Manila Old and New City Tour by Shared Coach

Walk through centuries in one afternoon: Intramuros' walled streets, then the sprawl of modern Manila.

A shared city tour of Manila traveling by air-conditioned coach through the City of Makati and into Intramuros, the walled district built around 1571 on the Pasig River's south bank. An English-speaking guide leads stops at Rizal Park, the Manila American Cemetery and Memorial, San Agustin Church (a UNESCO World Heritage site), and Fort Santiago, narrating the Spanish colonial period and modern Philippine culture across four hours. Pickup is included; groups range from two to fifteen passengers depending on the option you choose at checkout.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Manila's historic and modern sites

• Travel through Makati City
• Visit Intramuros Walled City
• Tour San Agustin Church
• Explore Fort Santiago
• Walk around Rizal Park
• See Manila American Cemetery and Memorial

The Experience

The tour moves through air-conditioned transport, which matters in Manila's heat. You'll start in Makati's modern towers and grid, then cross into Intramuros — the oldest district, its stone walls and narrow streets a sharp turn backward. The guide walks you through Fort Santiago, where you stand inside the Spanish colonial garrison, and into San Agustin Church, the only stone church to survive World War II's destruction of the city. The contrast between what survived and what was rebuilt frames the whole four hours.

Rizal Park spreads across 58 hectares in Ermita, originally called Bagumbayan during Spanish rule. The Manila American Cemetery and Memorial sits nearby, honoring allied servicemen who died in World War II. The guide connects these stops — the colonial architecture, the war history, the modern city rising around them — so the day reads as a single story rather than a list of sites. Bottled water is included; you bring nothing but yourself and a camera.

Groups stay small to medium depending on which option you book at checkout: two to three passengers, four to six, seven to nine, or ten to fifteen. A shared tour means you're traveling with other cruise passengers or city visitors, which keeps costs down and often adds the perspective of people seeing Manila for the first time alongside you. The schedule is fixed around ship docking and re-boarding times if you're arriving by cruise, so timing is locked in before you book.

What’s included

• Air-conditioned transport throughout the four hours.
• bottled water.
• insurance.
• and an English-speaking guide leading all stops and narration.

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Baron Travel Corporation

Is this one for you?Book the smaller group option (two to three or four to six passengers) if you want a slower pace through each site and more time for questions with the guide; the larger options (seven to nine or ten to fifteen) keep costs lower and work well if you're comfortable moving through stops as part of a bigger group.

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Top questions

What is Intramuros and why does it matter on this tour?

Intramuros is Manila's walled city, built around 1571 on the south bank of the Pasig River and one of the oldest districts in the city. The tour centers on it because the stone walls, Fort Santiago and San Agustin Church show what survived Spanish colonial rule and World War II — the physical history the guide uses to explain the Philippines' past.

How long is the tour and what does it cover?

The tour runs four hours and includes the City of Makati, Rizal Park, the Manila American Cemetery and Memorial, San Agustin Church and Fort Santiago in Intramuros. You travel by air-conditioned coach with an English-speaking guide who narrates the Spanish colonial period and modern culture throughout.

Is this tour wheelchair accessible?

Yes, the tour is wheelchair accessible; transportation is wheelchair accessible and the operator notes the tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels. Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, and infants may sit on an adult's lap.

What's included in the price?

Air-conditioned transport, bottled water, insurance and the service of an English-speaking guide are all included. Food, drinks beyond the water bottle and gratuities are not covered.

Do I need to arrange my own pickup?

Pickup is included in the tour, so you don't arrange transport to the starting point yourself. If you're a cruise ship passenger, provide your ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time at booking so the schedule aligns with your ship.

What group sizes are available?

You choose your group size at checkout: two to three passengers, four to six, seven to nine, or ten to fifteen. Smaller groups move at a different pace than larger ones, so pick the option that suits how you prefer to travel.