Things to do in Manila

What to expect in Manila

The things-to-do catalogue in Manila is led by zoos & aquariums, museums, attraction passes, water parks and tours in that order, so you’ll find everything from low-cost museum entry to full-day tours and bundled passes. That spread means Manila suits quick family outings and bargain museum visits as well as higher-priced guided tours for deeper experiences. Demand peaks in July and is quietest in June, so July brings noticeably higher booking activity while June is the calmest month for visiting the same attractions.

How to choose what to book

A key decision is whether you want the most affordable way in or a wider range of experiences — Museums are the most affordable way in at around SGD 1 for a typical booking, while Attraction passes offer the widest range with a typical price around SGD 21 and options that stretch lower and higher. Zoos & aquariums and water parks sit in the lower mid-range for families looking for straightforward, repeatable visits.

If you’re shopping on price, attraction passes have the broadest spread so you can find both cheap entry and premium bundles; the entry-level for those passes is typically around SGD 6 and the upper end around SGD 23. Tours are the priciest typical choice at about SGD 32, so pick tours when you want a guided or deeper experience rather than filling gaps in an itinerary.

When travellers from Singapore book

Most travellers book very close to travel: bookings typically happen about 1 day ahead, while the earliest planners book around 5 days ahead. That means for most attractions you can wait until shortly before your visit, but consider booking a few days earlier if you plan to travel in July when demand is highest.

How prices compare

The table below shows how the city’s top categories compare on price so you can place a budget before choosing.

Typical price is the median paid on Klook; the usual range covers the middle half of bookings, so cheaper and pricier options exist outside it; prices are shown with their currency code. Based on Klook booking data, August 2025 – July 2026.