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Things to do in Manila

Explore Intramuros and the national museums before crossing to Makati and Bonifacio Global City for a different view of Metro Manila.

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Ayala Museum

Art, historical dioramas and gold collections give Makati a substantial indoor cultural stop.Entry: Foreign full-museum admission. Tuesday to Sunday, 11 AM to 7 PM; reserve a timed slot.. Closed MondaysSearch tickets and tours on Klook
Nature

Ayala Triangle Gardens and surrounding streets

Garden paths and nearby office streets introduce Makati before its museum opens.Entry: Public walking route; check local access restrictions and do not assume a seasonal light show.Search tickets and tours on Klook
Ruins

Baluarte de San Diego

Circular fortification remains and landscaped grounds offer a quieter end to the Intramuros circuit.Entry: PHP[fee]; current standard tariff unverified. Arrive before the published 4 PM last entry.Search tickets and tours on Klook
Neighborhood

Bonifacio High Street

Pedestrian retail streets and public art show a different side of Metro Manila.Entry: Public-area walk; shopping and indoor attractions are separate.
Food

Bonifacio High Street dinner area

Restaurants around the pedestrian street finish the day without another cross-city transfer.Entry: Pay as you go; choose an open restaurant within the district.
Museum

Casa Manila Museum

Furnished rooms present domestic life in a reconstructed nineteenth-century house within Intramuros.Entry: Regular museum ticket; closed Monday. The current last entry is at 5 PM.. Closed MondaysSearch tickets and tours on Klook
Museum

Centro de Turismo Intramuros

The former San Ignacio Church houses an orientation stop for the surrounding historic district.Entry: Visit the free visitor center and Centro museum only; other galleries and levels have paid access. Closed Monday.. Closed MondaysSearch tickets and tours on Klook
Food

Clark airport terminal lunch

A terminal meal gives the flight and onward road journey a useful break.Entry: Pay as you go; use an available terminal food outlet after collecting luggage.
Food

Ermita lunch area on Adriatico Street

A restaurant break south of the museum complex separates the morning and afternoon galleries.Entry: Pay as you go; choose an open venue on the street rather than relying on a named restaurant.
Ruins

Fort Santiago

Fort grounds and memorial spaces introduce the layered history of the walled city.Entry: Regular admission; eligible concessions require proof. Allow time for memorial exhibits as well as the grounds.Search tickets and tours on Klook
Food

Greenbelt lunch area

A cluster of restaurants beside the museum makes lunch convenient without another car journey.Entry: Pay as you go; check the individual venue and current redevelopment access.
Food

Intramuros dinner area

An evening meal near Plaza San Luis keeps the first day within the walled city.Entry: Pay as you go; check an open restaurant and its menu before settling in.
Nature

Legazpi Active Park

A small neighborhood park provides a pause between the Makati galleries and a cross-city ride.Entry: Park walk only; no weekend market or scheduled event is assumed.Search tickets and tours on Klook
Church

Manila Cathedral exterior

The cathedral facade faces a broad square within the historic walls of Intramuros.Entry: Exterior visit; worship, services and private events take priority inside.Search tickets and tours on Klook
Museum

National Museum of Anthropology

Ethnographic and archaeological collections add human stories to the adjacent art and natural-history museums.Entry: Free admission; current daily hours run from 9 AM to 6 PM.Search tours on Klook
Museum

National Museum of Fine Arts

Philippine paintings and sculpture anchor a museum day beside the historic center.Entry: Free admission; bring identification. Current hours are daily 9 AM to 6 PM, subject to exceptional closures.Search tours on Klook
Museum

National Museum of Natural History

Natural-history galleries introduce Philippine habitats and species inside a restored civic building.Entry: Free admission; follow visitor registration and bag rules. Large groups need advance arrangements.Search tours on Klook
Food

Newport City dining area

Restaurants around Newport provide a practical meal base for the final airport night.Entry: Pay as you go; breakfast may be at your hotel before mall restaurants open.
Neighborhood

Newport Mall public retail areas

Shops and indoor walkways provide a modest optional outing after the airport transfer.Entry: Public mall areas only; no casino entry, performance or paid activity included.
Food

Ongpin Street and Binondo dinner area

Filipino-Chinese restaurants and food shops make Binondo a separate evening destination.Entry: Pay as you go; menus, opening times and dietary options vary by establishment.
Food

Plaza San Luis lunch area

Restaurants around the restored complex provide a midday pause within the old city.Entry: Pay as you go; the pin marks the complex rather than a particular restaurant.
Nature

Rizal Park

Memorials and open paths connect a museum visit with Manila's wider civic landscape.Entry: Public park walk. Current main park hours are 5 AM to 10 PM; individual facilities can differ.Search tickets and tours on Klook

See them in a day-by-day plan

Rizal Monument with its bronze figures and granite obelisk in Manila
The Rizal Monument stands among the lawns and trees of Rizal Park in Manila. · Reference photograph: National Parks Development Committee, public domain. Adapted.
Manila in 3 daysFort Santiago, Casa Manila, National Museum, Rizal Park, Binondo, Ayala Museum, Bonifacio High Street3 days, PhilippinesBalanced pace