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Private Half-Day Makati (Old Manila) with Intramuros
Manila, Philippines
$286
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Overview
The private half-day tour of Old Manila offers a unique glimpse into the rich history and culture of the city. Perfect for those wanting to see the highlights while leaving time for other activities, this tour includes visits to several iconic landmarks.
- 🏨 Convenient hotel pickup from select locations in Metro Manila or Makati ensures a hassle-free start to your adventure.
- 🗺️ Visit Rizal Park, dedicated to the national hero Dr. Jose Rizal, and learn about his impact on Filipino history.
- 🏰 Explore Intramuros, the historic Walled City, where remnants of Spanish conquest are on display, showcasing the city's colonial past.
- 🛡️ Stop at Fort Santiago, an old Spanish fortress at the mouth of the Pasig River, significant for its role in Philippine history.
- ⛪ Discover San Agustin Church, the oldest stone church in the Philippines, and admire its collection of religious artifacts and ecclesiastical icons.
- 🏡 Visit Casa Manila, a replica of a 19th-century house featuring a blend of oriental and European décor, along with antique furniture.
- 🐴 Experience a ride in a traditional ‘calesa’ (horse-drawn carriage) to Chinatown in Binondo, crossing the Pasig River.
- ⛩️ Make a brief stop at Binondo Church, a historical landmark built in 1596, before exploring the vibrant streets filled with shops and eateries.
- 🏙️ Stroll along Ongpin Street, surrounded by Chinese-style arches, and discover a variety of shops selling curios, delicacies, and textiles.
- 🏛️ Conclude your tour at Escolta, known for its pre-World War II architecture and historical significance as a commercial hub.
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Exploring Old Manila
Private Tour Half Day: Exploring Old Manila Private tour (Half Day)
Pickup included
Private Tour Half Day: Exploring Old Manila Private tour (Half Day)
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Professional guide
- Private tour
- Personal Expenses/Souvenirs
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
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Rizal ParkManila’s city tour starts with a visit to Rizal Park, named in honor of the country’s national hero, Dr. Jose Rizal.
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IntramurosAfter a brief picture stop, proceed to the Walled City of Intramuros to visit the remnants of Spain’s conquistadores.
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Fort SantiagoStop at Fort Santiago, an old Spanish fortress located at the mouth of Pasig River, where great moments in Philippine history occurred.
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San Agustin Church - Immaculate Conception ParishTravel through the cobbled streets to San Agustin Church, the country’s oldest stone church, and view its wide collection of ecclesiastical icons, vestments and other religious articles. Cross the street to Casa Manila, a reproduction of a 19th century house equipped with oriental and European décor, as well as Philippine antique furniture.
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BinondoThen board a horse drawn carriage called ‘calesa’ and trot off to Chinatown in Binondo, crossing the Pasig River, and onto an alley that leads you to Binondo Church another historical landmark built by the Spaniards in 1596. Alight at the church’s entrance for a brief stop, and walk towards Ongpin, a street visible by its Chinese-style arches at its entrance. This narrow street leads to a network of alleys and side streets crammed with small shops, Chinese drugstores, restaurants and residential houses. Binondo’s commercial activity ranges from banks to retail and wholesale shops selling a variety of items, from Chinese curios and delicacies to textiles, jewelries and construction materials. A leisurely walk brings you to numerous gold jewelry shops at the other end of Ongpin, whereupon sits an old Spanish fountain near the entrance to Sta. Cruz Church. Stop briefly at St. Cruz Church which was built in 1608 by the Jesuit priests, then move on to Escolta, located a few blocks away. Steeped in history, it was once used as a convoy route by the British Navy from 1762 to 1764, and the shopping center of the elite during the Spanish and American regimes. Today, what is left of what was once known as the “Queen of Streets’ are two notable pre-World War II buildings, the Regina Building and the Perez-Samanillo Building. The former is of neo-Classical architecture while the latter, is of Philippine art deco architecture that was designed by Andres Luna de San Pedro, son of Juan Luna, considered the country’s greatest painter and creator of the ‘Spolarium’. Spend some time exploring the area before returning to your hotel.
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Private Half-Day Makati (Old Manila) with Intramuros
Manila, Philippines
$286
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!