manila bike tour

Cycle around incredible historic neighborhoods and exciting destinations on bamboo bikes! Guided bike tours allow you to explore various parts of the Philippines in a safe, fun, and informative way. The tours are typically done in small groups of around 5 - 10 pax. Choose from a wide variety of Bambike designs which include our signature Ligtasin Cove beach cruisers, Victoria city bikes and other handmade bamboo bike designs as each Bambike is unique. Our guides will serve as your Bambassadors, making sure that you are well taken care of throughout your entire experience with us at Bambike Ecotours.

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Bambike Safety and Health Protocols During Guided Bike Tours:

- Adherence to minimum public health standards.

- Complete w aiver form:  BAMBIKE WAIVER

- Guests will bring their own water bottles, free refills available on site.

- Bring personal biking helmet if preferred.

- Maximum of 15 pax per tour group.

- No age limit. Children must be accompanied by parent or guardian. 

- First aid kits and disinfectant sprays will be available during the tour.

- Symptomatic individuals, the elderly, individuals with underlying conditions, and pregnant women are not allowed to join the tour.

- Disinfecting bikes and frequently touch surfaces after the tour.

GUIDED BAMBOO BIKE TOURS

Intramuros Experience

A 2.5 hour bike tour in Intramuros that includes Fort Santiago!

2 hr 30 min

Intramuros Express Tour

You'll only need 1.5 hours to experience Intramuros on this bike tour!

1 hr 30 min

Intramuros Sunset Tour

The best way to see Intramuros and catch Manila's famous sunset!

Intramuros Night Tour

A great way to experience Intramuros once the sun has set!

Intramuros Walk

Walk through the streets of Philippine history in the walled city!

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See the Beauty of Manila Differently Through This Bike Tour

• July 15, 2021

You may have lived in Manila City for a while now—speeding through Taft Avenue on an LRT-1, passing through Roxas Boulevard on your fast car, or maybe sleeping the whole ride on a bus. The city has become just another place where you shuffle to and from work or school, not realizing that the Philippines’ capital has a beauty of its own. To let you see Manila in a different light, National Bicycle Organization (NBO) brings you a fun ride for beginners around the city with the starting point at Robinsons Place Manila. The Robinsons Place Manila Bike Tour is happening starting July 17, 2021, Saturday. To register, head to NBO’s website . 

Assembly area is at Robinsons Place Manila’s Bike Repair Station near the main entrance along Pedro Gil Street. Participants are asked to be at the assembly area at 3:30 p.m.; but if you want to do some last-minute bike checks at the Bike Repair Station, you can come at 3 p.m. Ride out is at 4 p.m.; and after completing about 7.4 kilometers around Manila City’s historical and cultural destinations, the pack is scheduled to be back at Robinsons Place Manila at 6 p.m.

From Robinsons Place Manila, the group will head 1.1-kilometer north towards the National Museum of the Philippines via Maria Orosa and Padre Burgos Streets. The National Museum Complex, which comprises the National Museum of Fine Arts, National Museum of Anthropology, and National Museum of Natural History, reopened to the public on June 19.

Bikers will then pedal towards Liwasang Bonifacio, where a statue of Andres Bonifacio designed by National Artist for Sculpture Guillermo Tolentino stands proudly. The next stop is the historic Manila City Hall, which is located just 200 meters away from Liwasang Bonifacio. Opened in 1941, it boasts a Neoclassical style designed by Architect Antonio Toledo. It is most known for its clock tower, which is at 100 feet in height. 

After exploring the cultural and historic sites within Ermita, participants will then bike 1.2 kilometers along Taft Avenue to drop by Quiapo Bike Shops to pick up a gear or two. The next stop is Quiapo Church (also called Minor Basilica of the Black Nazarene), which was built in the Mexican Baroque style in 1984 by National Artist for Architecture José Ma. Zaragoza.

From Quiapo Church, bikers will weave through Quezon Boulevard, Quezon Bridge, Riverside Drive, and Soriano Drive—a total of 1.9 kilometers—to get to Plaza Roma in Intramuros. It is one of the three major public squares within the Walled City, and the home of the Manila Cathedral. It’s also where you can find the famous Book Stop Intramuros.

The last stretch is about 1.5 kilometers away from Intramuros: Kilometer Zero and Luneta Park. Kilometer Zero, which is found right in front of Luneta Park across the Rizal Monument, is the exact spot from which distances all over Luzon are measured. If you’ve seen yellow markers along national roads, the top number indicates the distance (in kilometers) from Kilometer Zero. The letter and number below that indicates the next major town or city and your distance from it.

The Robinsons Place Manila Bike Tour is open to new bikers, who just finished their lessons with NBO, as well as more experienced riders, who want to have an adventurous weekend and explore some of the best sights in Manila City on a two wheel. Up to 450 bikers from Robinsons Place Manila are already expected to join this monthly activity. Bikers are asked to bring their own helmet and protective gear, water battle, reflective vest, bike light, and a bag for valuables. 

The tour is part of NBO’s advocacy to teach people how to ride a bike safely on our streets in a fun way. They’ve been holding NBO Bike Lessons to get more and more people into the lifestyle of biking, which isn’t only a good way to get some much-needed exercise but also help eliminate fossil fuel-dependent vehicles in our streets and minimize air pollution. 

It’s also part of Robinsons Malls’ response to the increasing numbers of bikers especially when public transportation was suspended at the onset of the pandemic in 2020. Other efforts include providing venues for NBO Bike Lessons at Robinsons Place Manila and Robinsons Metro East; opening free and self-service Bike Repair Stations at Robinsons Place Manila, Robinsons Otis, Robinsons Place Las Piñas, Robinsons Novaliches, Robinsons Place Lipa, and other Robinsons Malls; and well-lit and secure Bike Parking areas.  To date, there are 49 Bike Repair Stations in Robinsons Malls nationwide  with a total capacity of2,565 bikes.

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Biking Destinations in and around Manila

Compared to many other cities and countries, Metro Manila is not a bike-friendly destination. The city itself, with the urban sprawl, horrible traffic, and lack of safe and secure bicycle lanes, makes it pretty scary to explore on two wheels. Sure, you can find areas for urban biking in the city but chances are, these spots are difficult to get to and you’ll be exposed to the polluted city most of the time.

For those who want to bike safely somewhere with a refreshing view of nature, there are only a handful of places in and near the metro that have scenic trails and parks ideal for biking. These are just a few of the best that I can personally recommend.

NOTE: While biking for exercise is one of the few allowable activities during the GCQ period, please take note that as of July 2020, not all destinations have reopened to bikers because of COVID-related restrictions. Bike rentals and tours are suspended while some restaurants mentioned are still closed or open for pickup/takeout only and not dine-in.

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UP Diliman Campus, Quezon City

COVID NOTE: As of July 2020, the academic oval is still closed to bikers and joggers because one of the buildings inside the campus is being used as a PUI facility. As an alternative, bikers just circle around the main University Avenue up to the gate.

The 493-hectare campus of the University of the Philippines is a haven for joggers and cyclists. The State University is known for its 2.2 kilometer long tree-lined Academic Oval with a designated bikers’ and runners’ lane, one of the best places to do rounds in the city on any type of bike .

On Sundays, the entire area is closed off to motorized vehicles so it’s a top destination for runners, bikers, longboard skaters and families who just want to enjoy the shade of the trees.

Aside from circling the oval, you can also find a lot of wide grassy areas and hidden trails around the campus including behind The Science Complex, Heartbreak Hill, University Avenue Pump Track and Lagoon area.

Points of interest in UP include the Oblation statue, UP Vargas Museum, public art installations, street food and street art. Seasonal sights include the fire trees (summer), sunflowers planted along the University Avenue during graduation season and the Lantern Parade (Christmas). Sadly, the UP Bike Trails, the two short XC tracks near the College of Human Kinetics (CHK) which served as the venue of various races and bike events, have become overgrown and are no longer bikeable.

TIPS & USEFUL INFO:

• Entrance fee: None
• Bikes for rent:  None. Bring your own. The campus has a Bikeshare system for their vintage commuter bikes where you can sign up for free.
• Hours:  The UP Diliman campus is open every day 24/7. The academic oval is closed to motorized traffic on Sundays.
• Facilities: Bike parking, bike lane
• Where to eat: There are several places for bikers to eat or buy food inside the UP Diliman campus including Mang Larry’s Isawan near the College of Fine Arts, Rodic’s Diner, and Snack Shack across the Bahay ng Alumni. There are a few food parks in the nearby Maginhawa area where you can bring your bikes like Z Compound and Streat.

Quezon Memorial Circle

COVID NOTE: After being closed for more than 3 months, the QMC reopened in June 2020 for joggers, strollers, and bikers with restricted hours (5 am up to 10 am only).

The Quezon Memorial Circle or QMC is a national park located inside a large traffic circle known as the Elliptical Road in Quezon City. QMC is known mainly for the 66-meter tall mausoleum containing the remains of Manuel L. Quezon, the second official President of the Philippines, which is the main landmark of the city.

The QMC serves as the main park of the city, housing a shrine, museums, playgrounds, picnic cottages, and open spaces for rest and recreation. The urban park features several smaller gardens within its grounds including a flower garden, a tropical garden, and a demo urban farm.

Aside from being a refreshing place to jog, walk and go biking and have picnics, QMC is also a great place to buy plants including potted herbs, ornamental plants, succulents, and other home gardening essentials.

• Bikes for rent:  Bikes are available for rent at the QMC bicycle station. (CLOSED due to COVID)
• Hours:  Bikers are only allowed from 5 am to 10 am. To safely cross by bike, I highly recommend you use the underpass from Quezon City Hall or Commonwealth. (no bike ramps though)
• Facilities: Bike lanes, trails, benches, picnic tables
• Where to eat: There are a few food stalls open and several restaurants including Max’s, Aristocrat, Kamameshi House, and Tropical Hut that are open.

Marikina River Park

The Marikina River Park is a system of parks, trails & open spaces along an 11-kilometer (6.8 mi) stretch of the Marikina River in the eastern part of Metro Manila.

This urban riverside park covers an area of 220 hectares (540 acres) running through several villages. Since the main walkways are closed off to motorized vehicles, this offers a safe and refreshing area to get some exercise and fresh air.

You can find a short tree-shaded bike trail here with statues of different animals and recreations of iconic landmarks from around the country. A nice new addition to the area (put up last Christmas 2019) is a set of 16 Mosaic Art displays of nature scenes made from materials like glass tiles, bottle caps, stones, plastic bottles, foam bits, slippers, plastic clothespins & more.

• Bikes for rent:  Bikes are available for rent at the Marikina Riverbanks area (CLOSED due to COVID)
• Hours:  Open daily
• Facilities: Bike lanes, trails, bike parking, cottages, picnic benches
• Where to eat: There are a few picnic tables and cottages along the river banks and goto-type stalls along the river banks catering to bikers. Some notable restaurants nearby include Mama Chit’s and Rustic Mornings near the Marikina Footwear Museum

The Bike Playground at Circulo Verde

COVID NOTE: The Bike Playground reopened on July 25, 2020 with a maximum of 7 riders per hour. Bikers are asked to reserve slots both for the trails and the pump track 24 hours before their planned visit using the BOOK NOW button on their FB page or this link ; https://www.picktime.com/bikesessionTBP and fill up health forms prior to visits:  https://bit.ly/healthybiker

Hidden right in the city accessible by C-5 near Eastwood and Libis is The Bike Playground in Circulo Verde. This is the country’s first internationally-designed indoor bike park, which has a world-class pump track, a 1-km long outdoor trail and a kid’s trail.

The highlight here is the internationally designed pump track, built by Velosolutions headed by Swiss mountain biker Claudio Caluori. Unlike other pump tracks, this one has a roof which makes it a good biking destination even in the rainy season. The pump track is made of asphalt, giving tires more traction.

The outdoor trail is very short, but well-designed and offers a few twists, ramps and jumps for a quick trail biking fix. Bikers can bring their own mountain bikes suitable for the trail and pump track, but they also have bikes for rent. There’s a shower room and lounge for bikers and lots of bike parking spaces near the restaurants. Since the area is secluded, not a lot of cars pass here, making it safe for kids to bike on the road.

• Entrance fee: P65/4 hours (from 7:00 AM to 5pm) and P95 for night rides (5:00 PM to 8:00 PM). New fee = P100 per hour (COVID)
• Bikes for rent:  YES. Mountain bikes and pump track bikes are available for rent at P500 for 2 hours, while kiddie bikes cost P350 for 2 hours.
• Operating hours: The Bike Playground is open from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM Monday to Sunday.
• Facilities: Shower room, lounge for bikers, bike parking near restaurants
• Where to eat: There are various places for bikers to eat in Calle Industria within the same complex including McDonald’s, Chef & Brewer, Kambal Pandesal and Chill Top Bar. Eastwood and Libis are also very near.

Intramuros, Manila

COVID NOTE: Bambike operations and ecotours are still closed under GCQ. The Bambike fleet is also currently being used by frontliners.

Intramuros is the oldest district and historic core in Manila, Philippines. It’s the only district of Manila where you can see old Spanish-era influences architecture. It’s also one of the few places in the metro where you can actually rent bicycles and go on bike tours. Plus, you get to use Bamboo Bicycles crafted by a social enterprise.

For first-timer foreign visitors who want a quick tour of the historic sights in the city, this is a good option. The route is mostly paved, but you will be biking through cobblestone streets and some scenic areas like Fort Santiago, a well-maintained park, the Baroque San Agustin Church and Manila Cathedral.

TIP: Bambike also offers Bamboo Bike Tours in different parts of the city like Poblacion, BGC and offers bike rentals in other places (Corregidor, Iloilo, Bohol, Baler, etc.)

TRAVEL TIPS & USEFUL INFO:

• Bikes for rent:  YES. P200 per Bambike per hour (no guide)
• Bike Tours:  Intramuros Experience, a 2.5 hour long tour to visit 10 key sites (P1,200 per person). The price is inclusive of bike & helmet rental, bottled water and entrance fees. The Express Tour is a 1 hour tour where you can choose your own adventure for P600 per person per hour
• Tour schedule: 10:00 am – 12:30 pm and 3:00 pm – 5:30 pm.
• Facilities: Restroom, bike parking, bike accessories for sale at the Bambike HQ
• Where to eat : There are lots of places to eat in the Intramuros area including Barbara’s right within the complex of the headquarters of Bambike and Illustrado Restaurant.

La Mesa Nature Reserve, Quezon City

La Mesa Watershed Nature Reserve is a forest reserve with multi-use trails located northeast of Quezon City near SM City Fairview. It surrounds the La Mesa Reservoir, which is the source of most of the drinking water of Manila. Take note that this is different from La Mesa Eco Park.

Often referred to as the last remaining rainforest in Metro Manila, La Mesa Watershed Nature Reserve offers 52 kilometers of amazing mountain single tracks, dirt roads and firetracks all within a dense forest.  La Mesa offers great trails for both beginners and advanced riders. It’s a popular venue for bike races and duathlons. Bring a hydration pack with trail food enough to last you for half a day if you plan to bike here..

• Entrance Fee: P200 per person for a minimum group of 5 (or P1000 per group) plus P200 per additional rider. If your group has fewer than 5 riders, you still have to pay P1000. Reservations are required to bike here.
• Bikes for rent: None. Bring your own.
• Facilities:  Toilet, rescue vehicles, bike wash (P50.00)
• Hours: Open 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. every day except for Christmas and New Year. They also close the place during events so call them first before making any plans.
• Where to eat: There is no place to eat within La Mesa Nature Reserve, so bring your own packed food/snacks and drinks. Sometimes, roving vendors inside sell light snacks & drinks at the Kawayanan area.
• For inquiries, call Bantay Kalikasan at:(02)410.9670 (02)415.2272 loc 4551 (Bantay Kalikasan Head Office) or inquire directly with Mr. Mar Zeri Ramirez at 0926.6700320 or 0908.493 8239. For more info, visit:  the Bantay Kalikasan website .

Heroes Bike Trail, Taguig

Nestled right smack between C-5 and BGC is Heroes Trail, a short cross country track located inside a military camp. It’s actually located inside the Libingan ng mga Bayani compound, a cemetery. According to bikers who frequent the area, it’s pretty well-maintained, cheap and relatively easy to get to for those who live in the area.

The Heroes Trail can be ridden by riders of all skill levels – from Downhill riders to newbies. It’s a good training ground for those who live in the area and is used as a venue for biking events like Bike Demo Day.

• Entrance fee: P50 pesos (you can ride all day)
• Facilities:  Restroom, bike parking, sometimes drinks and bike accesso ries are sold by vendors
• Hours:  Open from 5:30 am 5:00 pm daily
• Where to eat: Sometimes vendors set up food stalls during bike events, but it’s best to bring your own snacks or drinks.

C-6 Bike Lane, Taguig

The C-6 or Circumferential Road-6 Bike Lane is part of the Laguna Lake Highway, a thoroughfare connecting Paranaque to the City of Taguig, Pasig, and the municipality of Taytay in Rizal. While the main highway is still under construction, there are some portions that are already open to cyclists and runners including a 3-meter wide bike lane and a 1.5 meter wide sidewalk.

It may be a couple of years before the whole route becomes fully operational, but this lakeside route looks like a promising biking destination and shortcut to the areas in the South like Alabang, Paranaque and Muntinlupa.

• Facilities: Bike lane

Mt. Maarat / Timberland Heights, Rizal

NOTE: As of 2020, Timberland’s bike trails have been closed to bikers and are only open for special events. Bikers can still go up The Wall and Shotgun. For more information on Timberland Heights, call (02) 850-0888 or (0917) 877-0888 or log on to  timberlandheights.com .

Mt. Maarat is often referred to as the mountain biking capital of the country, offering a variety of purpose-built mountain biking trails. Technically, it’s no longer in Manila, but it’s near enough for a day ride. The area in San Mateo, Rizal just on the outskirts of the city is a regular training ground for trail runners, mountaineers, and mountain bikers. Bikers coming from the metro usually pass through Marikina to access the main entrance of Timberland Heights.

Bikers who want to test their endurance uphill should try scaling “The Wall”, a 2 kilometer-long paved road ascending up to the gates of Timberland. There’s also “Shotgun”, an even tougher and longer climb. But you could skip that and go directly to the technical trails by bringing your mountain bikes up by car.

Sample the trails full of fire roads and singletracks at the Green Zone, Blue Zone and Black Diamond. Other points of interest here include the pine tree-lined avenue of the Roxas Basic Trail, the Ten Commandments Statue in Mt. Sinai and the Sandugo BaseKamp Trail and Pump Track.

• Entrance fee: None. No reservations required to bike at Timberland Heights. Just leave your ID at the guardhouse.
• Parking fee: P30.00 near the Timberland Sports and Nature Club. Free if you park your vehicles before heading up The Wall.
• Bikes for rent:  YES. Bike rental is available at the Adventure Farm in Timberland Heights for P100/head per hour inclusive of safety gear, with an additional P50 for succeeding hours. I also was able to borrow a Sandugo Brusko unit at BaseKamp Biker’s Pit Stop one time but most bikers bring their own bikes.
• Facilities: Lots of bike shops, toilets in restos, bike accessories for sale during weekends
• Where to eat:  Aling Tina’s, All Terra Cycling Shop and Cafe, Marc’s Store, Bikers Cafe, Ka Vergel, Giant Store, Camp Sandugo, Phillip’s Sanctuary, Pestano Farm and other smaller eateries.

Antenna Hill, Rizal

Antenna Hill is another biking destination in a town on the outskirts of the city near enough for a day trip. Located in Tayuman, Binangonan, Rizal, getting up the hill involves a very challenging ascent, but once you get to the top, you can enjoy steep tracks and drops which are popular with downhill riders.

Aside from the downhill bike trails, this biking destination has a lot of bonus areas you can explore. There’s the  Thunder Trail , you can head to the historic Petroglyphs, visit a first-class resort along the way, and take a tour of the art galleries and restaurants in Angono.

• Entrance Fee: None.
• Where to eat: There are several good places to eat nearby include Perlie’s Garden Restaurant, Nemiranda Art House and Balaw-Balaw Exotic Restaraunt in Angono (before heading up)

Rodriguez, Rizal

Though Tanay in Rizal offers more scenic and beautiful biking destinations, it can take a while to bike all the way there.

For those who have limited time or want something nearer (for a half-day biking trip), there’s Rodriguez (formerly known as Montalban), the northernmost town of the neighboring province of Rizal. It’s relatively near the city, but brings you close to a surprisingly scenic view of mountains.

One of the popular tourist spots you can bike to is Wawa Dam, a gravity dam constructed over the Marikina River situated in the 360-meter high Montalban Gorge or Wawa Gorge, a water gap in the Sierra Madre Mountains, just east of Manila. The rocky river dam is a popular destination for swimming, mountain biking and hiking.

• Entrance Fee: None
• Hours: Open 24 hours
• Where to eat: There are lots of small eateries nearby. It’s a popular spot for picnics among locals who usually bring their own food.

Nuvali, Laguna

Nuvali is a 2,290 hectare master-planned residential, commercial and recreational development complex located in Sta. Rosa, Calamba, Laguna. Nuvali has a good network of paved roads and designated bike paths that offer a lot of opportunities for leisurely road biking but it also offers an extensive bike tracks and a trail system, which includes approximately 50 km of off-road biking and running trails.

It’s the venue of Nuvali Dirt Weekend, one of the biggest and most anticipated mountain biking events in the country. On regular days, bikers who bring their own mountain bikes can enjoy going around the flowy singletrack and scenic cross-country riding with fresh air and great views.

• Entrance Fee: Free for those who bring their own bikes.
• Bikes for rent:  Road bikes are available for rent for P60/hour. You need to present a valid ID and sign a waiver before renting road bikes in Nuvali. Bikers need to wear helmets (provided) at all times. Wear proper closed shoes (sandals and slippers aren’t allowed).
• Facilities: Bike parking, bike trails, pump track (special events only)
• Hours:  Open daily from Monday to Sunday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
• Where to eat: There are lots of places to eat in Nuvali from fast food joints to fine dining restos.

Other Bike Trails / Destinations in and near Manila

• Camp Aguinaldo Bike Trail  – closed
• Bathala Bike Park – closed
• Fort Bonifacio Army MTB Trail
• Filinvest Bike Trail in Alabang, Muntinlupa
• Vermosa Skills Bike Park, Daang Hari, Cavite
• Twin Lakes Mountain Bike Trail, Tagaytay

NOTE: Additional photos from Outside Slacker . Check out his page for more biking resources.

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Wow, i love manila i wish i had read your this post when i came manila so i could enjoy more.

Saan po kinunan ang pic na may fire tree? 🙂

Hi Aubrey, pic with fire tree was taken at UP Diliman.

Hi, pwede po ba magrent ng Bike para dalhin sa Corregidor? Gusto kasi namin mag Bike Tour sa Corregidor, pero walang available bike sa Island.

Hi Marwin. We brought our own bicycles when we visited, but I heard you can rent Bamboo Bicycles in Corregidor now c/o Bambike. Check out this post . I think they also offer Full (downhill) Bike Tours, but I don’t have the exact details.

just went to Timberland, pero they’re not just allowing bikers to go inside the trail, right now, only Weekends is available and you have to register to an event for you to get in which cost 900 pesos per person. sayang binike ko, ang layo at nakakapagod, antipolo style yung daanan, grabe

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Manila Sunset Bike Tour

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On this sunset bike tour of Manila , explore the best the Philippine capital has to offer during the golden hour on bamboo bikes !

Manila Sunset Bike Tour

Meet us at Casa Manila , and once we're all together, we'll give you the helmets and bamboo bikes and start this sunset tour of Manila  – the best time to enjoy the capital of the Philippines !

First, we'll pedal through the streets of Manila getting to know some of the most emblematic points of the city , such as the Intramuros neighborhood , a small walled district where we'll tell you all about the history of this former Spanish colony.

As the cherry on top, we'll explore Manila Bay until we reach the Bayleaf Hotel , one of the best places to watch the sunset in the capital. Here, we'll leave the bamboo bikes and enjoy a drink while admiring the orange-streaked  panoramic view in front of us.

Finally, we'll get back on the bikes and return to the starting point after 2 hours of exploring the city.

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The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English.

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You can book up until 24 hours before the activity as long as there are still places. Book now to guarantee your spot.

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Not wheelchair accessible.

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• Reduce, reuse, recycle.
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• Foster the growth of local communities.
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• Safeguard both cultural and environmental heritage.
• Ensure ethical treatment of animals.
• Operate with honesty and transparency.
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Manila Intramuros Historical Express 90-minute Tour in Eco-Friendly Bamboo Bike + Optional Upgrades

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Immerse in the heritage of the Philippines with this 90-minute guided bamboo bike historical express day tour through Intramuros in Manila City. This package is perfect for travelers hoping to learn about the country's history in under two hours. It also comes with an English-speaking guide, the use of a bamboo bike (called a Bambike), free water refills, and free use of a poncho in case of rain. You can also upgrade this tour to a half-day tour with additional stops. 

Your tour through this historic district begins as soon as you arrive at the Bambike headquarters in the Plaza San Luis Complex. Make sure to come early to have enough time to choose a bamboo bike of your liking, as each eco-friendly bike features a unique design. 

When you're settled, you will first bike around Plaza San Luis . Named after an old town in Manila, the area is a cultural and commercial complex composed of several houses, each representing different eras of Filipino-Spanish architecture. 

Afterward, you will head to the Japanese Cannon . It is notable for being the only one that survived World War II. You will next head to the beautiful Puerta Real Gardens, a space abundant with tropical greens and coconut palms.

Take a minute to bask in the view before heading off to the Puerta Del Parian . Built in 1593, this gate served as one of the earliest entrances of Intramuros and is still in use today. Next, you will head just outside the walls of Intramuros to reach Plaza España. This structure was used as a customs house back in 1935 and has gone through a lot before becoming the ruins that it is today.

Finally, you will visit Plaza de Roma , the center of Intramuros, which was often used for community events in the Spanish era. After your time here, you will head back to the Bambike headquarters as your tour comes to a close. 

If you purchased an upgrade, instead of heading back to the Bambike headquarters, you will continue onto Fort Santiago , a 16th-century fortification mainly used as a stronghold in times of war. You will also drop by the San Agustin Church, which is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Visit the best attractions in Intramuros on an eco-friendly bamboo bicycle through this guided express tour. Check the availability by choosing a date.

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Tour Information: This private tour is available daily from 09:30AM to 03:00PM.

Meet-up Information: Guide to the Philippines will send tour reminders at least (1) day before the tour date through your registered email address. Make sure to have the electronic copy of your confirmed tour voucher ready. On the day of the tour, your assigned Tour Guide will meet you at Bambike Ecotour Headquarters at least thirty (30) minutes prior to start of the tour. Strictly no latecomers or tour reservation might be forfeited. To arrange for a private hotel pick-up and drop-off, please email [email protected]. Additional transportation fees apply.

Tour Proper: Please be reminded also to dress appropriately. Be mindful of your personal belongings during the tour.

Basic knowledge in biking is required for this tour. You may refill your bottled water for free in the headquarters. In case of any rain, you may borrow a pncho from your guide.

Children Friendly: Yes!

Pet Friendly: No. Please understand that the establishment does not allow pets inside.

Senior Citizen/PWD Friendly: Yes. However, please be advised that this tour includes mostly walking tours and may not be suitable for PWDs or individuals with existing cardiovascular ailments.

Cancellation Policy: The operator may cancel the activity in case of force majeure or unforeseen circumstances like weather conditions. In this case, you will be given the option to reschedule or request a full refund. Schedule cancellation requests must be made 48 hours before your original subject to approval. No shows are not entitled to reschedule and refund.

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