Top Philippines Observation Decks

Unpick the historical threads of Philippine culture as you stroll Manila’s 16th-century walled city, Intramuros, with a guide. Hear how Manila evolved through Malay, Spanish, American, and Japanese eras; learn about pre-colonization peoples and the national hero Dr. José Rizal; and see colonial-era sights including San Agustin Church and Museum, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enjoy bottled water and light refreshments as you walk.

Enjoy your private departure transfer within Manila Bay and Makati area to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) or Manila International Airport (MIA).

Don’t add lining up for airport taxi services to the inevitable Manila traffic delays. Prebooking a private airport transfer lets you get to your hotel as fast as possible, with no stops to collect other travelers. This service, direct from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL), offers a name-sign greeting at the terminal, onboard Wi-Fi, and even local TV to help you pass the time as you travel.

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.

Get a comprehensive tour of Manila in just a day on this bus excursion. You'll travel with a small group of just 12 people or fewer, which lets you enjoy an intimate atmosphere and plenty of chances to ask questions. Listen to commentary on the history of Manila over the last 400 years, tracing its history from Malay to Spanish to Japanese to Filipino.

Visit General Luna, Naked Island, Daku Island, and Guyam Island on a single tour of the Siargao Island area from Manila. Learn about the culture, history, and ecosystem of each distinct island through guided commentary as you travel. Arranging to visit all of these islands in a single tour on your own would be complicated, but this guided tour takes care of all the details and provides round-trip transportation from Manila.

Get a taste of country life in the Philippines with this day pass to Villa Escudero Plantation and Resort. Listen to a traditional band while touring the plantation on a horse-drawn cart, take a swim in the lagoon, and visit the onsite heritage museum. Midday, sit down for a traditional kamayan-style (eating with your hands) Philippine feast.

Get in touch with the culture and history of the Philippines on this tour of the Villa Escudero from Manila. Visit a museum to see the country's largest collection of private antiquities, paddle a bamboo raft down the river, take a carabao cart ride, and eat lunch by a roaring waterfall. This tour also includes exclusive access to the villa's pool and round-trip transportation from Manila and Makati hotels.