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Escolta & Binondo Trade History Walk

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Follow old Manila's commercial story from Escolta's surviving buildings across Jones Bridge into Binondo.

Scenic Ride Easy 1 day 2 km 3 hr 30 min
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This walk traces Manila's commercial history rather than its colonial fortifications. Begin on Calle Escolta, stop at the Regina Building and continue toward Jones Bridge. Cross the Pasig into Binondo and finish at Binondo Church. The route connects the old financial district with the historic Chinese commercial center that helped shape Manila.

Route itinerary

  1. 1
    Calle Escolta
    Tourist Attractions Start · 40 min
    Calle Escolta

    City of Manila, Metro Manila

    Trip note

    Begin on Calle Escolta, once Manila's premier commercial street.

    Address Calle Escolta, 230 Escolta St, Binondo, Manila, 1006 Metro Manila

    ★ 4.00 · 1 reviews
  2. 2
    Regina Building
    Tourist Attractions Stop · 30 min
    Regina Building

    City of Manila, Metro Manila

    Trip note

    Stop at the Regina Building and surviving Escolta architecture.

    Address Regina Building, 410 Escolta St, Binondo, Manila, 1006 Metro Manila

    ★ 4.60 · 16 reviews
  3. 3
    Jones Bridge
    Tourist Attractions Stop · 30 min
    Jones Bridge

    City of Manila, Metro Manila

    Trip note

    Cross the Pasig River using Jones Bridge.

    Address Jones Bridge, Jones Brg, Binondo, Manila, Metro Manila

    ★ 4.60 · 2059 reviews
  4. 4
    Minor Basilica and National Shrine of Saint Lorenzo Ruiz (Binondo Church)
    Churches and Religious Sites Finish · 45 min
    Minor Basilica and National Shrine of Saint Lorenzo Ruiz (Binondo Church)

    City of Manila, Metro Manila

    Trip note

    Finish at Binondo Church in the historic commercial district.

    Address Minor Basilica and National Shrine of Saint Lorenzo Ruiz (Binondo Church), 1006 Plaza Lorenzo Ruiz, Binondo, Manila, 1006 Metro Manila

    ★ 4.60 · 3556 reviews

Recommended stops

Calle Escolta
Tourist Stop Calle Escolta

City of Manila, Metro Manila

Begin on Calle Escolta, once Manila's premier commercial street. View place
Regina Building
Tourist Stop Regina Building

City of Manila, Metro Manila

Stop at the Regina Building and surviving Escolta architecture. View place
Jones Bridge
Tourist Stop Jones Bridge

City of Manila, Metro Manila

Cross the Pasig River using Jones Bridge. View place
Minor Basilica and National Shrine of Saint Lorenzo Ruiz (Binondo Church)
Tourist Stop Minor Basilica and National Shrine of Saint Lorenzo Ruiz (Binondo Church)

City of Manila, Metro Manila

Finish at Binondo Church in the historic commercial district. View place