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By Travel and Tours GuiaDel Mar
Free cancellation available
Price is €21 per adult

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 4h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

    • Explore Intramuros on a historical night walking tour in Manila
    • Learn about the Battle of Manila through survivor testimonies
    • Visit Casa Manila to gain insight into Filipino life before the war
    • Discover the layout and defences of Intramuros and its historic structures
    • Hear about the perspectives of the American and Japanese forces

Activity location

    • Manila
    • Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • General Luna St, Intramuros, Manila, 1002 Metro Manila, Philippines | Front of San Agustin Church
    • Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines

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What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Department of Tourism (DOT) Accredited Tour Guide
  • Inclusions
    Entrance fees to all featured sites
  • Exclusions
    Food and drinks
  • Exclusions
    Optional transport
  • Exclusions
    Optional kalesa ride

Know before you book

    • Not allowed: Alcohol and drugs
    • Not suitable for: Babies under 1 year, People with low level of fitness, People with mobility impairments, People with pre-existing medical conditions
    • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
    • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

What you can expect

  • Begin your tour with a historical overview of the events leading to the Battle of Manila, providing the context necessary to understand the tragedy that unfolded within the walls of Intramuros. Visit Casa Manila to gain a deeper appreciation of Filipino life and culture before the war. This stop allows you to see the conflict through the eyes of the civilians whose lives were forever changed by the battle.

    Learn about the layout and defences of Intramuros, its historic structures, and the weapons used by both sides. This segment also corrects common misconceptions and presents the battle based on documented historical accounts. Gain insight into the perspectives of the American forces advancing to liberate Manila and the Japanese troops making their final stand inside Intramuros, providing a broader understanding of the conflict.

    Follow the major events of the Battle of Manila through detailed historical narratives. Learn about the Japanese fortifications inside Intramuros, the advance of the American forces, and the experiences of civilians caught in the fighting. The presentation includes survivor testimonies, historical photographs, first-hand accounts, and graphic descriptions of wartime atrocities. These accounts reveal the devastating human cost of war and help you understand the suffering endured by both civilians and soldiers.

    Conclude your tour with a reflection on the devastating consequences of war and the importance of preserving peace by remembering history.

Location

Activity location

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    • Manila
    • Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • General Luna St, Intramuros, Manila, 1002 Metro Manila, Philippines | Front of San Agustin Church
    • Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines