The Philippines · HISTORY TOURS IN MANILA
This is the shortlist to send a friend: 13 history tours in Manila worth the pesos, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
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.”
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”
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.”
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 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!”
Private 4-hour Intramuros and Rizal Park tour with Fort Santiago, Manila Cathedral, Casa Manila, and a kalesa ride, with pickup included.
“Alan & Iya were great tour guides. We really enjoyed our experience and their knowledge of Intramuros was exceptional.”
A guided Manila day pairing Intramuros landmarks with San Agustin, Casa Manila, Binondo, Manila Bay views, and a Makati pass-through.
“Marvin is a very knowledgeable, highly informative guide who loves his country. We enjoyed his company so much we immediately booked him for an all tour to Tagaytay for the next day! I would whole heartedly recommend him as your tour guide.”
Intramuros churches and forts meet a Taal Volcano lake cruise, plus Tagaytay viewpoints, in one long day with clear organization and great guide help.
“Wonderful start to my exploration of Manila! I tried so many fruits and learned so much about the history of Manila and the Philippines in general! Unfortunately it rained the day of our tour but Seana and our driver made sure we got a great vRead more”
A 4-hour night tour through Manila’s historic sights, forts, churches, and Chinatown views, with easy hotel pickup and great photos.
A 2-hour Intramuros heritage walk with an English guide, covering Fort Santiago, San Agustin Church, Manila Cathedral, and Casa Manila.
“I had to re-arrange my tour and this was no problem at all for the tour guide. Salve was so knowledge about the history of Manila and the Philippines- I learned so much. She was so friendly and didn’t leave me until I was in my taxi back to my hotel. I recommend this tour.”
4-hour horse-drawn kalesa through Intramuros with an English guide, visiting Fort Santiago, churches, plazas, and Casa Manila.
“Riding in the kalesa was a great way to get around Intramuros. Our guide was very patient with me and my elderly mother. He was also knowledgeable about the history of the area. One opportunity for improvement is the addition of a microphone and speaker as it was difficult to hear him as he faced forward and the traffic buzzed around us. But overall, loved the experience and would do it again and recommend it to anyone considering it.”
Pick the island first. The kind of day sorts itself out after that.
