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Recommended Events ART! ART! ART! I consider AA Gallery to be perhaps the best gallery in Manila right now. Its located inside a secured lovely midcentury wooden house complete with sculpture patio. And the aesthetic experience of going there just got better with the opening of A-11 DESIGN GALLERY right across it. Now Showing: DAN LICHAUCO - Architectural Sketches and Furniture. Opening: February 7, 930am. When arriving at the compound, just tell the security guard youre looking for Albert Avellana Gallery and you can avail of spacious parking inside. BLAH BLAH
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WALKABOUT! Rediscover Chinatown! Let's take a Saturday afternoon stroll and together we'll rediscover the charms of San Nicolas and Binondo. We'll ride a horse drawn coach and check out Plaza Calderon, Binondo Church, Jaboneros Street, Madrid Street, Zaragoza Street, Sevilla Street, Lavezares Street, Ongpin Street, and the Seng Guan Buddhist Shrine among others as we wander in and out of the buildings and alleyways of one of Manila's oldest districts. Trip ends with a visit to Far East Mooncake Store and Salazar Bakery on Ongpin Street. Meet at the portico in front of Binondo Church at 2:30PM. Prepare Php200.00 each for the coach driver. Pay-what-you-want. Tour is Free. Donate an amount at your discretion. Dates: KINDRED
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THE REGULAR TOURS:
THE NORTH BANK
A Shopping Tour of Downtown Manila Rizal Avenue and the Escolta was Manila's premier shopping district until the 1970's when the rise of Makati Commercial Center and the construction of the LRT somewhat diminished this distinction. Now part of Manila Mayor Atienza's Urban Renewal Program, the area has been cleaned up and rehabilitated as a pedestrian promenade. Most of its mid-20th century historic charm remains and its still the cheapest place in Manila to buy shoes, hardware, appliances, clothes, sex gadgets, jewelery, pearls, beauty queen tiaras, voodoo potions, flowers, handicrafts, videos, and electronics. This tour of Manila's more fascinating shops will also be coupled with a side tour of Quiapo Church, the Bahay Nakpil Bautista, the Handicraft Center under the Quezon Bridge, and the Quiapo Mosque. Its a walking tour heavy on the walking part. Dress lightly and wear practical shoes. Meet in front of the Calvo Building (Wah Yuen Restaurant) on Escolta at 2:30PM
Dates:
February 5, Saturday.
March 12, Saturday.
IF THESE WALLS COULD TALK!
Walking Tour of Historic Intramuros
Almost four years running now, its the most popular tour in the selection and a definite must for beginners in Philippine History. Take a leisurely afternoon walk along the 400 year old walls and take in a humorous analysis of Philippine art, culture, and society from the Pre-Hispanic and Hispanic periods. Ironically irreverent yet informative. Meet in front of Manila Cathedral. 2:30pm.
Please prepare entrance fees to the Casa Manila Museum.
Php 40.00 for adults
Php 15.00 for students.
Dates:
February 6, Sunday.
March 6, Sunday.
MARTIAL ARTS!
Walking Tour of the Historic Cultural Center of the Philippines Complex Its a
tour all about the Philippines in the 1970’s and the tumultous era of Martial
Law, 18 inch bell-bottoms, and Miss Universe. Its a little bit disco, a little
bit New Society, and completely Imeldific. So come take a trippy trip through
National Artist for Architecture Leandro Locsins finest buildings as we analyze
one of the most exciting periods in Philippine history.
Meet at the at the Figaro Coffee Shop beside the CCP at 1:00PM. Please prepare entrance fee to the PICC and Coconut Palace. Php30.00 - PICC Php100.00 - Coconut Palace
Dates:
No CCP tour in February.
March 5, Saturday.
REGULAR TOUR RATE:
So sorry. But I have to raise prices. The cost of gas has gone through the roof.
I really do if I have to make it worth being the only job I have. Student rates
are the same though. Tour fees: Php400.00 for adults Php100.00 for students
Public school students and government employees go free. Please call to reserve.
The free slots are limited per tour.
PRIVATE TOUR RATES:
For a group of 5 pax or less (Php600.00 each person) - full fare of Php3000.00
for less than 5.
6 to 10 pax (Php550.00 each person)
11 - 15 pax (Php500.00 each person)
16 - 20 pax (Php450.00 each person)
21 - 25 pax (Php400.00 each person)
26 - above (Php350.00 each person)
Student Rate:
Php150.00 (Minimum group of 25 pax)
For all reservations, directions, or inquiries:
Email: celdrantours@hotmail.com
Text: 0 926 2597506 to reserve
Phone: 671-7726