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Full-Day Historical Heritage Guided Tour of Tacloban and Palo 20% OFF
Visayas, Philippines
$81.60
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Overview
The Full-Day Historical Heritage Guided Tour of Tacloban and Palo reveals the rich history and cultural heritage of Leyte. This immersive experience includes significant landmarks and inspiring stories of resilience after Super Typhoon Haiyan.
- 🏛️ Visit the Sto. Nino Shrine and Heritage Museum, showcasing art collections gifted to the Marcos family during the presidency of Ferdinand Marcos, Sr.
- 🌊 Explore the Leyte Landing Memorial, commemorating General Douglas MacArthur's historic landing in Leyte Gulf, which marked a pivotal moment in World War II.
- ⛪ Discover the Palo Cathedral, once converted into a hospital for wounded soldiers during WWII, featuring a Memorial Park for victims of Super Typhoon Haiyan.
- 🚢 Pay respects at the M/V Eva Jocelyn Shrine, where the ship was transformed into a memorial after being pushed ashore during the storm.
- 🏛️ Stop by the Tacloban City Hall, perched on a hill, offering picturesque views of Cancabato Bay, perfect for memorable photos.
- 🏛️ Visit the Leyte Provincial Capitol Building, a historic site that served as the seat of government until 2019 and played a role during the liberation of the Philippines.
- 🌉 Cross the San Juanico Bridge, the former longest bridge in the Philippines, connecting Leyte and Samar while showcasing stunning views of the San Juanico Strait.
- 🕊️ Admire the Madonna of Japan, a monument symbolizing peace between the Filipino and Japanese people, set within a beautifully landscaped garden.
- ⛪ Visit the Sto. Nino Church, a historical landmark that sheltered residents during Super Typhoon Haiyan and has withstood many natural disasters.
- 🚐 Enjoy the comfort of an air-conditioned vehicle for the duration of the tour, with lunch and bicycle use included for added convenience.
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Full-Day Historical Heritage Guided Tour of Tacloban and Palo
Pickup included
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Availability depends on seasonality and number of participants. Bookings can not be made for the same day. Please read our TnC’s.
When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
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- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Lunch
- Use of bicycle
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Sto. Nino Shrine and Heritage MuseumArt Collections gifted to the Marcos family during the time of the late Pres. Ferdinand Marcos, Sr.
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Leyte Landing MemorialThe park was built to commemorate the historic landing of Gen. Douglas MacArthur in Leyte Gulf in his campaign to liberate the Philippines from Japanese occupation. This event led to the largest naval battle of World War II. The park is located in the Municipality of Palo and is one of the most visited sites in Leyte. Main feature is the larger than life bronze statue of Gen Douglas MacArthur.
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Commonly called the Palo Cathedral to the locals, is located in the heart of the Municipality of Palo. The Cathedral was converted into a hospital during World War II for the wounded Allied Forces soldiers. In the grounds of the site sits a Memorial Park for those who perished during on onslaught of ST Haiyan on Nov. 08, 2013.
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M/V Eva Jocelyn Shrine17 Ships run aground during the onslaught of ST Haiyan in Nov. 08, 2013 and M/V Eva Jocelyn is just one of them. M/V Eva Jocelyn was pushed into the middle of a street by the water surge. This ship was the most difficult to push back into the waters and so was thus turned into a shrine.
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Drop by Tacloban City Hall, the seat of government of Tacloban City. The City Hall is located at the top of a hill. Perfect for picture taking showcasing the picturesque Cancabato Bay.
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Leyte Provincial Capitol BuildingA historic building, situated in Tacloban City. The Capitol was the seat of government of Leyte until 2019. It also served as the seat of the Philippine Commonwealth government from October 23,1944 to Feb. 25,1945 as the Allied Forces liberated the Philippine Islands from Japanese Control during. Sergio Osmena was sworn in as President by Gen. Douglas MacArthur.
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San Juanico BridgeSan Juanico Bridge was once the longest bridge in the Philippines stretching 2.16 kilometers spanning a body of seawater. Considered as Leyte and Samar's iconic sites. Not only is the bridge important for tourism but it plays an important role in the economy of the region since it connects the island of Samar and Leyte. While on the bridge get to enjoy the stunning views of the San Juanico Strait, a narrow strait in the Eastern Visayas Region with a thousand whirlpools. and the nearby mountains and islets.
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Madonna of JapanA symbol of peace between the Filipinos and Japanese people. This monument was erected 33 years after WWII in memory of the brave soldiers who fought and died in battle. The statue stands on a rock a landscaped garden, trees and flowering plants.
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Sto. Nino ChurchAnother historical landmark in the City of Tacloban. This church has battled and sustained a few typhoons and earthquakes. Although partially damaged during Super Typhoon Haiyan, the church provided cover and shelter to nearby residents after the onslaught of Haiyan.
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Full-Day Historical Heritage Guided Tour of Tacloban and Palo 20% OFF
Visayas, Philippines
$81.60
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!