THE PHILIPPINES · HISTORICAL TOURS
Three hundred years of Spain, forty of America and one brutal war, mostly readable within a few blocks of Manila Bay. These 15 cover the walls, Corregidor and the Cebu waterfront, with prices, walking distances and start times.
Review of Intramuros’ bamboo bike tour, with historic sights, guide quality, route details, costs, practical tips, and who should book.
“This is a great tour! the bikes are beautiful and easy to use, the route is safe and not too arduous, the sites are super interesting and our guides Josh and Jenjie were super informed and helpful! highly recommend this tour.”
Explore Cebu City’s landmarks, markets, jeepneys, and local food on a four-hour walking tour with guides who know the city well.
“We wanted to try the iconic foods of the Philippines and Cebu and this tour was absolutely perfect. We got to go to off the beaten path spots we would never have found on our own, try so many different foods, and also see sights of Cebu like the cathedral, a very old house, Magellan’s cross, the market, and even ride in a Jeepney! A perfect way for foodies to experience Cebu. Kyle was an amazing guide! So kind, thoughtful, and accommodating. The food was delicious and they clearly chose good places-we both felt well (ok, a little full maybe) afterwards! 100% recommend for folks looking for a taste (literally)…”
Explore Intramuros in three hours with church, museum, Casa Manila, Manila Cathedral, and Fort Santiago admissions included.
“Excellent overview of Philipinian history by a knowledgeable guide during a lovely sunny day in March.”
Explore Manila’s Intramuros, Paco Park, Casa Manila, and Manila Cathedral on a guided half-day tour with hotel pickup.
“Well a wonderful tour convenient hotel pick up great communication before the tour. Marco was a great guide very informative and always willing to answer questions. Tour was the right length of time.”
Explore Cebu’s historic core and hilltop sights in one private day tour, with hotel pickup, photo stops, and practical advice on value.
“There was lots packed into the day and plenty of photo opportunities throughout! The tour guide was super friendly and would take plenty of opportunities to take pictures if see desired. He also had lots to share about the historical meaning behind the different places visited! Awesome tour overall, I'd just really recommend bringing pants, and umbrella, and water like how the description says! Would recommend to anyone looking to learn a bit about Cebu and all the tourist attractions without having to buy multiple Grabs!”
Explore Cebu’s historic core, hilltop temples, and city views on a guided 4 to 5-hour tour with transport and entrance fees included.
“Amazing! Loved the guide and the places where we been. Super professional and very very friendly”
Review of Cebu City’s 3-hour historical street and food tour, with balut, old churches, local markets, guides, price, and practical tips.
“Always best when there is more people but this experience was special being able to have the guides only attention. I was able to ask many questions about the history and the food. I also got to know the guide pretty well, Nescian is great at his job and a fun person.”
Explore Intramuros, Manila Cathedral, San Agustin Church, Baluarte de San Diego, and Paco Park on a guided four-hour heritage tour.
“Thanks Claude and Nona, for showing us the must-see sites in Manila. It was really enjoyable today, I had great fun! Cheers from The Netherlands, Geert”
Review of the Tagaytay, Taal Volcano, and Taal Heritage Town tour from Manila, covering views, transport, price, timing, and practical tips.
“Very poor experience. Late pick-up (45 minutes), tour guide asleep in the car, car ride extremely bumpy and nauseating. Spent 80% of the time in the car. Only stopped to take scenery photos or see a couple of churches. No lunch plans (even to pay for our own). Definitely do NOT recommend.”
Review of Cebu’s private historic and views tour, with churches, museums, temples, mountain gardens, lunch, guide tips, and honest value advice.
“Our driver / guide, Paul, was friendly and knowledgeable. We will definitely hire him the next time we visit with extended family.”
Explore Bohol’s churches, tarsiers, Chocolate Hills, and Loboc River on a private cultural tour with lunch and hotel pickup.
“It was really good that the agency provided a private car for the 2 of us with direct pickup at the resort. We toured the monument and church in the morning, and we quite like the butterfly farm. The lunch on the floating restaurant is actually the highlight of the trip and we Read more”
Review of Cebu’s 4 to 5-hour heritage and hill tour, including historic sites, Taoist Temple, Sirao Garden, Temple of Leah, price, tips, and value.
“Rix was an amazingly knowledgeable tour guide. He was friendly and kind. He was also very flexible as I was traveling by myself.”
Review of Manila’s private four-hour Intramuros tour, with Fort Santiago, historic churches, private transport, guide quality, costs, and practical tips.
“Condensed but excellent introduction into history of Manila. Our community guide, Arsen, was knowledgeable, engaging, and fun. We really enjoyed our morning visiting Fort Sebastian and the nearby neighborhoods.”
Review of Puerto Princesa’s UNESCO Underground River tour, with boat cave ride, jungle walk, buffet lunch, transport, costs, and practical tips.
“Fun trip for all. Anna was a great host. The cave was an impressive experience and the area surrounding it was very beautiful.”
Explore Intramuros on a three-hour guided walk through Manila’s churches, museums, wartime memorials, and colonial past.
“Very informative, funny and engaging tour guide. We loved it.”
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