Experience the best of Manila
Manila is the capital of the Philippines, a dense bayside city of Spanish colonial walls, old churches, jeepneys and the historic Chinatown of Binondo.
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Manila stretches along the eastern shore of Manila Bay, at the mouth of the Pasig River. Intramuros, the walled city built by the Spanish from 1571, is the historic heart, with cobbled streets, the cathedral and the stone church of San Agustín, the country's oldest stone church and a World Heritage site. Fort Santiago, at the river mouth, is where the national hero José Rizal was held before his execution in 1896.
Rizal Park, also called Luneta, is a large green space beside the bay, and the National Museum of Fine Arts shows Juan Luna's huge painting Spoliarium. Binondo, the old Chinese quarter, is full of food stalls and shops, and the Quiapo Church draws crowds of devotees. Roxas Boulevard follows the bay for sunsets, Corregidor Island lies about fifty kilometres away, and the Taal Volcano is south of the city.
Adobo, meat stewed in vinegar and garlic, sinigang, a sour tamarind soup, lumpia spring rolls and halo-halo, a dessert of shaved ice, beans and fruit, are the staples, with calamansi squeezed over most dishes. Siopao steamed buns come from Binondo, and the rains arrive in force from June to October.
- Free cancellation on 66% of experiences
- Day trips to Tagaytay
Guided tours in Manila
54
Likely to sell outFree cancellation
Outdoor and adventure activities in Manila
9
Free cancellation
Go beyond Manila
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Tagaytay · 54 kmMuseo Orlina
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Coron · 297 kmTwin Lagoon
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Coron · 297 kmKayangan Lake
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Boracay · 309 kmYapak Beach (Puka Shell Beach)
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Boracay · 309 kmCrystal Cove Island
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El Nido · 411 kmSeven Commandos Beach
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El Nido · 411 kmBig Lagoon
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Puerto Princesa · 569 kmPuerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park
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Puerto Princesa · 569 kmSabang Beach
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Cebu · 571 kmSumilon Island
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Cebu · 571 kmMagellan's Cross
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Tagbilaran · 631 kmBaclayon Church
Questions about Manila
- What is there to do in Manila?
- We list 179 experiences in Manila. The largest groups are day trips (70), city tours (11).
- What are the top attractions in Manila?
- Ranked by the experiences that visit them, the top attractions in Manila are Fort Santiago, San Agustin Church and Museum, Intramuros, Casa Manila.
- What is the most popular experience in Manila?
- By number of traveller reviews it is "Experience Intramuros with Bamboo Bicycle - Ecotours", rated 4.8 out of 5 from 568 reviews.
- How long do tours and tickets in Manila take?
- The typical experience in Manila lasts about 8 hours; the middle half run between 4.5 hours and 11 hours.
- Can I cancel a booking in Manila?
- The operator lists free cancellation on 66% of the 179 experiences we hold for Manila. The cut-off differs by experience and is shown on each product page before you choose a date.
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