There’s nothing quite like visiting a new place. Whether it’s exploring a new city, country, state, province, island, or even continent, traveling is always exciting. And sometimes, it’s also necessary.
In this list, We have compiled 60 places to visit when in Manila. Some of these places are well-known tourist destinations, while others are lesser-known gems. But either way, they’re worth seeing.
We have included both popular tourist spots as well as less-visited areas. They range from historical landmarks to museums and parks to beaches and shopping malls. Some of these places may not be obvious, but once you see them, you won’t forget them.
There are many tourist attractions in Manila. Some of them are well known while others are not. But if you’re planning to visit Manila, you should definitely explore these places first before visiting the main attraction.
Here are 60 of the Best Places to Visit when in Manila! A feast for the eyes and food for your soul, Must see places that can ignite the pinoy in you!
| Tourist Attraction Places to Visit! | Name of Attraction | Address | Contact Number |
 | Manila Baywalk Dolomite Beach | Roxas Blvd, Malate, Manila, 1004 Metro Manila | Not found. |
 | Fort Santiago | HXVC+M5V, Intramuros, Manila, 1002 Metro Manila | Not found. |
 | Manila Ocean Park | Quirino Grandstand, 666 Behind, Ermita, Manila, 1000 Metro Manila | 285677777 |
 | National Museum of the Philippines | Padre Burgos Ave, Ermita, Manila, 1000 Metro Manila | 285271215 |
 | Casa Manila | HXQG+V52 plaza sans luis complex, General Luna St, Intramuros, Manila, 1002 Metro Manila | 285274084 |
 | Baluarte de San Diego | HXPG+564, Sta. Lucia St, Intramuros, Manila, 1002 Metro Manila | 6325272961 |
 | Rizal Park | Ermita, Manila, 1000 Metro Manila | 9199264413 |
 | Intramuros | 470, Intramuros, Manila, Metro Manila | Not found. |
 | The Minor Basilica and Metropolitan Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception (Manila Cathedral) | Beaterio St, Cabildo St, Intramuros, Manila, 1002 Metro Manila | 285273093 |
 | Paco Park | HXJQ+99M, Belen, Paco, Manila, Metro Manila | Not found. |
 | Presidential Museum and Library РMalaca̱an Palace | Malaca̱an Palace, JP, Kalayaan Hall, 2/F Jose Laurel St, San Miguel, Manila, Metro Manila | 287364662 |
 | Plaza Roma | HXRF+V64, Intramuros, Manila, 1002 Metro Manila | Not found. |
 | Arroceros Forest Park | 659 A Antonio Villegas St, Ermita, Manila, 1000 Metro Manila | 9178481004 |
 | Heroes Square | 290 General Luna St, Intramuros, Manila, 1002 Metro Manila | 234816637 |
 | San Agustin Church | General Luna St, Intramuros, Manila, 1002 Metro Manila | 285272746 |
 | San Diego Gardens | HXPG+87G, Sta. Lucia St, Intramuros, Manila, 1002 Metro Manila | Not found. |
 | Rizal Park Dancing Fountain | Central Lagoon, Ermita, Manila, 1000, Metro Manila | Not found. |
 | Bahay Tsinoy, Museum of Chinese in Philippine Life | 32 Anda St, Intramuros, Manila, 1002 Metro Manila | 285276083 |
 | Central Bank Money Museum | HX6Q+J2V, Ocampo Street, Malate, Manila, 1004 Metro Manila | 285249534 |
 | Rizal Monument | 1225 Roxas Blvd, Ermita, Manila, 1000 Metro Manila | Not found. |
 | National Museum of Natural History | HXMJ+CR4, Teodoro F. Valencia Cir, Ermita, Manila, 1000 Metro Manila | Not found. |
 | Arch of the Centuries | UST, España Rd, Sampaloc, Manila, 1008 Metro Manila | 234061611 |
 | National Museum of Anthropology | HXPJ+7FF, Padre Burgos Ave, Ermita, Manila, 1000 Metro Manila | 285284912 |
 | Minor Basilica of the Black Nazarene | 391, Quiapo, Manila, 1001 Metro Manila | 287334434 |
 | Intramuros and Rizal Bagumbayan Light and Sound Museum | HXPG+Q4C, Victoria St, Intramuros, Manila, 1000 Metro Manila | 285242827 |
 | Manila Zoo | M. Adriatico St, Malate, Manila, 1004 Metro Manila | 9098366911 |
 | Kilometer Zero | HXJG+GFF, Roxas Blvd, Ermita, Manila, 1000 Metro Manila | Not found. |
 | Baluarte de San Andres | 62 Muralla St, Intramuros, Manila, 1002 Metro Manila | Not found. |
 | Padre Blanco Gardens | HXQF+8RW, Intramuros, Manila, 1002 Metro Manila | 285266794 |
 | Plaza Miranda | FR Hidalgo St, Quiapo, Manila, 1001 Metro Manila | 285274939 |
 | Golden beach, Manila Bay_CMJREDELOSA | Ermita Center Building, 1000 Roxas Blvd, Ermita, Manila, 1000 Metro Manila | Not found. |
 | Chinatown | 864 Masangkay St, Binondo, Manila, 1006 Metro Manila | 282448718 |
 | Symphony Evening Show | HXHF+J8M, Ermita, Manila, 1000 Metro Manila | Not found. |
 | Puerta de Santa Lucia | HXQF+CF3, Intramuros, Manila, 1002 Metro Manila | Not found. |
 | Quirino Grandstand | 1000 Independence Rd, Ermita, Manila, 1000 Metro Manila | Not found. |
 | The Martyrdom of Dr. Jose P. Rizal | Rizal Park, Ermita, Manila, 1000 Metro Manila | Not found. |
 | Relief Map of the Philippine Islands | 666, Ermita, Manila, Metro Manila | 9334756426 |
 | San Sebastian Church | Pasaje del Carmen St, Quiapo, Manila, 1001 Metro Manila | Not found. |
 | Our Lady of Remedies Parish (Malate Catholic Church) | 2000 M. H. Del Pilar St, Malate, Manila, 1004 Metro Manila | 285232593 |
 | Calvo Museum | HXWH+V7C, Mlle. Del Banco Nacional, Binondo, Manila, 1006 Metro Manila | Not found. |
 | The Dungeons | HXW9+2R8, Gen Mona St Cor Sta Clara St Fort Santiago Maestranza, Brgy 655 Zone 69, Manila, 1032 Metro Manila | Not found. |
 | Carriedo Fountain | HXXJ+X44, Plaza Lacson, Santa Cruz, Manila, 1008 Metro Manila | Not found. |
 | Trails to Antartica | HXHC+VV4, Ermita, Manila, 1000 Metro Manila | Not found. |
 | Baluarte De San Miguel | HXV9+MX3, Intramuros, Manila, 1002 Metro Manila | Not found. |
 | Statue of the Sentinel of Freedom | HXMJ+MHW, Ermita, Manila, 1000 Metro Manila | Not found. |
 | St. Pancratius Chapel | 959 Belen, Paco, Manila, Metro Manila | Not found. |
 | Plaza de Armas | HXVC+Q3X, Gen Luna St Cor Sta Clara St Fort Santiago,Intramuros, 655 Zone 69, Manila, 1002 Metro Manila | Not found. |
 | RevellÃn de Recoletos | HXQH+9QP, Intramuros, Manila, 1002 Metro Manila | Not found. |
 | Piedad St. Bridge | 295, Binondo, Manila, 1008 Metro Manila | Not found. |
 | Liwasang Bonifacio | HXVH+RPH, Liwasang Bonifacio, Ermita, Maynila, Kalakhang Maynila | Not found. |
 | Memorare – Manila 1945 Monument and Memorare – Manila 1945 Historical Marker | HXRF+5QC, General Luna St, Intramuros, 658 Zone 70, Manila, 1002 Metro Manila | Not found. |
 | Earist Museum | H2X2+J6X, Nagtahan St, Sampaloc, Manila, 1008 Metro Manila | 287140752 |
 | Rajah Sulayman Park | HX9M+F9H, Roxas Blvd, Malate, Manila, 1004 Metro Manila | Not found. |
 | UST Museum | 3f Museum Directors Office, España Blvd, Sampaloc, Manila, 1015 Metro Manila | 7811815 |
 | Binhi ng Kalayaan Monument | HXPJ+4V2, Taft Ave Ermita Rizal Park, 666 Zone 72, Manila, 1000 Metro Manila | Not found. |
| Adamson Museum | Adamson University Gym, GF SV bldg,, Ermita, Manila, Metro Manila | 285242011 |
 | Reducto de San Pedro | HXPF+HPH, Bonifacio Dr, Ermita, Manila, 1002 Metro Manila | Not found. |
 | Rizaliana Furniture Hall | HXV9+XQW, General Luna St, Intramuros, Manila, 1002 Metro Manila | 234913994 |
 | Jose Rizal Monument – Fort Santiago | HXVC+R2C, General Luna St Cor Sta Clara St Fort Santiago Intramuros, Brgy 655 Zone 69, Manila, 1002 Metro Manila | Not found. |
 | FEU Freedom Park | JX3P+HJP, Sampaloc, Manila, 1008 Metro Manila | Not found. |
In conclusion, I’m sure you’ve heard the saying “beauty comes from within.” Well, I’d like to add that culture also plays a huge role in beauty. And when it comes to Filipino culture, there’s no place better than Manila. From its rich history to its vibrant nightlife, from its delicious cuisine to its friendly people, Manila has everything you could possibly want in a city. So if you have any questions about living here, feel free to ask us in the comments!
