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Guided Tour of the Historic San Sebastian Basilica (Manila)

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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 fu...

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Offered in English

Free Cancellation

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Offered in English

Free Cancellation

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What's Included

Beverages / (1) bottled water per guest

Souvenir / (1) souvenir per guest

Bottled water

Professional guide

Private tour (upon request)

Transportation to/from attractions

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Itinerary

What to Learn
• A brief history of the Basilica and the historic Quiapo district, from the arrival of the Augustinian Recollects in the area in 1621 to the inauguration of the all-metal church in 1891
• The significance of the Basilica, the socio-cultural milieu that surrounds it, and how the Basilica was witness to and emblematic of a great paradigm shift in the turn of the century--in a nation ripe for revolution
• The current state of San Sebastian Basilica after 126 years and the restoration effort that's trying to conserve this historic building
• General knowledge and insight into the Basilica especially curated and collected by the restoration team

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Important Information

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Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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Wheelchair accessible

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Children must be accompanied by an adult

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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

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Not recommended for participants with asthma

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Wheelchair accessible (up to the church floor only)

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For private tours, availability of the church and tour guides on your preferred schedule cannot be checked without making a booking.

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.