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10 Days in Manila: A Journey Through History and Culinary Delights

Peter Kabugi

Peter Kabugi

23 Nov 2023

Embark on a thrilling 10-day adventure in Manila, the vibrant capital of the Philippines. Discover ancient marvels, immerse yourself in art and culture, and indulge in mouthwatering local cuisine. Get ready for an unforgettable experience!

Trip to Manila

Day 1From Fine Arts to Delicious Yabu
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$39

Ilustrado
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$8
9 - 14 min

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National Museum of Fine Arts
Massive museum with collections of Filipino fine art, archaeology, botany, natural history & more.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$3
13 - 20 min

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Manila Textiles Market
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$15
8 - 12 min

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National Museum of Natural History
Zoological, botanical & geological specimens displayed in an elegant venue with a soaring atrium.
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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$3
12 - 18 min

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Yabu
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$11
Day 2Pasta, Parks, and Intramuros
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$36

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$ 3

The Old Spaghetti House
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$7
15 - 22 min

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Paco Park
Serene urban park built on a walled cemetery site with shaded paths & garden areas.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$3
7 - 9 min

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Manila Baywalk Dolomite Beach
Bordered by open-air cafes, this long, bayside walkway is a popular place to watch the sunset.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
12 - 18 min

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Rizal Park
Grand 57-hectare park featuring lawns, gardens, outdoor events & a monument to hero José Rizal.
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Free
10 - 12 min

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Kainan sa Walls sa Intramuros
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
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$12
6 - 9 min

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San Agustin Church
Historic church constructed starting in the 16th century with vaulted ceilings & detailed frescoes.
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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$3
12 - 15 min

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Bahay Nakpil-Bautista
1914 Viennese Secession–style heritage home & museum with displays about the Philippine revolution.
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
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$3
7 - 9 min

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Pepper Lunch Express
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$9
Day 3Gastronomic Delights and Artistic Wonders
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$48

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$ 2

Vatel Restaurant Manila
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$8
8 - 11 min

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Museum of Contemporary Art and Design
College gallery for modern art housing innovative exhibits, workshops & avant-garde pieces.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$3
9 - 11 min

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Cultural Center of the Philippines
A wide range of cultural events are staged at this major government-run institution.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$6
10 - 12 min

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T.G.I. Friday's
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$9
11 - 16 min

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SM by the BAY
Seaside amusement park featuring a large ferris wheel & other rides, plus games & food stalls.
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Free
9 - 11 min

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DreamPlay
The characters from DreamWorks films feature at this state-of-the-art center for kids' activities.
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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$13
4 - 5 min

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The Tasting Room
The Tasting Room redefines fine dining with a choice of the season’s most delicious ingredients from around the world, with cooking methods that preserve and accentuate their natural flavor.
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
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$9
Day 4Heritage Sites and Intriguing Museums
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$45

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$ 2

Barbara's
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$7
4 - 6 min

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Intramuros and Rizal’s Bagumbayan Light and Sound Museum
Mannequins telling the story of the Phillipines, from former colony to independent nation.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$3
4 - 6 min

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Museo de San Agustin (Convent Museum)
Museum with a collection of artifacts & artwork in a former monastery adjacent to a landmark church.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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$3
8 - 10 min

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Harbor View Restaurant
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$11
6 - 8 min

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Bambike Ecotours Intramuros
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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$13
11 - 14 min

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Chinatown Museum
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Free
2 - 3 min

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Pepper Lunch Express
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$9
Day 5Fine Dining, Oceanic Wonders, and Historical Treasures
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$48

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$ 3

Champagne Room
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$8
5 - 8 min

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Manila Ocean Park
Aquatic theme park & educational facility featuring hands-on activities, an oceanarium & live shows.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$13
7 - 9 min

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Casa Manila
This restored 1850s house is now a museum displaying Spanish colonial furniture, art & architecture.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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$3
13 - 16 min

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Pepper Lunch Express
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$9
8 - 10 min

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Fort Santiago
This landmark defensive fortress features a museum commemorating the national hero José Rizal.
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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$3
12 - 15 min

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Minor Basilica of the Black Nazarene
Catholic church containing a revered 17th-century statue of Jesus called the Black Nazarene.
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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Free
6 - 8 min

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Chades Tapsilog
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
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$13
Day 6Lechon, Palaces, and Singing Waiters
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$33

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$ 3

Ping Ping lechon
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$8
12 - 17 min

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Manila North Cemetery
Graveyard from 1904, housing the remains of presidents & a mausoleum for revolutionary fighters.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
12 - 15 min

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UST Museum
Eclectic university museum housing paintings, religious, geology, zoology & botany exhibits.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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$3
5 - 8 min

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Mang Tootz Food House
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$13
10 - 12 min

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Malacañang Palace
Presidential museum & library showcasing Philippine politics, culture & history, with tours.
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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Free
12 - 15 min

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Palacio del Gobernador
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Free
14 - 17 min

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Coconut Palace
Coconut lumber & shells were used for this octagonal government building & some of its furniture.
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
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Free
7 - 9 min

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The Singing Cooks & Waiters (The Singing Cooks and Waiters Atbp)
8:00 PM - 9:30 PM
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$9
Day 7Cultural Immersion and Shopping Extravaganza
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$42

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$ 2

Barbara's
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$7
11 - 16 min

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Rizal Shrine at Fort Santiago
Prison where 19th-century national hero Jose Rizal was held, now a museum with books & artwork.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$3
17 - 21 min

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Museo ng Sining, GSIS
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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$3
7 - 9 min

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Tim Ho Wan
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$15
4 - 5 min

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SM Mall of Asia
Massive bayfront shopping mall with an amusement park, theater, restaurants & convention center.
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Free
14 - 17 min

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National Shrine of Our Mother of Perpetual Help
Modern Romanesque worship site with a 24-bell carillon, a revered icon & a colorful rose window.
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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Free
12 - 18 min

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Conrads Cafe And Grille
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$15
Day 8Korean BBQ, Gardens, and American History
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$30

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$ 3

Samgyupsalamat
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$6
10 - 12 min

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SM MOA Eye
Riders of this huge Mall of Asia Ferris wheel with night lighting can take in city & bay views.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
22 - 27 min

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Ayala Triangle Gardens
Serene, triangle-shaped park with jogging paths, adjacent eateries & seasonal light shows.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
12 - 15 min

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Track 30th
Park with a jogging path, yoga & exercise lawn, fitness art & a meditation garden .
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Free
13 - 20 min

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Bar Pintxos
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$15
15 - 22 min

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Manila American Cemetery and Memorial
Tranquil, 152-acre cemetery with 17,206 graves, the majority for U.S. soldiers killed during WWII.
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Free
24 - 29 min

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Libingan ng mga Bayani
National burial ground for Filipino military personnel, prominent statesmen & cultural figures.
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
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Free
3 - 4 min

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Rose and Grace Restaurant
8:00 PM - 9:30 PM
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$9
Day 9Mediterranean Flavors, Kid-Friendly Fun, and Art Appreciation
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$48

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$ 2

Medley Modern Mediterranean
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$8
5 - 8 min

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KidZania Manila
Miniature indoor city where children can play & learn life skills through immersive activities.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$13
13 - 16 min

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Hawker Chan
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$10
4 - 5 min

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Art Fair Ph
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Free
6 - 8 min

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Yuchengco Museum
Contemporary & historic fine art showcased in a swanky facility with a shop for books & gifts.
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
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$3
4 - 5 min

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Bornga
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$15
Day 10Museums, Fine Dining, and Outdoor Recreation
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$55

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$ 2

The Bowery
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$7
1 - 2 min

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The Mind Museum
Themed galleries featuring 250+ interactive science exhibits, plus a planetarium, 3D shows & a park.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$13
11 - 14 min

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Makati Museum
Old colonial building displaying some local historical artifacts & photos.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
9 - 11 min

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LUSSO by Margarita Forés
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$14
2 - 3 min

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Ayala Museum
Modern museum for Filipino archeological artifacts, history & culture exhibits & a research library.
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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$6
10 - 15 min

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Legazpi Active Park
Smaller urban park with walking trails, a playground, shaded benches & a pavilion on a pond.
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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Stockton Place
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
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$15

Budget breakdown: $438 In total

Activities & Food:$421
Transport:$17