Explore Intramuros: Introduction to Philippine History
Recommended by 96% of travelers
Manila, Philippines
- 3 hours (approx.)
- Group discounts
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Get a crash course in Philippine history with this small-group tour in Manila's historic walled city of Intramuros. Visit the famous sites in town—from an Agustin Church to Fort Santiago—and also down the backstreets, introducing you to things you wouldn’t see on your own. Cover over 300 years of history and get the lay of the land in just a few hours, great for first-time travelers.
- Easily meet your guide at San Agustin Church
- Keep costs down by booking this small group tour
- Admission fees are taken care of so no paying on the spot
- Spend around a half-day touring, and the rest of the day is free
What's Included
- Bottled water
- All Entrance Fees
- English Speaking Guide
- Gratuities
- Private transportation
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- San Agustin ChurchGeneral Luna St, Intramuros, Manila, 1002 Metro Manila, Philippines
Meet up is at the lobby of the San Agustin Museum. This is located at the right side near the main entrance of the San Agustin Church. This is located inside Intramuros.
End point
- Fort SantiagoIntramuros, Manila, 1002 Metro Manila, Philippines
We will end at the old Spanish Military Stronghold known as Fort Santiago inside Intramuros.
Itinerary
1
San Agustin Church - Immaculate Conception Parish
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Museo San Agustin
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
3
Casa Manila
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
4
Memorare Manila Monument
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
5
Manila Cathedral
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
6
Fort Santiago
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 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 82 reviews
Lori_G, Oct 2025
Jian was a wonderful guide. I ended up being the only guest that day, so I got a private tour with him, which was fantastic, personal, and allowed for a lot of detail. We toured the St Augustin Church, Casa Manila, and the Fort Santiago plaza. Weather rained us out for a longer stay at the Fort and Manila Cathedral, but that left room for a Tricycle ride through Intramuros and a deeper discussion over coffee, between locations. Highly recommend Jian and his company for this and the other tours they offer. If we're back in Manila I'll definitely look for more experiences with Jian!
Nathan_T, Sep 2025
This is a VERY informative tour. The guides, Jian and Patrick, are extremely knowledgeable about Filipino culture and history, and the sites visited throughout Intramuros are fascinating. The tour structure and pace was perfect. I highly highly recommend this tour. It was absolutely worth the price we paid and I'd 1000% do it again.
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Thank you so much for the amazing review! We’re thrilled to hear you found the tour highly informative and enjoyed exploring Intramuros with Jian and Patrick. We're glad the pacing and structure worked perfectly for you. Your strong recommendation means a lot to us, and we’d be honored to welcome you again!
Louella_U, Jul 2025
Jian was a great guide! He is knowledgeable and full of insights and tidbits of information. Myself and my 3 young adult kids enjoyed the tour very much!
Nasir_B, Jun 2025
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!
Manuel_P, Mar 2025
It was only me and my mother. The tour guide was nice and knowledgable but he rushed the tour. We didn't finish all the spots in the itinerary. I would not recommend.
Response from Host, Mar 2025
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re glad to hear that you found our tour guide knowledgeable and friendly, but we’re truly sorry that the experience felt rushed and that you weren’t able to visit all the spots in the itinerary.
It appears there was a miscommunication, as our guide believed you preferred a faster-paced tour due to the hot weather. We sincerely apologize for any misunderstanding and regret that this impacted your experience.
Your feedback is very important to us, and we truly appreciate it. We always strive to provide a well-paced and enjoyable tour for all our guests, and we will take this into consideration to improve our communication and ensure a more relaxed experience in the future.
shaunsum92, Dec 2024
We do similar tours everywhere we go in the world and thought this tour was very expensive for the experience that we received. There were only 3 main stops on the tour (Casa Manila Museum, San Augustin Church and Fort Santiago) and it was over very quickly. Our guide Jerome was a kind enough gentlemen, however he seemed quite quiet and we had to try and keep the conversation going to find out more about the places we were visiting. Granted, the tour will be more suitable for a larger group (my wife and I were the only people on the tour for that day). Overall, we thought we could have gotten a better experience with a free walking tour.
Response from Host, Dec 2024
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We truly value your input as it helps us improve our services.
We’re sorry to hear that the tour did not meet your expectations, and we understand how important it is to feel that you’ve received great value for your time and investment. While the tour is designed to provide a concise yet enriching experience of Manila’s rich history, we appreciate your comments regarding the pace and the number of stops. We’ll certainly take this into consideration as we look for ways to enhance the itinerary and overall experience.
Regarding your guide Jerome, we’re glad to hear he was kind, though we’re sorry if the interaction fell short of your expectations. We will work with our team to ensure that all our guides engage more actively, especially during smaller tours, to create a more dynamic and informative experience.
We understand that smaller groups can sometimes lead to a quieter atmosphere, and we’re constantly striving to make all our tours equally engaging, no matter the group size. Thank you for bringing this to our attention.
We hope you’ll give us another chance in the future to provide a more memorable experience. Safe travels on the rest of your journey!
Evan_W, May 2024
Jerome was magnificent! I wanted to learn about the Spanish settlement of Manila. I learned more than I expected and found Jerome to be a very knowledgeable guide! I was by myself and found the tour tailored to my interests!
MariGrace_S, Mar 2024
I had an exceptional day tour with Jian! His expertise in Philippine history, Spanish influence, and Filipino resilience made the experience captivating. We visited the historic San Agustin Museum and Church, Casa Manila, a monument constructed as a tribute to World War II casualties, Manila Cathedral, and Fort Santiago. Jian's outstanding knowledge and attentive nature added to the enriching tour!
harry_n, Mar 2024
Excellent overview of Philipinian history by a knowledgeable guide during a lovely sunny day in March.
Eric_L, Mar 2024
Had a nice time with my tour guide. He was very informative and professional. The walk around the area was easy.
LANCE_C, Feb 2024
Jerome has a great sense of humor and really makes history exciting and interesting. I especially enjoyed how interactive he was and attentive to all of our questions.
Matt_A, Feb 2024
Jian was fantastic and we all learned so much about history of the Philippines, from Spanish colonialism to WW2. Even relatives from Philippines learned a lot of new things. Highly recommended.
Mihajlo_T, Feb 2024
A very interesting way to get to know some of the basics of Manila's rich history. Jerome is one exceptional tour guide.
Jack_D, Jan 2024
Just great entertaining Guide :-)
I had a good intellectual connection and understood him very well.
Thank you for the time spent together.
Michele_W, Jan 2024
Jerome is very knowledgeable about the history of the Philippines. We went to key spots in Intramuros. Plus we had an opportunity for a break in the three hour tour which was nice to get out of the heat. I learned a lot and it was fun! Jerome has a good sense of humor. Definitely try it when visiting Manila!
Sharon_L, Aug 2023
Love this! I was the only one on the tour but Jian was patient and very knowledgeable. Got to know not just the history but also the current and ancient culture in Philippines! Really enhanced my understanding.
John_R, Mar 2023
Jian is an excellent guide, friendly and informative. He is very skilled in local and regional history with an easy going yet highly informative manner.
Mikayla_B, Feb 2023
Jian was an amazing tour guide. He was very friendly and easy to talk to. My tour was comprised of me and another solo traveler. By the end of this tour, we both opted to go to his next guided tour later that day. His facts were very interesting and I got so much more out of Intramueros than if I just went by myself without a tour guide. He also gave a lot of good info about Manila as a whole and recommended places to go while visiting. I felt very comfortable as a solo female traveler with this tour.
Elizabeth_V, Jan 2023
We enjoyed a fun and informative morning with Jian. He knew so much background and history that gave us an in-depth view of the history of the Philippines. I would highly recommend Jian as he brings the sites to life with the history he shared.
NgaiSSandy_Y, Sep 2022
We learned a great deal about Philippines history and culture in the 3 hours with Jian. From the church museum to the fort, Jian really brought things to life.
Response from Host, Sep 2022
We're glad that you enjoyed our Introduction to Philippine History Tour. Thank you for your wonderful
review. Safe travels. :)
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