Private Tour
Private Half-Day Shore Excursion Museums in Manila
Overview
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Visit some of the popular and interesting museums of the Philippines and observe the artistic styles and craftsmanship of modern artists.
Additional Info
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
Children must be accompanied by an adult
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
*Tour will not run on Mondays (museums are closed)
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
What To Expect
National Museum
Visit the National Museum of the Philippines and view the ethnographic exhibits and archaeological displays that portray the journey of the country from pre-historic to colonial and present times. From the gallery that showcases the diversity of the country’s culture, transfer to the National Art Gallery where paintings of the country’s Philippine masters of arts are on display. At the Session Hall where the historic 1934 Constitutional Convention led by Claro M. Recto took place, paintings of Juan Luna and Felix Resureccion Hidalgo, the leading Filipino artists during the Spanish times are shown. Other galleries within the building features religious art, carvings and icons from the 16 to the 17th centuries, academic and romantic drawings, portraits, paintings and sculptures wrought by numerous talented Filipino painters and sculptors, both known and unknown can be admired.
Ayala Museum
Afterwards, travel down the busy thoroughfares of Makati and stop at the Ayala Museum. Immerse one’s self in Philippine contemporary art and observe the artistic styles and craftsmanship of modern artists. The museum has an interesting diorama that narrates many of the country’s historical events through 60 handcrafted dioramas, and exhibits an assortment of gold treasures which were discovered during pre-colonial era, as well as ceramic and textile collections. The museum also conducts workshops and lectures by local artists and art curators on Philippine arts and culture; it also houses a collection of rare books, photographs and recordings. From here, you will be transferred back to the port.
What‘s Included
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Local English speaking tour guide
Food and drinks
Gratuities
Personal expenses
Pickup points
Entrance / Exit Gate of Pier 15
Options
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Reviews
2 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great place to visit.
Z7224DSmuhammada,Feb 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very clean and very informative place to visit manila. My pamangkins love it and they enjoyed it very much. Next time we'll visit again.
The Joy of Private Tour Flexibility
Joan M,Nov 15, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We booked /paid for a half day museum tour for two. (Note: unlike most other TripAdvisor partners this company had a no cancellation/no refund policy.) Good communication and clear meet up instructions. Timely notified of a museum closure with great suggested alternate. Morning of the tour husband unwell and I didn't want to spend that much time away. Met up with the guide, Jen, on time at the exact spot, to let her know she was free to go. We knew no refund. She expressed concern, asked if we needed medical help, and asked if I had any other plans. Just wander outside the port entrance a little and try to find a 7-11... As we walked and talked she did things like subtly switched sides to shield me from aggressive vendors, pointed out sidewalk hazards, and I realized what I most wanted was to just have a nice chat with her over a beverage in a place with AC. She was up for it, and kept notifying the driver of changing plans. I'm going to skip the rest of the details and summarize by saying Jen is one of the best private guides I've had in 40 years of traveling. She was so knowledgeable and shared information in a natural way--never sounding like she'd memorized info. Jen patiently answered a wide array of questions and we had a great conversation ranging from history to culture to current events, and beyond. She was constantly thoughtful of my comfort without being fussy. (She also kept her driver in the loop.) Though I only ended up using about half the scheduled tour time, I wrapped up the day with her because I was at that "Goldilocks moment" of feeling that everything which transpired was " just right." I could have easily found my way back to the ship but she walked me as far as she was permitted. The depth and breadth of her knowledge was impressive. I would happily seek Jen out in the future and feel confident recommending her and this tour provider without hesitation.
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