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Puerto Princesa Palawan Historical Tour

5.0(3)Puerto Princesa1 hour
VIATOR5.0(3)

Description

Embark on a comprehensive historical and cultural tour of Puerto Princesa, discovering its famous landmarks and picture-perfect spots. This immersive journey takes you through the city's most significant sites, accompanied by a knowledgeable guide and chauffeur. Visit historical landmarks, museums, and other key attractions, while also enjoying a hands-on activity where you can create your own woven crafts.

Tour Options

Puerto Princesa Palawan Historical Tour
  • Pickup included

Itinerary

Admission included30 min

Puerto Princesa Baywalk was a slum area where informal settlers lived before. The local government rehabilitated it into a park and gave resettlement for the residents. Now, its famous hang out place for both locals & tourists. Well-known seaside promenade lined with palm trees drawing walkers, bicyclists & joggers.

Admission included30 min

The Immaculate Conception Cathedral, also known as the Puerto Princesa Cathedral, is a Catholic church located on Rizal Avenue in Puerto Princesa, Palawan, Philippines. It serves as the seat of the Roman Catholic Apostolic Vicariate of Puerto Princesa.

Admission included30 min

Interesting museum pieces are a historical typewriter and stenography machine, which Mendoza claimed was used by Gen. Douglas McArthur in Manila; old vehicles used during WWII; rusting guns and ammunition; uniforms of American soldiers, miniature war planes and ships; and old paper denominations used during the war. On the wall are the names of 1,000 guerrillas who belonged to the Special Battalion and fought in the city and province during the Japanese occupation.

Admission included30 min

A National Historical Site, Plaza Cuartel is a restored ruin of an old garrison where, in the evening of December 14, 1944 Japanese soldiers burned around 150 American prisoners of war in a tunnel found beneath the park's portals, which now stands as a grim reminder of World War II atrocities. The remains of those who died were buried at St.Louis Country, Jefferson Barracks, National Cemetery, Missouri, U.S.A in 1952. Only I prisoners survived to tell the story..

Admission included30 min

The Palawan Museum was created in 1991 serves as a center and repository of relics and artifacts in Palawan, as a genuine source of the rich natural and historical legacy of Palawan and as a source of a growing collection and reference on Palawan’s cultural heritage.

Admission included60 min

It is home to one of Puerto Princesa’s muste-taste: Baker’s Hill Hopia, pastillas. Apart from their food and restaurant, their landscaped gardens and playground makes it perfect for a family hang out. An instagrammable place.

Admission included60 min

The Binuatan Creations Weaving Center produces handicrafts and souvenir items to bring back home. Binuatan Creations features the tried-and-tested traditional art of hand-look weaving. Experience tedious, and quite fascinating process creates m handbags, wallets, placemats, wall art, and a lot more. The group of artisans uses locally-produced and indigenous fibers.

Highlights

Professional guide
Landing and facility fees
Air-conditioned vehicle

What's included

Included
Professional guide
Landing and facility fees
Air-conditioned vehicle
Not included
Snacks
Lunch

Pickup Locations & Times

Please check signboard under your name

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Reviews(3)

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Laura_E
February 20, 2025
Great Day!!

A relaxed day with a wonderful guide and driver. Our guide Janua and driver Al were fantastic! Many stops with lots of information about the history of the island, culture, and nature. Tour was flexible and accommodating to what we wanted to see. Highly recommend!

Operator response

Thank you so much! 🥰

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Joseph_S
December 14, 2024
Janua and driver Gilbert...

Janua and driver Gilbert gave an amazing tour of the city. Highly recommend to see the highlights of Puerto Princessa

Operator response

Thank you so much!

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Nicole_A
August 15, 2024
Worth every penny

Our tour guide was named Ged and he was very thorough, kind, and patient. I learned so much about Palawan with him. Definitely worth booking.

Operator response

Thanks so much for the trust. ❤️

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