Philippines · HISTORICAL TOURS
The Philippines rewards people who book ahead. These 15 historical tours are the proof: loved by travellers, priced clearly, easy to slot into an island itinerary.
Ride a handcrafted bamboo bike through Intramuros, Manila, with expert local guides, historic sites, cool towels, and ice cream for $27.
“Mica is awesome. She is knowledgeable and funny which made the tour very engaging. The bicyles are sturdy and a great way to see Intramuros. 3 hours is a perfect length of time for a guided tour. We we're able to do the rest with our group.”
Explore Cebu City’s heritage sites, markets, jeepneys, and local food on a four-hour guided walking tour with practical insider tips.
“I didn't know that I needed to find a way back to my hotel. I didn't tip because the tip I would have made cost the grab home that I wasn't expecting.”
Explore Intramuros in three hours with church, museum, Casa Manila, Manila Cathedral, and Fort Santiago visits led by an engaging local guide.
“Jian was a wonderful guide. I ended up being the only guest that day, so I got a private tour with him, which was fantastic, personal, and allowed for a lot of detail. We toured the St Augustin Church, Casa Manila, and the Fort Santiago”
Explore Intramuros, Paco Park, Manila Cathedral, and Casa Manila on a guided half-day tour with hotel pickup and local insight.
“Very knowledgeable guide. I learned a ton and he answered all my questions. We hit all the most interesting and beautiful spots in Intramuros.”
Walk Cebu’s oldest streets, taste balut, and visit churches, markets, and Spanish-era landmarks on this lively three-hour tour.
“Good historical tour coverage and food & drinks provided generously. Value for money. Philip (guide) looked after me as solo guest very well. Philip ensured that I safely catch a taxi home. Kudos to Lorelie (tour operator) and Philip”
Explore Intramuros, Manila Cathedral, San Agustin Church, Baluarte de San Diego, and Paco Park on a flexible four-hour heritage tour.
“Marco was supremely knowledgeable and always helpful - simply superb”
Review of a Tagaytay and Taal day trip from Manila, with volcano views, Taal Heritage Town, transport tips, costs, and honest advice.
“Very poor experience. Late pick-up (45 minutes), tour guide asleep in the car, car ride extremely bumpy and nauseating. Spent 80% of the time in the car. Only stopped to take scenery photos or see a couple of churches. No lunch plans (even to pay for our own). Definitely do NOT recommend.”
Review of Cebu’s private historic and highland tour, with churches, museums, temples, Sirao Gardens, lunch, pickup, and practical booking advice.
“Excellent trip overall. Paul - our guide and driver in one person - connected with us and introduced himself by WhatsApp a day before the trip. On the day of excursion he showed up promptly and turned out to be polite, friendly and in great c”
Explore Bohol’s churches, tarsiers, Chocolate Hills, bamboo bridge, and Loboc River lunch on a flexible private day tour.
“Nice ,beautiful ,joyfull tour. We had a best driver and gide ever we had befor from agency . Funny, intersting with good stories abaut places .Hes name was Alex. Alex salama....,you are the best!”
Explore Cebu’s historic center, hilltop temples, and Sirao Flower Farm on a guided four-hour tour with transport, fees, and water included.
“You get to travel to many different parts of the city and learn about the history and culture. Favourite part would be the Sirao Flower Garden”
Review of Puerto Princesa’s Underground River tour, with cave highlights, lunch, transport, waiting times, weather risks, and booking advice.
“It was a good experience to take this tour to see the underground cave. Our tourist guide and driver were very good. The only comment was that we arrived the loading pier very early, we wait there for more than 1 and half hour still could not g”
Walk Intramuros with a local guide, visiting San Agustin, Casa Manila, Fort Santiago, and Manila’s key historic sites.
“Great tour. Jerome was super friendly and knowledgeable. Flexible with what we wanted to see. Definitely worth the money. We learned a lot about Philippine history. The tour lasted just a little under 3 hours, and I thought that was perfect. Thanks, Jerome, for a great tour!”
Explore Cebu’s landmarks, temples, mountain gardens, and local culture on an eight-hour private tour with hotel pickup.
“Great tour! We saw so much. Leila is a terrific guide! A great mix of activities. We are first-timers to Cebu and this was a wonderful experience.”
Explore Manila’s history on a private 8-hour tour of Intramuros, Fort Santiago, Rizal Park, churches, museums, and the American Cemetery.
“We enjoyed our day visiting the sights. The highlights were the war memorial and intramuros. What an interesting city!”
Review of Cebu’s 4-hour history, food, mountain, and temple tour, with hotel pickup, small groups, Chixboy lunch, and practical advice.
“Our tour guide was the actual driver. The guide became the driver… I don’t know what happened there why they switch places… The driver/tour guide admitted that he doesn’t know the history of the places we visited. We walk around & he just folllowed us… It’s unfair for him while the real guide sits on the van the entire tour. 😌”
