TUFH2026
Tourism
TUFH2026
Tourism
SUGGESTED TOUR ITINERARY
Assembly
7:30 AM
Orientation, safety reminders, water distribution
Cost: Transportation (Van/Bus rental)
Intramuros Tour Begins
8:00 AM
Arrival at Intramuros via van/bus
Souvenir spot: Intramuros Craft Stores @ Fort Santiago Gate
Fort Santiago
8:10 AM
Rizal Shrine, dungeons, walls, photo ops
Souvenir spot: Rizal-themed items at souvenir stalls inside
Prepare ₱75 entrance fee (adults); guided tour
San Agustin Church & Museum
9:15 AM
UNESCO site; ornate altar & colonial artifacts
Prepare ₱200 entrance fee
Souvenir spot: Museum gift shop (religious icons, bookmarks)
Casa Manila & Plaza San Luis
10:00 AM
Heritage home walkthrough and courtyard tour
Prepare ₱75 entrance fee
Souvenir spot: Casa Manila store (woven goods, native crafts)
Lunch
11:00 AM
Choose among nearby restaurants inside Intramuros
- Ilustrado – Filipino-Spanish fine dining in a heritage house
- Barbara’s Heritage – Classic Filipino buffet (with cultural show option)
- Ristorante Delle Mitre – Bishop-themed café, affordable Filipino-Western meals
- La Cathedral Cafe – Rooftop café with view of Manila Cathedra
- Bistro Intramuros – Local and international comfort food
National Museum of Fine Arts
12:45 PM
Home of Spoliarium and Filipino masterworks
Souvenir spot: Museum shop (replica prints, books, eco-bags)
Admission is free
National Museum of Anthropology
1:45 PM
Artifacts from pre-colonial Philippines, Baybayin, textiles, etc.
Souvenir spot: Museum shop (replica prints, books, eco-bags)
Admission is free
National Museum of Natural History
2:45 PM
Biodiversity, tree of life atrium, marine dioramas
Interactive exhibits for all ages
Souvenir spot: Museum shop (replica prints, books, eco-bags)
Admission is free
Depart to Binondo
3:45 PM
Van travel to Manila Chinatown
Transport is covered by the tour
Binondo Walking Tour Begins
4:00 PM
Plaza San Lorenzo Ruiz, historical streets, Ongpin St.
Souvenir spot: Check Lucky Chinatown Mall for premium goods
No entrance fee
Binondo Church Visit
4:30 PM
Basilica of St. Lorenzo Ruiz, brief historical talk
Souvenir spot: Religious & cultural vendors outside church
No entrance fee / you may donate as you want
Chinatown Merienda Crawl
5:00 PM
Dumplings, hopia, tikoy, lumpia at food stalls
Souvenir spot: Eng Bee Tin, Polland, Salazar Bakery
₱150/person tasting budget
Pasalubong & Free Time
6:00 PM
Optional shopping time for snacks, tea, trinkets
Personal expense
Souvenir spot: Sincerity Café Store, Chinese deli shops
Chinatown Museum - Optional
6:30 PM
Curated museum inside Lucky Chinatown Mall (time-permitting)
Souvenir spot: Museum shop (books, calligraphy, replicas)
Optional entrance fee: ₱100
Depart for Drop-off Location
6:45 PM
Travel and wrap-up
Transport is already covered by the van rental
End of Tour
7:30 PM
Feedback forms, souvenir kit distribution
Souvenir kit (₱100 per pax, included)
LANDMARKS
Intramuros
Fort Santiago
- 16th-century Spanish citadel; includes Rizal Shrine and dungeons
- Key historic site; site of Rizal’s imprisonment
- Open from 8 AM – 9 PM
- Entrance fee: ₱75 (adult), ₱50 (student/senior)
San Agustin Museum
- Religious artifacts, Spanish relics, paintings
- Attached to San Agustin Church
- Entrance fee: ₱200
- Opens 8 AM – 12 PM, 1 PM – 6 PM
Casa Manila Museum
- Spanish-era ancestral home with antique furniture and household items
- Part of Plaza San Luis Complex
- Fee: ₱75
- Opens 9 AM – 5 PM from Tues–Sun
Plaza San Luis Complex
- Cultural district with boutiques, cafes, and heritage buildings
- Hosts Barbara’s, Casa Manila, souvenir shops
- Entrance fee: None
- Open any hour
Baluarte de San Diego
- Restored 16th-century bastion garden and walkway
- Great for photos and views of Intramuros walls
- Entrance fee: ₱75 (incl. w/ Fort Santiago)
- Opens 8 AM – 5 PM
Manila Cathedral
- Mother Church of the Philippines, rebuilt several times
- Site of papal visits and state weddings
- Entrance fee: None
- Opens 7 AM – 6 PM
San Agustin Church
- Oldest stone church in the Philippines; UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Historic weddings; baroque architecture
- Opens 8 AM – 12 PM, 1 PM – 6 PM
- Church visit is free
Museo de Intramuros
- Museum of Catholic evangelization and Filipino heritage
- Artifacts, religious statues, dioramas
- Entrance fee: None
- Operates 9 AM – 5 PM (Tue–Sun)
Bagumbayan Light & Sound Museum
- A recreation of history with light and sound – artworks, visuals and sounds and robotics in an hour
- Show schedule varies, Last show starts at 8 PM – 9 PM
- Fee: ₱150/pax (Min. of 10 pax per show)
National Museum Complex
National Museum of Fine Arts
- Home of Juan Luna’s Spoliarium and Filipino art collections
- Grand staircase, Amorsolo, Hidalgo, etc.
- Entrance fee: None
- Operates 9 AM – 6 PM (Tue–Sun)
National Museum of Natural History
- Biodiversity, tree of life atrium, marine dioramas
- Interactive exhibits for all ages
- Entrance fee: None
- Operates 9 AM – 6 PM (Tue–Sun)
National Museum of Anthropology
- Ethnographic artifacts, Baybayin, textiles, and Ifugao heritage
- Great for cultural immersion
- Entrance fee: None
- Operates 9 AM – 6 PM (Tue–Sun)
Rizal Park
Rizal Monument
- Dr. José Rizal’s resting place guarded 24/7
- National icon; flag-raising ceremonies held here
- Entrance fee: None
- Open Open 24 hours
Japanese Garden
- Traditional landscaped garden with pagodas and arch bridges
- Peaceful area; often less crowded
- Entrance fee: ₱10–₱20
- Operates 6 AM – 6 PM
Chinese Garden
- Manicured Chinese-inspired park with koi ponds
- Serene, scenic photos
- Entrance fee: ₱10–₱20
- Operates 6 AM – 6 PM
Binondo
Binondo Church
- Minor Basilica of St. Lorenzo Ruiz, ornate interiors
- Historic; site of Chinese-Filipino devotion
- Entrance fee: None
- Open from 7 AM – 6 PM
Chinatown Museum
- Tells the story of Chinese-Filipino heritage in Manila
- Located in Lucky Chinatown Mall
- Entrance fee: ₱100 (₱80 student/senior)
- Open from 10 AM – 6 PM (Tue–Sun)
Eng Bee Tin HQ
- Iconic hopia and tikoy store with pasalubong packages
- Great for snack shopping
- Entrance fee: None
- Open from 8 AM – 9 PM
Salazar Bakery
- Longstanding bakeries selling classic Chinese pastries
- Excellent for tikoy, hopia, mooncakes
- Entranc efee: None
- Operates from 7 AM – 9 PM
Ongpin Street
- Main Chinatown artery with food stalls, gold shops, bakeries
- Walkable; street signs are in Chinese & Filipino
- Entrance fee: None
- Open all day
New Toho Food Center
- Oldest existing restaurant in the Philippines (est. 1888)
- Favorite of José Rizal; Chinese-Filipino cuisine
- Entrance fee: None (Pay per order)
- Operates 10 AM – 9 PM
Other Notable Landmarks
Arroceros Forest Park
- Often called Manila’s Last Lung, this 2.7-hectare urban forest park sits along the south bank of the Pasig River, just outside Intramuros and adjacent to the Manila Metropolitan Theater.
- Entrance fee: None
- Open from 6 AM – 8 PM. May close earlier in the evenng.
Manila Ocean Park
- Philippines’ first world-class oceanarium and marine theme park, located behind Quirino Grandstand
- Entrance fee: approximately ₱680–₱750 per person for a standard package including 8 attractions (Oceanarium, Sea Lion Show, Penguin Exhibit, Creepy Crawlies, Bird Show, etc.); promotional bundles are available
- Open from 10 AM – 6 PM (Mon–Fri), 9 AM–6 PM (weekends / holidays)
University of Santo Tomas (UST) Museum
- Oldest existing university in Asia (1611); historic campus
- Walk-in guests are welcome, but groups of 15 or more are encouraged to book in advance
- Entrance fee: ₱30 (Non-Thomasian students with ID); ₱50 (Non-students)
- Open from 10 AM – 4:30 PM (Mon); 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM (Tues–Fri)
Metropolitan Theater (MET)
- Art Deco-style performance venue, newly restored
- Fee: Free tours or by show ticket
- Operates by show-based access
Manila Baywalk
- Includes the Manila Baywalk, plus the stretch of replenished white “Dolomite Beach” created under the Manila Bay rehabilitation plan
- Locals report water quality issues and coastal reclamation projects that are gradually pushing the shoreline outward.
- Entranc efee: None
- Open 24 hours (Beach access varies; Mostly open during daytime)
Manila City Hall Clock Tower Museum
- Newest museum inside iconic City Hall clock tower
- Elevator to top for city views; reservation required
- Entrance fee: ₱50–₱100
- Open from 10 AM – 4 PM (Mon–Fri)
Quiapo Church (Minor Basilica of the Black Nazarene)
- Historic religious hub for devotion and healing
- Home of the annual Traslacion procession
- Entrance fee: None
- Open daily
Escolta Heritage District
- Art Deco buildings, creative studios, pop-up galleries
- Ideal for art and architecture enthusiasts
- Entrance fee: None
- Open from 10 AM – 6 PM (varies)
Paco Park
- Site of Rizal’s secret burial (1896–1898) and GOMBURZA priests’ interment
- Entrance fee: ₱5-₱10
- Open from 7 AM – 5 PM
