Bataan Death March memorial tour Manila

A full day tracing the Pacific War's darkest chapter through sites your guide's grandfather survived

This full-day tour from Manila traces the Bataan Death March through four key World War 2 sites: the Shrine of Valor, the 1942 USAFFE surrender site, the former Camp O'Donnell concentration camp, and the Bamban WWII museum. A live guide in English or Spanish leads the route and shares firsthand accounts from his grandfather, who survived the ordeal. Pickup is included. Bottled water and all fees are covered. The tour runs 10 hours and suits all fitness levels.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit World War 2 memorial sites

• Visit Shrine of Valor
• See USAFFE surrender site
• Tour Camp O Donnell POW camp
• Explore Bamban World War 2 museum

The experience

What sets this tour apart is the guide himself: his grandfather survived the Death March, and the stories he shares come directly from that lived history rather than from a textbook. You'll visit the Shrine of Valor first, built to commemorate those who fought in World War 2, then move to the surrender site where USAFFE forces laid down arms in 1942. The route continues to the grounds of the former Camp O'Donnell, where Filipino prisoners of war were held that same year.

The Bamban WWII museum is a private, curated collection of relics and artifacts from the region. The curator walks through the objects and explains what happened at each location and to the people involved: context that transforms the sites from monuments into stories. A donation to the museum is appreciated but not required. Bottled water is provided throughout the day, and pickup from your Manila location is arranged as part of the booking.

What’s included

• Pickup from your Manila location.
• bottled water throughout the day.
• entry to all four sites (Shrine of Valor, surrender site, Camp O'Donnell grounds, and Bamban WWII museum).
• live guide in English or Spanish.
• all fees and taxes.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 07:00

Book up to2d before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 14 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomeInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Jb Quemado

Is this one for you?At 10 hours, this tour fills most of a day and leaves little room for other Manila activities on the same date. Book it when you've set aside a full day for World War 2 history, or pair it with an evening activity that doesn't require travel outside the city.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What exactly is the Bataan Death March and why does it matter?

The Bataan Death March was the forced march of Filipino and American prisoners of war in 1942 after the fall of Bataan to Japanese forces during World War 2. Thousands died during the march and in the camps that followed. This tour visits the sites where those events unfolded and where memorials now stand.

How long is the full tour and what time does it start?

The tour runs 10 hours total. Pickup is included from your Manila location. The specific start time will be confirmed when you book.

Will I need to walk a lot, or is there transportation between the sites?

Transportation is provided between all four locations. The tour is wheelchair accessible, and the sites themselves are suitable for all physical fitness levels, so walking demands are manageable.

Is the guide a professional historian, or does he have a personal connection to the Death March?

The guide's grandfather survived the Bataan Death March. The stories and details he shares come from that direct family history, which gives the tour a perspective you won't find in standard historical accounts.

What's included in the tour price, and what costs extra?

Pickup, bottled water, and all fees and taxes are included. The Bamban WWII museum appreciates donations from visitors, but these are voluntary and not required to enter or tour the collection.