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Puerto Princesa Half Day City Tour Feel and Live Like a Local
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Puerto Princesa
About
Explore the highlights of Puerto Princesa, the capital of Palawan, on this Private half‑day tour. Visit historical sites like Plaza Cuartel and the Immaculate Conception Cathedral, stroll along the scenic Baywalk, and enjoy the colorful displays at MCA Market. Stop by Baker’s Hill for local treats and panoramic views, experience the Palawan Butterfly Garden, and discover traditional crafts at Binuatan Creations. This tour combines history, culture, nature, and local flavors, perfect for first-time visitors wanting a comprehensive city experience. And savor Palawan’s famous Chaolong noodles.
Highlights
4 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
4 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Pick up and drop off around City proper
Entrance fee
Snacks
Air-conditioned vehicle
Guide
Optional
Optional activities
Meeting Points
Departure
Puerto Princesa International Airport - Palawan
Upon arrival at the airport, please proceed to the arrival area and wait at the waiting shed on the right side. Our guide/driver will meet you there. You will also be contacted via WhatsApp upon your arrival for easy coordination. Kindly keep your phone on and accessible.
Return
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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A long, paved seaside promenade along Sandoval Street beside Puerto Princesa Bay where locals and visitors stroll, jog, or just relax by the water. It’s often compared to Manila Bay’s promenade but with cleaner air, a calmer vibe, and scenic views.
10 minutes
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Plaza Cuartel
During the Japanese occupation (1942–1945), the Plaza was used as a prison camp for captured Allied soldiers. On December 14, 1944, fearing an Allied return, Japanese forces forced about 150 American prisoners of war (POWs) into tunnels beneath the Plaza and killed them by fire and other brutal methods — an atrocity known today as the Palawan Massacre. Only 11 prisoners survived by escaping and swimming to freedom.
It stands as a somber reminder of the horrors of war and serves both as an educational site for visitors and a place of reflection for local communities and descendants of those affected.
10 minutes
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Immaculate Conception Cathedral
The first Catholic Mass in Puerto Princesa was celebrated at this site on March 10, 1872 by Fray Ezequiél (Exequiel) Moreno, an Augustinian Recollect missionary, just days after Spanish explorers arrived in the area. He established the parish under the patronage of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
30 minutes
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Mitra's Ranch
Breathtaking Views: The ranch sits atop Sta. Monica Heights, offering sweeping vistas over the city, lush hills, and the Sulu Sea / Honda Bay—especially beautiful at sunrise or sunset.
30 minutes
5
Baker's Hill
Baker’s Hill is a family‑friendly mini park and bakery perched on Mitra Road in Barangay Sta. Monica, just outside Puerto Princesa City. It started as a simple local bakery known for its hopia (a Filipino sweet pastry)
The bakery itself and small souvenir stalls sell freshly baked treats perfect for pasalubong, including hopia, pastel breads, and sweet goodies. Many visitors buy boxes of hopia and pastries to take home.
30 minutes
6
Palawan Butterfly Ecological Garden and Tribal Village
The garden showcases various tropical butterfly species fluttering in a landscaped enclosure, giving you a chance to observe them up close.
The site also features a Palaw’an Tribal Village, where indigenous community members share traditional crafts, music, hunting tools, survival skills, and cultural practices.
1 hour
7
Binuatan Creations
Binuatan Creations is not just a souvenir stop — it’s a living workshop where tradition meets tourism, offering insight into Palawan’s weaving heritage, hands‑on craft experiences, and meaningful local souvenirs that support community artisans.
30 minutes
8
Balayong People's Park - Watch Tower
Running tour;
Named after the local medium‑sized trees with pink‑to‑white blossoms that bloom around March–April, similar to Japan’s sakura.
Will also stop at Chaolong House to experience a local cuisine.
unique Filipino adaptation of Vietnamese pho that became popular when Vietnamese refugees introduced their cuisine to the city in the late 1970s. In Palawan, it’s known for its savory, slightly sweet beef or pork broth.
(Guest expense-optional)
30 minutes
9
MCA Market Mall
One of Puerto Princesa’s most popular one-stop souvenir and pasalubong shopping hubs.
Puerto Princesa Half Day City Tour Feel and Live Like a Local
(1) Reviews
Puerto Princesa
About
Explore the highlights of Puerto Princesa, the capital of Palawan, on this Private half‑day tour. Visit historical sites like Plaza Cuartel and the Immaculate Conception Cathedral, stroll along the scenic Baywalk, and enjoy the colorful displays at MCA Market. Stop by Baker’s Hill for local treats and panoramic views, experience the Palawan Butterfly Garden, and discover traditional crafts at Binuatan Creations. This tour combines history, culture, nature, and local flavors, perfect for first-time visitors wanting a comprehensive city experience. And savor Palawan’s famous Chaolong noodles.
Highlights
4 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
4 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Pick up and drop off around City proper
Entrance fee
Snacks
Air-conditioned vehicle
Guide
Optional
Optional activities
Meeting Points
Departure
Puerto Princesa International Airport - Palawan
Upon arrival at the airport, please proceed to the arrival area and wait at the waiting shed on the right side. Our guide/driver will meet you there. You will also be contacted via WhatsApp upon your arrival for easy coordination. Kindly keep your phone on and accessible.