Full-Day Historical Heritage Guided Tour of Tacloban and Palo
Overview
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Discover the rich history and heritage of Leyte.
This tour will take you through World War II History, ST Haiyan Stories and introduce to you the culture of the people called "Waraynons".
Meet the people and hear their stories of their struggle after Super Typhoon Haiyan and how they recovered from the tragedy.
So many inspiring stories.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Total Duration of 6-7 hours include the travel time from each attraction
What To Expect
Sto. Nino Shrine and Heritage Museum
Art Collections gifted to the Marcos family during the time of the late Pres. Ferdinand Marcos, Sr.
Leyte Landing Memorial
The park was built to commemorate the historic landing of Gen. Douglas MacArthur in Leyte Gulf in his campaign to liberate the Philippines from Japanese occupation. This event led to the largest naval battle of World War II. The park is located in the Municipality of Palo and is one of the most visited sites in Leyte. Main feature is the larger than life bronze statue of Gen Douglas MacArthur.
Options
Full-Day Historical Heritage Guided Tour of Tacloban and Palo
Pickup included
What‘s Included
Lunch
Air-conditioned vehicle
Use of bicycle
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
13 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A Perfectly Organized and Truly Accommodating Tour
eufemiae2026,May 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our Tacloban tour was an absolutely wonderful experience from start to finish. Everything was thoughtfully organized, allowing us to explore the city’s rich history and beautiful sights without any stress. The itinerary struck the perfect balance between cultural landmarks, scenic spots, and time to relax and enjoy the surroundings. What truly stood out was how accommodating and attentive the tour team was. They went above and beyond to ensure everyone felt comfortable, adjusting to our needs and preferences with genuine care and flexibility. Their warm, friendly approach made the entire experience even more enjoyable and memorable. Overall, this tour exceeded our expectations. It’s the perfect choice for anyone looking to discover Tacloban in a meaningful, well-organized, and welcoming way. Highly recommended!
Excellent Tacloban City Tour
432glenna,Feb 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Was an incredible experience learning about the history of Tacloban and Palo. Tour guide was a consummate professional and knowledgeable on the history of every aspect of the tour. He even added in a few stops because I was interested in the WW2 history of the city and he knew of a few of places that had pictures and artifacts from General MacArthur’s era in Tacloban. He worked around the infrequent rains throughout the day to ensure we saw everything and had the pictures and memories we wanted to capture. Tour started and ended on time. I highly recommend this tour which highlighted the most interesting historical sites in the city. Our guide was a pleasant person and a great conversation was had over lunch together. Driver was great too navigating around the city without stressing out our group. Very safe driver.
Great way to see the sights!!
Peta F,Jan 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a wonderful day!!! Jeff was very knowledgeable and helpful. As a solo traveler this was a brilliant way to see the local sights with far more insight than I would have been able to do on my own. Lunch and water included in an enjoyable trip
Educational and informative
vicky G,Aug 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00You will learn a lot about the culture and history of the island. The guide ( kuya Jeff) is very knowledgable and friendly.
It was more than expected, great tour
marlonk2016,Aug 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00An excellent tour for getting to know the background of the region and the country. The tour was very comfortable and the tour guide Mark did a great job on telling the stories of their heritage. Lunch was also very good and part of the package.
A tour that managed to save our trip.
Q5094EFtimothyh,Jul 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Mark our tour guide, was extremely knowledgeable and managed to save our trip to Tacloban. He was extremely knowledgeable about the history of the Tacloban. He was more knowledgeable than most of the guides in the places we stopped and went out of this way to accommodate our requests. We enjoyed the restaurant as well. If you have the resources available, consider flying into Tacloban and participating in the tour. Avoid the van ride from Ormoc to Tacloban. It was nothing but trouble. This, however, has nothing to do with this tour or the guide.
Professional tour guide; reflective tour
Dianne R,Jun 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Ms. Loudette, the travel coordinator, was prompt in providing the tour details. Kuya Larry, our tour guide, was very professional and clearly well-trained. He knew his material exceptionally well and was able to answer all my questions during the tour. It was also a bonus that he’s a local—he shared insightful and personal stories that enriched our experience. The tour wasn’t just educational; it also gave me and my friend space to reflect on many things—from Imelda’s ill-gotten wealth, to the richness of Filipino culture and faith, the impact of Typhoon Haiyan, and the complexities of our history with the US. And the lunch was good!!!
Jeff did a great job as...
Natalie M,May 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Jeff did a great job as our guide. The tour of Tacloban was very informative. He also gave us additional background on two areas of interest - the 2013 typhoon and WWII.
Excellent tour
jeffreysD7801OX,Mar 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was amazing! Our tour guide, Jeff, went above and beyond making our tour enjoyable. Kudos to him! He’s very knowledgeable and professional. He provided a lot of historical background at each stop.
Wow! An amazing tour through history.
Randall C,Jul 6, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Seeing the MacArthur Memorial at the landing site was the highlight of my trip. It was closed for repairs but my guide and company arranged for me to gain access to the construction site to see the memorial. I had chill bumps.
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