3-day itinerary · Manila
3 Days in Manila: First-Time Highlights
This plan suits first-time visitors seeking a mix of sightseeing, culture and outdoor experiences. Start with historic streets and bamboo cycling, explore the city's food and performance traditions, then add a countryside excursion.
Customize this with AIDay 1: Historic streets and local flavors
Get acquainted with Manila through outdoor exploration, culinary culture and an evening heritage tour.
Morning
Experience Intramuros with Bamboo Bicycle - Ecotours
Cycle through Intramuros on a guided bamboo-bike tour, combining historic sightseeing with an active introduction to the city.
Afternoon
Manila Food Tour: Explore World's Oldest Chinatown
Explore Binondo through its food, adding culinary traditions and neighborhood discoveries to your first-day sightseeing.
Evening
Manila by Night: Discovering City Highlights with Intramuros
Discover city highlights after dark and revisit Intramuros from an evening perspective, rounding out your introduction to Manila.
Day 2: City contrasts and cultural traditions
Connect Manila's past and present with guided sightseeing, market exploration and a cultural performance.
Morning
Manila Old and New: Sightseeing Tour Including Intramuros and Fort Santiago
Explore Manila's old and new sides on a guided sightseeing tour, building a broader understanding of the city's highlights.
Afternoon
Manila's Culinary Expedition: The Ultimate Food and Market Tour
Sample Filipino cuisine and explore markets for a food-focused look at local culture beyond the historic sights.
Evening
Cultural Dance Show with Dinner in Manila
Watch dance and musical performances for an introduction to cultural traditions that complements the day's city exploration.
Day 3: Countryside and city life
Balance a countryside excursion with street-food discoveries and an evening motorcycle tour.
Morning
Discover Tagaytay's Countryside: Half-Day Sightseeing Tour
Explore Tagaytay's countryside on a guided sightseeing tour, adding an outdoor contrast to Manila's urban highlights.
Afternoon
Manila Food Tour: Introduction to Philippine Street Food
Try Philippine street food on an introductory tour, bringing everyday culinary culture into your first visit.
Evening
Manila Motorcycle Night Tour
Experience Manila's nightlife on a motorcycle tour for a different perspective on the city to close your trip.
Experiences are supplied by our partner Viator and booked on their site. Check times, prices and availability before you go.