Philippines · CITY TOURS IN MANILA
Good city tours in Manila fill up weeks ahead in high season and the great ones go first. Below: the 9 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
4-hour Manila tour of Makati, Intramuros, San Agustin Church, Fort Santiago, and the American Cemetery, with hotel pickup and guide.
“Enjoyable day, prompt pick up from The Peninsula Hotel and interesting tour around the American Cemetery and War Memorial. Then onto old Spanish Intramuros which was great. We saw a lot in a short period of time which was perfect for us and our limited time in Manila! We definitely recommend.”
One full day linking Tagaytay’s Taal volcano views with Manila’s key history stops in a small group, with lunch included.
“Too cloudy to see anything from Palace in the Sky.”
Private transfer between Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport (MNL) and Manila city, with an air-conditioned car, driver coordination, and up to 60 minutes waiting.
“Excellent service. Our driver, Joffre, called us shortly after we arrived (I could not pick up the call because I am inept). We gathered our luggage and met him just past customs. He had a sign with my name on it and actually recognized me from my photo. We had a comfortable, clean car for our party of 7. Had a slight snafu with the address (there were 2 places with the same address), but Joffre adjusted quickly and got us where we needed to be. If we did not get rained out, we were ready to hire him again for day trips.”
Evening tour of Intramuros and Binondo Chinatown with hotel pickup, admission included, and night lights. 3-4 hours.
“My friend and I are in Manila on extended work assignments and don’t get a chance to visit the sights because of our hectic work schedules. So glad we booked this tour. Bella was an amazing tour guide. Friendly, prompt and informative. Read more”
2.5-hour Intramuros guided walk from Casa Manila to Fort Santiago, seeing Manila Cathedral, San Agustin, and Jose Rizal sites, plus water.
“Jane led our tour and was an absolute font of knowledge. Her command of the English language was exceptional, as was her expertise in local history. She even took us around in her Tuk Tuk within the walled city, allowing us to see so much more during our three-hour tour. We covered everything! Truly world-class service—5 stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 for Jane and the Manila Intramuros City Guided Tour”
Intramuros Old Manila walking tour with Fort Santiago, Rizal Shrine, WWII sites, San Agustin, and Casa Manila plus a kalesa ride in 3 to 3.5 hours.
“The reason I decided to book this tour was because all the tourists in the photos looked so happy and full of smiles. Even before the tour started, I was really looking forward to meeting our guide, Andre. I am an English teacher in Japan and brought along several of my Japanese students, but there were also participants from other countries. It became a wonderful opportunity for international exchange and a chance to practice English in a real setting. The history we learned and the places we visited were truly impressive, and I am very glad I could discover details I hadn’t known before. At the end of the tour,…”
A 4-hour private walk through Manila’s old walls and modern skyline, with stops in Makati, Intramuros, and Fort Santiago.
“Andres a été d'une gentillesse incroyable et très attentionné à toutes nos demandes, un grand merci !”
Eat your way through Makati street stalls, then finish at a 360 rooftop bar for skyline views, beer, dessert, and local stories.
“It was incredible! Jenny was an excellent guide and it was so good to be able to try so many authentic foods. Fully recommend”
A 2-hour guided walk through Intramuros, Manila’s Spanish walled city, with Fort Santiago, San Agustin Church, and Manila Cathedral.
“Jane was an amazing guide. Very knowledgable and really brought the stories of this part of Manila to life.”
Pick the island first. The boat sorts itself out.
