Philippines
19 Best Things to Do in Philippines
From Intramuros down: what real review volume says is worth your time in Philippines.
Order reflects review volume from real travelers across 355 tracked Philippines places, capped at 3 per city. Refreshed monthly.
Intramuros
Neighborhood · ManilaFree entryIntramuros is the historic walled core of Manila, the 'city within walls' built by Spanish colonists in the 16th century, and the most evocative window into the Philippines' colonial past.
Read our full guide →Fort Santiago
Park & nature · ManilaFort Santiago is the historic citadel guarding the mouth of the Pasig River within Manila's walled city of Intramuros, and the most important fortress in the Philippines.
Read our full guide →Rizal Park
Park & nature · ManilaFree entryRizal Park (Luneta) is Manila's grand central park and one of the most historically significant public spaces in the Philippines, a sprawling green expanse by Manila Bay dedicated to national hero…
Read our full guide →Newport World Resorts
Entertainment · PasayFree entryNewport World Resorts is a sprawling entertainment hub in Pasay, Philippines, located within the Newport City development.
Read our full guide →Art in Island
Museum · Quezon CityArt in Island is a unique museum in Quezon City's Cubao district that offers an immersive experience with over 100 large-scale 3D paintings.
Read our full guide →San Sebastian Cathedral
Religious site · BacolodFree entrySan Sebastian Cathedral is the main Catholic church in Bacolod City, located on Rizal Street in the city center.
Read our full guide →Ace Water Spa
Sight · Quezon CityAce Water Spa, located at 399 Del Monte Avenue in Quezon City, is a top-rated wellness destination known for its therapeutic water facilities.
Read our full guide →Balinghai Beach
Park & nature · MalayFree entryBalinghai Beach is a small, crescent-shaped cove on the northern coast of Boracay Island, away from the crowds of White Beach.
Read our full guide →Harbor Point
Market · OlongapoFree entryHarbor Point is a vibrant public market situated along Rizal Highway in Olongapo, right on the edge of Subic Bay.
Read our full guide →U.P. Town Center
Market · Quezon CityFree entryU.P. Town Center is a bustling commercial complex located along Katipunan Avenue, right across the University of the Philippines campus.
Read our full guide →Boracay Eclipse Dive Center
Park & nature · MalayBoracay Eclipse Dive Center is a well-regarded dive shop located on the southern end of White Beach in Station 3, Malay, Aklan.
Read our full guide →The Negros Museum
Museum · BacolodHoused in the former Provincial Capitol building, The Negros Museum offers a deep dive into the heritage of Negros Occidental.
Read our full guide →Victory divers
Market · MalayFree entryVictory Divers is a bustling market located along White Beach in Station 2, Malay, Philippines. It is a popular spot for tourists seeking local handicrafts, souvenirs, and authentic Filipino street food.
Read our full guide →The Dessert Museum
Museum · PasayThe Dessert Museum is a playful, interactive attraction located in S Maison at Conrad Hotel Manila in Pasay, Philippines.
Read our full guide →SM City Bacolod
Market · BacolodFree entrySM City Bacolod is a major shopping complex situated on the Rizal Street Reclamation Area in Bacolod, the capital of Negros Occidental province.
Read our full guide →Runway Manila
Landmark · PasayFree entryRunway Manila is an innovative urban space that repurposes a former airport runway into a pedestrian bridge and viewing platform.
Read our full guide →Summit Ridge Promenade
Market · TagaytayFree entrySummit Ridge Promenade, located along Tagaytay-Nasugbu Road in Maharlika West, is a popular destination for both locals and tourists seeking breathtaking views of Taal Volcano and the surrounding lake.
Read our full guide →Spasify
Sight · Subic Bay Freeport ZoneSpasify is a serene wellness retreat located in the heart of Subic Bay Freeport Zone, Luzon.
Read our full guide →Holy Land
Religious site · Subic Bay Freeport ZoneFree entryThe 'Holy Land' is a religious site located in the Subic Bay Freeport Zone in the Philippines, adjacent to Tipo Security Plaza along Tipo Expressway.
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Good to know
What is the best-known of the places to visit in Philippines?
Intramuros in Manila is the most reviewed, with 3,619 traveler reviews and a 4.0 rating. That makes it the safe choice if you are only fitting in one.
Which of Philippines's places to visit is worth going out of your way for?
Boracay Eclipse Dive Center in Malay rates highest at 5.0 out of 5 across 129 reviews. Smaller crowds than the headline entry usually explain the gap.
Which city in Philippines has the most places to visit?
Manila, with 3 on this list, ahead of Pasay on 3. The list spans 8 cities in total, capped at three per city so one big city cannot crowd out the rest of the country.
Are any of these places to visit free to visit?
Yes, 12: Intramuros, Rizal Park, Newport World Resorts and others. That is based on each place's own visiting information, not an assumption about the category.
How is this list of places to visit ranked?
By how many travelers reviewed each place, filtered to those rated well enough to be worth your time, drawn from 355 tracked places in Philippines. No one pays to appear on it, and the order is refreshed monthly as new reviews land.
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