Our private group consisted of 2 kids - their 1st visit to the Philippines, and we all agree that this tour was the highlight of our Manila stay. The tour consisted of the telling of Intramuros' history, along with Jose Rizal's last days while walking the walled city. We took a kalesa ride and had sorbetes in between visiting the churches sorrounding Intramuros. Andre' was knowledgable, as he pointed out different areas, and shared stories... For the older people in the group (Me) - it was a great refresher course on the Philippines' rich history. A MUST DO for for Filipinos and foreigners visiting the Philippines!

An excellent walking trip. Andrei is so passionate about the history of Manila, his enthusiasm is contagious. Manila has a very interesting and diverse history. The tour is about 3 hours with a bit of walking, remember your hat as it does get hot walking in the sun. We were collected from our hotel a 8 and dropped back about 1.30. One of the best tours we have done.

The National Museum of Fine Arts in Manila is a must-visit for art lovers, showcasing the Philippines’ rich artistic heritage. Housed in a beautiful neoclassical building, it features masterpieces by renowned Filipino artists. The museum’s well-curated galleries provide a deep dive into the country’s creative evolution. With free admission and a serene atmosphere, it’s an excellent place to appreciate Filipino artistry and history.

Andrei simultaneously educated and entertained us throughout. He was easy to find at the port and got us back to the ship on time. Unlike some guides Andrei definitely seemed like a history major. He was able to answer all our random questions and as curious people we tend to stump people at some point. Assuming that the quality of the guides at Don't Skip Manila are on par with Andrei - I highly recommend this tour.

Superb tour. The tour guide Jose Andrei made the tour very memorable, entertained us with stories from history. Definitely recommended.

We had a very informative and inspiring tour. There were other tour guides with their respective groups there but I felt that what differentiates Don't Skip Manila from the rest is their love for Manila. They explained the richness of our heritage with passion and deep appreciation of our history. You did a remarkable job!

So informative and such a great personal touch from Andrei! My family is from Manila but we got to learn so much more about the city’s history. It was better to do this tour than just walk around Fort Santiago and Intramuros on your own. We had so much context and personal flair that it really helped us have a better experience and better understanding of these places. We also rode a Tranvia and got some dirty ice cream (which every person visiting Manila has to try at least once) This tour really was the best, we really got to have a taste of old Manila. It was greatly organized and Andrei has a great personality and he speaks so passionately about Manila, you’ll fall in love it with even more. You really shouldn’t skip this tour!

We had a great time exploring the amazing artifacts, arts and sculpture that shaped the Filipino society we know and love from legendary artists like Juan Luna who inspired the Filipino people to fight for independence to modern artists that express the society of today truly a remarkable visit and an even amazing collection. A highly recommend to family, friends and couples out there.

Intramuros: History of Old Manila | Manila Walking Tours was so much fun, with 8 other family members and learned a lot about the area from our guide that we did not know from prior trip walking around ourselves. We had one member on crutches and they were very accommodating and patient. So much rich history was learned.

Awesome Andre and Don't Skip Manila. I had done the Intramuros tour many times before with Carlos Celdran, bringing friends and family. I miss him, a true-blue cultural activist and performance artist who made you love this country, warts and all through a tour!!!! So was so glad to find Andre who I find out Carlos was trying to partner with at the latter time of his life. Andre is just as passionate and knowledgeable, in fact I learned so many new things and my whole team appreciated the lightness tho very substantial sharing . Andre was also willing to customize it for our group, given that my niece was marrying her Chinese-American boyfriendso I got to do Binondo Chinatown museum , and Binondo wok- this Chinatown which is the oldest and biggest in the world, dubbed Wall st. of the East prior to the Fil-American war. And segued to a night tour of Intramuros and Fort Bonifacio, a place close to my heart as I did theater there for 10 years in my youth- and now I saw it again, with new eyes, new information, the waiting room of actors now with a statue of Rizal because here it was that he waited for 24 hours prior to execution...And the dungeon! It seemed just right that our last stop was San Agustin, the only church that wasn't destroyed then, despite the gruesome war. It was International day for tour guides, says Andre and he made the day really special, not an ordinary day at work. Thank you Andre!!!Awesome Tour

I’ve reviewed over 100 hotels and decided to do my very first ‘guided tour’ review due to what I experienced to be a MUST DO when visiting Manila, especially if it’s your first time in the city. Don’t Skip Manila tour takes you on a historical and educational ride from the early Spanish Colonial time which lasted hundreds of years, to the more recent American and Japanese occupation period. The tour’s entire focus is the historical ewalled city of Intramuros. Andrew is a great story teller, weaving historical events, places, and heroes like he was telling a bedtime story. His story is captivating from the start and sometimes intense, but very easy to follow. I actually grew up there and learned things I myself never knew like the origin of the city name and the national language. Riding the ‘trambia’ around the entire walled city while he points out all important landmarks is a fabulous addition, especially due to the heat. Ordering the local ice cream like locals is a nice touch. If you are looking for a tour to go to or to tell your friends about, look no further! Book early because it does fill up quickly due to word getting out.

Andre is a really nice and patient guide. Very knowledgeable about his country’s history. Nice tour to learn about the different occupations and the war while visiting major landmarks of the city. He answers all the questions we had about his country and the city. We can feel that he appreciates Manila and he makes you like/respect it too. As they say, DON’T SKIP MANILA (when coming to the Philippines)

Excellent, do it! Andrei is deeply knowledgeable about the rich history of the Philippines. He does it justice within just hours of retelling hundreds of years of history mixed with humor which makes it enjoyable. He’s a real historian that appreciates the past and shares that passion with his guests. It was easy to arrange the tour, I booked it a couple of months before we flew to Manila from Seattle. Andrei is very responsive thru email. I was with family members who were visiting for the first time in the Philippines. Everyone loved the tour including hubby who’s a history buff. Highly recommend, it’s worth it!

This 4hr tour (part walking) gave an informative and fascinating insight to the colonial history of the Philippines.

The collections and artwork was just amazing. When I saw these things as a kid, I admit, I didn’t appreciate it as much. But now as an adult, it makes me proud of the artist in the Philippines. For my daughter and her friend, they had a great exposure to the history, talent, and stories of the country. We were there for over four hours. I just wish there was a cafe and gift shop so we didn’t have to go out of the museum. Loved the pieces. Some art work needs some restoration and better lighting but the work and care put into the exhibit was amazing.