Intramuros Tour, a Manila Tour
Intramuros Tour,
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Intramuros tour itinerary
We will pick you up at 8am.
Pick-up from partner hotels is at 9am. A rolling tour will take you to the historic Luneta Park, where the remains of the Philippine’s national hero, Dr. Jose Rizal lies. Then visit Intramuros Manila, known as the Walled City. It’s the original fortified seat of the Spanish government during the Spanish colonial period. The defensive walls was constructed in the late 16th century to protect the city from foreign invasions and considered as one of the best-preserved medieval cities in the world. Coverage - Fort Santiago, San Agustin Church and Museum, local handicrafts and souvenir shops. The last part of the tour can bring you to a local restaurant for a taste of the Philippines' local dishes - meal on guest account. Tour duration is 4 hours. Available any day. Advance booking required. Travel agency bookings are welcome. |
Intramuros tour
Step back in time as you stroll through ancient ruins in historic Intramuros, where you’ll visit UNESCO World Heritage-listed San Agustin Church and Fort Santiago. From your expert and friendly local guide, hear about the Philippines’ interesting Spanish colonial period, as well as its modern-day culture.
Intramuros, this 64-hectare stone citadel, founded by the Spanish in 1571, has withstood wars, natural disasters and successive waves of colonial invaders, and as such stands as a metaphor for Manila itself.
Aside from being the oldest district in Manila, Intramuros molded a culture of being a Filipino through its history. The Wall was built out of volcanic tuff, it was the seat of the Spanish Government in Asia as well as the center of religion, education, and economy through its Acapulco-Manila Galleon Trading that lasted til 18th century.
Owing to its historical value, Intramuros today stood up once again to remind us not to forget and to continue to foretel our history through its heritage structures that was rebuilt and renovated.
Intramuros, this 64-hectare stone citadel, founded by the Spanish in 1571, has withstood wars, natural disasters and successive waves of colonial invaders, and as such stands as a metaphor for Manila itself.
Aside from being the oldest district in Manila, Intramuros molded a culture of being a Filipino through its history. The Wall was built out of volcanic tuff, it was the seat of the Spanish Government in Asia as well as the center of religion, education, and economy through its Acapulco-Manila Galleon Trading that lasted til 18th century.
Owing to its historical value, Intramuros today stood up once again to remind us not to forget and to continue to foretel our history through its heritage structures that was rebuilt and renovated.