Intramuros: History of Old Manila | Manila Walking Tours with Transportation
Overview
This is a half-day historical tour of Intramuros, the walled city of Manila. Our tour is in storytelling format that talks about the important events that shaped the Philippines.
If you only have half-a-day to spend and wanted to hear story more than the fast-paced picture-taking city tours, this is the tour for you and your group. This is a history-and-culture-anchored tour that involves part walking, horse-back riding (when there are more than 4 tourists) and museum visits.
We curated this tour to tell more than 400 years of history in less than 4 hours.
If you only have half-a-day to spend and wanted to hear story more than the fast-paced picture-taking city tours, this is the tour for you and your group. This is a history-and-culture-anchored tour that involves part walking, horse-back riding (when there are more than 4 tourists) and museum visits.
We curated this tour to tell more than 400 years of history in less than 4 hours.
Inclusions
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Museum entrance fees
- All Fees and Taxes
- Tour Guide Services
- Horse-drawn Carriage Ride (if more than 4 tourists)
- Bottled water
- Entry/Admission - Casa Manila
- Entry/Admission - Fort Santiago
- Entry/Admission - Manila Cathedral
- Entry/Admission - Rizal Shrine
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: Roxas Boulevard, Manila, Luzon 1000 Philippines
It is a popular waterfront promenade in Manila in the Philippines. The boulevard, which runs along the shores of Manila Bay, is well known for its sunsets and stretch of coconut trees.
Stop At: Fort Santiago, Intramuros, Manila, Luzon 1002 Philippines
It is a citadel first built by Spanish conquistador, 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. We will visit the dungeons and river fortifications.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Rizal Shrine, Santa Clara Street, Manila, Luzon 1002 Philippines
The Rizal Shrine is a museum dedicated to the lifework of José Rizal. The museum is located in the building where Rizal spent his final night and hid his famous poem Mi último adiós (My Last Farewell) in an oil lamp. The shrine is home to various memorabilia such as the shells he collected in Dapitan, books, manuscripts and artwork.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Manila Cathedral, Cabildo cor Beaterio Intramuros, Manila, Luzon 1002 Philippines
It is the first cathedral of Philippines and basilica located in Intramuros. It is dedicated to the Immaculate Conception, a title for the Blessed Virgin Mary, the principal patroness of the country.
Duration: 15 minutes
Pass By: Intramuros, Bonifacio Dr & Padre Burgos St, Manila, Luzon 1002 Philippines
Intramuros is also called the Walled City, and at the time of the Spanish Colonial Period was synonymous to the City of Manila. It was the seat of government and political power when the Philippines was a component realm of the Spanish Empire. It was also the center of religion, education and economy. The standard way of life in Intramuros became the standard way of life throughout the Philippines. The Manila Galleons which sailed the Pacific for 250 years, carried goods to and from Intramuros (Manila) and Acapulco, Mexico.
You will go around the walls of the city in a horse-drawn carriage ride. (The horse-acrriage ride is when the total guest exceeds four.)
Stop At: Casa Manila, General Luna St. Intramuros, Manila, Luzon Philippines
Casa Manila is a museum in Intramuros depicting colonial lifestyle during Spanish colonization of the Philippines. Casa Manila is a copy of an 1850s San Nicolas House that was once located in Calle Jaboneros.
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: San Agustin Church, Gen Luna & Real Sts Intramuros, Manila, Luzon 1002 Philippines
Casa Manila is a museum in Intramuros depicting colonial lifestyle during Spanish colonization of the Philippines. Casa Manila is a copy of an 1850s San Nicolas House that was once located in Calle Jaboneros.
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: Roxas Boulevard, Manila, Luzon 1000 Philippines
It is a popular waterfront promenade in Manila in the Philippines. The boulevard, which runs along the shores of Manila Bay, is well known for its sunsets and stretch of coconut trees.
Stop At: Fort Santiago, Intramuros, Manila, Luzon 1002 Philippines
It is a citadel first built by Spanish conquistador, 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. We will visit the dungeons and river fortifications.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Rizal Shrine, Santa Clara Street, Manila, Luzon 1002 Philippines
The Rizal Shrine is a museum dedicated to the lifework of José Rizal. The museum is located in the building where Rizal spent his final night and hid his famous poem Mi último adiós (My Last Farewell) in an oil lamp. The shrine is home to various memorabilia such as the shells he collected in Dapitan, books, manuscripts and artwork.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Manila Cathedral, Cabildo cor Beaterio Intramuros, Manila, Luzon 1002 Philippines
It is the first cathedral of Philippines and basilica located in Intramuros. It is dedicated to the Immaculate Conception, a title for the Blessed Virgin Mary, the principal patroness of the country.
Duration: 15 minutes
Pass By: Intramuros, Bonifacio Dr & Padre Burgos St, Manila, Luzon 1002 Philippines
Intramuros is also called the Walled City, and at the time of the Spanish Colonial Period was synonymous to the City of Manila. It was the seat of government and political power when the Philippines was a component realm of the Spanish Empire. It was also the center of religion, education and economy. The standard way of life in Intramuros became the standard way of life throughout the Philippines. The Manila Galleons which sailed the Pacific for 250 years, carried goods to and from Intramuros (Manila) and Acapulco, Mexico.
You will go around the walls of the city in a horse-drawn carriage ride. (The horse-acrriage ride is when the total guest exceeds four.)
Stop At: Casa Manila, General Luna St. Intramuros, Manila, Luzon Philippines
Casa Manila is a museum in Intramuros depicting colonial lifestyle during Spanish colonization of the Philippines. Casa Manila is a copy of an 1850s San Nicolas House that was once located in Calle Jaboneros.
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: San Agustin Church, Gen Luna & Real Sts Intramuros, Manila, Luzon 1002 Philippines
Casa Manila is a museum in Intramuros depicting colonial lifestyle during Spanish colonization of the Philippines. Casa Manila is a copy of an 1850s San Nicolas House that was once located in Calle Jaboneros.
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required for travelers
- COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 8 hours of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
Mya J
March 2023
Andrei was an attentive and very knowledgeable guide. He was patient, informative and full of interesting stories! 10/10 I would recommend this tour to my friends. There was refreshments and ice cream included in the tour.
Andrei was an attentive and very knowledgeable guide. He was patient, informative and full of interesting stories! 10/10 I would recommend this tour to my friends. There was refreshments and ice cream included in the tour.ScottM130
October 2023
This 4hr tour (part walking) gave an informative and fascinating insight to the colonial history of the Philippines.
This 4hr tour (part walking) gave an informative and fascinating insight to the colonial history of the Philippines.James_K
July 2022
Andre was a fantastic tour guide! He was not only knowledgeable of the history of Manila, he was quite entertaining. His passion for his city and country was notable and infectious. I would highly recommend his company “Don’t Skip Manila”. It’s a true gem!!
Andre was a fantastic tour guide! He was not only knowledgeable of the history of Manila, he was quite entertaining. His passion for his city and country was notable and infectious. I would highly recommend his company “Don’t Skip Manila”. It’s a true gem!!lannaheim62
July 2022
I highly recommend this tour! Andre was so knowledgeable, helpful and entertaining! We learned so much about Manila. These guys are first class operators! You can tell that this company has a great deal of passion in what they do!!!
I highly recommend this tour! Andre was so knowledgeable, helpful and entertaining! We learned so much about Manila. These guys are first class operators! You can tell that this company has a great deal of passion in what they do!!!Karen_A
May 2019
We had a 17 hour layover in Manila on our trip home from Bali. So I decide to "Not Skip Manila" and do the Intramuros Tour. The tour guide Andre' was fantastic and he was full of fun facts. He was so knowledgeable about the history of Manila. The bonus was the ice cream treat. I would recommend t...
We had a 17 hour layover in Manila on our trip home from Bali. So I decide to "Not Skip Manila" and do the Intramuros Tour. The tour guide Andre' was fantastic and he was full of fun facts. He was so knowledgeable about the history of Manila. The bonus was the ice cream treat. I would recommend this tour to anyone who has a long layover in Manila.S4597UYpaulf
March 2023
Wow what a fantastic and informative tour. Our tour guide Andrei was awesome and the tour even included water and street ice cream. Intramuros is fascinating for all parts of its history, this tour is a MUST.
Wow what a fantastic and informative tour. Our tour guide Andrei was awesome and the tour even included water and street ice cream. Intramuros is fascinating for all parts of its history, this tour is a MUST.