Zamboanga City Private Historical Day Tour with Transfers
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Summary
Description
Discover Zamboanga City's historical landmarks and tourist spots when you join this day tour. If you love visiting places with stories to tell that will make you appreciate history, this tour is for you. It comes with entrance fees to all attractions, the assistance of a tour guide, and pick-up and drop-off from your hotel in Zamboanga City.
You will be picked up from your accommodation and then head to your first stop, Pasonanca Park. The first destination, known as the Little Baguio of the South, has a refreshing ambiance as it is home to a variety of trees and different plants. Also in the park are tree houses and the Boy Scout Camp, where you can see teepees built in honor of the boy scouts that tragically died in a plane crash in 1963.
From there, you will proceed to the city's Heritage Zone starting with Zamboanga City Hall, which has Filipino-Colonial touches in its architecture. You will then stop at the Plaza Pershing and Pettit Barracks and hear from your guide the history of these buildings dating back to the American Occupation.
Next, you will head to Fort Pilar National Museum, where you can see artifacts that were used by the different people of Mindanao on display. Also in the fort is the Fort Pilar Shrine, which is dedicated to Nuestra Señora del Pilar, the city's patron saint.
Afterward, you will make a stop at the souvenir center in the city, where you will also get to learn the weaving practice of locals from Yakan Village. Feel free to purchase some of the hand-woven items for sale.
Lastly, you will visit Canelar Barter Trade, where you can buy souvenirs that will serve as your keepsake from the tour. Afterward, you will be dropped off at your hotel.
Learn why Zamboanga City is an important historical site when you book this day tour. Check the availability by choosing a date.
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Tour Information: This private tour is available daily.
Meet-up Information: Guide to the Philippines will send tour reminders at least (1) day before the tour date through your registered email address or mobile number. Please keep all communication lines open. Make sure to have the electronic copy of your confirmed tour voucher ready.
On the day of the tour, your assigned Tour Guide will meet you at the lobby of your hotel (within the vicinity of Zamboanga City), at least fifteen (15) minutes prior to start of the tour. Strictly no latecomers or tour reservation might be forfeited.
Tour Proper: Please be reminded to dress appropriately. All guests are expected to do their share in ensuring their safety and security as well as that of their personal belongings. Guide to the Philippines and Tour Operators are not liable for the loss or damage to any personal belongings left unattended during the tour.
Children Friendly: Children 0-2 are free of charge.
Pet Friendly: No. Please understand that the establishment does not allow pets inside.
Senior Citizen/PWD Friendly: There are no extreme activities included in this experience.
Cancellation Policy: The operator may cancel the activity in case of force majeure or unforeseen circumstances like weather conditions. In this case, you will be given the option to reschedule or request a full refund. Schedule cancellation requests must be made 48 hours before your original subject to approval. No shows are not entitled to reschedule and refund.
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