Private Half-Day Shore Excursion Old Manila

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About this activity

Explore Old Manila on this private half-day tour. Visit famous highlights such as Rizal Park, St. Agustin Church, among others. This tour is perfect to see the old city's highlights while freeing up your day for other activities.

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At a glance

Duration: 4 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Blue Horizons Travel and Tours, Inc

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–10 years) · Adults (11–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: All taxes, fees and handling charges
Included: Local English speaking tour guide

Not included

Not included: Food and drinks
Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Personal expenses

Itinerary

Rizal Park

15 min

Pick up at the entrance/exit gate of pier 15 and commence with your tour. Visit Rizal Park, named in honor of the country’s national hero, Dr. Jose Rizal.
Intramuros

15 min Admission included

After a picture stop, proceed to Intramuros to visit the remnants of Spain’s conquistadores.
Fort Santiago

30 min Admission included

Visit Fort Santiago, an old Spanish fortress located at the mouth of Pasig River, where great moments in Philippine history occurred.
San Agustin Church - Immaculate Conception Parish

30 min Admission included

Drive 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.
Casa Manila

30 min Admission included

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.
Binondo

30 min

Then 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. 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 short 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 Sta. Cruz Church that was built in 1608 by the Jesuit priests, then move on to Escolta, located a few blocks away. Steep 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. Spend some time exploring the area before returning to the port.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Entrance/Exit gate of Pier 15.

The tour starts at the entrance/exit gate once you leave the cruise ship. Your guide will be holding a sign.

Using your ticket

Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions.

Cancellation

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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Good to know

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
Children must be accompanied by an adult
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund