Intramuros, the famed “Walled City” of Manila, has finally opened its doors, but only to the fully vaccinated.
If you've received the full regimen of your COVID-19 vaccine, then rejoice! You may now visit the sites and museums of Intramuros with your friends and family, granted that they are aged 18 to 65 years old.
While the unvaccinated may also visit Intramuros, only those who have been fully vaccinated are allowed in Intramuros' indoor sites, which includes the dungeons, iMake History Fortress Lego Education Center, and Casa Manila Museum.
Here's Everything You Need to Know in Visiting Intramuros
Fort Santiago
Weekdays: 9 AM - 7:30 PM, with last entry at 6 PM
Weekends: 9 AM - 8:30 PM, with last entry at 7 PM
Entrance fee: P75 for adults, P50 for students and persons with disabilities (PWDs)
Modes of Payment: Cash or PayMaya
Maximum Capacity: 150 persons at a time
Baluarte de San Diego
Hours: Open Daily from 8 AM - 5 PM, with last entry at 4 PM
Entrance fee: P75 for adults, P50 for students and PWDs
Modes of Payment: Cash or PayMaya
Maximum Capacity: 80 persons at a time
Casa Manila Museum
Hours: Open from Tuesday to Sunday, from 9 AM - 5 PM.
Entrance fee: P75 for adults, P50 for students and PWDs
Modes of Payment: Cash or PayMaya
Maximum Capacity: 15 persons at a time, 5 persons per group
IMake History Fortress LEGO Education Center
Hours: Open from Monday to Sunday, 9 AM – 5:30 PM.
Maximum Capacity: 10 persons at a time
Destileria Limtuaco Museum
The Destileria Limtuaco Museum in Intramuros also opened its doors last Oct. 26 and only fully vaccinated individuals are allowed to visit the museum. Face masks and face shields must always be worn inside. Don’t forget to bring Yyour vaccination card shall beto presented uponat the entry.ance.
Hours: Open from Tuesday to Sunday, from 9 AM - 5 PM.
Entrance fee: P100 for adults, P50 for students and seniors
Premium wine tasting upgrade: P200 for adults only
Visitor Guidelines
- Have your temperature checked at the entrance
- Access the online contact tracing form at the entrance or through these links:
- Fort Santiago: bit.ly/fosanti
- Baluarte de San Diego: bit.ly/bsndiego
- Casa Manila Museum: bit.ly/casamnl
Visitors must always wear their face masks within the park. Removal of face mask is allowed when taking photos, but must be worn again immediately after.
Privileges for Fully Vaccinated Vulnerable Groups
Fully vaccinated vulnerable groups such as PWDs, senior citizens above 65 years old, pregnant women, and persons with comorbidities are also welcome in the park!
According to the Intramuros Administration on Oct. 25, fully vaccinated vulnerable groups will be given two hours every Saturday, from 8 AM to 10 AM, to do their morning exercises at Fort Santiago and Baluarte de San Diego.
Fully vaccinated vulnerable individuals who wish to avail of this privilege should book an exclusive visit through this link.
Tips:
- Wear comfortable clothes and shoes
- Bring an extra face mask
- Charge your DSLR cameras or bring an extra roll of film for your film cameras
- Pack your powerbank in your bag in case of emergencies
- Carry your vaccination card
