Bataan Tour: Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar colonial homes

The casas themselves are originals, moved and rebuilt here stone by stone.

A guided heritage walking tour of Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar in Bataan takes you through 40 meticulously restored Spanish-Filipino colonial homes arranged along cobblestone streets, with a kalesa ride, balsa excursion, beach access and lunch included. The tour runs 5 to 10 hours with hotel pickup, and a live English-speaking guide leads the whole day. Not suitable for travelers with spinal injuries or during pregnancy.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar

• Travel to Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar
• Explore Spanish-Filipino colonial homes
• Stroll cobblestone streets
• Learn about Philippine history and culture

The experience

Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar sits on the Bagac Straight in Bataan and holds about 40 unique Spanish-Filipino provincial houses: each one gathered, transported and rebuilt by collector Jose Acuzar to preserve the architectural legacy of the old Philippines. You walk the cobblestone streets with a guide who explains the history and cultural significance of each casa as you move through them. The restored homes show what colonial-era life looked like, and the setting itself, with natural surroundings and the waterfront location, frames the whole experience.

The day includes a kalesa ride, a traditional horse-drawn carriage, and a balsa excursion on the water, so you're not just looking at the buildings but moving through the grounds in the way people once did. Lunch is provided, and you get beach access to spend time by the water. An air-conditioned vehicle picks you up from your hotel and brings you back, and all entry fees and taxes are covered in the price. Bring extra clothes if you plan to use the beach.

What’s included

• The tour includes entry to Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar.
• a guided heritage walking tour led by a live English-speaking guide.
• a kalesa (horse carriage) ride through the grounds.
• a balsa boat excursion.
• beach access.
• lunch.
• hotel pickup and drop-off in an air-conditioned vehicle.
• and all fees and taxes.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 04:00 and 05:00

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AgesAdult (18 to 79 years) · Under 18: can't be booked

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglish

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.

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Good to know

Low physical effortNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Travel Time Philippines

Is this one for you?Book this if you want a guided walk through restored colonial homes with a group rather than exploring independently. The pace is set by the guide and includes lunch and a balsa ride built into the day.

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Top questions

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 are the casas at Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar?

The casas are 40 Spanish-Filipino colonial homes, each one an original structure that was relocated and meticulously restored at this site in Bataan. They represent the architectural styles and design of the Philippines during the colonial period, and walking through them with a guide shows how people lived and built during that era.

Does the tour include transportation from my hotel?

Yes, hotel pickup and drop-off are included, and you travel in an air-conditioned vehicle. The total tour duration of 5 to 10 hours includes the travel time to and from your accommodation.

What happens during the kalesa and balsa rides?

The kalesa is a traditional horse-drawn carriage ride through the grounds of Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar. The balsa is a boat excursion on the water, and you also get beach access during the day, so you can spend time by the shore.

Is lunch included in the tour?

Yes, lunch is included in the tour price, along with all entry fees and taxes for Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar.

Who can take this tour?

The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels and welcomes children when accompanied by an adult. It is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries or pregnant travelers.