Puerto Princesa Palawan Historical Tour

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About this activity

Embark on a comprehensive historical and cultural tour of Puerto Princesa, discovering its famous landmarks and picture-perfect spots. This immersive journey takes you through the city's most significant sites, accompanied by a knowledgeable guide and chauffeur. Visit historical landmarks, museums, and other key attractions, while also enjoying a hands-on activity where you can create your own woven crafts.

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At a glance

Duration: 6 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Leisure Pro Journeys

Ages: Children (0–11 years) · Adults (12–80 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Professional guide
Included: anding and/or facility fees: Landing and facility fees
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle

Not included

Not included: Snacks
Not included: Lunch

Itinerary

Puerto Princesa City Baywalk Park

30 min Admission included

Puerto Princesa Baywalk was a slum area where informal settlers lived before. The local government rehabilitated it into a park and gave resettlement for the residents. Now, its famous hang out place for both locals & tourists. Well-known seaside promenade lined with palm trees drawing walkers, bicyclists & joggers.
Immaculate Conception Cathedral

30 min Admission included

The Immaculate Conception Cathedral, also known as the Puerto Princesa Cathedral, is a Catholic church located on Rizal Avenue in Puerto Princesa, Palawan, Philippines. It serves as the seat of the Roman Catholic Apostolic Vicariate of Puerto Princesa.
Palawan Special Battalion WW2 Memorial Museum

30 min Admission included

Interesting museum pieces are a historical typewriter and stenography machine, which Mendoza claimed was used by Gen. Douglas McArthur in Manila; old vehicles used during WWII; rusting guns and ammunition; uniforms of American soldiers, miniature war planes and ships; and old paper denominations used during the war.

On the wall are the names of 1,000 guerrillas who belonged to the Special Battalion and fought in the city and province during the Japanese occupation.
Plaza Cuartel

30 min Admission included

A National Historical Site, Plaza Cuartel is a restored ruin of an old garrison where, in the evening of December 14, 1944 Japanese soldiers burned around 150 American prisoners of war in a tunnel found beneath the park's portals, which now stands as a grim reminder of World War II atrocities. The remains of those who died were buried at St.Louis Country, Jefferson Barracks, National Cemetery, Missouri, U.S.A in 1952. Only I prisoners survived to tell the story..
Palawan Museum

30 min Admission included

The Palawan Museum was created in 1991 serves as a center and repository of relics and artifacts in Palawan, as a genuine source of the rich natural and historical legacy of Palawan and as a source of a growing collection and reference on Palawan’s cultural heritage.
Baker's Hill

one hour Admission included

It is home to one of Puerto Princesa’s muste-taste: Baker’s Hill Hopia, pastillas. Apart from their food and restaurant, their landscaped gardens and playground makes it perfect for a family hang out. An instagrammable place.
Binuatan Creations

one hour Admission included

The Binuatan Creations Weaving Center produces handicrafts and souvenir items to bring back home. Binuatan Creations features the tried-and-tested traditional art of hand-look weaving. Experience tedious, and quite fascinating process creates m handbags, wallets, placemats, wall art, and a lot more. The group of artisans uses locally-produced and indigenous fibers.