Manila: Walking Tour, Balsa River Cruise with Lunch

Experience a day of heritage, leisure, and local flavor with a tour of a heritage resort complex, a kalesa ride, a Balsa River Cruise, and an optional stop in Pampanga.
Begin your day with entrance to a heritage resort complex, which includes access to the beach area—perfect for a relaxing stroll along the shore or simply soaking in the coastal scenery.

Continue with a guided walking tour through a replica Spanish-era town, where cobblestone streets, antique houses, and traditional architecture transport you back in time.

Add to the old-world charm with a scenic kalesa ride, where you’ll travel by horse-drawn carriage just as people did during the Spanish colonial period.

A highlight of the visit is the Hotel de Oriente, a stunningly crafted replica of the first luxury hotel in the Philippines. Here, enjoy a set lunch in an elegant setting that recreates 19th-century opulence, offering not just a meal but a historical experience.

The tour also includes a serene Balsa River Cruise, where you’ll float along a calm river aboard a bamboo raft while being serenaded or served local snacks—an experience that combines natural beauty and cultural presentation.

For those with a love for Filipino cuisine, an optional stopover in Pampanga can be arranged on the way back. Known as the culinary capital of the Philippines, Pampanga offers a chance to savor authentic and time-honored Kapampangan dishes, making it a fitting end to a day rich in culture, history, and flavor.

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.