Explore Intramuros' Haunted Past With These Walking Tours

(SPOT.ph) Spooky season is upon us and while ghouls and haunts are all over the place, there's nothing scarier than the atrocities of history mixed with a little spice from our lore. In their One Night in Intramuros series, local tour group Wander Manila does just that. Their walking tours redefine the usual history lesson by honing in on the tales of intrigue, betrayal, and deaths surrounding the walled city. And what better time to take part in an experiential learning experience of one of Manila's oldest and darkest spots than during the Philippines' version of Halloween—when it's extra cool to scare and be scared? Wander Manila is offering its three-part One Night in Intramuros on October 23, and on October 30 and 31.

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Check out these upcoming Manila walking tours in Intramuros:

One Night in Intramuros: Students of Intramuros Edition

Happening on October 23 at 5 p.m., One Night in Intramuros: Students of Intramuros Edition focuses on the dark history, legends, and spooky tales that surround the walls of Old Manila as you walk along its streets and making your way through its many dungeons. While this tour is not entirely new (it has had many runs and is one of their bestselling tours!), this run is special as it offers currently enrolled students from Letran, Mapua, Lyceum, Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila, Colegio de Sta Rosa, Philippine Nautical and Technological College- Intramuros, and Manila High School a huge discount.

Students from the mentioned schools can avail of the tour for only P200. Guests who aren't from these schools are still welcome to attend but will have to pay the full price of P800. So hurry and book your slots online, as they run out fast.

One Night in Ermita

This new offering is taking the dark history tours to a new level by exploring the areas of Manila beyond Intramuros' walls. One Night in Ermita focuses on the dark and macabre legends and stories of Ermita's historical corridor, also known as Barangay 666. Join this brand-new one-night-only historical tour on Halloween night, October 31, at 5 p.m. by registering online. 

One Night in Metro Manila

Are you still not up for leaving the confines of your home but are aching to join in on the fun? Take this virtual tour of Metro Manila from Wander Manila instead. One Night in Metro Manila is an online tour that will be broadcasted on the Wander Manila Facebook page, and will feature stories and urban legends from all over the Metro. The virtual tours typically last for an hour and have a succeeding Q&A session. 

Watch from Wander Manila's Facebook page on October 30 at 8 p.m.

For more information, visit Wander Manila's Facebook page.