The Charms of Old Manila
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Port
Manila, Philippines
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Activity Level
Moderate Activity
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Excursion Type
All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At (prices in USD)
$90
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 3 hours
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Meals Included
Meals not included
Discover Manila, the Philippines' capital city and premier gateway to the country. Start your tour with a visit to historic Rizal Park and the old walled city of Intramuros, built during the Spanish colonial period.
The first stop on your walking tour is at Fort Santiago, which served as the headquarters of the military might of the Spanish, American and Japanese colonizers until its destruction in 1945.
Next up is the Manila Cathedral -- a magnificent architectural feat with its intricate stone carvings, stained-glass mosaics and rosette windows -- and Casa Manila, a reconstructed 19th-century mansion replete with 16th- to 19th-century furniture and furnishings. You'll walk across the street to San Augustin Church, the oldest structure in the Philippines, which dates back to 1571. The return trip takes you under the Quiapo Bridge and past a local handicraft market.
Please Note:
There will be no stop at the local handicraft market (Quiapo) -- it is a drive through the street under Quiapo Bridge. Casa Manila is closed on Mondays. San Augustin Church may be crowded during wedding celebrations. Wear comfortable walking shoes. Please bring a hat or umbrella for sun protection. Photography / Videography is not allowed inside the Casa Manila & San Agustin Museum. Traffic condition within the city center is unpredictable. Tour involves walking over relatively level terrain, possibly some cobblestone, gravel, or a few steps.