The Philippines · FOOD TOURS IN MANILA
Every trip has one free day too few. These 15 food tours in Manila justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part of planning.
Taste Binondo’s Chinese-Filipino classics with a small group. Eight food stops, dumplings, mami, dim sum, and hopia in 3 hours.
“It was fine. The guide was sweet but we really didn’t learn much about Chinatown. Lots of food and the food was ok - nothing remarkable.”
Manila street food and drinks walking tour in Binondo with 6-10 tastings, halo-halo, and jeepney or tricycle rides in a small group.
“It was terrific. Lovely friendly knowledgeable guide. Lots of food tastings and good general information about the area etc. We learned a lot. Thanks”
Walk Quiapo and Binondo for street food tastings, ride local transport, then cycle Intramuros on a traditional bamboo bike for 6 hours.
“Our main guide was Jen and her assistant was Stefanie. Jen was an awesome guide as she was thorough, patient, knowledgeable and helpful. She had endless energy and information! This tour was an amazing way to get to know some parts of Metro Manila. We covered so much, used local transportation and enjoyed great variety on this experience. We got to ride the Pasig ferry and learn how much it costs as well as riding in a jeepney and understanding the cost, how to pay and how to communicate with the driver. We also got to spend time riding bamboo bikes around Intramuras. We tasted many fruits and foods! Wow!…”
A 3-hour Manila Chinatown and Binondo food tour with hotel pickup, about 10 tastings, and a small group for real local flavor.
“Our guides were very good and tailored our food tastings according to what we wanted to experience. A very good view of Chinatown. I would recommend this trip to others. If you want a different cultural experience, then this is for you.”
Walk Binondo’s oldest Chinatown with an English guide, tasting lumpia, dumplings, mami, dimsum, and hopia over 3 hours.
“Jian was an excellent guide. Very knowledgeable about the food scene and full of interesting factoids. The food was varied, of good quality, very tasty and plentiful. Come hungry. I've done many Filipino food tours. This was the best one.”
2-hour Manila night food crawl from Tutuban to Divisoria, Binondo Chinatown, and Pasig riverside lights, with guide-led tastings.
“This tour with Venus was a great introduction to the local Filipino street food, and a great walk through the local street markets. We got to emerge ourselves into the community of Manila and learn about the history and culture behind it all. Would definitely recommend this tour.”
Makati street food in Manila, a 2-hour small-group dinner with local beer, history, and easy guidance for $66.
“We thoroughly enjoyed our tour with Mari. She took great care of our elderly mom and ensured the tour was thoroughly enjoyed by all. Time well spent for this tour!”
Manila street food tour in Tondo and Binondo with 6 to 10 tastings, local transport, and a small-group guide, starting at Tutuban Center Mall.
“Floyd was awesome - we walked all around and enjoyed the markets! Good tour and intro to Manila”
Makati at night with a local guide, Filipino street food tastings, local beer, and a 360 rooftop bar finish in 2 hours.
“Jenny was amazing and had fantastic knowledge about the local area and food. it was so much more than a food tour (which was excellent) but we got to see the local neighbourhood and shown some of the highlights of the area that we can come back and explore at our leisure. I can highly recommend Venus and Jenny doe the amazing tour and time spent with us.”
Walk Intramuros to Fort Santiago, ride a tuktuk to Binondo, then taste 7 Chinese-Filipino treats with a small-group guide.
“Nous avons passé un excellent moment en compagnie de Jane, d’une douceur et d’une gentillesse remarquables. La visite à pied était très accessible et agréable, avec un petit trajet en tuk-tuk rapide et sympathique. Le repas était copieux et délicieux, au point qu’il a été difficile de résister aux encas proposés après le restaurant ! Jane a pris le temps d’attendre avec nous l’arrivée de notre taxi (puis nous a envoyé un message pour s’assurer que nous étions bien rentrées…un geste très attentionné qui nous a beaucoup touchées). Nous nous sommes senties en parfaite sécurité tout au long de l’expérience, et ses explications étaient claires, intéressantes et vivantes. Une très…”
A guided Makati street food crawl in Manila, ending with a 360 rooftop bar skyline view plus dinner bites, dessert, and local beer.
“Jenni was great, she was so friendly and interesting, so much food to eat and managed to more than accomodate me not eating meat . Beer was icy cold and was great see sights of Makati”
Taste Chinese street food in Manila’s Binondo on a guided 2-hour walk. Learn Chinatown history, eat at 8 spots, and ride local transport.
“So good! Mari was an amazing guide who was full of energy and knowledge. We had a great time!”
See Happy Land of Tondo, Smokey Mountain, Ugbo street food, then shop Divisoria with a small-group guide. $56, 3 hours.
“I went on a solo trip. It was a bit nerve-wracking, but the local female guide spoke simple English, which I'm not very good at, so I was able to communicate with her and enjoy the tour. The slums were much harsher than I had imagined, and it was something I couldn't have imagined in Japan, but the children were bright and cute. Riding the jeepney was also a great experience.”
Walk Binondo with an English-speaking guide, eat free Chinatown samples, and stop at Ongpin Street and Binondo Church for stories and great value.
“Jane is a great guide! She showed us all around Chinatown, gave us great food and told as a lot about Chinatown, the food and the Philippines. Highly recommend!”
2-hour Manila street food and drinks tour with a tuktuk ride plus jeepney or tricycle, sampling 6 to 10 classic Filipino bites.
“V is an awesome guide! She's super friendly and helpful, and she even helps with photo shoots and crossing busy roads. The food is all amazing; I'm so full and happy. You should definitely join her tour!”
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