This tour was everything we wanted to see and the tour guy was great! It did not take up the whole day but was a good balance for time.


See the main highlights of Manila with other tourists on this half-day private city tour. Venture out and see the famous American Cemetery, St Agustin Church and other famous city landmarks.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 13.
Pick up at the entrance/exit gate of pier 15 and commence with your tour. Visit Rizal Park, named in honour of the country’s national hero, Dr. Jose Rizal.
After a brief picture stop, proceed to the historic Walled City of Intramuros.
Travel through the cobbled streets towards San Agustin Church, the country’s oldest stone church and view its wide collection of ecclesiastical icons, vestments and other religious articles.
Afterwards visit Casa Manila, a reproduction of 19th century house equipped with Oriental and European decor, as well as Philippine antique furniture.
Continue on to Fort Santiago, Manila’s main line of defense against invaders from the sea.
From the Fort, drive to Quiapo, Manila’s central district, often referred to as the heart of Manila with its market, pilgrimage church of the Black Nazarene, jeepney terminals and bazaars.
Then proceed to the Chinese Cemetery, where the mausoleums are as big and as elaborate as houses and where fusions of Buddhist and Christian religions are very much in evidence. Return back to the ferry terminal at the end of the tour.
The tour starts at the entrance/exit gate once you leave the cruise ship. Your guide will be holding a sign.
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All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Shared Half-Day Shore Excursion in Manila lasts about 4 hours. The itinerary has 7 stops.
Prices start at $112 per person for this Manila experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, starting at 8:00 AM.
Children aged 3–10 pay from $56, adults from $112.
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Yes, pickup is offered. The tour starts at the entrance/exit gate once you leave the cruise ship. Your guide will be holding a sign. Pickup points include Entrance/exit gate of pier 15.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 8 participants.
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults Children must be accompanied by an adult
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 1 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Blue Horizons Travel and Tours, Inc.
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
This tour was everything we wanted to see and the tour guy was great! It did not take up the whole day but was a good balance for time.
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