friendly and interesting, so much food to eat and managed to more than accomodate me not eating meat . Beer was icy cold and was great see sights of Makati”
A two hour guided walk through Intramuros with stops at San Agustin Church, Fort Santiago dungeon, and Manila Cathedral, plus bottled water.
“Jane was an amazing guide. Very knowledgable and really brought the stories of this part of Manila to life.”
Pick the island first. The kind of day sorts itself out after that.
