Manila: Intramuros, Chinatown, and Old Manila Half-Day Tour
Overview
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3 hours
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Embark on an enriching journey through Manila’s historic heart with our Old Manila Tour. Stroll through **Intramuros**, the centuries-old walled city filled with stunning Spanish-era architecture and stories of colonial times. Immerse yourself in the vibrant sights and flavors of **Manila Chinatown**, the oldest in the world, brimming with bustling markets and authentic culinary gems. Explore the diverse history of **Old Manila**, where cultures converge and fascinating landmarks tell tales of the past. Along the way, enjoy expert insights and unique anecdotes shared by our experienced guide. This tour is perfect for history enthusiasts, food lovers, and curious travelers alike!
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Divisoria Market
Tondo Manila: Begin at Tondo Market, where your local guide will lead you through bustling alleys filled with colorful stalls selling fresh produce, seafood, and local delicacies, offering a glimpse into the daily life of Manila's residents.
Binondo
Oldest Chinatown: Next, venture into Binondo, the world's oldest Chinatown, established in 1594, where you'll explore Ongpin Street's bustling atmosphere and visit landmarks like Binondo Church and the Filipino-Chinese Friendship Arch, symbolizing the deep cultural ties between Filipino and Chinese communities.
What‘s Included
Bottled water
Fort Santiago Entrance Fee
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Manila: Intramuros, Chinatown, and Old Manila Half-Day Tour
Reviews
43 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Authentic Manila
lolab936,,Feb 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Real Manila experience with a great guide whose other job is being a cop (thanks Floyd!). Experienced a middle class living with community internet areas, a market, Chinatown and intramuros. We used local transportation like ride hailing (use Grab and pay cash to get to start and back to hotel) pedicabs, and jeepney (will be phased out this year). Learnt about daily life, customs and tried some food. Some cost are not included, but everything is super cheap.
Fantastic tour
S5113RHdawnl,,Feb 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was everything we wanted and me. Venus, our host, was knowledgeable and inspiring. She personalized the tour and it offered a variety of experiences. The goodies and snack along the way were fantastic. Her passion for the country was undeniable. We learned so much about the culture and the timeframe was perfect.
a nice overview
pchnmain,,Feb 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00When I visit a city for the first time, I like taking guided city tours. This type of tour allows me to orient myself as how the city is laid out, and where major tourist sites are within the city. I get to do a "touch and go" of various sites. If I find the location uninteresting, I can say "I've been there". But I can also decide to revisit the location, on my own, for a deeper examination. This tour is billed as a walking tour. And a portion of this tour does involve walking. But the guide took us to see things that one could only see on foot. The tour also allowed us to experience types of local transportation (e.g. tuk-tuks and jeepneys). Frankly, once I learned "how to", I used them as an alternative to GRAB. I took my tour in late Jan2026. The weather was very comfortable. But there may be times of year when it is hotter and more humid. I only mention this because this tour does visit two churches (consider attire), and you should take into consideration your own personal comfort in walking in such conditions. Overall, I think the tour was done well; and I enjoyed it; I learned things.
Casual and full immersion
mrarisbyrne,,Feb 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Absolutely brilliant and checked off all of my boxes including wishlist items like ride a jeepney. Would highly recommend.
Do this with Floyd before he retires from this gig
K5925FFalanb,,Feb 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Floyd was an excellent guide educating us on a side of Manila many do not see. A truly memorable experience.
Great tour experience!
danagE1265EP,,Jan 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Floyd was a great tour host. This was a very interesting and informational tour. It was great getting to experience Intramuros, Chinatown, and Old Manila on top of the great group of people from all over the world. Would recommend this tour to anyone.
A nice introduction to Manila
L8142GQhenrys,,Jan 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide did an excellent job of taking us to different areas of Manila and managed the Group very well. We were able to ride both the jeepney and other different forms of transportation, and then fed us various things in various regions of the city, which were nice to try.
Great Tour
hazelj884,,Jan 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent guides. We learnt alot about the every day life of Manila people, both poor and rich. A great experience, especially riding in the tultuks and jeepney. Thank you for a great tour.
Highly recommend
ayaa814,,Dec 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We took 3 hours tour with Floyd. He is funny, cool and interesting guide. We’ve learned about the people and the area. We recommend.
Excellent experience
PHILLIP T,,Dec 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Very informative. The tour guides were kind and really shared their love of the Philippines. They spoke excellent english.
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Operated by Manila Experience (V.S Tour Services)