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Manila day 2
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Manila Essential Highlights · Day 2

Manila, Philippines · Nature

Day 2 focuses on Nature with a clean and efficient pace. You begin around National Museum of Fine Arts, continue through curated stops, and close near Rizal Park. Plan includes about 105 minutes transit and 315 minutes on-location in Manila.

9:00 AM - 9:15 PM4 stops105 min travel

Estimated day cost

$39.96

Entry, food & local transport estimates.

What to expect

4 planned stops with a nature focus.
Stop order follows the itinerary timing blocks with practical transfer guidance.
Expect about 105 minutes of total transit through the day.
lunch and dinner can fit naturally into the itinerary window.

Connected itinerary flow

Every stop is linked with arrival, travel, and finish timing.

Estimated day cost: $39.96

Stop 1

9:00 AM

to 11:00 AM

0m transfer
National Museum of Fine Arts photo 1
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National Museum of Fine Arts

Museum

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Rated 4.7 / 5

Manila Essential Highlights stop in Manila: explore National Museum of Fine Arts as a museum highlight with time for photos, context, and nearby discoveries.

Best way to reach

Planned arrival

Start from your stay or arrival point with a comfortable buffer.

Expected spend

$14.4

Entry or on-site estimate for this stop.

Travel 0 minsVisit 120 minsMonday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Ground Floor, National Museum of Fine Arts Building, P Padre Burgos Ave, Barangay 666, Ermita, Manila, 1000 Metro Manila, Philippines

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Ticket from $14.4GetYourGuideTourViatorActivitiesKlook

Transfer to Ayala Triangle Gardens

35 mins

Metro or taxi • Use public transit where available, then a short taxi for the last stretch.

Rest break · 85 min

Stop 2

1:00 PM

to 2:30 PM

35m transfer
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Ayala Triangle Gardens

Nature

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Rated 4.6 / 5

Manila Essential Highlights stop in Manila: explore Ayala Triangle Gardens as a nature highlight with time for photos, context, and nearby discoveries.

Best way to reach

Metro or taxi

Use public transit where available, then a short taxi for the last stretch.

Expected spend

$1.2

Entry or on-site estimate for this stop.

Travel 35 minsVisit 90 minsMonday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PMLunch break fits here

Paseo De Roxas St Cor Makati Ave, Cor Ayala Ave, Makati City, 1209 Metro Manila, Philippines

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Transfer to Archdiocesan Shrine of Nuestra Señora de la Consolación y Correa - San Agustin Church

35 mins

Metro or taxi • Use public transit where available, then a short taxi for the last stretch.

Free afternoon · 115 min

Stop 3

5:00 PM

to 5:30 PM

35m transfer
Archdiocesan Shrine of Nuestra Señora de la Consolación y Correa - San Agustin Church photo 1
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Archdiocesan Shrine of Nuestra Señora de la Consolación y Correa - San Agustin Church

Heritage

5:00 PM - 5:30 PM

Rated 4.6 / 5

Manila Essential Highlights stop in Manila: explore Archdiocesan Shrine of Nuestra Señora de la Consolación y Correa - San Agustin Church as a heritage highlight with time for photos, context, and nearby discoveries.

Best way to reach

Metro or taxi

Use public transit where available, then a short taxi for the last stretch.

Expected spend

$8.4

Entry or on-site estimate for this stop.

Travel 35 minsVisit 30 minsMonday: Closed

General Luna St, Intramuros, Manila, 1002 Metro Manila, Philippines

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Ticket from $8.4GetYourGuideTourViatorActivitiesKlook

Transfer to Rizal Park

35 mins

Metro or taxi • Use public transit where available, then a short taxi for the last stretch.

Free afternoon · 115 min

Stop 4

8:00 PM

to 9:15 PM

35m transfer
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Rizal Park

Nature

8:00 PM - 9:15 PM

Rated 4.5 / 5

Manila Essential Highlights stop in Manila: explore Rizal Park as a nature highlight with time for photos, context, and nearby discoveries.

Best way to reach

Metro or taxi

Use public transit where available, then a short taxi for the last stretch.

Expected spend

$1.2

Entry or on-site estimate for this stop.

Travel 35 minsVisit 75 minsMonday: 5:00 AM – 10:00 PMDinner break fits here

Ermita, Manila, 1000 Metro Manila, Philippines

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Meal suggestions inside the day flow

Lunch

Gerry's SM Manila (Gerry's Grill)

Food

4th Floor, SM City Manila, Ermita, Manila, 1000 Metro Manila, Philippines

Lunch fits naturally in this time window, and this is one of the better-rated food stops available in Manila.

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Dinner

Manam | Robinsons Place

Food

L1, Midtown Wing Robinsons Place, Pedro Gil St, Ermita, Manila, 1000 Metro Manila, Philippines

Dinner fits naturally in this time window, and this is one of the better-rated food stops available in Manila.

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Food & local flavor

Best food streets cluster near the old town / main square in Manila. Eat where locals queue.

Manila local specialtiesRegional street foodA well-rated local restaurantA traditional dessert or drink

Typical meal: from $2.4

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Plan & book your trip

Getting to Manila

Flight · $312Rail (regional) · $36Car · $30Airport transfer · $7.2

Where to stay

Central Manila · from $26.4/night

A central base near National Museum of Fine Arts keeps your first-day stops walkable and cuts morning transfer time.

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Getting around

Several stops are spread out / outdoors with limited public transport — a rental car saves a lot of time.

Rent a car · $30/day

Guides & tours

Manila walking tourGetYourGuidePrivate local guideGetYourGuideLocal food tourGetYourGuideSkip-the-line & monumentsGetYourGuide

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Estimated trip cost

2
Flights · 2× round trip$1,248
Hotel · 1 room × 1 night$26.4
Local transport$18.72
Food$40.32
Entry tickets$100.8
Guided tours (optional)$50.4
Car rental$72
Total for 2 travelers$1,506.24 – $2,460.38
Per person$753.12 – $1,230.19

Estimate for 2 days and 2 travelers; international airfare varies most — check live prices via the links. Hotel assumes ~2 guests per room. All figures are starting estimates.