Manila: Intramuros, Chinatown, and Old Manila Half-Day Tour
Overview
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3 hours
Mobile ticket
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
33 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
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.
Informative, interesting tour with experienced local guides Venus and Jenny. Learnt a lot about city life and history.
Carojaper,,Dec 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Informative and interesting tour with experienced local guides Venus and Jenny. Great way to learn about city life and history.
Wonderful tour with wonderful guides !
pcD6652GK,,Dec 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a great overview of some parts of Manilla ! I had a great guided tour with Venus and Jeny. It was really enjoyable to walk in Tondo, Chinatown and Intramuros, in a really fun way. They know history, culture, anecdotes, and are eager to please people ! Of course, we did not walk for three hours; we could take jeepney & tuk tuk, in order to discover different places. We could feel the atmosphere of the Capital aming the crowd !
Fabulous tour
526NicolaH,,Dec 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a really great insight into central Manila - its daily life and the history. Floyd was an awesome guide and we were really lucky to be in a really small group so it was easy to hear his stories and enjoy his humour
Solo Manila in Day
yeshface,,Nov 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Floyd was an excellent tour guide, a guy with many hats. He knew a lot of history of the area and showed us around old Manila (Binondo and Intramuros). I would highly recommend this tour if you only have a day and want to learn more about Manila
It was okay
noeboe80,,Nov 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00Originally booked this with my mom and my uncle, based on the description good for folks up to 90 - but unfortunately, my elderly mom was not able to keep up with the fast paced walking, and both she and my uncle tapped out even before we got to our first destination. No offer to provide a refund was made, even though the tour was not sold out. Also, their trike ride back to the hotel that Floyd arranged was 2x more than typical, and they did not drop them back directly to the hotel. Pros: - Floyd was personable and was very open about his personal experiences and opinions about the political climate of the Philippines - the tour went “off the beaten path” and gave a bit of an inside look into different neighborhoods and class differences - the other folks on the tour were really nice and fun - we enjoyed a beverage after the tour together Cons: - Very little to no historical context given at any of the sites. For example - we went to the Battle of Manila memorial, and it turned out a few of the sites we visited - Tondo and the Manila Cathedral - were sites of major events during this battle - but none of that was shared while we were there. The tour would be much improved if it was grounded in historical context - rather than opinion. - we did not end in Fort Santiago - the description of the tour is not accurate - it was a four hours versus three - the food stops were a bit out of context as well - for example, the hopia store in Binondo was just fine, as was the cardinera in the first neighborhood - but the pressure to purchase was pretty strong and I felt bad/rude if I didn’t buy anything. It would be better if the cost of the food stalls were included in the cost of the ticket - so there would not be any awkwardness and folks can freely taste without feeling pressure. It was okay. I had expected a tour with more history.
Great Introduction to Manila!
S7603ONcharliek,,Nov 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour is a great way to be introduced to Manila. We visited a variety of neighborhoods and travelled between them on traditional transport like tuk-tuks, tricycle and jeepney! The tour started in residential areas where we saw daily life and bustling markets, then moved into Chinatown, and ended in the historic area of intramuros. Even though I joined solo and had a fantastic time — our host, Venus, was attentive, made sure everyone felt included, and shared personal stories and insights about each neighborhood. Overall it's really well organized and worth the price!
Drinking beer around chinatown while trying out rolexes
johnjR5551PH,,Nov 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Venus and Jane gave us a great tour. The food from the different places from chinatown that Venus made us try was amazing. Jane did a great job with her part of the tour even though the heat was really humid that day. 5 stars to both of them.
Excellent tour - worth it!
MissingToe,,Nov 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Awesome few hours exploring Manila with Venus as our guide. She did a great job telling us about the history of the neighborhoods, and leading the group on a fun filled afternoon of exploring, food tasting and adventures. So glad we did this! She was full of energy and positive vibes. LOVED it!
Floyd was the best!!
michellekellyfifield,,Nov 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00He was very knowledgeable and genuinely seems to love what he does! I highly recommend this tour! He gave us great suggestions of other places to explore.
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