Puerto Princesa City Tour: Historical Sites & Mitra Ranch

See Puerto Princesa's landmarks and hilltop views in a single morning or afternoon

A guided city tour of Puerto Princesa operates in morning (8am–noon) or afternoon (1pm–5pm) slots, with pickup from your hotel or cruise ship port. The route covers historical sites, the scenic overlook at Mitra Ranch, and Bakers Hill for local snacks and souvenirs, ending with time for shopping. An English-speaking guide, air-conditioned vehicle and all fees are included. The tour runs four hours and suits all fitness levels.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Puerto Princesa city highlights

• Visit historical sites
• Take pictures at historical place
• Take pictures at scenic overlook
• Buy snacks at Bakers Hill
• Souvenir shopping and buy pasalubong
• Take pictures at additional viewpoints

The experience

The tour starts from your hotel in the city center or directly from the cruise ship port: no separate transport to arrange. You visit historical landmarks around Puerto Princesa, stop at Mitra Ranch for the elevated view over the city and surrounding landscape, then head to Bakers Hill to browse local pastries, snacks and souvenirs. The guide speaks English throughout and handles the route. You move between stops in an air-conditioned vehicle.

Timing is flexible: choose the morning slot if you want to explore early and have the afternoon free, or the afternoon option if you're arriving later or prefer a more relaxed start. If you're arriving by cruise ship, you can request a custom departure time to match your ship's schedule. Just let the operator know when you book. The four-hour window means you're back with time to spare before evening plans or before your ship departs.

What’s included

• Pickup and drop-off from your hotel in Puerto Princesa city center or from the cruise ship port.
• air-conditioned vehicle throughout.
• English-speaking guide.
• all entry fees and taxes.
• time for photos at historical sites and Mitra Ranch overlook.
• stop at Bakers Hill for local pastries, snacks and souvenirs.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 13:00, 13:30 and 14:00

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (8 to 58 years) · Senior (60 to 98 years) · Child (2 to 7 years)

GroupUp to 100

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsNo refund if you cancel.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Worldholiday Puerto Princesa City Palawan Day Tours

Is this one for you?Book the morning departure if you want to explore early and keep your afternoon free, or the afternoon slot if you're arriving later in the day. If you're on a cruise ship, you can request a custom time to match your port schedule. The operator will adjust the tour to fit your arrival and departure window.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (2 to 7 years).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. No refund if you cancel.

What historical sites does the Puerto Princesa city tour actually visit?

The tour includes stops at historical places around Puerto Princesa city, with time for photos at each one. The specific sites are not detailed in advance, so ask the operator for the exact landmarks when you book if you want to know them beforehand.

Is the Mitra Ranch overlook worth the stop, or is it just a quick photo spot?

Mitra Ranch is positioned as a scenic overlook with views over the city and landscape, and the itinerary includes picture-taking time there, so it's built in as a viewing stop rather than a drive-past.

Can I book the tour if my hotel is outside Puerto Princesa city center?

Hotel pickups are included for city center hotels. If your accommodation is outside the city center, an extra fee applies for the extended pickup distance. Confirm your hotel location when booking so the operator can quote the additional cost.

What's included in the tour price, and what costs extra?

The price covers pickup and drop-off, the air-conditioned vehicle, the English-speaking guide, and all fees and taxes. Snacks and souvenirs at Bakers Hill are your own cost. The tour simply includes time there to shop.