Colors of Manila
Colors of Manila
Creed, commerce, and cultures meet in the footpaths of Quiapo as the Colors of Manila program takes you to one of Manila’s most historic and recognizable districts! A literal hub for trade and cultural exchange, Quiapo houses almost all the beliefs of the Filipino people which makes it the best place to visit if you truly want to get to know our people.
From folk medicine, pagan amulets, and fortune tellers, Quiapo has it all. It has a Catholic basilica filled with santos, living peacefully within a Muslim mosque rhythmically calling for the Adhan within earshot. The city has everything you could ever need to see a real slice of Filipino life!
Join us as we walk through alleyways and side-street markets through the bargaining mecca of Manila. Of course, true to Manila For A Day fashion, this journey will also go through enlightening discussions on what it is like to be a Muslim in a predominantly Catholic country, as well as the role of the Filipino-Muslim community in helping build the nation.
If that’s not enough to whet your appetite for adventure, then you’ll be pleased to know that we will also bring you to the best hole-in-the-wall places that serve Filipino halal food. Delight your taste buds in a unique sampling of flavors from the provinces of Mindanao as you go from eatery to eatery in search of that truly distinct southern essence.
To cap it all off, you’ll get a sampling of the ubiquitously Filipino fast food, Jollibee. Register for this program and let our very own Colors of Manila developer, Nonito Santillan Cabrera, take you on a whirlwind adventure through the colors of the Filipino people’s day-to-day lives!
RESERVATION POLICIES
• All Manila For A Day tours are privately booked; we do not mix groups to preserve the quality of our programs.
• You will receive an official billing statement and service contract with a breakdown of fees within 24 hours of submitting your reservation.
• Only full payment on or before the given deadline guarantees your reservation. If the payment deadline is missed, we reserve the right to open your requested schedule to other interested parties.
• Payment can be settled using a credit card via PayPal or BPI cash/check deposit.
• Check payments must be cleared seven (7) banking days before the date of the tour.
TARDINESS POLICIES
• In the case of tardiness, the guide will only wait up to a maximum of 30 minutes—after which the tour will be deemed canceled with no eligibility for a refund.
• All registered participants must be present and within the company of the guide for the tour to proceed. Latecomers will not be entertained once the tour has started.
• This policy is non-negotiable.
REFUND POLICIES
• Payments are only fully refundable if cancellations are made seven (7) business days before the scheduled tour. Payments are non-refundable if cancellation is made six (6) business days prior to the scheduled tour or later.
• Reservations are non-transferable but may be rebooked provided a formal request is sent via e-mail no later than seven (7) business days before the scheduled tour.
• Reservations may only be rebooked once and are subject to availability of schedules on Manila For A Day’s calendar. You may only reschedule within fourteen (14) days of your original tour schedule. It is agreed that Manila For A Day holds final decision on all rebooking requests.
Pricing
Additional participants over five (5) are PHP 1,749 per head.
Inclusions
Unparalleled exclusivity
Guiding fee
Southern Philippine (Mindanao) food tasting
Market food tasting (endemic fruits and delicacies)
Balut food tasting
Exclusions
Breakfast, lunch, or dinner
Gratuities
Duration
Schedules
1:30 PM to 5:00 PM
Start Point
First United Building
Escolta Street
End Point
Itinerary
Plaza Lacson
Hidalgo Fruit Market
Plaza Miranda & Surrounding Markets
Quiapo Underpass
Globo de Oro Halal Food District
Quiapo Bridge Souvenir Shops
Quinta Wet Market
Jollibee
This tour is under active development. This itinerary may change without prior notice.
Quality Over Quantity
Fun But Factual
No Commissions
Cruelty-Free
Frequently Asked Questions
- May I join another group?
- Do you serve food and drinks on tour?
- Do you offer kalesa (horse-drawn carriage) rides?
- Do you provide transportation?
- Do you offer customized tours? I want to visit only specific sites.
- Why are you so expensive?
- Is there a minimum number of participants for reservations?
- What if there’s fewer than 5 of us?
- Can I pay on the tour date itself? I don’t want to pay in advance. I just want to reserve a date.
- I want a shorter tour, can I pay less?
- Do you offer discounts to tour operators?
- I don’t have a Philippine bank account, how else can I pay?
- Can I pay via credit card?
- I don’t have a PayPal account, how else can I pay?
- How will I recognize the guide?
No. All tours are private and exclusive to the booking party.
This depends on the tour program. Most of our tours have a snack component but not full meals.
No. We provide walking experiences and do not believe in using animals for entertainment.
No. We only provide expertly guided walking tours. Once booked, your guide will meet you at the starting point of your tour program.
No.
We are actually still one of the most competitively priced providers in the city considering the competence and expertise you will receive.
When you engage our services, you’re hiring experts who speak near-perfect, fluent English with native proficiency. Aside from their command of the English language, our Cultural Navigators are also true experts on the Philippines. Each one has spent years mastering their craft and learning everything they can about the Filipino people, which they then use to weave compelling narratives using our tour programs.
No, but there is a minimum on pricing. This means that for one (1) participant or a group of five (5) participants, the rate will be the same.
All minimum rates are for a group of five (5) participants or fewer. This means that for one (1) participant or a group of five (5) participants, the rate will be the same.
Only full payment on or before the given deadline guarantees your reservation. If the payment deadline is missed, we reserve the right to open your requested schedule to other interested parties.
No. Our tours are designed to be taken as a whole program and follows a compelling narrative.
Yes. However, we are very selective with our partners. Please send an email to tours@manilaforaday.com.
We accept credit card payments using PayPal as our secure payment gateway.
Absolutely! We accept all major internationally recognized credit cards. Credit card payments are processed through PayPal.
You do not need a PayPal account to complete payment. Opt for the “Pay using a credit/debit card” option in your electronic invoice.
Look for the Manila For A Day I.D. badge and the signature “Time Travel Kit”. Your guide’s contact details will be provided to you as well. You may then contact your guide through WhatsApp, Viber, SMS, or by giving them a quick phone call.