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Tagaytay Day Tour From Manila
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Private Tour Makati's Little Tokyo and Cinema Square
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From Manila: Pangasinan Hundred Islands Guided Tour
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Manila: Guided Tuk Tuk Ride
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From Manila: Taal Volcano and Lake Boat Sightseeing Tour
What to do in Manila
Popular places to visit
SM Mall of Asia
You can browse for souvenirs when you visit SM Mall of Asia, a popular shopping spot in Pasay. Check out the stunning cathedral and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.
SM North EDSA
You can enjoy some retail therapy when you visit SM North EDSA, a favorite shopping spot in Quezon City. Discover the great live music and stunning cathedral in this culturally rich area.
Manila Ocean Park
Make time in your itinerary to visit the sea life who live at Manila Ocean Park during your visit to Manila. Visit the churches and shops in this culturally rich area.
Fort Bonifacio
Fort Bonifacio is just one of the places to see in Taguig, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Make time to visit the area's shops, or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Venice Grand Canal Mall
During your visit to Taguig, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Venice Grand Canal Mall. Check out the stunning cathedral and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.
City of Dreams Manila
Why not roll the dice with a visit to City of Dreams Manila during your visit to Parañaque? Check out the casinos and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.
Rizal Park
Discover the uplifting story of the Philippines’ national hero in this lovely park renamed in his honour.
SM Megamall
During your visit to Mandaluyong, you can search for that perfect souvenir at SM Megamall. Check out the churches and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.
Bonifacio High Street
During your visit to Taguig, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Bonifacio High Street. Experience the lively festivals or attend a sporting event in this culturally rich area.
Areas of Manila
Bonifacio Global City
If you're spending some time in Bonifacio Global City, BGC Arts Center and The Mind Museum are top sights worth seeing.
Malate
Travelers choose Malate for its abundant dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Quirino Avenue LRT Station or Vito Cruz LRT Station and check out top sights like Ninoy Aquino Stadium.
Makati Central Business District
The fantastic nightlife and popular shops are just a few highlights of Makati Central Business District. Make a stop by Ayala Triangle Gardens or Greenbelt Shopping Mall while you're exploring the area.
Ortigas Center
Ortigas Center is known for its popular shops, and with sights like Asian Development Bank Headquarters and Robinsons Galleria Mall, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Pasig.
Alabang
Travelers come to Alabang for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Festival Supermall and Alabang Town Center while you're in town.
Ermita
Ermita is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like National Museum of Fine Arts and SM City Manila. See more of Manila by jumping on the metro at United Nations LRT Station or Central LRT Station.
- SM Mall of Asia
- SM North EDSA
- U.S. Embassy
- Newport World Resorts
- Manila Ocean Park
- Fort Bonifacio
- Venice Grand Canal Mall
- City of Dreams Manila
- Rizal Park
- Greenbelt Shopping Mall
- Alabang Town Center
- St. Luke's Medical Center
- SM Megamall
- Smart Araneta Coliseum
- Bonifacio High Street
- Greenhills Shopping Center
- SM City Fairview
- St Luke's Medical Center Global City
- BGC Arts Center
- Glorietta Mall
- SMX Convention Center
- SM City BF Parañaque
- Newport Mall
- SM Aura Premier
- TriNoma
- Philippine General Hospital
- Ayala Center
- Ayala Malls: Market! Market!
- Makati Medical Center
- Philippine International Convention Center
- Star City
- Robinson's Place
- New Frontier Theater
- University of the Philipppines-Diliman
- SM City Sta. Mesa
- SM City Southmall
- World Trade Center Manila
- Robinsons Galleria Mall
- Mall of Asia Arena
- Shangri-La Mall
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