Itinerary
After conveniently being picked up from your hotel/house, you will be driven to the heart of Manila’s old downtown where you meet with our knowledgeable, English speaking guide for a 2.5 hours guided walking tour (max. 6 people).
At Plaza San Ruiz facing the 1594 Binondo Church, in the world’s oldest Chinatown, you begin your guided walking tour. Walk down the chaotic length of Ongpin street (traditional Chinatown shops and restaurants) and side-streets into the district of Santa Cruz, to the 1608 Santa Cruz Church.
From here, you will walk down the traffic-laden length of Avenida Rizal, heart and center of what was once known as Manila Downtown, and through the side streets of the Quiapo district to the Quiapo Church. Here you will see fortune tellers, palm readers, amulet vendors, and herbal medical remedies. We will stop by the Secessionist-style 1914 Bahay Nakpil Bautista house/museum which is typical of the finest turn-of-the-century urban Manila architecture.
From there, we will stroll through the Muslim market and Manila’s largest native goods market under the bridge “ Ilalim ng Tulay crafts market“. From here , we will walk up Hidalgo Street to the border between Quiapo and Manila’s San Miguel district to the UNESCO World heritage candidate, the 1891 San Sebastian Church – the only cast iron church in Asia.
Here our driver will await you for your transfer back to your house / hotel.
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