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Things to do in Intramuros, Manila
22 places in Intramuros from 14 Manila travel vlogs, most-mentioned first. The play button jumps to that moment in the video.
22 places · most mentioned first
Intramuros
The walled Spanish colonial heart of old Manila, with cobblestone streets and historic architecture, often toured by horse-drawn kalesa.
1:03· Niana Guerrero and Ranz Kylein 14 vlogsFort Santiago
A Spanish citadel founded in 1571, where José Rizal was imprisoned before his execution, with old walls and WWII-era dungeons. Entry costs 75 pesos.
3:00· Dale Philipin 11 vlogsSan Agustin Church
Historic Spanish-era stone church inside Intramuros, one of the walled city's key attractions.
3:04· Dale Philipin 8 vlogsManila Cathedral
Manila's principal Catholic cathedral, a landmark church within the walls of Intramuros.
3:55· Island Hopper TVin 6 vlogsCasa Manila
A house museum recreating the life of a wealthy Spanish-era family, with a courtyard fountain, period bedrooms and a long dining table seating many guests.
1:34· Niana Guerrero and Ranz Kylein 6 vlogsBarbara's Heritage Restaurant
A restaurant at Casa Manila serving a Filipino lunch buffet with a cultural dance show.
5:18· Angelica & Aileen Wandersin 4 vlogsBinondo–Intramuros Bridge
Modern bridge over the Pasig River linking Intramuros with Binondo; skaters hang out in the space underneath.
27:42· Dale Philipin 2 vlogsClub Intramuros Golf Course
Playable golf course along the old Intramuros walls, linked to General Douglas MacArthur's former headquarters.
0:57· Island Hopper TVin 2 vlogsRizal Shrine
A museum dedicated to national hero José Rizal, located near his former prison at Fort Santiago.
3:01· HG Virtual Tourin 2 vlogsPlaza San Luis Complex
A complex of restored Filipino-Spanish colonial buildings around a courtyard with a fountain, souvenir shops and restaurants.
6:48· Angelica & Aileen Wandersin 2 vlogsSky Deck View Bar (The Bayleaf Intramuros)
A rooftop deck serving food and drinks with views over the city skyline.
9:40· Angelica & Aileen Wandersin 2 vlogsBatala Bar
A bar and café in Intramuros serving ice cream, a good spot to cool down after a bike tour.
19:11· Angelica & Aileen Wandersin 2 vlogsBelfry Café
A charming café set in centuries-old architecture beneath the Manila Cathedral bell tower.
12:14· Angelica & Aileen Wandersin 2 vlogsLa Cathedral Café
A café near Manila Cathedral with a rooftop for dining.
1:30· Angelica & Aileen Wandersin 2 vlogsIlustrado Restaurant
A famous Spanish restaurant in Intramuros, known for its paella.
13:44· Angelica & Aileen Wandersin 2 vlogsBambike Ecotours
Guided and self-guided bike tours of Intramuros on handmade bamboo and abaca bikes, stopping at historic sites.
8:45· Angelica & Aileen Wandersin 2 vlogs
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6 more picks, each from a single vlog, so not ranked.
Cuartel de Santa Lucia
Barracks built in 1781, used by the Spanish and later by the Americans; it was the original site of the Philippine Military Academy.
6:48· Dale Philip1 vlogFr. Blanco's Garden
Botanical garden named after Father Blanco, a priest known for his discoveries about herbal medicine.
15:10· Dale Philip1 vlogBaluarte de Santa Barbara
A bastion of Fort Santiago that now houses a small air-conditioned exhibit.
35:32· Dale Philip1 vlogBaluarte de San Diego
A 16th-century stone bastion with thick walls and cannons, well-preserved ruins, panoramic views and peaceful gardens.
The Walls Spicy Chicken
A viral budget eatery known for spicy chicken and creamy chicken rice meals with a well-balanced sweet-spicy sauce.
Cold Treats
A tiny shake spot in an old brick building on the Casa Manila grounds, opening onto the Plaza San Luis courtyard.