Description
Summary
Description
Travel back in time and learn more about the history of Manila and the Philippines when you book this Intramuros walking tour. This tour is perfect for those seeking a unique experience in the city, as it allows you to explore a historic site and learn more about it through a series of activities. This tour will last around two hours and comes with the assistance of a tour guide.
Make sure you dress appropriately for the experience. Note that this is a walking tour, so light and comfortable clothing is recommended.
On the day of your tour, meet with your tour guide at the plaza across the Manila Cathedral. Make sure to be there at least thirty minutes before the start of the tour to avoid delays. You will then begin your walking tour of Intramuros.
Your first stop is the time capsule. Located in Plaza de Sta. Isabel, behind the Memore Manila 1945 monument, the time capsule has this simple inscription: To be opened on February 18, 2045. This date is a hundred years after the Battle of Manila, which the monument commemorates
Next, you’ll head to the President’s Gallery. This outdoor installation along Sta. Lucia Street features plaques of all the past presidents in the country, starting from its first president, Emilio Aguinaldo. As you walk past each plaque, you will learn a bit about how these leaders helped shape the country into what it is today.
Afterward, you’ll head to Fort Santiago, one of the oldest fortifications in Manila. It was built in 1571 during the Spanish period. Although it has been damaged by war and an earthquake, it has been repaired and restored several times and now serves as a memorial to the Filipino people who fought for independence.
Finally, you’ll visit Jose Rizal’s prison cell, which is located in Museo ni Rizal. This is where Rizal was imprisoned for 56 days. While the building was destroyed during the Battle of Manila in 1945, it was reconstructed and turned into a museum dedicated to the national hero. Learn more about the country's past with this Intramuros walking tour. Check the availability by choosing a date.
