Manila Hotel and Intramuros Administration partners for VISITA INTRAMUROS

VISITA INTRAMUROS is a tour program of The Manila Hotel, in partnership with the Intramuros Administration, and supported by the Department of Tourism, for guests to experience the rich history of the Grand Dame and the Great Walls of Intramuros.

Launched during a press conference last June 12, 2019 at the Roma Salon of The Manila Hotel, this collaboration is in line with the direction of the Department of Tourism to strengthen cultural tourism by expanding the tourism products and engaging a specific market to increase revenue. Partnerships such as this is a testimony that the successful cooperation of the private and public sectors is imperative to preserve and promote our heritage.

Atty. Guiller B. Asido, Administrator of Intramuros; Mr. Baldwin Kho, Vice President and Artistic Director of Bahay Tsinoy; Ms. Olivia Limpe-Aw, President of Destileria Limtuaco & Co., Inc.; Atty. Joey Lina, President of The Manila Hotel; Department of Tourism Asst. Secretary Robby Alabado III; Sheena Anjeli Botiwey, Sales & Promotions Supervisor of Intramuros Administration (Photo from DOT-OPAA)

VISITA INTRAMUROS gives visitors an exclusive tour that features the following attractions starting at The Manila Hotel, followed by a half-day tour in the Walled City:

The Manila Hotel Heritage Museum – A newly curated museum that houses the collections of the Manila Hotel that reflects the rich history of the Grand Dame.

The MacArthur Suite – A two-bedroom suite that was the residence of General MacArthur decorated with rare paintings, photographs, Asian antiques and Filipino crafts.

Champagne Room – Long favored by the fashionable set, it is well-known for it’s impeccable service and lavish decor. A favorite venue for elegant gatherings, it best embodies the Grand Dame’s decades of tradition and devotion in providing guests with only the finest dining experience.

Fort Santiago – One of the oldest fortifications in Manila built in 1571 on the site of the native settlement of Rajah Soliman. It is notable for being the headquarters of the armies of several foreign powers in Philippine history, including the Spanish, British, Americans and the Japanese.

Museo de Intramuros – The newly-opened museum that houses the collections of the Intramuros Administration.

Baluarte de San Diego – Standing the test of time as a bulwark that defended not only it’s land but also the stories of the past. This historical concrete structure withstood cannon fires, earthquakes, and the battle of Manila.

Destileria Limtuaco Museum – The museum of the oldest distillery in the country features the actual process of making rum and whisky, from fermentation to bottling.

Bahay Tsinoy – A museum that showcases the tangible imprints and lasting influence of the Chinese whose presence in the Philippines dates back long before the Eropeans sought alternate routes to the Moluccas.

Casa Manila – A colonial lifestyle museum which features the domestic life of the upper class in the 19th Century Philippines. The three- story building is a replica of the house of Binondo merchant Don Severino Mendoza.

This tour package may be booked with the Concierge department of The Manila Hotel. It is best experienced on a siklesa – a motor drawn kalesa. Tour prices start from PHP2,250, with three options to choose from: vehicle with driver, vehicle, driver and guide and vehicle, driver, guide and all in pass. In-house guests will enjoy a 15% discount off the tour prices