Bulacan Heritage
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Port
Manila, Philippines
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Activity Level
Moderate Activity
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Excursion Type
All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At (prices in USD)
$140
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 5¼ Hours
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Meals Included
Meals not included
Your outing begins with a visit to Barasoain Church, built in 1888, in Malolos City. Founded by Augustinian missionaries in 1859, this church is also renowned for its great architectural design and interior adornments. It has been a designated National Shrine since 1973.
Next, visit the Museum of the 1899 Republic. The journey of the Philippines from a colonial stronghold to the independent republic you see today is showcased here.
Don't miss the Casa Real Shrine, built in 1580. It served as the seat of the government of the town of Malolos during the Spanish and American occupations and as a revolutionary printing press during the first Philippine Republic. This building has seen a great deal of history. It was restored in 1852 and, today, it functions as a museum and library.
The Malolos Cathedral, also known as the Minor Basilica of Our Lady of Immaculate Conception, is a historical church located in the city for which it is named. The church is the seat of the Diocese of Malolos and has been a bastion of faith for centuries.
Return to the ship via Kameztisuhan Street, where a row of ancestral houses lies steeped in history.
Please note:
Travel time to Malolos is approximately 1.5 hours each way. The Museum of the 1899 Republic is closed on Sundays.