Private Half-Day Shore Excursion in Manila
Manila, Philippines
- 4 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Group discounts
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
When your cruise ship docks in Manila's port, benefit from personalized attention and a flexible itinerary on this half-day private tour. Skip the large group tours and get the chance to ask plenty of questions of your dedicated guide as you visit the highlights of Manila. Stops include city landmarks such as St. Agustin Church, the American Cemetery, Casa Manila, Fort Santiago, and others.
- Pickup and drop-off at the entrance to Manila's port included
- Entrance fees to all attractions included
- Private tour guide provides in-depth commentary
- Round-trip transportation between multiple sites
What's Included
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Local English speaking tour guide
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Personal expenses
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Pickup details
The tour starts at the entrance/exit gate once you leave the cruise ship. Your guide will be holding a sign.
Operating hours.8:30 am
Itinerary
1
Rizal Park
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Intramuros
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
San Agustin Church - Immaculate Conception Parish
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
4
Casa Manila
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
5
Fort Santiago
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
6
Quiapo Church
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Infants must sit on laps
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Cancellation Policy
This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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Reviews
5.0
based on 9 reviews
Wayne_Q, Mar 2026
Basically had a private tour for 2 with guide Tony. We were able to ask lots of questions about Manila during the tour as opposed to other tour groups of 20+ people not being able unless they stayed close to their guide. Tony rearranged the order of sites to see due to the heavy city traffic which allowed more time to visit certain sites, like the American Cemetery.
Sharon_L, Mar 2026
Be prepared for lots of traffic but the benefit of this tour was a great driver and tour guide. Our guide was Troy who explained in detail all the things we saw. The Manila American Cemetery was so interesting and moving. After that we went to the Fort Santiago and the Intramuros where Troy got us ahead of the crowds to see the exhibits. We also saw the Cathedral. The guide was very helpful and was very considerate of my inability of doing stairs, etc.
Van was very clean and had great air conditioning. Bottled water was given to us.
Pankaj_P, Mar 2025
Absolutely marvellous day with Jonas. We have done many tours but Jonas was the best. He was very friendly and accommodating and incredibly knowledgeable. We cannot speak highly enough about our experience today. Thank you Jonas
Laura_E, Feb 2025
Great day with Jonas as our guide. Jonas was a wealth of knowledge on all things Manila. He picked us up promptly and suggested several sites to see. Don’t miss China town! Really enjoyed our day with him! Thanks Jonas!
Sara_F, Mar 2024
We had a great day with our guide Tony and driver Roy. Learnt a lot about the history of Manila and the Philippines . He was very informative and would recommend him if you are in Manila. Roy was very good given the traffic and we felt very safe with him.
Cynthia_H, Nov 2023
This is a good tour at a good price. (Our cruise wanted to charge quite a bit more for a group tour.) Aimee was a fantastic guide. She is knowledgeable, funny, & relates a lot of interesting info in a conversational way. Aimee was at the port exit when we got there with my name on a sign.
Travel to the memorial is by van with only the driver, guide, my husband & l. (No carriage ride included.) The traffic is terrible so the trip there & back to the other sights takes a while. Aimee will Tailor the trip to accommodate your interests so you can spend more time at the sights that interest you most. Once at the memorial and in the old town it is a walking tour, then a van ride back to the ship.
I found the memorial moving, the mosaics are impressive, and the museum educational for those who don't know their WW2 history.
The old church was impressive inside & the attached halls house a lot of religious artifacts (not really my cup of tea), but the ornate embroidery, pipe organ, & the medicinal naturalist room were worth a closer look (for me).
Casa Manila has quite ornate donated furnishings including an actual treasure chest from the colonial period and Aimee explained how things were done or used back then (the building has no plaques describing things).
Just so you know, some of what you will see in the old part of town has been recreated after Manila was mostly leveled in WW2, but that doesn't make it less interesting to me.
Overall, it was a great tour! Thanks, Aimee!
deannawehrung18, Nov 2019
Joshar did a wonderful job. He was very knowledgeable and energetic. We learned so much and were so pleased with the value.
Larry_B, Mar 2018
Good variety of experiences on this tour. Manny our tour guide was great as was the driver Ed. One of our favorite stops was at the American Cemetery.
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per person-You will not receive a refund if you cancel.
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