Manila Old and New Tour: Intramuros, Fort Santiago & Rizal Park
Walk through four centuries of Manila in one morning, from Rizal Park to the stone gates of Fort Santiago.
A four-hour guided tour of Manila covering Rizal Park, the walled city of Intramuros, San Agustin Church, Fort Santiago and Roxas Boulevard, with hotel pickup and an English-speaking local guide. The tour moves by air-conditioned vehicle between stops and includes time on foot through the historic districts. Children from age 5 are welcome, and comfortable walking shoes are recommended for the Intramuros section.
Step-by-step itinerary
Explore Manila's historic and modern sites
- Travel through Makati City
- Visit Rizal Park and see statue
- Tour San Agustin Church and Museum
- Explore Intramuros Walled City
- Visit Fort Santiago historic fortress
- See Manila American Cemetery and Memorial
- Pass by Roxas Boulevard waterfront
- Rizal Park 10m
- San Agustin Church and Museum Entry included 15m
- Intramuros Walled City Entry included 30m
- Roxas Boulevard passing by
- Fort Santiago Entry included 20m
What’s included
- Local English-speaking guide throughout the tour.
- hotel pickup and drop-off from selected hotels.
- air-conditioned vehicle transport between all stops.
- entry to the historic sites and monuments visited.
Times
- Every day 08:30 13:30
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The experience
The tour starts with hotel pickup and heads first to Rizal Park, where you'll see the monument to Dr. Jose Rizal, the Philippines' national hero. From there, the route moves into Old Manila and the walled city of Intramuros, built during the Spanish colonial period. You'll walk through the historic streets to San Agustin Church, the oldest stone church in the Philippines and a UNESCO World Heritage site, then continue to Fort Santiago: a 1593 citadel built by Spanish governor Miguel López de Legazpi that now stands as one of Manila's most important historical landmarks, complete with a shrine dedicated to Rizal.
The guide provides context on the Spanish colonial era and how it shaped the Philippines, alongside stories of modern Manila's development. Between the walking sections, you travel by air-conditioned vehicle, which breaks up the day and lets you cover more ground without fatigue. The tour also passes Roxas Boulevard, the waterfront promenade along Manila Bay known for its stretch of coconut trees, before returning to your hotel.
Four hours is enough to move through the main sites without rushing, though it means the pace stays steady. The walking happens mostly inside Intramuros, where the narrow streets and stone structures demand good footwear. If your hotel isn't on the pickup list, public transportation options are available nearby to reach the starting point.
Is this one for you?This is a shared group tour with a fixed schedule and set stops, so it suits travelers who want the history and context without building an itinerary themselves. If you prefer to move at your own pace or explore Intramuros on your own, a self-guided walk would give you more flexibility, but the guide here adds the colonial backstory and navigates the walled city's layout for you.
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Top questions
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 9 years). Children under 5 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.
What exactly is Fort Santiago and why does it matter to Manila's history?
Fort Santiago is a citadel built in 1593 by Spanish governor Miguel López de Legazpi as a defense fortress for the newly established city of Manila. It's located inside the walled city of Intramuros and now includes a shrine to national hero José Rizal, making it one of the most important historical sites in the city.
Is San Agustin Church something I can walk inside, or do I just see it from outside?
San Agustin Church is a working Roman Catholic church inside Intramuros where you'll go inside as part of the tour. It's the oldest stone church in the Philippines and holds UNESCO World Heritage status, so there's real history to experience up close.
How much of the tour involves walking versus sitting in the vehicle?
Most of the walking happens in Intramuros, where you move between the church and Fort Santiago on foot through the walled city's historic streets. The vehicle takes you between the main districts (Rizal Park, Intramuros, and Roxas Boulevard), so you're not walking the whole four hours.
Can I bring my five-year-old on this tour?
Children from age 5 are welcome on the tour. Younger children can come if they sit on an adult's lap. Keep in mind that the Intramuros section involves walking on uneven historic streets, so comfortable shoes and a reasonable pace matter.
What's included in the price, and what do I need to pay for separately?
The tour includes the local English-speaking guide, all transport by air-conditioned vehicle, and hotel pickup and drop-off from selected hotels. Food, drinks and gratuities are not included, so plan accordingly if you want to eat during the tour.
Does the tour go inside Rizal Park, or is it mostly a drive-by?
You'll stop at Rizal Park to see the statue of Dr. Jose Rizal, the national hero. Rizal Park is one of Asia's largest urban parks, so there's room to walk and take in the monument, though it's one of several stops rather than the main focus of the day.
Manila Old and New Tour: Intramuros, Fort Santiago & Rizal Park
4h · EN
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