{"id":11967,"date":"2019-06-30T10:00:51","date_gmt":"2019-06-30T02:00:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/?p=11967"},"modified":"2022-08-25T15:04:26","modified_gmt":"2022-08-25T07:04:26","slug":"10-themed-tours-you-should-not-miss-in-manila","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/2019\/06\/30\/10-themed-tours-you-should-not-miss-in-manila\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Themed Tours You Should Not Miss in Manila"},"content":{"rendered":"

Looking to explore Manila in-depth?<\/p>\n

We have listed down the exciting and unique tours that will take you through an experience you surely won’t forget!<\/p>\n

Bambike Intramuros<\/h3>\n

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See Intramuros in a flash while riding an eco-bike from Bambike! Bambike Ecotours offers tours around the historical Walled City—Intramuros Manila—and in special occasions, other interesting sights in the metro!<\/p>\n

Also read: Bambike Ecotours<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Places of interest that may be included in the tour are San Agustine Church, Fort Santiago, Manila Cathedral, Rizal Shrine, Plaza San Luis Complex, and various monuments found outside the walls.<\/p>\n

Rate:\u00a0Starts at Php 799
\nAddress: Bambike HQ, Plaza San Luis Complex, Real St. cor General Luna St., Intramuros, Manila
\nE-mail: info@bambike.com
\nPhone: 02-525-8289
\nWebsite: Bambike<\/a><\/p>\n

Manila Who<\/h3>\n

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Instead of just hearing about the history,\u00a0why not go through an interactive experience and learn the stories behind the area? Manila Who takes you through the footsteps of history with challenges and games to unlock Manila’s precious tales.<\/p>\n

Rates: Starts at\u00a0Php 968\/ head
\nAddress: G\/F, The Hub, 413 First United Building, Escolta St., Binondo, Manila
\nPhone: 02-975-8886 \/ 0917-868-8872
\nWebsite: manilawho.wixsite.com\/manilawho<\/a>
\nOperating hours: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.<\/p>\n

Royal Postal Heritage Tour<\/h3>\n

Home to the Philippine Postal Corporation, the Manila Central Post Office boasts its unique neo-classical architectural design. Hence, with the Royal Postal Heritage Tour, you can unravel stories, mysteries, and even ghost sightings!<\/p>\n

Not only does the tour promote the postal service in the country but also informs tourists of the good ol’ letter writing and collecting. Organized by the Filipinas Stamp Collectors\u2019 Club and Apo Philatelic Club, the tours are free every 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month.<\/p>\n

E-mail: l_rence_2003@yahoo.com<\/a>
\nFacebook Page: Royal Postal Heritage Tour<\/a><\/p>\n

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Big Binondo Food Wok<\/h3>\n

Up for three hours of food tour around the oldest Chinatown? The Big Binondo Food Wok takes you around the Tsinoy culture and food, the specialty treats, and the sights of Binondo, Manila!<\/p>\n

Also read: The Big Binondo Food Wok<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

E-mail: fun@oldmanilawalks.com
\nPhone: 02-711-3823, 0918-962-6452
\nWebsite: Old Manila Walks<\/a><\/p>\n

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Manila Shopping Experience<\/h3>\n

Looking for something to treat yourself\u00a0or loved ones? The best way is to see all the possibilities by joining this immersive tour around the famous shopping spots in the Metro!<\/p>\n

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The Manila Shopping Experience takes you to SM Mall of Asia, Divisoria, and the Greenhills Shopping Center for a good variety of stores\u00a0and markets—while also learning about their histories!<\/p>\n

Also read: Best shopping centers in the Philippines for bulk buying<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Rate: Php 1,450
\nWebsite: Klook<\/a><\/p>\n

Manila Cinephile Crawl<\/h3>\n

Dive into microcinemas, museums, auditoriums, and movie houses at the Manila Cinephile Crawl while being led by well-educated movie buffs. Discover the old and the new cinemas that are shaping the local film industry!<\/p>\n

Also read: The Good Old\u00a0Cinemas of Manila<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Rate: Php 2,800
\nWebsite: Klook<\/a><\/p>\n

\"\"Capitol Theater, Escolta\/ Image courtesy of\u00a0Mistersandiman; Creative Commons<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Chinese Cemetery Walk<\/h3>\n

Spook your friends with your knowledge of gravestones and crematoriums after taking on this interesting tour of the Manila Chinese Cemetery in Sta. Cruz, Manila. What a tour to die for!<\/p>\n

Riddled with history and mystery, the cemetery is a site for appreciating the most eclectic and flamboyant funerary architecture. See you at the Chong Hock Tong Cemetery!<\/p>\n

E-mail: fun@oldmanilawalks.com<\/a>
\nPhone: 02-711-3823, 0918-962-6452
\nWebsite: Old Manila Walks<\/a><\/p>\n

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Tour of Manila Slums<\/h3>\n

Visit the slums of Bataan Shipping and Engineering Company Compound to experience and understand the true definition of ‘slums’. Be greeted by the resilient residents and go inside their humble make-shift dwellings. You’ll be surprised by how\u00a0they keep their enthusiasm for the future.<\/p>\n

Phone: 0917-578-5398, 02-622-1325
\nWebsite: Smokey Tours<\/a><\/p>\n