Fort Santiago stone gate and ramparts along the Pasig River in Intramuros, Manila

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Metro Manila, Philippines

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About This Template

Why this Manila board feels complete

Plan a flexible 3-day Manila trip around the walled city, the world's oldest Chinatown, and the bayfront. Spend day 1 inside Intramuros on foot, from Fort Santiago and the Rizal Shrine to San Agustin Church, ending with a ramparts walk at golden hour and a heritage dinner. Day 2 is a Binondo food crawl along Ongpin Street, a short hop to Quiapo Church, and the famous sunset from the Manila Baywalk. Keep day 3 for the National Museum of Fine Arts and Rizal Park, a quiet pause at Paco Park, and a final night among the rooftops and street food of Poblacion, Makati. Winter falls in the cool dry season, with lower humidity and comfortable walking mornings, the best window for an old city and street food weekend.

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The itinerary is already built for you, and you can edit, customize, and rearrange it however you want.

Interactive map view

Drag places onto the canvas to plan visually, then see everything you added mapped out in one place.

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You get a cleaner version of the itinerary on your phone that is easy to use and easy to share.

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Everyone sees updates instantly and can make changes together without losing track of the latest version.

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Preview the Manila layout in full.

This is the actual board structure you get when you open the template, not a generic mockup.

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Jump into the board with the structure already laid out so you can start editing immediately.

Adjust to your pace

Swap stops, reorder days, and reshape the plan without rebuilding the trip from scratch.

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Keep everyone on the same itinerary instead of scattered screenshots and text threads.

Must-Visit Attractions

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Must visit

Fort Santiago

The Spanish-era citadel at the heart of Intramuros, with Rizal Shrine exhibits, old dungeons, and riverside ramparts. Arrive at the 8am opening to beat the tour buses, and budget two unhurried hours.

Must visit

San Agustin Church

A UNESCO-listed 16th-century baroque church with a two-storey museum of religious art. Check opening hours before you go, since Masses sometimes close the nave, and dress modestly inside.

Must visit

Ongpin Street

The main drag of the world's oldest Chinatown, lined with lucky charm shops, herb stalls, and hole-in-the-wall eateries. Carry small cash bills, since most vendors do not take card.

Manila Baywalk sunset over Roxas Boulevard

Must visit

Manila Baywalk (Roxas Boulevard)

The seaside promenade along Roxas Boulevard, famous for fiery sunsets over Manila Bay. Time your walk to reach the seawall about 30 minutes before sunset; weekend evenings add street performers and food carts.

Must visit

National Museum of Fine Arts

A free-entry museum holding the Spoliarium and major Filipino masterworks. Reserve timed entry online in advance, since weekend slots book out, and arrive at the 10am opening.

Poblacion rooftop bars and nightlife in Makati, Manila

Must visit

Poblacion, Makati

A nightlife quarter of heritage houses, rooftop bars, and late-night street food stalls. Transfer by Grab before evening rush peaks, and pace the night, since the quarter runs latest on weekends.

Budgeting At A Glance

Plan the trip cost with less guesswork.

Typical daily costs in PHP (Philippine Peso).

Budget

Accommodation: $20-40 (hostels and budget hotels in Ermita and Malate)

Food: $5-10 (carinderias, street food stalls, and Binondo snack stops)

Transportation: $3-8 (jeepneys, the LRT, and short Grab rides)

Activities: $5-15 (Intramuros entry fees and museum visits)

Mid-range

Accommodation: $50-120 (Ermita heritage hotels and mid-range Makati stays)

Food: $15-35 (casual restaurants and the Intramuros dinner show)

Transportation: $10-25 (Grab rides across the city)

Activities: $20-50 (guided Intramuros and Binondo walking tours)

Luxury

Accommodation: $150+ (Makati luxury hotels and bayfront casino resorts)

Food: $50+ (fine dining and hotel buffets)

Transportation: $40+ (private car hire with driver)

Activities: $100+ (private heritage tours and rooftop dining)

Money-saving tips

Reserve free timed entry to the National Museum online, since weekend slots book out.
Ride jeepneys and the LRT between Intramuros, Binondo, and Ermita instead of taking taxis.
Carry small cash bills for jeepneys, food stalls, and market vendors, since cards are rarely accepted.
Book the Intramuros dinner show ahead of weekend nights, when slots fill fast.
Order small portions at each Binondo stop rather than full meals, so you can try more places on the crawl.

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