9 Days in Manila: Unveiling the City's Hidden Gems

CYBER DOMINGO

1 Jan 2024

Embark on a thrilling adventure through the vibrant streets of Manila as you uncover ancient marvels, immerse in rich culture, and indulge in mouthwatering cuisine. Join me on this unforgettable journey and discover the hidden gems that make Manila a truly captivating destination.

Trip to Manila

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1A Glimpse into History and Natural Wonders

$ 3

Grand Hyatt Manila

Depart from your stay 🏨

37 - 45 min

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Zoological, botanical & geological specimens displayed in an elegant venue with a soaring atrium.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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6 - 9 min

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Grand 57-hectare park featuring lawns, gardens, outdoor events & a monument to hero José Rizal.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

14 - 21 min

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Bordered by open-air cafes, this long, bayside walkway is a popular place to watch the sunset.

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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Free

Day 2Gardens, Heroes, and Fun-filled Adventures

$25

$ 5

Grand Hyatt Manila

Depart from your stay 🏨

14 - 17 min

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Serene, triangle-shaped park with jogging paths, adjacent eateries & seasonal light shows.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

26 - 32 min

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National burial ground for Filipino military personnel, prominent statesmen & cultural figures.

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

23 - 28 min

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Tranquil, 152-acre cemetery with 17,206 graves, the majority for U.S. soldiers killed during WWII.

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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Free

15 - 18 min

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Miniature indoor city where children can play & learn life skills through immersive activities.

2:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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$25

Day 3Science, Art, and Cultural Immersion

$38

$ 3

Grand Hyatt Manila

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 16 min

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Themed galleries featuring 250+ interactive science exhibits, plus a planetarium, 3D shows & a park.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$25

15 - 18 min

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11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

4 - 5 min

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Modern museum for Filipino archeological artifacts, history & culture exhibits & a research library.

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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$13

Day 4Museums Galore and Artistic Delights

$15

$ 5

Grand Hyatt Manila

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 14 min

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Old colonial building displaying some local historical artifacts & photos.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

23 - 28 min

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5.5-hectare zoo & garden featuring diverse animals in modest, old-fashioned enclosures.

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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13 - 20 min

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College gallery for modern art housing innovative exhibits, workshops & avant-garde pieces.

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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12 - 15 min

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Contemporary & historic fine art showcased in a swanky facility with a shop for books & gifts.

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

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Day 5Oceanic Wonders and Cultural Extravaganza

$43

$ 6

Grand Hyatt Manila

Depart from your stay 🏨

35 - 42 min

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Aquatic theme park & educational facility featuring hands-on activities, an oceanarium & live shows.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$25

9 - 11 min

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A wide range of cultural events are staged at this major government-run institution.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$13

7 - 9 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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8 - 10 min

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Seaside amusement park featuring a large ferris wheel & other rides, plus games & food stalls.

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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Free

Day 6Shopping, Landmarks, and Fine Arts

$ 5

Grand Hyatt Manila

Depart from your stay 🏨

26 - 32 min

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Massive bayfront shopping mall with an amusement park, theater, restaurants & convention center.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

10 - 12 min

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Coconut lumber & shells were used for this octagonal government building & some of its furniture.

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

15 - 18 min

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Massive museum with collections of Filipino fine art, archaeology, botany, natural history & more.

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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Day 7Spiritual Sanctuaries and Historic Treasures

$15

$ 4

Grand Hyatt Manila

Depart from your stay 🏨

31 - 38 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.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

24 - 29 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.

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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4 - 6 min

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Museum with a collection of artifacts & artwork in a former monastery adjacent to a landmark church.

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

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2 - 3 min

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Historic church constructed starting in the 16th century with vaulted ceilings & detailed frescoes.

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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Day 8Heritage Sites, Ecotours, and Cultural Exploration

$40

$ 5

Grand Hyatt Manila

Depart from your stay 🏨

38 - 46 min

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This restored 1850s house is now a museum displaying Spanish colonial furniture, art & architecture.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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1 - 2 min

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9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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$25

9 - 14 min

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This landmark defensive fortress features a museum commemorating the national hero José Rizal.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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13 - 16 min

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2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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Free

10 - 12 min

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Catholic church containing a revered 17th-century statue of Jesus called the Black Nazarene.

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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Free

3 - 4 min

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1914 Viennese Secession–style heritage home & museum with displays about the Philippine revolution.

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

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Day 9Cemeteries, Museums, and Presidential Residences

$10

$ 6

Grand Hyatt Manila

Depart from your stay 🏨

48 - 58 min

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Graveyard from 1904, housing the remains of presidents & a mausoleum for revolutionary fighters.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

13 - 16 min

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Eclectic university museum housing paintings, religious, geology, zoology & botany exhibits.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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19 - 23 min

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Prison where 19th-century national hero Jose Rizal was held, now a museum with books & artwork.

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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6 - 9 min

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2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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Free

14 - 17 min

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Presidential museum & library showcasing Philippine politics, culture & history, with tours.

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $231 In total

Activities & Food:$195

Transport:$36