American Cemetery and Memorial

Come along for a tour of Manila’s past and present. The tour starts right in the heart of the country’s financial center - the City of Makati. First stop is Nielsen’s Tower along Ayala Boulevard. Drive through Forbes Park, an exclusive residential enclave fittingly dubbed Millionaire’s Row on your way to our first stop – The American Cemetery and Memorial - reputed to be the largest and most beautiful of American memorials outside the Continental United States. Then proceed to the old city of Manila via scenic Roxas Boulevard (also known as Dewey Boulevard in the recent past), passing through Luneta Park (also called Rizal Park in memory of the country’s national hero) on your way to the "Walled City" of Intramuros. Here you will see ancient walls, church ruins and other relics of the Spanish Conquistadores. Travel through the cobbled streets to San Agustin Church, the oldest stone church in the country. Then we wrap the tour up with a visit to Fort Santiago, a Spanish fortress that watched over the entrance to Manila’s Pasig River. It was here that our national hero Dr. Jose Rizal spent his last days and where he wrote his famous "My Last Farewell."

The tour starts with a drive up to the picturesque City of Tagaytay. Located on a ridge 2,250 feet above sea level, the city offers panoramic views of Taal Lake and Volcano, the "lake within a volcano within a lake within a volcano". This view is best savored from atop the Palace in the Sky, rest house of late President Ferdinand Marcos. Enjoy a brief lunch stop at a local restaurant to enjoy some local cuisine and delicacies in an atmosphere designed for panoramic views. Then we start our drive back down to Metro Manila. First stop is the American War Memorial & Cemetery, the largest and most beautiful of American memorials outside the Continental U.S. Have a glimpse of Makati’s hustle and bustle as you drive through on your way to the capital city - Manila via scenic Roxas Boulevard (also known as Dewey Boulevard in the recent past) passing through Rizal Park (named in memory of the country’s national hero) on your way to the "Walled City" of Intramuros. Here you will see ancient walls, church ruins and other relics of the Spanish Conquistadors. Travel through old cobbled streets to San Agustin Church, the oldest stone church in the country. The tours wraps up at Fort Santiago, a Spanish fortress that once watched over the entrance to Pasig River. It was here that our national hero Dr. Jose Rizal spent his last days and where he wrote his famous "My Last Farewell."

Experience and learn Intramuros's rich history and culture on this guided walking tour. Discover Manila with a local guide by your side and marvel at the San Augustine Church, Manila Cathedral, and Fort Santiago, to name a few. Intramuros is known as the walled city because it was mainly built as a defensive curtain to defend the occupant from outside aggression. It has a compressed gauze-like system of streets and a central square surrounded by government offices. The city was predesigned on a compact framework of streets encompassed by dozens of cannons, and a couple of moats, and safeguarded by bulwarks and ravelins. As the years go by, Intramuros is home to several churches, parks, schools, plazas, and monasteries. Experience the fascinating historical place of the Old Fortified City of Intramuros. Visit the National Historical Landmark Church designated as Unesco's world heritage Get to see the most recent version of the long-standing Church of Manila, the Manila Cathedral In this historical tour, your guide will tell you all about the famous Intramuros.

Experience the best of Manila's history and modernity on this private tour. Begin in the dynamic financial district of Makati before proceeding to the American Cemetery and Memorial, a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made during wartime. Journey through the old city of Manila, passing through Luneta Park to reach the ancient walls of Intramuros. Explore San Agustin Church, a testament to Spanish colonial architecture. Conclude your tour with a visit to Fort Santiago, where national hero Dr. Jose Rizal spent his last days. Immerse yourself in Manila's rich heritage and gain a deeper understanding of its cultural significance.