Manila Mythology & History Walking Tour – Overview

Highlights

Immerse yourself in Philippine mythology and folklore.

Understand how Spanish colonial authorities used myths to suppress nationalism.

Discover the connection between folklore and the struggle for Philippine independence.

Important Information

What to Bring:

Biodegradable insect repellent

Meeting Point

Plaza Moriones – Ask for Jerome Relente

Google Maps link (exact link not provided)

Not Suitable For

People over 95 years

Inclusions

Entrance fees

Guide’s fee

Snack

Full Description

Start: Plaza Moriones with stories under an Acacia tree about Aswangs (Filipino vampires), Kapres, and other mythological beings.

Explore Fort Santiago, hearing about “white ladies,” dwendes (dwarves), and colonial psychological manipulation.

Visit the chapel-cell of Jose Rizal to learn how mystical beliefs like agimat and monasticism played roles in resistance.

Dive into the dungeons of Fort Santiago, remembering the 600 civilians who perished.

Continue to Manila Cathedral and San Agustin Church, exploring how Catholicism blended with local beliefs.

End: Puerta del Parian, reviving the spirit of uprisings and Filipino resistance.