Philippines · HISTORY TOURS IN MANILA
The 15 history tours in Manila you can book today, each with its price, its length and the kind of traveller it suits. The one at the top is there on merit, so start with it and work down.
Ride a locally made bamboo bike through Intramuros, Manila, with expert guides, historic sights, easy cycling, cool towels, and ice cream.
“Wonderful ride around a historic area, friendly and informative! Highly recommend!”
Explore Intramuros in three hours with church museums, Casa Manila, Fort Santiago, and a clear introduction to Philippine history.
“Jerome was a phenomenal tour guide! He was very informative, funny, and helpful. Also, he was very accommodating and cordial. I would definitely recommend Jerome to anyone interested in learning more about the Filipino language(s) and the history of the nation. Thank you, Jerome!”
Explore Manila’s Intramuros, Paco Park, Manila Cathedral, and Casa Manila on a guided half-day tour with hotel pickup.
“Rona was amazing! She showed us all of the highlights of Manila and we felt so integrated into the history and society of the Philippines. She was extremely knowledgeable, warm, and we felt like we just found a new family member! The entire day was absolutely amazing and we can't thank Rona enough for her time, communication skills and expertise!”
Explore Intramuros, Manila Cathedral, San Agustin Church, Baluarte de San Diego, and Paco Park on a well-paced four-hour history tour.
“Thank you Mark and Kyle. Mark was friendly and informative and Kyle ensured we travelled safely. This is a great tour that provides lots of insight into the Philippines early history and culture. The historical sites we visited were outstanding. Can highly recommend this tour.”
Review of a Tagaytay and Taal day trip from Manila, with volcano views, Taal Heritage Town, transport, price, and practical booking advice.
“Very poor experience. Late pick-up (45 minutes), tour guide asleep in the car, car ride extremely bumpy and nauseating. Spent 80% of the time in the car. Only stopped to take scenery photos or see a couple of churches. No lunch plans (even to pay for our own). Definitely do NOT recommend.”
Explore Intramuros, Fort Santiago, historic churches, and Manila’s wartime past on a private four-hour cultural tour.
“Picked up on time by our driver Jeffrey and he skilfully negotiated Manilas very busy roads taking us to Intramuros where we met our guide Arsen. He then took us on a tour of the sights and sounds of old Manila, taking in churches, old battlegrounds and other interesting places. He is a very knowledgeable guy who told us all about the places we were visiting and sorted out the tickets where required. After a few hours it was back to the square to meet the driver again and a similarly hectic but safe ride back to our hotel.”
Walk Manila’s Intramuros with a local guide, visiting San Agustin, Casa Manila, Fort Santiago, and key sites from colonial history.
“Well he seemed to be surprised it was the Parade of Mary and so things were kind of upside down. Very knowledgeable though!”
Review of a private Manila history tour covering Intramuros, Fort Santiago, Rizal Park, war memorials, churches, museums, and local spirits.
“We had a wonderful time with our guide June and driver MJ exploring the city. Definitely recommend this to anyone who is looking to maximise their time and want someone else to do all the planning. Very professional company overall to work with, and the whole thing was a joy. 5 stars”
Explore Intramuros, Fort Santiago, Manila Cathedral, San Agustin, Casa Manila, and Rizal Park on a private four-hour tour.
“Iya and Allan were amazing guides. They picked me up early and treated me to an excellent tour of the Intramuros area. They were very knowledgeable and answered my many questions. I learned a lot about the history of the city and the entire country from a new perspective. My favorite part was the tuk tuk ride around the Intramuros. We had an excellent driver and horse. I would highly recommend this tour.”
Review of a full-day Manila and Taal Volcano tour, with Intramuros landmarks, Tagaytay views, a lake cruise, price tips, and practical advice.
“I was back in Manila for a college reunion and decided to go on an all-day tour of places that I have not visited in decades. Chose this tour for sentimental reasons. The last time I was at Taal volcano, we actually managed to ride horseRead more”
Explore Manila after dark with guided visits to Intramuros, Fort Santiago, Manila Cathedral, Casa Manila, and Chinatown for $72.
Ride a traditional kalesa through Intramuros, visiting Fort Santiago, Manila Cathedral, San Agustin Church, Casa Manila, and more.
“Riding in the kalesa was a great way to get around Intramuros. Our guide was very patient with me and my elderly mother. He was also knowledgeable about the history of the area. One opportunity for improvement is the addition of a microphone and speaker as it was difficult to hear him as he faced forward and the traffic buzzed around us. But overall, loved the experience and would do it again and recommend it to anyone considering it.”
Review of Manila’s Intramuros Heritage Tour, with Fort Santiago, San Agustin Church, Casa Manila, pricing, pacing, and practical tips.
“I had to re-arrange my tour and this was no problem at all for the tour guide. Salve was so knowledge about the history of Manila and the Philippines- I learned so much. She was so friendly and didn’t leave me until I was in my taxi back to my hotel. I recommend this tour.”
Explore Ilocos in three days with sand dunes, Pagudpud’s coast, Bangui Windmills, and historic Vigan from Manila.
Explore Intramuros, Fort Santiago, museums, and Filipino cuisine with live music on a private Manila history and dinner tour.
“such a remarkable experience exploring parts of the philippines like this. Tour guide is very accommodating with all our questions and the tour was very well organized. 10/10”
