Planning to visit Intramuros soon? I have come up with a series of budget day tour itineraries that is aimed to maximize your visit to a specific place in the Philippines without having to break your bank. For today's itinerary, I'm featuring an Intramuros walking course itinerary. 

Intramuros Budget Day Tour Itinerary

Disclaimer:

1. Transportation from your accommodation going to Intramuros is not included in this itinerary.

2. The accommodation budget is also not included.

3. The itineraries start at 8AM as most destinations open at 9AM.

4.  The exploration time in a place is pegged at an hour per destination. However, you may opt to cut it shorter or stay longer. 

5.  It is also assumed that you are traveling light.

Intramuros Budget Day Tour Itinerary 

Intramuros Walking Tour Course 

8 AM	Arrival at Intramuros. Enter in any of the main entry points of the Walled City.
8:15 AM	Walk to Fort Santiago. Travel time: 15 -30 minutes depending on where you are.
8:15 – 10:15AM	Explore Fort Santiago and Rizal Museum You should spend at least 2 hours here to fully appreciate Fort Santiago and Rizal Museum. Admission Fee: 75 pesos
10:15 AM	Walk to Mananzan Handicrafts Travel time: 5 minutes
10:20 – 10:30 AM	Short visit to Mananzan Handicrafts. Admission Fee: FREE but you might want to buy some souvenirs here.
10:30 -11:30 AM	Early LUNCH at any of the nearby restaurants.
11:30AM	Walk to Manila Cathedral with a quick viewing of the facades of the Palacio del Gobernador and Bureau of Treasury buildings located near the cathedral Travel time: 10-20 minutes depending on what you eat.
11:40- 12:40 PM	Explore Manila Cathedral. Admission Fee: FREE Read more about Manila Cathedral
12:40 PM	Walk to Casa Manila with a quick stop at Memorare – Manila 1945 Travel time: 5 – 10 minutes
12:45 – 1:45PM	Explore to Casa Manila’s museum Admission Fee: 75 pesos Once done, cross the street to San Agustin Church
1:45 – 3:45PM	Explore San Agustin Church and the San Agustin Museum San Agustin Church Admission Fee: FREE San Agustin Museum Admission Fee: 200 pesos Read more about San Agustin Church and San Agustin Museum
3:45PM	Walk to Baluarte de San Diego Travel time: 7 - 10 minutes
3:55 – 4:30PM	Explore Baluarte de San Diego Admission Fee: 75 pesos adults / 50 students Read more about Baluarte de San Diego
4:30PM	Walk to Padre Burgos Ave and ride a jeepney back to your accommodation. Travel time: 2-5 minutes

 

Expenses Summary:

Summary
Transportation Fees	Jeepney/bus/taxi fare in and out of Intramuros
Admission Fees	Fort Santiago and Rizal Museum - 75 pesos Casa Manila Museum - 75 pesos San Agustin Museum - 200 pesos Baluarte de San Diego - 75 pesos
Food Expenses	Lunch  - _______ pesos  Snacks and refreshments - ______ pesos
Optional Expenses	Souvenirs - ________ pesos
Total Expenses	425  pesos + food expenses + optional expenses
Multiply the expenses to the X number of travelers.