Experience Intramuros with Bamboo Bicycle - Ecotours
Description
Cycle around historic walled city of Manila on a bamboo bike! The 2.5 hour guided bike tour goes through 8 - 10 major historical and cultural sites inside Intramuros. The tour is done in small intimate groups of around 5 - 15 pax. There are unique and a wide variety of Bambike designs that tourists can choose from, featuring our signature Ligtasin Cove beach cruiser, Victoria City bikes and other Bambike designs.
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Itinerary
We will start at the Bambike HQ in Casa Manila. Waivers will be filled out and bikes will be chosen personally by tourists according to preference to ensure comfortability along the bike tour.
Witness a copy of a traditional house that was inspired by the architecture of houses built during the Spanish Colonial Period.
Along the street of Muralla, the bike tour will be stopping over the Japanese Cannon and learn about the history of the Japanese Occupation in the Philippines and the World War II.
Witness and explore one of the main gates of Intramuros and its history, alongside the defense fortification strategy of the Spaniards beyond the walls.
Will bike out towards the walls of Intramuros for a refreshing break
Explore one of the main gates and public plazas of Intramuros and learn about the significance of Chinese people and influence in Philippine History.
Learn about the history of one of the public plazas in Intramuros and the establishments that surrounds it, including one of the famous churches in the Philippines, the Manila Cathedral, serving as the centerpiece of the plaza.
Visit the heart of Christianity in the Philippines and witness the church's fascinating history and interior.
Explore and learn about the captivating stone fortress alongside some spots that brought significance in Philippine History.
Witness and learn about the fascinating history of the "oldest church" in the Philippines that is distinguished by the UNESCO as a "World Heritage Site".
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What's included
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Important Information
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- A small amount of walking is involved (inside Fort Santiago)
Reviews(564)
The bike gets you from A to B. Not hard at all Guide (Chi) was very knowledgeable and answered all our questions and I never felt rushed when looking at the sites
What an amazing experience! I'm so glad I booked this tour. I was only in the Philippines for a couple of days, and on my last day before flying home I wanted to do something that would help me experience and understand the history of this beautiful country. This tour exceeded every expectation. Our guide, Prime, was exceptional. He has an incredible gift for bringing history to life, sharing his extensive knowledge in a way that was engaging, insightful and genuinely funny. I learned so much while laughing along the way. Riding a bamboo bike through the streets of Intramuros was an adventure in itself! Prime made sure we felt confident navigating the bustling streets, sharing plenty of practical tips and tricks along the way. The tour struck the perfect balance of being informative and active, and those fans were an absolute lifesaver! You don't realise just how hot Manila is until you stop riding. If you're visiting Manila, I can't recommend this tour highly enough. It's a fantastic way to see Intramuros, learn about the Philippines' fascinating history, and enjoy a truly unique experience.
It was a very immersive way to learn about the site and its history. Our tour guide, Prime, kept us very safe and provided clear instructions and had a very deep well of knowledge that was evident throughout. We even got cold towels and ice cream after our tour!
I first did this tour about two years ago, and when we recently returned to the Philippines with family, we decided to do it again. It was the best decision we all absolutely loved it! The tour was an incredible upgrade from my first visit. The bikes were comfortable, the route was well planned with plenty of stops along the way, and our tour guide was friendly, funny, knowledgeable, and always happy to help. He also took excellent photos for us. I really appreciated the little touches that made the experience even better. We were offered sunscreen and insect repellent before we started, there was plenty of cold water throughout the tour to keep everyone hydrated, and at the end we were given refreshing cold towels to cool down, followed by a delicious ice cream. Overall, the tour was exceptionally well organised, informative, and a lot of fun. You can really see the care and effort that goes into making it a great experience for everyone. I highly recommend it to anyone visiting the area!
Super enjoyable tour around lots of the historic sights in Intramuros. Chi was a fantastic guide, very knowledgeable, checked in with us regularly along the way. Bikes are very easy to maneuver, ride is flat, wind from the ride definitely keeps you cooler as you pass by all the walking tours! Refreshing beverage and sweet treat at the end also keeps you hydrated and cool. My group was full of solo travellers - can see this being fun for groups of all sizes. It was all in all a great way to learn some of the history of the area - definitely recommend.
Chi was very knowledgeable, patient and made the whole experience enjoyable. The bikes were easy to handle
Great tour! It's my second time doing this tour and the history lesson alone was great and add getting the fun of riding on a bike around the oldest part of Manila. Highly recommended!
Excellent history tour by an engaging and knowledgeable guide. Paolo was super friendly and made sure we were safe and enjoying ourselves. The tour stops in the most interesting and historical places in Intramuros and Paolo had pictures and maps to bring the history alive. If you’re in Manila, don’t miss this tour. .
Nice! All in all, we got some interesting information and went a bit to everywhere. I didn't miss anything afterwards. Nice guide ( Christian) and nice other people on board!
Excellent information. Guide was very friendly and knowledgeable. We biked safely in the rain and sunshine. Christian was very good at explaining the history of Manila and the Philippines. We felt safe and well cared for. He went above and beyond. We enjoyed ice cream at the end, and he led us to a great Cafe for a beer and lunch after the experience.
