Overview
Intramuros, a district of Manila City, is also known as the Old Manila. Book this tour if you want a full-history tour about the story of Manila and the important events that shaped the Philippine history.
This walking tour tell the story of the Manila - from the pre-colonial times, Spanish Colonization, American annexation, Japanese Occupation and the post-war Manila. If you have less than 4 hours but you want to hear more than 400 years of Philippine history, this is the tour for you and your group.
- Recommended by 98% of travelers
- Badge of Excellence
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
English-speaking local tour guide
Bottled water
Snacks
Tips and gratuities
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Horse carriage ride
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
Enter through the Fort Santiago entrance booth and look for your tour guide who is wearing a "'Don't Skip Manila" t-shirt or sign.
End point
Tour will end 5 blocks away from the starting point.
Good to know
Thank you for booking a Don't Skip Manila Walking tour. We try our best to tell the story of our capital city - the city we love most. Here are some reminders before the tour:
• Comfortable walking shoes are recommended and a dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements.
• If you will not be arriving at your destination within the specified reconfirmation period, please reconfirm with the local service provider prior to travel, or upon arrival at your destination. Please note that departure times and locations may vary slightly.
See you soon. If you have any questions, email us at dontskipmanilaph@gmail.com
What to expect
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Fort Santiago
1 hour
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.
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Rizal Shrine
30 min
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.
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Manila Cathedral
20 min
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.
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Intramuros
20 min
A kalesa (horse-drawn carriage) ride around the walled city of Intramuros.
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Memorare Manila Monument
20 min
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.
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Casa Manila
45 min
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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Asia/Manila).
Additional Information
- Children must be accompanied by an adult. Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Intramuros: History of Old Manila | Manila Walking Tours
Can I cancel Intramuros: History of Old Manila | Manila Walking Tours for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 3 hours 30 min.
Where does it start?
Enter through the Fort Santiago entrance booth and look for your tour guide who is wearing a "'Don't Skip Manila" t-shirt or sign.
What's included?
- English-speaking local tour guide
- Bottled water
- Snacks
What's not included?
- Tips and gratuities
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Horse carriage ride
Which places does it visit?
It visits Fort Santiago, Rizal Shrine, Manila Cathedral, Intramuros, Memorare Manila Monument, Casa Manila.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Operated by Don't Skip Manila
