Manila's Walled City: Intramuros Walking Tour
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Luzon, Philippines
- 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
- Group discounts
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
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.
- Experience the historic walled city of Intramuros on a half-day walking tour
- Immerse in Philippine history and culture with your local guide
- Savor simple snacks and stay hydrated with bottled water
- Choose between morning or afternoon departures to suit your schedule
What's Included
- Bottled water
- English-speaking local tour guide
- Snacks
- Tips and gratuities
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 1 Sta. Clara St, Intramuros, Manila, 1002 Metro Manila, Philippines
Meeting Place: Fort Santiago Ticket Booth Meet your *Don't Skip Manila Tour Guide* at the Fort Santiago Entrance Ticket Booth.
End point
- Plaza San Luis ComplexHXQG+V52, General Luna St, Intramuros, Manila, 1002 Metro Manila, Philippines
End Point: Casa Manila, Plaza San Luis Complex
Itinerary
1
Fort Santiago
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
2
Rizal Shrine
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
3
Manila Cathedral
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Intramuros (Pass By)
4
Memorare Manila Monument
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
5
San Agustin Church - Immaculate Conception Parish
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
6
Casa Manila
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 9 hours of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- This walking tour includes a moderate amount of walking. it is advised to wear comfortable clothing in a tropical climate.
- Guests are advised to dress casual. A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No mini-shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult. Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.9
based on 86 reviews
Lissa_B, Dec 2025
This was the only tour we booked during our trip to Manila and I'm so glad we did. The last time I went to Intramuros was when I was a young child so to come back as an adult, it felt different and I understood the history a lot better and appreciated the Philippine culture a lot more. We came a bit late but our tour guide was nice enough to wait for us. From the start of our tour, I thoroughly enjoyed the background, the insight, and the physical artifacts that supported the whole tour. Intramuros/Fort Santiago is a bastion of Philippines history and to be able to hear more about Jose Rizal's contribution to Philippines independence made me more proud to be Pilipino. Seeing the dungeon where many people suffered and perished was nothing short of heartbreaking. I can only imagine the pain and helplessness of those who were left in that dungeon. After that, I enjoyed the small break with our sorbetes (ice cream) and water. After Fort Santiago, we came to Manila Cathedral. It was also my first time seeing that church. It's not as big and grand as other cathedrals in other countries but the inside was very ornate and looks wonderful. It's amazing to see the headquarters of the Philippines Catholic Church. The kalesa ride was pretty fun. It was our first time. Also, to have a driver who knows the history of the area was an added bonus. He was also pretty funny so we had a great time while riding the kalesa. After the ride, we ended up in San Agustin Church. When we got there, there was a baptism that was happening so we weren't able to get in but we still got a historical lesson of the church. Last but not least, we got to see the Plaza San Luis Complex where a grand house was set up to look how it was back during the Spanish colonial times. It was great seeing antique furniture and all the accoutrements that were used back in the day. It was also interesting to see how this mansion came about. I won't get into more detail for potential people who want to do this activity but you will be surprised. Overall, I highly recommend this activity, especially if it's your first time in Manila or you're just curious. Our tour guide was awesome, engaging, and very knowledgeable.
Jan_R, Dec 2025
Interesting & informative. Our guide was very enthusiastic & had a sense of humour. Well worth doing.
Michael_N, Nov 2025
Ann provided a comprehensive tour and history of the Philippines—truly outstanding & highly recommended!
Paul_S, Mar 2025
We are so happy we took this tour. Ann was amazing, funny, friendly, full of energy and knowledge. It was so interesting learning about Manila and the Philippines - would recommend this tour if you want to see old Manila!
Jessica_C, Feb 2025
Andre was fantastic. He was so friendly, energetic and knowledgeable. The tour went at a great pace so it suited everyone. It was also very easy and great value for money because everything was included and planned for you. Highly recommend.
Response from Host, Feb 2025
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you had such a great experience with Andre. He truly loves what he does, and it’s wonderful to know his energy, friendliness, and expertise made your tour special. We’re also glad you found the pace just right and appreciated the convenience of everything being planned for you. Your recommendation means the world to us—hope to see you on another adventure soon! 🚀😊
Brian_S, Feb 2025
Excellent caring professional guide, fully recommend this experience well worth doing really enjoyed it
Response from Host, Feb 2025
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're so glad you had a great experience and enjoyed the tour. It’s fantastic to hear that our guide’s professionalism and care made a difference. Your recommendation means a lot to us—hope to welcome you on another adventure soon! 😊🌍
Rey_A, Feb 2025
I didn’t make it since I got sick. i tried to call the operator but no one answered the phone. I would like to have rescheduled on the feb 14.
Response from Host, Feb 2025
I appreciate your feedback on TripAdvisor, but I wanted to clarify the situation. You originally did not attend the tour on your scheduled date. Despite our policy stating the tour was non-refundable and non-rebookable, we accommodated you with a reschedule at no extra cost.
We always aim to provide the best experience for our guests, and I’d appreciate any clarification on what led to this rating. If there were any concerns, I’d be happy to address them.
Barbara_G, Aug 2024
So happy we picked this walking tour. Our tour guide Andre was very knowledgeable, and personable. He explained the layered history with a helpful visual aid booklet. The horse drawn carriage was a relaxing and novel way to see the area as a whole. Lots of great opportunities to take photos. Highly recommended.
Karyn_H, Aug 2024
Loved it!
Very informative and Andres the guide was so easy to understand and provided many photo opportunities for us.
Steph_T, Jun 2024
Learned so much, and the stories helped add meaning to the ruins and structures we saw. Pace was good, my teen and 6yo could keep up. An interesting way to learn about the city.
DR_V, Mar 2024
Very interesting tour to learn more about the history of the Philippines, excellent guide. Really enjoyed it.
vdmc808, Jan 2024
Enjoyed hearing about the history and tales of the Philippines. Andre speaks very good English. He's a professional and knowledgeable with the materials.
Manila has a very limited guided tour considered the size of the City. Looking forward to more from Andre. God bless -
Waka_S, Jan 2024
We found the tour informative and fun and would definitely recommend it if you want to understand more about Manila's history.
Luke_M, Sep 2023
Very rich, significant and long stretch of history, recounted by an entertaining and engaging guide. Went by faster than I thought.
Nicole_A, Jun 2023
Andre is a wonderful guide. He is extremely knowledgeable, funny, and his love for Manila shines through!
Jon_C, May 2023
Great tour, our guide and brought the history of Manilla to life in a very nice way. An afternoon very well spent.
Iluminada_E, Dec 2022
Andre was an amazing tour guide! His informative and humorous tour was enlightening to my Canadian children with Filipino descent. Great job Andre!
Gareth_M, Dec 2022
Great walk and tour round old town and Philippine history. Our guide was pleasant and knowledgeable about intramuros and happy to help out, with all our questions
Edirose_J, May 2022
My family had a great time exploring intramuros and had the chance to ride the kalesa. Anne was knowledgeable and a fun tour guide
Gay_C, Feb 2020
Excellent walking tour by a guide who was well-informed and spoke fluently in English. Very interesting history of the Old Manila. The Fort was pretty and well-maintained and contains artifacts related to the national hero, Jose Rizal, and others. The snacks provided from the street vendors, taho and ice cream, were delicious and fresh! Highly recommended.
Gabriele_H, Jan 2025
Es war eine sehr engagierte Führung über koloniale Zeiten, Entwicklung der Stadt, politisch/historischer Hintergrund. Der Tourguide war großartig! Sehr zu empfehlen! Glücksfall: Teil der Gruppe war eine philippinisch-amerikanische Mädchenklasse (50 Jahre Schulabschluss), die dem ganzen eine unbeschwerte, fröhliche Atmosphäre gaben.
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