Revolutionary Tour of Manila Beyond the Myths Manila Tour
ID: GYG627031-1044992
Category:
Country: Philippines
Duration:
03:00 hours
Description
Dispel the misconceptions about the Philippine History. Take the revolutionary tour of Manila.
Discover the history of the Philippines on a guided tour of Intramuros, the historic center of Manila. Visit Fort Santiago, the Manila Cathedral, and the San Agustin Church, and learn about the struggle for independence from Spanish and American rule.
Start your tour at Fort Santiago and learn about the unsung patriots from the pre-Hispanic era to the Japanese occupation. See the last prison cell where Dr. Jose Rizal was detained and learn about the revolution and reformism that would shape the nation.
Breathe in the thin supply of oxygen that the dungeons could only offer and walk in the chambers that witnessed the death of 600 Filipino and American civilian prisoners of war. Pay tribute to their mass grave and spread their stories.
Continue to the Manila Cathedral and learn about the power struggle between the church and the government. Take a stroll along General Luna Street and listen to the tales of courage and sacrifice of the Filipinos during the Philippine-American War.
Make a stop at the San Agustin Church and be mesmerized by the stories of its resiliency through the different periods of history. Finish your tour at Calle Real and witness how much the former downtown of Intramuros has changed into its actual opposite.
Highlights
- Trace the rise of Manila and witness its struggle.
- Acknowledge the unsung heroes.
- Take the trail to our freedom.
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Apply Sunscreen or mosquito repellant.
Fort Santiago Gate. The guide has the poster of the tour.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
