Duration
4:00 Hours
Activity Level
Low
Experience Details*
Your journey begins with a panoramic view of the old walled city of Intramuros, which was constructed during the Spanish colonial period. It’s home to the historically important Fort Santiago, which was built in 1571 and served as military headquarters for the Spanish, American, and Japanese colonisers.
At the beautiful neo-Romanesque Manila Cathedral, you’ll stop for a photo.
During your drive, you’ll have the opportunity to admire the Coconut Palace, the Cultural Centre of the Philippines, the Philippine Convention Centre, Makati Financial District, the American Cemetery, and much more.
You’ll make another photo stop at Rizal Park, before visiting the Manila Hotel in the heart of the city. There you’ll be served tea or coffee accompanied by sandwiches and cakes.
At a glance*
Duration: Half day guided tour including refreshments
Activity: Low level of walking
Transport: By coach and on foot
Why Book: To take a leisurely ride through the highlights of charming Manila
Itinerary*
Panoramic drive passing Fort Santiago > Manila Cathedral (photo stop) > Coconut Palace > the Cultural Centre of the Philippines > the Philippine Convention Centre Makati > Financial District > American Cemetery (all viewed from the coach) > Rizal Park (photo stop) > Manila Hotel (refreshment stop)
What's included*
Local guide
Panoramic guided tour
Refreshements of tea, coffee, sandwiches and cakes
Photo opportunities
Essential information
There is approximately 20 minutes of walking on this tour, as well as around five steps to enter the refreshment venue. Manila is a busy and bustling city and as such, visitors should take care of their personal possessions when going ashore, it is recommended that any valuable items are left on board. Traffic in the city is very heavy and congestion and delays are to be expected.