Private Half-Day Manila Tour: Rizal Park, Fort Santiago
San Agustin Church tour, walking the cobbled streets inside Manila's historic walled city
A private half-day Manila city tour with hotel pickup and English-speaking guide covers Fort Santiago, Rizal Park, the Intramuros walled city, San Agustin Church and Casa Manila. The tour runs four hours and includes all taxes and fees; hotel drop-off is included for Manila and Makati addresses only. Infants sit on an adult's lap; children must be accompanied by an adult.
4h
Step-by-step itinerary
Explore Manila's historic landmarks
- Start tour in Makati financial district
- Visit American Cemetery
- Arrive at Rizal Park
- Photo stop at Rizal Park
- Proceed to Intramuros Walled City
- Walk through San Agustin Church
- Tour Casa Manila
- Explore Fort Santiago
The Experience
The tour starts with pickup from your Manila or Makati hotel and heads into the financial district of Makati, passing Fort Bonifacio and the American Cemetery before moving into the capital proper. A brief stop at Rizal Park, named for the country's national hero Dr. Jose Rizal, frames the city's history before the guide takes you into the Intramuros walled city—the historic fortified center that once guarded Manila Bay.
Inside Intramuros, you walk the cobbled streets to San Agustin Church, the country's oldest stone church, where you see its collection of ecclesiastical icons, vestments and religious articles. Across from it stands Casa Manila, a reproduction of a 19th-century house furnished with East Asian, European and Philippine antique pieces. The tour closes at Fort Santiago, the stone fort that guards the entrance to the city from Manila Bay and carries the weight of many moments in Philippine history.
Because the tour is private, the pace and stops follow your interests rather than a group schedule. The guide speaks English and handles the route; you do not arrange transport between sites or manage timing. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, so the morning or afternoon slot fits around the rest of your plans.
What’s included
- All taxes, fees and handling charges.
- free hotel pickup and drop-off for Manila and Makati hotels.
- local English-speaking guide for the full four hours.
Operated by Blue Horizons Travel and Tours, Inc
Is this one for you?Book this if you're traveling solo or as a pair and prefer a private guide who picks you up from your hotel rather than joining a group tour with fixed departure times.
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Top questions
What is San Agustin Church like inside?
San Agustin Church, the country's oldest stone church, holds a wide collection of ecclesiastical icons, vestments and other religious articles that you see as you walk through it.
How long is the tour and what does it cover?
The tour runs four hours and includes Fort Santiago, Rizal Park, the Intramuros walled city, San Agustin Church and Casa Manila, starting from your hotel and ending with drop-off there.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, hotel pickup and drop-off are included for hotels in Manila and Makati; the guide meets you at your hotel to start the tour.
What is Casa Manila?
Casa Manila is a reproduction of a 19th-century house furnished with East Asian and European decor and Philippine antique furniture, located across from San Agustin Church in Intramuros.
Can I bring children on this tour?
Yes; infants must sit on an adult's lap, and children must be accompanied by an adult throughout the tour.
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