Top Things to do in Metro Manila
Top 10 Cultural Tours in Metro Manila, Luzon
Discover the best top things to do in Metro Manila, Philippines including Helicopter Tour to Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar, Intramuros: History of Old Manila | Manila Walking Tours, Introduction to Philippine History, Manileño For A Day, Virtual Tour: History at the Walled City [Intramuros, Manila], Half-Day Manila Shopping Tour, Historical Manila with Chinatown , Corregidor Island: Historical Sightseeing Guided Tour (with Transfer**), Full-Day Tagaytay City Tour from Manila, Private Tour: Villa Escudero with Lunch from Manila.
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1. Helicopter Tour to Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar attracts thousands of tourists every month with its cultural heritage, natural beauty, and restored luxury. Starting from 2003, Jose Acuzar was buying, restoring and collecting casas (houses) choosing them based on their historical, cultural and architectural value, as time passed by, the collection transformed into one of the most visited places in the Philippines. Highlights • Fly to the Philippines during the era of Spanish colonization • Experience the best of Filipino heritage and culture • Watch the pocket performance, have a Calesa ride, Access Hotel de Oriente • Enjoy the lunch in any available dining outlet included in the package • Have a glass of refreshing calamansi drink in AirTaxi.ph VIP lounge • Have a quick photo shoot before your flight • Enjoy complimentary snacks during your trip
Inclusions: Guided tour of the Heritage Houses, Scheduled pocket performance, Lunch at any available dining outlet, Calesa Ride, Access to Hotel De Oriente, Vicinity Map, All taxes and service charge, Bottled water, Coffee/tea at the comfortable VIP lounge, Beverages, Snacks, Lunch, Coffee and/or Tea
Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off (available to purchase)
Reviewed By lordjiohan
Airtaxi.ph provides excellent service with reasonable rates since they are charging per minute. I was really satisfied on how the way they handled my booking and I cannot wait to fly with them again!
2. Intramuros: History of Old Manila | Manila Walking Tours
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 4 reviews
Intramuros, a district of Manila City, is also known as the Old Manila. Book this tour if you want a full-history tour about the story of Manila and the important events that shaped the Philippine history. This walking tour tell the story of the Manila - from the pre-colonial times, Spanish Colonization, American annexation, Japanese Occupation and the post-war Manila. If you have less than 4 hours but you want to hear more than 400 years of Philippine history, this is the tour for you and your group.
Inclusions: Bottled water, English-speaking local tour guide, Snacks
Exclusions: Tips and gratuities, Hotel pick-up and drop-off, Horse carriage ride
Reviewed By Traveling_Cuffs
This is perfect for a day you wish to escape the sun or get out of the rain. There are numerous floors (3-4) that are quite spacious. The art starts with the really old and moves through to modern and and sculpture. Some of the earlier stuff I'd never heard of the artists, not did I particularly like their work. However you still learn about the history of the Filipinos which is the point. Not a great place to visit for high energy kids as there isn't much to do aside from look quietly at pictures.
3. Introduction to Philippine History
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 7 reviews
Intramuros was the heart of the archipelago for hundreds of years, here we begin a crash course in Philippine history. A glimpse at the Philippines' colonial past and how the events of history has shaped the current Philippines. Join us on this adventure through the old city of Manila as we take routes less traveled and discover wonderful corners and side streets very few get to see.
Inclusions: Bottled water, All Entrance Fees
Exclusions: Gratuities, Private transportation
Reviewed By laura18652020
This tour was very informative and well put together with an amazing tour guide. I hope to be returning to Manila in the future and will definitely sign up for another guided tour.
4. Manileño For A Day
Overall Ratings
4.4 based on 5 reviews
This is Manila. It’s a city filled with history from different influences: Spanish, Chinese, and of course, Filipino. Experience Manila like a local and explore the inner streets to get a first-hand glimpse of the everyday life of Filipinos. The Manileño Tour will take you around Manila in the best way we know how: via commute. A visit to Manila is not complete without riding a jeepney and a kalesa (Filipino horse carriage). Tour around the Spanish walls of Intramuros, busy markets of Divisoria, cultural streets of Chinatown, and momentous grounds of Rizal Park.
Inclusions: Lunch
Exclusions: Use of bicycle, Soda/Pop, Coffee and/or Tea, Snacks, Alcoholic Beverages
5. Virtual Tour: History at the Walled City [Intramuros, Manila]
Overall Ratings
4.3 based on 4 reviews
During the early times, Manila refers to the entire walled city of Intramuros. This virtual tour will cover most of the visited tourist attractions of Intramuros. We will e-xplore or virtually tour this Spanish citadel that was founded in 1571 where your virtual tour guide will tell you stories of its 400-year history. This is the first historical virtual tour of Manila by Don't Skip Manila Tours. The tour is best to take if you are keen on learning the history of Manila and Philippines while e-xploring Intramuros in the conforts of your home.
Inclusions: Live virtual tourist guide
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By Traveling_Cuffs
This is perfect for a day you wish to escape the sun or get out of the rain. There are numerous floors (3-4) that are quite spacious. The art starts with the really old and moves through to modern and and sculpture. Some of the earlier stuff I'd never heard of the artists, not did I particularly like their work. However you still learn about the history of the Filipinos which is the point. Not a great place to visit for high energy kids as there isn't much to do aside from look quietly at pictures.
6. Half-Day Manila Shopping Tour
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1 reviews
Enjoy this fantastic half-day shopping tour in the thriving city of Manila. From flea markets, to bargain stores, to mainstream shopping malls, you’ll have no trouble finding plenty of souvenirs to treasure.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Hotel pick-up and drop off
Exclusions: Personal expenses, Tips or gratuities for the driver and guide
Reviewed By Viki7960437
We did a Bangkok temple tour and visit to bridge over the river Kwai. Pete was our tour guide and he is exceptional at what he does. He is very well known within the trade and if you’re with Pete you are a VIP. Kom was our driver and shuttled is to and from airport and our adventures! He is a great driver I would not want to drive there!
7. Historical Manila with Chinatown
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1 reviews
Get a chance to learn Philippine history, culture and can be flexible in arranging special requests (slum visits, walking at local markets)
Inclusions: Private transportation, All Fees and Taxes
Exclusions: Lunch
Reviewed By 421nikik
I was travelling as a solo female and JB and his team put together a custom-made tour based on the places I wanted to see. From start to finish I was very well looked after, given additional experiences that I would not have thought of doing and felt very safe during the whole trip. The highlights for me were the caves tour and Rice Terraces/Waterfall walk in Sagada but the whole trip was amazing and I would recommend JB!
8. Corregidor Island: Historical Sightseeing Guided Tour (with Transfer**)
Overall Ratings
3.0 based on 1 reviews
Once you arrive, get ready to discover one of the most significant hallmarks in Philippine history as your friendly and knowledgeable guide retell the haunting stories and trivia of the war plus you will get to see the different battling locations such as the soldier's barracks, Spanish lighthouse, Lorcha Dock, and many more along the way. Are you feeling a little tired from the day’s activities? Replenish your energy with a sumptuous lunch provided on-site before taking on the rest of your tour. Experience a unique cultural and historical adventure as you take a look back in Philippine history on this tram day tour to one of the country’s top heritage sites. *** Free pick up/drop off from your hotel in Makati, Taguig, Ermita (Manila), Malate(Manila), Las Pinas, Muntinlupa, and Pasay. additional charges will incur outside these areas
Inclusions: All Fees and Taxes, Lunch
Exclusions: Tip
Reviewed By Christinazor
We are a couple and we had a private full day tour to the Taal volcano area and Pagsanjan Falls. We had an amazing experience, the Yolo team was perfect, true professionals. Ryan, our guide, was so polite, with great knowledge of the areas and the English language. His English were so clear. This doesn't happen often in Asia. The areas we visited were superb and we had lunch at a traditional restaurant near Pagsanjan falls where we enjoyed the local cuisine and chatting with our guide and driver about life in Philippines. At our way back they treated us with Coconut pie! Fresh hot from the best bakery of the area. Yamy! An unforgettable experience. I totally recommend YOLO travel agency.
9. Full-Day Tagaytay City Tour from Manila
Sit back, relax, and enjoy a picturesque drive south of Manila to the city of Tagaytay. Located on a ridge 2,200 feet above sea level, the city offers a panoramic view of Taal Lake and Volcano. Savor this awe-inspiring vista from atop one of the rest houses of former President Ferdinand Marcos.
Inclusions: Professional English-speaking guide, Lunch, 2 Bottles of water per passenger, Air-conditioned vehicle, Hotel pickup and drop-off
Exclusions: Personal expenses, Optional activity costs, Tips or gratuities for the driver and guide
Reviewed By Viki7960437
We did a Bangkok temple tour and visit to bridge over the river Kwai. Pete was our tour guide and he is exceptional at what he does. He is very well known within the trade and if you’re with Pete you are a VIP. Kom was our driver and shuttled is to and from airport and our adventures! He is a great driver I would not want to drive there!
10. Private Tour: Villa Escudero with Lunch from Manila
Experience true Filipinos native life on this private day tour to Villa Escudero Plantations. The tour will be led by a professional English speaking guide, lunch and round-trip hotel transfers are included. You will visit the private museum, explore the village and enjoy fun activities like water buffalo-powered cart rides.
Inclusions: Professional guide, Lunch and snacks, Round-trip private transfer (for selected hotels only)
Exclusions: Gratuities, Souvenir photos
Reviewed By E6224EFmichaelh
Our trip was a shared one , we knew this and pick up was on time, Guide gave short introduction at each stop then group had a set time before we moved on. Lunch was initially to be very early 11.30 am but we alll agreed to make the river cruise and lunch last stop after chocolate hills. Viewpoint needs 200 plus steps so not for the lesss mobile. Pity that quad bikes below disturb peace of site. Excellent buffet lunch and river trip with music and bankside cultural show. Good value and varied if you can spare a day off the beach.
