Manila: Intramuros Tour ( Dark)
ID: GYG783556-1255668
Category:
Country: Philippines
Duration:
02:00 hours
Description
Discover the haunted stories of Intramuros, the Old Manila, on a guided tour. Visit Fort Santiago and learn about the atrocities that took place inside.
Discover the haunted stories of Intramuros, the Old Manila, on a guided walking tour. Hear about the atrocities that happened inside the Walled City and learn about the unsung heroes of the past.
Meet your guide at Fort Santiago and begin your tour. Glimpse the Old American Barracks, Dungeons, and the Baluartes, which are said to be common sightings of spirits.
Acknowledge the unsung patriots from the pre-Hispanic era to the Japanese occupation. Hear about Rajah Sulayman, Andres Novales, and Gen. Vicente Lim.
Visit the last prison cell of Dr. Jose Rizal, where he was detained. Learn about the narratives of reformism that would shape the nation.
Breathe the thin supply of oxygen that the dungeons could only offer. Walk in the chambers that witnessed the death of 600 Filipino and American civilian prisoners of war. Pay tribute to their mass grave.
Move to Manila Cathedral and listen to the stories of the power struggle between the church and the government, which had the Indios as the victims.
Take a stroll along General Luna Street and listen to the tales of courage and sacrifice of the Filipinos during the Philippine-American war.
Stop at the Saint Agustin Church and be mesmerized by the stories of its resiliency through the different periods of history.
Make your last stop at the Bonifacio Shrine at the front of Manila City Hall. Trace the struggle of the Philippine Revolution by paying tribute to the Father of the Philippine Revolution, Andres Bonifacio, and some forgotten revolutionaries.
Highlights
- Discover the haunted stories of Intramuros, the Old Manila, on a guided tour
- Visit Fort Santiago and learn about the atrocities that took place inside. Atrocities that may have resulted the Dark stories .
- Pay tribute to the heroes of the past and learn about their struggles
- Explore the Manila Cathedral and the Saint Agustin Church
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Wear comfortable walking shoes as there will be a lot of walking.
Bring a camera to capture the historical sites.
Stay hydrated; bring a bottle of water.
Be respectful of the sites and stories shared during 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.