Private Half-Day Shore Excursion in Manila
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Private Half-Day Shore Excursion in Manila
By Blue Horizons Travel and Tours, Inc
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Ages 3-99
Duration: 4h
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: English
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- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Local English speaking tour guide
- Entry/Admission - San Agustin Church - Immaculate Conception Parish
- Entry/Admission - Casa Manila
- Entry/Admission - Fort Santiago
- Entry/Admission - Quiapo Church
What's not included- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Personal expenses
- Start:Traveller pickup offered.Pickup details
- The tour starts at the entrance/exit gate once you leave the cruise ship. Your guide will be holding a sign.
Port pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included ports.- Entrance/Exit gate of Pier 15
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Infants must sit on laps
- Not wheelchair accessible
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 24232P50- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- 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
- Most travellers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 24232P50
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£97.82
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- tobbyg20190 contributionsMEMORIES MADE!Great day trip! They did a good job of taking us to the highlights of the island. Elmer. our tour guide was funny, knowledgeable and hospitable. There were 5 of us in one van so it was nice and private. They were also accommodating. We were in Amorita Resort which was not a regular pickup route for them but they obliged, and showed up 30 minutes early. Highlight of course was the Tarsiers and the Loboc River Cruise which was quite entertaining. Food was delicious as well. If you are on the fence on it, I highly recommend you do it!Written 1 August 2024
- 89maryannew0 contributionsBest tour to explore Old Manila's street foodsWe took this tour on 2/29/24. Highly recommend this tour. This is such a great way to explore Manila and try all the amazing street foods that Binondo and Quiapo has to offer.Jen, our tour guide was knowleageable and taught us so much history, and she knew all the best places to get street foods and how to avoid the lines. She was the best!Written 4 April 2024
- T9209QUdawnn0 contributionsGreat companyWe were looked after by Den… fabulous guy.. (never met him, contact my WhatsApp ). Collect to and from airports….three destinations in Palawan … A fantastic day out … Ultimate Banka and kayak tour in Coron … Whow !!!! Thank you Den we will never have that experience without you ….Written 2 March 2024
- 173susanp0 contributionsA great way to start a tour of the Philippines giving an insight into both Manila and the PhilippinesWe actually did a full day tour of Manila staring at 10 am and ending at Barbara’s for dinner. Our guide Jonas was absolutely brilliant. He spoke excellent English and was incredibly knowledgeable about Manila and the Philippines in general. We learnt loads about the heritage and culture. He was fun, kind and considerate. Our driver Mario was very good and always polite and pleasant.Written 3 February 2024
- jojeanp0 contributionsMust see tourTony gave a wonderful tour of Old Manila. His knowledge of the history of The Philippines is excellent, and we learned a lot. He was easy to understand and answered all our questions thoroughly. I highly recommend him!Written 21 December 2023
- Nigel G0 contributionsFantastic tour guidePick up was on time with a tour guide and driver. We were taken to all the main points of interest. Our tour guide was the most knowledgeable ever and it was a pleasure to have jonas showing us aroundWritten 4 December 2023
- ellehcar680 contributionsOld Manila TourThe content and pace are just right for 1/2 day tour. Our guide, Ms Joan is such good story teller. She is very professional and kind!Written 15 November 2023
- Joan M0 contributionsThe Joy of Private Tour FlexibilityWe 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.Written 14 November 2023
- Shaun B0 contributionsPoor customer serviceI injured myself in the gym on the day before my booking. I contacted the tour provider to reschedule due to pain. They didn’t reply and turned up anyway. I explained again that I was injured and wanted to reschedule. Sent two more messages and got no response. Complained to trip advisor requesting that I didn’t want a refund, but just to reschedule. They quoted “sorry, it’s inside of 24 hours”. Poor form since I paid a premium for this private tour that could easily have been rescheduled. I can see it’s available all week so it’s not as though people are lining up for private tours at the moment outside of high season. I would have been happy to pay a penalty fee, or just had one single response from the tour operator to address my issue instead of hiding behind Trip Advisor.Written 13 November 2023
- LoveTravel1009470 contributionsI would recommend to all that are interested in Cebu historyGreat itinerary very knowledgeable guide the driver was smooth and safe. Which is not easy in Cebu. The included lunch was fantasticWritten 11 November 2023
- Excursion3440630 contributionsPrivate Tour with Great GuideOur driver and our guide were incredible. We were the only two people on the tour and we rode in an air conditioned van with leather seats. Our driver expertly drove through difficult traffic and made pleasant conversation. Our tour guide, Joan, was very knowledgeable and friendly and took us to many important sites. Overall, we had a wonderful time.Written 28 September 2023
- MPwroclaw0 contributionsAnother day to rememberExcellent half day trip lead by Lorna, our tour Guide. We were able to see old and new Manila, and the schedule actually beat the description. American and Chinese cemetaries are to be remembered, as well as Fort Santiago and Casa Manila. Definitelly recommend. Good experience of Manila, we were the only passangers of extremly comfortable and airconditioned Toyota SUV. Must do if you want quickly see what the city has to offer.Written 8 September 2023
- Wanderer074857222800 contributionsGreat Day!!First of all it was a driver a tour guide ( very knowledgeable) and the two of us. Essentially it was a private tour. The first part of the tour consisted of a lot of driving to see monkeys and chocolate hills. But the highlight of the tour was a wonderful lunch on a boat down the river. GREAT EXPERIENCE!!! WORTH THE MONEY!!Written 1 August 2023
- kdcarroll20030 contributionsFirst-timers Must Do ActivityJonas was very funny, informative, entertaining! The mix between driving and walking during the tour was just right. All the places visited were very interesting. Definitely a must go-to tour for first time visitors!Written 30 June 2023
- ldmian0 contributionsBohol and Panglao Island is a must see location while in the Philippines.We did the Bohol Countryside tour which included Chocolate Hills, Loboc River Cruise, Tarsier Conservatory, Blood Pact, Baclayon Church, Man-Made Forest and XZootic Snakes and Butterflies. These tours were so cool to see to see these attractions. Chocolate Hills and Tarsiers were the highlights of the trip. We stayed in Panglao Island and did island hopping in Balicasag and Virgin Island. Some of the best snorkeling for fish and coral I've ever seen. Rented a scooter for 3 days to get around the island and explore. Alona Beach was a little Boracay (less people and traffic). I prefer this setting better as I hate crowds.Written 19 May 2023
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philipfB4232LC
Adelaide, Australia12 contributions
Mar 2023
Ria the tour guide was wonderful in all aspects! Recomend this tour to see and experience of the city in a short time frame.
Written 6 March 2023
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Paradise50666247696
Scarsdale, New York
My interest is in a private tour for 4/5 persons. Starting from a Manila address, I would like an informed guide who knows the history of the Bataan fortifications, the Death March, and the American prison camps, e.g., Camp ODonnell, Cabanatuan, etc. I am the son of a Death March survivor, and lived in Manila during the Japanese occupation. My son, and 2/3 of his children are in 7th, 8th, 9th grades, and have read/know about the war period through me. Essentially, the trip should show the physical location of Bataan defenses, the road/stops of the Death March, and the prison sites. The trip should take up a whole day, and perhaps an overnight stop. Your response/costs would be useful.
Written 2 October 2019
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