Discover experiences, attractions, entertainment, culture, and activities across Manila and Metro Manila.
Manila is a city where history, culture, entertainment, food, shopping, and modern city life come together. Whether you have a few hours, a weekend, or a longer stay, there are plenty of ways to experience the city.
Explore Manila’s History
Discover centuries of Philippine history in and around Intramuros, Manila’s historic walled city. Explore Intramuros on foot, walk along old streets, visit historic churches and landmarks, explore museums, and learn more about the people and events that shaped Manila and the Philippines.
Museums & Culture
Manila has museums, galleries, cultural centers, theaters, and historic sites covering everything from Philippine art and archaeology to natural history and contemporary culture.
Spend a few hours exploring a museum or make several of them part of a full day discovering the city.
Enjoy Manila Bay
Manila Bay is one of the city’s defining landmarks. Enjoy the waterfront, take an evening walk, watch the sunset, or combine a visit to the bay with nearby attractions, restaurants, and entertainment.
Try Filipino Food in Manila
Discover the flavours of the Philippines through classic dishes, sizzling favourites, street food and colourful desserts. From adobo and sisig to halo-halo, food is one of the easiest ways to experience Filipino culture.
Go Shopping in Manila
From enormous modern malls to colourful local markets, shopping is part of the Manila experience. Explore major shopping centres, discover Filipino products or go bargain hunting in districts such as Divisoria.
Experience Manila at Night
See another side of Metro Manila after sunset. Enjoy the city lights, have dinner, explore modern districts such as Makati and BGC, or simply experience Manila’s evening atmosphere.
Activities for Families
Families can find parks, museums, indoor attractions, entertainment centers, zoos, educational activities, and other places where children and adults can spend time together.
Parks & Outdoor Activities
Take a break from Manila’s busy streets in one of its parks and open spaces. Walk, relax, exercise, enjoy the waterfront, or simply find somewhere quieter in the middle of the city.
Events in Manila
Concerts, exhibitions, festivals, markets, sporting events, conventions, and community activities take place throughout Metro Manila.
Check what is happening during your visit — there may be something worth adding to your plans.
Experience More of Manila
Some of Manila’s best experiences come from simply exploring. Walk through a neighborhood, try a local restaurant, visit a market, discover a historic building, or spend an evening somewhere you have never been before.