Manila: Intramuros Under Siege WW2 Historical Tour

Explore Intramuros on a historical night walking tour in Manila. Learn about the Battle of Manila through survivor testimonies, historical accounts, and the places where these events unfolded.
Begin your tour with a historical overview of the events leading to the Battle of Manila, providing the context necessary to understand the tragedy that unfolded within the walls of Intramuros. Visit Casa Manila to gain a deeper appreciation of Filipino life and culture before the war. This stop allows you to see the conflict through the eyes of the civilians whose lives were forever changed by the battle.

Learn about the layout and defenses of Intramuros, its historic structures, and the weapons used by both sides. This segment also corrects common misconceptions and presents the battle based on documented historical accounts. Gain insight into the perspectives of the American forces advancing to liberate Manila and the Japanese troops making their final stand inside Intramuros, providing a broader understanding of the conflict.

Follow the major events of the Battle of Manila through detailed historical narratives. Learn about the Japanese fortifications inside Intramuros, the advance of the American forces, and the experiences of civilians caught in the fighting. The presentation includes survivor testimonies, historical photographs, first-hand accounts, and graphic descriptions of wartime atrocities. These accounts reveal the devastating human cost of war and help you understand the suffering endured by both civilians and soldiers.

Conclude your tour with a reflection on the devastating consequences of war and the importance of preserving peace by remembering history.

Om de beschikbaarheid te garanderen, dient u zo snel mogelijk te reserveren. Vroegboekkorting is het overwegen waard, vooral als u de reis plant tijdens het hoogseizoen, zoals op feestdagen of in het weekend.

Deze excursie kunt u kosteloos annuleren tot: annuleringstijd voor aanvang van de reis. Bij annulering na: annulering na: annuleringstijd of niet aanwezig zijn op de excursie wordt de volledige prijs van de activiteit alsnog in rekening gebracht. Te laat komen bij het ophalen of vertrekken wordt beschouwd als niet komen opdagen.