The Philippines · HISTORICAL TOURS
The 15 best historical tours 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.
A small-group Intramuros tour on handmade bamboo bikes, guided history stops like Fort Santiago and San Agustin, plus end ice cream.
“Prime was an excellent tour guide and the tour itself was really insightful about the history of the Philippines and intramuros.”
Cebu City historical and food walk with Santo Niño, Magellan’s Cross, Carbon Market, and classic street eats, led by a friendly local guide.
“Food tour was awesome-our guide Lorilie was fantastic. We got to taste so many different foods and loved walking through the streets and markets. Sure glad we are not vegetarian”
3-hour small-group Intramuros history tour visiting San Agustin Church, Casa Manila, WWII stops, and Fort Santiago.
“Jerome was magnificent! I wanted to learn about the Spanish settlement of Manila. I learned more than I expected and found Jerome to be a very knowledgeable guide! I was by myself and found the tour tailored to my interests!”
Half-day guided Intramuros and Manila heritage tour with hotel pickup, Paco Park, Baluarte de San Diego, Manila Cathedral, and Casa Manila.
“We recently had the pleasure of joining an Intramuros and Beyond Tour and it was a great experience thanks to Criz and Rona. They made the experience not only informative but also fun and engaging. We recommend this tour for those looking to explore Manila‘s rich history. Big thanks for the team”
Cebu City history and hilltop views in 8 hours. Fort San Pedro, Magellan's Cross, Santo Niño Basilica, Temple of Leah, TOPS, pickup.
“I love it !!! It was the best tour I had in Philippines! It was comfortable and best idea for a day trip around the city! Thank you so much”
Cebu City uphill heritage tour with an English guide, iconic landmarks, Fort San Pedro, Taoist Temple, and Sirao Flower Farm views.
“Amazing! Loved the guide and the places where we been. Super professional and very very friendly”
Cebu City street-food and history walk with balut, coral-stone heritage homes, Magellan’s Cross, and the oldest Catholic churches.
“The guide was the BEST. Knowledgeable, Entertaining, a pleasure to deal with.”
Half-day Intramuros heritage tour with Manila Cathedral, San Agustin Church, Baluarte de San Diego, plus a bonus stop at Paco Park.
“I was pleased with the knowledge and attentiveness of the guides.”
Day trip from Manila to Tagaytay and Taal Volcano with a small group, hotel pickup, and Taal Heritage Village time included.
“Very poor experience. Late pick-up (45 minutes), tour guide asleep in the car, car ride extremely bumpy and nauseating. Spent 80% of the time in the car. Only stopped to take scenery photos or see a couple of churches. No lunch plans (even to pay for our own). Definitely do NOT recommend.”
Private Cebu historic and views tour with churches, museum, forts, Sirao Gardens, Temple of Leah, plus lunch and pickup.
“We had a great time with Paul our tour guide.He informed us about local customs and history. Lunch was great. Fish ,shrimp and pork delicacy. We loved seeing the Fort and the Temple of Leah. Paul is a fun tour guide time flew!”
Private Bohol countryside highlights plus a Loboc River cruise, tarsiers, and sunset Chocolate Hills with hotel pickup.
“Magnifique excursion, notre Guide Louis était au top, chaleureux et à l’écoute. Nous avons visité pas mal de spots intéressant comme le Baclayon Church, Xzootic Animal Park & Butterfly Garden. Le déjeuné et la croisière sur le fleuve Loboc était à couper le souffle, avec deRead more”
Puerto Princesa Underground River day tour with hotel pickup, UNESCO cave boat ride, jungle walk for monitor lizards, and buffet lunch for $60.
“I think the river was cool. The van and driver were great. The tour guide was decent. The thing that kind of killed it was the waiting in lines constantly. I probably waited in lines half of the total 8 hours. It would've been better if there was ways to fill that time.”
Walk Intramuros with a professional guide, touring San Agustin, Casa Manila, WWII memorials, the Cathedral, and Fort Santiago for $55.
“Well he seemed to be surprised it was the Parade of Mary and so things were kind of upside down. Very knowledgeable though!”
A private 8-hour Cebu tour mixing faith, landmarks, and mountain viewpoints, with hotel pickup and included sights for $110.
“Lovely day out with Leila. Delightful guide. Really enjoyed the tropical hills and seeing cultural sites. Driver was excellent but traffic in city is lousy. Thanks. Highly recommend.”
A private 8-hour Manila tour focused on Fort Santiago, Rizal Park, Intramuros, San Agustin Church, and the WWII memorial.
“Jon was an excellent guide for me and my work colleague. We learnt a lot about local history, the national hero, cultural and significant events touring parts of Manila we had never experienced before. We had fun relaxing and soaking in the culture, thanks Jon, legend!”
Pick the island first. The kind of day sorts itself out after that.
