Intramuros bike tour on bamboo bicycles: 8–10 historical sites
Bamboo bikes carry you through four centuries of Manila's walls.
A 2.5-hour guided bike tour of Intramuros, Manila's historic walled city, on a bamboo bicycle of your choice, stopping at 8–10 major sites including Fort Santiago, San Agustin Church and Casa Manila. Small groups of 5–15 riders travel with a local guide, helmet, sunscreen and a cold towel included. A small amount of walking happens inside Fort Santiago. Children from age 6 are welcome when accompanied by an adult.
Step-by-step itinerary
Guided bike tour of Intramuros
- Start at Bambike HQ, fill waivers
- Choose bamboo bike
- Visit traditional Spanish Colonial house
- Stop at Japanese Cannon, learn history
- Explore main Intramuros gate and fortifications
- Bike to Intramuros walls for break
- Visit main gate and public plazas
- Learn about Manila Cathedral and plaza
- Visit Manila Cathedral interior
- Explore Fort Santiago fortress
- See San Agustin Church and Museum
- Casa Manila 15m
- Intramuros Walled City 15m
- Fort Santiago Entry included 40m
- San Agustin Church and Museum 5m
What’s included
- Bamboo bicycle of your choice.
- helmet.
- local guide speaking English.
- sunscreen or rain ponchos when needed.
- cold towel at the end of the tour.
- gratuities.
Times
- Every day 09:30 15:00
Before you book
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The experience
The tour starts at Bambike HQ inside Casa Manila, where you fill out a waiver and pick your bike. The operator offers several designs, including their signature Ligtasin Cove beach cruiser and Victoria City models, so you can choose what feels right for the ride. From there you cycle through the streets of Intramuros, the walled city founded by the Spanish in 1571, stopping to learn the story behind each landmark as you go.
You'll pass the Japanese Cannon on Muralla Street and hear about the Japanese Occupation and World War II, explore one of the main gates and the defense strategy the Spanish built into the walls, and ride out to the walls themselves for a break. The route takes you through plazas tied to Chinese influence in Philippine history, past the Manila Cathedral at the heart of one public square, and into Fort Santiago. A stone fortress where you'll walk a bit to see spots significant to the country's past. San Agustin Church, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the oldest church in the Philippines, closes the loop.
The whole thing runs 2.5 hours in small groups, so the pace stays manageable and the guide can actually talk to you. You get a helmet, sunscreen or rain ponchos if the weather turns, and a cold towel when you're done. The tour operates in all weather, so dress for what's coming. A small amount of walking is involved inside Fort Santiago, but the cycling itself is the main event.
Is this one for you?The guide speaks English throughout, so you follow the history and context comfortably as you ride. This works for anyone who wants to understand what they're cycling past, not just pedal through it.
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Top questions
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (6 to 17 years). Children under 6 can't be included in the booking.
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.
How many stops does the bamboo bike tour make around Intramuros?
The tour stops at 8–10 major historical and cultural sites, including Fort Santiago, San Agustin Church, Casa Manila, the Manila Cathedral, and several gates and plazas within the walled city.
Can I choose which bamboo bike design I ride on this tour?
Yes. The operator offers a variety of Bambike designs, including the signature Ligtasin Cove beach cruiser and Victoria City bikes, and you pick the one that feels most comfortable before the tour starts.
What's included in the 2.5-hour Intramuros bike tour?
The tour includes use of a bamboo bicycle, helmet, local guide, sunscreen or rain ponchos when needed, a cold towel at the end, and gratuities. You just bring yourself and dress for the weather.
How much walking is involved on the bamboo bike tour?
A small amount of walking happens inside Fort Santiago, but the tour is primarily cycling through the streets and plazas of Intramuros.
What is San Agustin Church and why is it on this tour?
San Agustin Church is the oldest church in the Philippines and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The tour visits it to show you its fascinating history and interior as one of the landmarks that shaped Manila's past.
Intramuros bike tour on bamboo bicycles: 8–10 historical sites
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