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Get to know more about the rich history and cultural heritage of Negros. This trip focuses on the Spanish heritage and the history of the sugarcane industry and haciendas of Negros. You will visit heritage houses, museums and century old churches.

Take the strain out of traveling to the Puerto Princesa Underground River, a UNESCO World Heritage site, on this door-to-door small-group tour that includes buffet lunch. Reaching the wharf by motor vehicle, ride a boat, then walk a short distance through the jungle to the cave entrance. Your cave tour, in a small boat, covers roughly the first 3,280 feet (1 kilometer) of the 5-mile (8-kilometer) underground river.

Corregidor Island and the Bataan Death March Memorial Sites are must-see destinations due to their profound historical significance and the powerful stories they tell about World War II in the Philippines. Historical Significance: World War II History: Corregidor Island played a crucial role during World War II as a strategic military base in Manila Bay. It was the site of intense battles between American and Filipino forces and Japanese troops. The island is home to well-preserved military fortifications, including bunkers, gun batteries, and ruins that offer insight into the island’s wartime history. The memorial sites commemorate the harrowing Bataan Death March of 1942, where thousands of Filipino and American prisoners of war were forcibly marched by the Japanese military. The Malinta Tunnel is once again open for exploration. Built by the American military in the early 1900s, the tunnel served as a bomb-proof shelter, command headquarters, and hospital during World War II.

The Queen City of the South is rich in history and culture, but exploring on your own can be a hassle and costly. Learn about Cebu’s heritage in this easy and inexpensive shared tour of 12 people or less. Highlights include Magellan’s Cross, Basilica Minore del Santo Nino, Colon Street, Philippine Taoist Temple, and the Heritage of Cebu Monument. Pickup and drop-off at a central location is included for added convenience.

Join our Half-Day Tour and experience the vibrant culture and deep-rooted history of Intramuros, Chinatown, and Tondo, Manila — all in one unforgettable, eye-opening adventure! Discover Filipino heritage, learn about our rich cultural past, and savor authentic Filipino street food along the way and experience local transportation.

Cebu is famous for it's historical & cultural heritage.  It is the oldest city in the Philippines.  The Monastery of the Holy Eucharist, also known as the Our Lady of Lindogon Shrine and commonly known as the Simala Shrine or the Simala Parish Church is a Roman Catholic pilgrimage church dedicated to the Virgin Mary in Sibonga, Cebu, Philippines. A visit to historical landmarks in downtown Cebu the Basilica Church, Magellan’s Cross, Fort San Pedro and 10,000 roses in Cordova

Discover the highlights of Puerto Princesa during this half-day sightseeing tour through the city. Join a small group and visit several points of interest including the Immaculate Conception Cathedral, the Palawan Rescue Center, Baker’s Hill, and Mitra’s Ranch. At each location, your guide enlightens you on the history and culture of the area, for a complete overview of Puerto Princesa.

Skip the stress of self-driving and the expense of taxis or drivers and see Puerto Princesa city’s essential sights in just half a day on this great-value group tour, including transfers from central hotels. Visit the Palawan Heritage Center museum and see animals including crocodiles at the Palawan Wildlife Rescue and Conservation Center. Enjoy photo stops at historic Plaza Cuartel and a park, plus the option to buy snacks and souvenirs.

Who are the Filipinos? Learn and understand the locals while walking, eating, and exploring Manila, the Philippines' metropolis. Once known as the "Pearl of the Orient", this city is rapidly changing. Visit Quiapo Market and Binondo’s Chinatown and see how the new emerges between the old, in all areas of life. As it’s architecture, Manila's street food is a showcase of the city’s different visitors throughout history. That history is best visible at the old city of Intramuros. Strolling through the small streets might feel like traveling back in time. This area suffered heavy damage during World War Two, but the Filipinos' hospitality and smile remains one that cannot be destroyed.

During the colonial period, Negros' sugarcane industry flourished. Explore heritage haciendas and ancestral mansions, plus parks and cathedrals on this fascinating private tour of Bacolod, Silay, and Talisay. See The Ruins, the remains of a sugar baron's palace, the Balay Negrense Museum, another planter's home, a pharmacy where revolution was fomented, and religious sights including the Pope John Paul II Tower.

Take a ride down the Nile River in a time-honored Egyptian style on a private felucca boat in Cairo. Settle aboard a comfortable, white-sailed felucca with an onboard Egyptologist guide and make your way past Cairo’s skyscrapers, promenades, and bridges. As you sail, enjoy informative commentary from your guide. Choose from several departure times to suit your schedule.

Enrich your cultural knowledge on a private full-day tour of the Bataka Visitor Center from Puerto Princesa City. A great introduction for first time visitors, this tour takes you on a 1.5-hour jungle hike to a tribal village home to the Batak people, indigenous people of the Philippines. Interact with locals and learn about Batak traditions over lunch and refreshments. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

Visit the beautiful Honda Bay in Puerto Princesa on this group tour, where you’ll keep costs down and enjoy hotel pickup. Cruise along the beautiful water, and have plenty of time for swimming, snorkeling, and enjoying lunch on the beach.

Experience the best of Manila's history and modernity on this private tour. Begin in the dynamic financial district of Makati before proceeding to the American Cemetery and Memorial, a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made during wartime. Journey through the old city of Manila, passing through Luneta Park to reach the ancient walls of Intramuros. Explore San Agustin Church, a testament to Spanish colonial architecture. Conclude your tour with a visit to Fort Santiago, where national hero Dr. Jose Rizal spent his last days. Immerse yourself in Manila's rich heritage and gain a deeper understanding of its cultural significance.

Get better acquainted with Bohol province while visiting the Phillipines by prebooking this Bohol Countryside and Philippines Private Cultural Tour with Cruise. Travel through the Bohol region to visit sites, including the Blood Compact Monument and Baclayon Church, marking the Spanish colonial era. Then, explore the regional wildlife during a cruise of the Loboc River while indulging in local cuisine. Meet native primates at the Tarsier Conservation Area, before admiring the sunset from the Chocolate Hills.

This is a half-day historical tour of Intramuros, the walled city of Manila. Our tour is in storytelling format that talks about the important events that shaped the Philippines. If you only have half-a-day to spend and wanted to hear story more than the fast-paced picture-taking city tours, this is the tour for you and your group. This is a history-and-culture-anchored tour that involves part walking, horse-back riding (when there are more than 4 tourists) and museum visits. We curated this tour to tell more than 400 years of history in less than 4 hours.

Discover the world’s longest navigable underground river as you embark on a day trip from Puerto Princesa. Head to the natural site and explore the cave that is filled with beautiful stalagmites and stalactites. Learn about the natural phenomenon while you navigate the underground river in a small boat.

Tagaytay is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the Philippines, and you get to experience the highlights on this hassle-free day tour from Manila. Visit theme parks, gardens, picnic areas, churches, mansions, and more, on a fun-filled day tour. This is an ideal trip for travelers short on time in the Philippines, or those who simply want an overview of a beautiful place very different from Manila.

Enjoy panoramic views of Taal Lake and Taal Volcano from the Palace in the Sky, just one of the awe-inspiring destinations on this day trip from Manila. You’re accompanied by an informative guide to Tagaytay Ridge, stopping along the way at a local farm and the Orlina Art Museum. A Filipino lunch and round-trip transport are included.

It would take days to piece together Manila's Instagram hotspots by jeepney, while self-driving is stressful and expensive. Relax on this transport-only tour, with a local driver/guide, that hits the highlights in double-quick time. Explore the historic Intramuros walled city, with its 16th-century fort and UNESCO World Heritage-listed church; snap pictures in Rizal Park; pose by the Jones Bridge, the Chinatown arch, and the Venice Grand Canal mall.

The batak tribe is one of the endangered of the ethnic tribes in the philippines that are now few. To help preserve the culture and living traditions of the Batak indigenous cultural communities and to create opportunities for livelihood from tourism activity, the Batak Visitor Center and Cultural Village was established and the Kultura Batak Tourism Producers Cooperative organized. The cooperative has an Arts and Crafts project that produces and sells ethnic crafts at the center’s souvenir shop, and traditional music and dances are showcased in cultural presentations to enhance the cultural experience and interaction with visitors. There is a visitor center you will visit and you will see thier exhibit and a trek to the village in the mountains to see thier way of life. A community based sustainable tourism.  Tour includes van transportation with driver and tourguide private for your group and lunch is also included.

This tour takes you on a 1.5-hour jungle hike to a tribal village home to the Batak people, indigenous people of the Philippines. You can see the culture and way of life of tribal people that are now diminishing in the mountains in palawan. This is part of the Sustainable Tourism Project to help preserve the culture and living traditions of the Batak indigenous cultural communities and to create opportunities for livelihood from tourism activity, the Batak Visitor Center and Cultural Village was established and Kultura Batak Tourism Producers Cooperative are those poeple produces and sells handicraft as souvenir items to tourists. The tours starts from pick up from your city center hotels. IF your hotel is located outside the city center an extra pick up and drop off charge for the van will be collected.

Escape the bustle of Manila and visit the Pagsanjan Falls with a small group of just ten on this full-day tour with round-trip transfers from select areas in Manila. Enjoy scenic views of the countryside, then board a native canoe to head upstream, before riding a bamboo raft under the falls into Devil’s Cave.

Explore the City of Manila and discovery what's with the City of the old time. Join travelers from around the world in exploring Manila with an English-speaking tour guide. Visit the city's most popular attractions and experience a bit of local culture.