Intramuros Heritage Walking Tour

Step inside the stone walls of Intramuros and back into the 16th century, when Manila was the jewel of Spain's empire in Asia. This guided walking tour explores the historic walled city, the oldest district in the capital, where cobbled streets, colonial churches, fortress walls and plazas tell the layered story of Spanish rule, World War II and Philippine independence.

Your guide leads you to landmarks such as Fort Santiago, where national hero Jose Rizal spent his final days before his execution, San Agustin Church, the country's oldest stone church and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the reconstructed Manila Cathedral. Along the way you hear stories of conquistadors, friars, revolutionaries and the devastating 1945 Battle of Manila that flattened much of the district.

Compact and walkable, Intramuros is the essential first stop for understanding the Philippine capital. This three-hour tour brings four centuries of history to life and is an ideal introduction for first-time visitors to Manila.