Why choose this Manila tour ?
Discover San Sebastian Basilica, the first and only all-metal building in the Philippines, that sits in a quiet pocket of the historic Quiapo district in Manila. A crossroads of history and innovation, the 126-year-old Basilica was constructed by an international village: Belgian steel, German stained windows, a Spanish engineer, and Filipino art students from the turn of the century Philippines artfully transforming the metal interior into a design that stays true to the Gothic Revival style. The guided tour includes access to the church floor, the choir loft, and the hidden spaces not usually accessible to the public, like the attic and the belfries.
Explore to Restore! You can help us fund the long-overdue restoration of this historic building by booking a tour with us!
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Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Wheelchair accessible
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- A minimum of 10 people per booking for private tours is required but for groups of less than that number may still participate by booking for 10 people
- Not recommended for participants with asthma
- Wheelchair accessible (up to the church floor only)
- For private tours, availability of the church and tour guides on your preferred schedule cannot be checked without making a booking.
- Operates in all weather conditions (except for high-alert typhoons and flooding), please dress appropriately.
Options To Choose for Your Trip:
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Guided Tour of the Historic San Sebastian Basilica (Manila) Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- Beverages / (1) bottled water per guest
- Souvenir / (1) souvenir per guest
- Professional guide
- Private tour (upon request)
Not Included
- Transportation to/from attractions
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by San Sebastian Basilica Development and Conservation Foundation, Inc..
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Asia/Manila.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.
• Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
• If you will not be arriving at your destination within the specified reconfirmation period, please reconfirm with the local service provider prior to travel, or upon arrival at your destination. Please note that departure times and locations may vary slightly.
• Tour is wheelchair-accessible up to the church floor only. Not accessible for the choir loft, attics, and bell towers.
• For an overview of the restoration effort and the marketing campaign for San Sebastian Basilica, simply visit our Facebook page (@savessbasilica) or our official website at www.savesansebastian.org.
• For inquiries and concerns, call our office landline at +63 (2) 708 5122 or Ysabel (Tours Program Head) via mobile at +63 (905) 523 2123 (available on Viber, WhatsApp, and Telegram).
