Puerto Princesa City Tour: 8 Stops with Local Guide

Eight stops that show you how Puerto Princesa actually works

A half-day guided tour of Puerto Princesa City covers eight landmarks across the city (a waterfront park, the cathedral, a former wartime fort, a crocodile rescue center, a wooden heritage house, a theme park, a weaving workshop and a souvenir market) with a licensed English or Filipino-speaking guide, air-conditioned transport and hotel pickup within 15 kilometers of the airport. Light snacks are provided at Baker's Hill theme park.

Step-by-step itinerary

Half-day city tour of Puerto Princesa

• Visit park near Puerto Princesa Bay
• See the largest Roman Catholic church
• Explore former World War II fort park
• Tour Palawan Wildlife Rescue and Conservation Center
• Visit Ramon Mitra's house and ranch
• Enjoy local theme park and hopia snack
• Try traditional weaving and shop souvenirs
• Buy souvenirs, pasalubong, and pearls

The experience

You've got a half-day free in Puerto Princesa and no car. The tour picks you up from your hotel and moves through eight stops that locals actually use, not a highlight reel, but the places that tell you what the city is. You start at the waterfront park where residents jog in the morning and gather to eat in the evening. The guide explains what happens there and when. Next is the cathedral, the largest Roman Catholic church in the city, then a former World War II fort that's now a public park where you can stand where history happened.

The Crocodile Farm (officially the Palawan Wildlife Rescue and Conservation Center) is where endangered crocodile species are bred for release back into the wild and rescued animals are brought. From there you move to the wooden house and ranch of former House Speaker Ramon Mitra, which sits high enough to see both the city and Honda Bay. At Baker's Hill, a local theme park with oversized cartoon character statues, you get light snacks and a chance to taste hopia, a moon cake-like pastry the region is known for. Two final stops let you try traditional weaving at a workshop and pick up souvenirs and pearls at a local market.

The guide speaks English or Filipino and travels with you the whole time in an air-conditioned vehicle. The tour runs four to six hours depending on how long you spend at each stop. All entry fees and taxes are included. Pickup and drop-off are included for hotels within 15 kilometers of Puerto Princesa Airport.

What’s included

• Air-conditioned vehicle with a licensed guide speaking English or Filipino.
• pickup and drop-off from hotels within 15 kilometers of Puerto Princesa Airport.
• light snacks at Baker's Hill.
• all entry fees and taxes.

Options for this experience

2 options

Shared TourGuide in English or Filipino · 07:00 and 13:00Duration: 5 hours; includes light snacks and an air-conditioned van, with pickup included

Private TourGuide in English or Filipino · 8 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 14:30Private tour, pickup is included

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day8 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 14:30

Book up to6h before

AgesAdult (7 and older) · Child (3 to 6 years) · Infant (under 3)

GroupUp to 13

Live guideEnglish and Filipino

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 3 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.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 7 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problemsInfants must sit on laps

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Is this one for you?Book the shared tour if you're traveling solo or want to meet other visitors exploring the city. Choose the private tour if you're traveling with family or friends and prefer your own pace and vehicle for the morning or afternoon.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Filipino.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 6 years); Infant (under 3).

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 the Crocodile Farm and what do you actually see there?

The Palawan Wildlife Rescue and Conservation Center breeds endangered crocodile species for release back into the wild and also rescues injured or displaced wildlife brought in from around the region. You'll see the animals on site and learn about the conservation work happening there.

Do I need to bring anything for a half-day tour in Puerto Princesa?

Bring water. The guide will remind you that midday heat is intense. Light snacks are provided at Baker's Hill, but you'll want your own water for the other stops.

Can I choose between a shared tour and a private one?

Yes. A shared tour runs with other travelers. A private tour is just your group. Both follow the same eight stops and include the same guide service, transport and snacks.

What is hopia and where do you get to try it?

Hopia is a beloved local pastry similar to a moon cake, and your guide provides it as a snack when you stop at Baker's Hill theme park. It's a regional specialty worth tasting.

How does pickup work if I'm staying outside the city center?

Pickup and drop-off are included for hotels within 15 kilometers of Puerto Princesa Airport. If your hotel is farther out, check the distance before booking or contact the operator about options.