Full-Day Historical Heritage Guided Tour of Tacloban and Palo

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• 1
  Sto. Nino Shrine and Heritage Museum

  Art Collections gifted to the Marcos family during the time of the late Pres. Ferdinand Marcos, Sr.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket included
• 2
  Leyte Landing Memorial

  The park was built to commemorate the historic landing of Gen. Douglas MacArthur in Leyte Gulf in his campaign to liberate the Philippines from Japanese occupation. This event led to the largest naval battle of World War II. The park is located in the Municipality of Palo and is one of the most visited sites in Leyte. Main feature is the larger than life bronze statue of Gen Douglas MacArthur.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 3

  Commonly called the Palo Cathedral to the locals, is located in the heart of the Municipality of Palo. The Cathedral was converted into a hospital during World War II for the wounded Allied Forces soldiers. In the grounds of the site sits a Memorial Park for those who perished during on onslaught of ST Haiyan on Nov. 08, 2013.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 4
  M/M Eva Jocelyn Shrine

  17 Ships run aground during the onslaught of ST Haiyan in Nov. 08, 2013 and M/V Eva Jocelyn is just one of them. M/V Eva Jocelyn was pushed into the middle of a street by the water surge. This ship was the most difficult to push back into the waters and so was thus turned into a shrine.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 5

  Drop by Tacloban City Hall, the seat of government of Tacloban City. The City Hall is located at the top of a hill. Perfect for picture taking showcasing the picturesque Cancabato Bay.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 6
  Leyte Provincial Capitol Building

  A historic building, situated in Tacloban City. The Capitol was the seat of government of Leyte until 2019. It also served as the seat of the Philippine Commonwealth government from October 23,1944 to Feb. 25,1945 as the Allied Forces liberated the Philippine Islands from Japanese Control during. Sergio Osmena was sworn in as President by Gen. Douglas MacArthur.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 7
  San Juanico Bridge

  San Juanico Bridge was once the longest bridge in the Philippines stretching 2.16 kilometers spanning a body of seawater. Considered as Leyte and Samar's iconic sites. Not only is the bridge important for tourism but it plays an important role in the economy of the region since it connects the island of Samar and Leyte. While on the bridge get to enjoy the stunning views of the San Juanico Strait, a narrow strait in the Eastern Visayas Region with a thousand whirlpools. and the nearby mountains and islets.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 8
  Madonna of Japan

  A symbol of peace between the Filipinos and Japanese people. This monument was erected 33 years after WWII in memory of the brave soldiers who fought and died in battle. The statue stands on a rock a landscaped garden, trees and flowering plants.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 9
  Sto. Nino Church

  Another historical landmark in the City of Tacloban. This church has battled and sustained a few typhoons and earthquakes. Although partially damaged during Super Typhoon Haiyan, the church provided cover and shelter to nearby residents after the onslaught of Haiyan.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Total Duration of 6-7 hours include the travel time from each attraction

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