Albay Food & Heritage Tour with Transfers, Lunch & Snacks | Tabaco Church, Casa Simeon, Cafe Molave
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Immerse yourself in the heritage, culture, and culinary delights of Albay with this day tour that will take you to some of the tourist attractions in the province. This day tour already comes with transfers from your accommodations in Legazpi City, the services of a tour guide, travel insurance, entrance fees, lunch, snacks, and bottled water. This tour is perfect for those who don’t want to fuss over planning and arranging every detail of their itinerary.
Your tour will start when you are picked up from your accommodations at 8 AM. Your first stop is Tabaco City. Here, you will visit the market and souvenir shops for an early shopping experience. After shopping, you will head to the Tabaco City Hall and Plaza. You will also visit Tabaco Church, which is also known as Saint John the Baptist Parish Church. Before you leave Tabaco City, you will visit a cutlery shop and see how their famous cutlery is made.
Your next destination is the municipality of Tiwi, where you will drop by Tiwi Church. Built in 1829, the religious site is also known as the Church of St. Lawrence the Martyr. After visiting here, you’ll head back to Tabaco City for lunch at Cafe Molave. Enjoy the local cuisine before making your way to Ness Crafts and Fine Foods, where you can shop for local handicrafts like woven bags and hats. You will return to Tiwi to visit the Philceramics at Barangay Putsan. Here, you can buy ceramics and even see how some products are made.
The next stop on your Albay tour is DJC Halo-Halo. This shop has many branches, and you’ll visit one for a bite of their famous halo-halo. While halo-halo is a popular sweet treat all over the Philippines, DJC’s halo-halo is unique because it is topped with grated cheese. You will then try marcasotes, a local sponge cake that is steamed and cooked in paper bags.
Afterward, you’ll head to Casa Simeon in Bacacay, where you will see a cooking demonstration of one of their signature dishes, Tinutungan na Manok, a chicken and roasted coconut milk dish. You will continue your culinary journey by heading to Oragon Craft Brew House to sample local craft beer and then to 1st Colonial Grill, which is known for its sili (chili pepper) ice cream. The ice cream comes in four spicy levels, with the hottest labeled “volcano.”
Once you are done with your Albay tour, you will be dropped back off at your accommodations.
Visit cultural attractions and enjoy local dishes in Albay 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. 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 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 also 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: Yes!
Pet Friendly: No. Please understand that the establishment does not allow pets inside.
Senior Citizen/PWD Friendly: Yes. However, please be advised that this tour includes mostly walking tours and may not be suitable for PWDs or individuals with existing cardiovascular ailments.
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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