Excursion Old manila discovery by local kalesa tour at Manila

Rizal Park Monument

Pass by Rizal Park Monument before going to Plaza Roma. The park is the former site of a native community, Bagumbayan, which stood beyond the Spanish walls of Intramuros. Enshrines the remains of the Philippine National Hero, Dr. Jose P. Rizal.

Plaza Roma

First stop at Plaza Roma, fronting the Manila Cathedral see the beautiful neo Romanesque architecture. From here, board the kalesa, also known as a horse-drawn carriage.

Local Kalesa Ride

Take a ride on a two-wheeled horse drawn carriage and stroll along the cobbled street on an old Spanish settlement to learn the history and culture brought by the Spaniards during the early era. See the historical landmarks around the Old walled City of Intramuros and visit the following famous sites:

San Agustin Museum & Church

Visit San Agustin Museum & Church. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The church dates from the 16^th century, and is the country’s oldest structure. Its extensive collection of religious artifacts makes the San Agustin Church and Monastery the country’s largest ecclesiastical museum.

Casa Manila

From San Agustin Church, crossover to Casa Manila, a “colonial lifestyle” museum that reflects the culture and traditions during the Spanish era.

Plaza San Luis Complex (Barrio San Luis)

Plaza San Luis is located inside old Intramuros named after one of the seven old barrios, Barrio San Luis. It is a cultural commercial complex that has a Filipino-Hispanic architecture design. Try the local ice cream at the bar/cafe inside Plaza San Luis Complex.

Bahay na bato (Stone house)

Re-board the Kalesa and drive around the walls of Intramuros passing by Baluarte de San Diego then proceed to Bahay na Bato, where the family of Limtuaco used to reside now, enshrines the Destileria Limtuaco Museum, it houses artifacts of the brand that go decades to more than a century back. After learning about the history of the oldest distillery company in the Philippines, you may opt to try their local spirits known as 6 shots at USD 2.00 per pax.

Fort Santiago

Before going back to the Port, re-board the Kalesa and continue the tour and stop at Fort Santiago, a fortress that was built to protect the walled city of Manila from its invaders, one of the most important historical sites in Manila, several lives were lost in its prisons and dungeons during the Spanish Empire and World War II.

Points of interests

Points of interest seen on this excursion include: Old Manila Local Kalesa Tour & Ice Cream

Note

Please note: This tour involves a modrate amount of walking and standing for approximately 2.2 miles (about 3.5 kilometres) in total, at times over uneven and natural surfaces and inclines, with a few steps to negotiate to get on/off the coach and the kalesa and about 30 steps at the sites visited. This tour is not suitable for guests with limited mobility and guests who utilise a wheelchair. Guests are advised to wear lightweight, comfortable clothing with flat, closed-toe walking shoes. The tour sequence may vary. Space on this tour is very limited; we suggest you book in advance to avoid disappointment.