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The 15 Food Tours in Manila That Earn Their Price

25 tours  ·  from $58

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.

Manila Food Tour: Introduction to Philippine Street Food - Why the neighborhood matters
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Manila Food Tour: Introduction to Philippine Street Food

1.Manila Food Tour: Introduction to Philippine Street Food

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 417 reviews · from $60Our pick

Meet at 3 pm in Mandaluyong for a three-hour small-group food walk led by Chloe, Nel, Jian, or another local guide. Ride a tricycle, and sometimes a jeepney or motorbike, then sample 10 or more Filipino snacks, grilled meats, dumplings, drinks, and dessert. Come hungry: portions can be generous.

“One of the best food tour with Chloe. She was funny, informative and shared a lot of knowledge with us. Had a blast eating lots of food.”

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Manila Food Tour: Explore World's Oldest Chinatown - Handmade dumplings and the value of a guide
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Manila Food Tour: Explore World’s Oldest Chinatown

2.Manila Food Tour: Explore World’s Oldest Chinatown

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 158 reviews · from $60

Meet your guide at Binondo Church for a three-hour walk through Manila’s Chinatown. You’ll sample about eight sweet and savory foods, including fresh lumpia, Kuchay Ah Pie, handmade dumplings, mami, dim sum, and hopia. Guides such as Nel, Jian, Chloe, and Rian add food and cultural context while leading you to busy local spots.

“My guide was Jian, the owner that started the tour. He was incredibly friendly and knowledgeable about the city and the shops/restaurants we visited. The food was lovely and the tour was well worth it! Highly recommend 👌”

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Manila: Street Food and Drinks Walking Tour with Tastings - Starting at Grand Cafe 1919 in Binondo
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Manila: Street Food and Drinks Walking Tour with Tastings

3.Street Food and Drinks Walking Tour with Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 114 reviews · 2 hours · from $68

Meet at Grand Cafe 1919 in Binondo for two hours of Filipino street food, local drinks, neighborhood stories, and short rides on a jeepney or tricycle. Your English-speaking guide may serve banana cue, kwek kwek, pancit, grilled seafood, halo-halo, and more. Come hungry, wear good walking shoes, and expect a lively local setting.

“Mari was an excellent tour guide and very organized with a positive personality. I liked the meeting point for the tour as the cafe provided a nice atmosphere to meet the group, have a beverage, and use the facilities before starting the tour. The pacing of the tour was just right as there was time to chat and learn about the sites we would walk by without feeling rushed or overly burdened with information. It felt more like doing a walking tour with friends. The steet food stops for me were mostly of food I was familiar with since I grew up with Filipino cuisine, but I still enjoyed the…”

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Manila: Sightseeing and Food Walking Tour with Tastings - Starting at Quinta Market and entering Quiapo
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Manila: Sightseeing and Food Walking Tour with Tastings

4.Sightseeing and Food Walking Tour with Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 68 reviews · 6 hours · from $58Best value

Spend six hours with an English-speaking guide such as Jen, Eric, or Grace, sampling food in Quiapo and Binondo, riding local transport, and cycling Intramuros on a bamboo bike. Expect plenty of walking, market noise, Filipino-Chinese flavors, Spanish-era sights, and a full day of local stories.

“I highly recommend this tour. Our guide Jen was amazing. She was friendly, funny and extremely knowledgeable. It was great getting to experience some real-life Manila in the markets and catching all the different types of transport, as well as seeing some of the more touristy sights. We did do many different things, the boat, the bikes, churches, viewpoints, the old town, markets, so much food, but everything was really well organised so there was no waiting around. There was plenty of food stops to try different things, much more so than any other food tour I’ve done. It was a full on day and I was exhausted by the…”

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Manila's Culinary Expedition: The Ultimate Food and Market Tour - Starting at 12:30 pm with hotel pickup
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Manila’s Culinary Expedition: The Ultimate Food and Market Tour

5.Manila’s Culinary Expedition: The Ultimate Food and Market Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 42 reviews · from $115

Start at 12:30 pm with hotel pickup, then walk through Binondo, Manila’s Chinatown, stopping at restaurants and market areas for about 10 Filipino food tastings. Your guide may tailor the stops to your interests, with guides such as Mark and drivers such as Kyle or Pedro helping connect the dishes to Manila’s history.

“Lots of food and lots of fun! Come hungry and with good walking shoes. You will not be disappointed.”

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Manila: Guided Food Tour of Binondo with Tastings - Carvajal Street and the first taste
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Manila: Guided Food Tour of Binondo with Tastings

6.Guided Food Tour of Binondo with Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 38 reviews · 3 hours · from $60

Spend three hours walking Binondo with an English-speaking guide such as Chloe, Nel, Jian, or Juan. Start at Binondo Church, then visit small eateries for lumpia, handmade dumplings, mami, dimsum, and hopia. Expect generous portions, narrow lanes, local stories, and enough food to replace breakfast and possibly lunch.

“Some fantastic tasting food - including best dim sim ever”

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Makati Street Food Experience end with a Rooftop Bar - Learning to order without an English menu
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Makati Street Food Experience end with a Rooftop Bar

7.Makati Street Food Experience end with a Rooftop Bar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 33 reviews · from $65

Join V for a three-hour Makati food walk that starts with sisig, balut, kwek-kwek, intestines, and local beer at Hott Asia Bazaar. Stop for dessert and photos at the 1950s-style Filling Station, then finish at Antidote rooftop bar in I'M Hotel. The group is limited to 10, with vegetarian choices available.

“Great food tour in Manila! V had great communication with us pre tour and on the night she showed us places we might not have found ourselves in Manila. A mix of the street food market and a retro 1950s style diner for dessert! Make sure you leave plenty of room as there is so much food! Highly recommend if you're new to Manila.”

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Intramuros & Chinatown Manila Tour – Walking, Food & Culture - Quiapo Market: Manila before the guidebook version
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Intramuros & Chinatown Manila Tour – Walking, Food & Culture

8.Intramuros & Chinatown Manila Tour – Walking, Food & Culture

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 32 reviews · from $62

Spend about five hours walking, eating, riding, and sightseeing across Manila. Start at Quiapo Market, taste Filipino food in Binondo, then cycle through Intramuros. Guides such as Mike, Fred, George, Erick, Carmen, Eric, and Jen bring local stories to the route. Transportation can include boats, jeepneys, buses, tricycles, and bikes.

“The tour part of this experience was five stars. The guide was super knowledgeable and fun. I learned a ton and the various modes of transportation was definitely a key part of the trip. The food was mostly just ok except the fruits in the Read more”

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Manila Street food and Night Market Tour - Starting at Tutuban Night Market
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Manila Street food and Night Market Tour

9.Manila Street food and Night Market Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 21 reviews · 2 hours · from $68

Spend two fast-moving hours with Floyd or Venus sampling Filipino street food and exploring Tutuban Night Market, Divisoria, Binondo Chinatown, and Pasig Esplanade. You’ll learn how to order local snacks, ride a tuk-tuk or jeepney, and see Manila beyond the usual sights. Come ready to walk, taste, and try unfamiliar foods.

“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.”

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Makati Street Food Tour Experience - Meeting Mari and Learning the Filipino Food Basics
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Makati Street Food Tour Experience

10.Makati Street Food Tour Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · 2 hours · from $66

Meet Mari outside Filling Station Cafe and Bar on P. Burgos in Makati for a two-hour Filipino street food dinner. You’ll visit local food stalls, taste traditional dishes, enjoy water and local beer, and hear stories about Filipino culture and history. The tour is in English and Tagalog, with groups capped at 10.

“Had a great time on this tour being exposed to some of the more traditional Filipino foods. Our guide Mari was fantastic. Very passionate about sharing everything the Philippines has to offer. If you book this tour, go with an empty stomach and an adventurous spirit.”

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Manila Chinatown Food Tour Experience - Starting at 1919 Grand Cafe on Juan Luna Street
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Manila Chinatown Food Tour Experience

11.Manila Chinatown Food Tour Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · from $65

Start at 1919 Grand Cafe in Binondo and follow a local guide through food stalls, Chinese shops, souvenir stands, and gold stalls. Expect 7 to 10 tastings, bottled water, a short jeepney or tuk tuk ride, and stories about Manila’s Chinese-Filipino culture. Guides may include Mara, Tessie, or Mari.

“My family did this tour with Tessie. It is exactly the type of thing you want a food tour for - in your own you would quickly get lost, not know what to order, or not know the good spots. Plenty of food, both Filipino and Chinese dishes, Tessie waRead more”

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⭐ Manila Street Food Tour in the Downtown, Eat and Drink⭐ - Meeting at Tutuban Center and starting in downtown Manila
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⭐ Manila Street Food Tour in the Downtown, Eat and Drink⭐

12.⭐ Manila Street Food Tour in the Downtown, Eat and Drink⭐

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 19 reviews · 2 hours · from $63

Meet your English-speaking guide, such as Floyd or V, outside the Bonifacio Monument at Tutuban Center Mall. Over two hours, sample 6 to 10 Filipino foods, from kwek kwek and balut to halo-halo and local sweets, while walking through Tondo and Binondo and using local transport.

“We loved touring with V, we booked both the night market and the street food tour and each experience was worth it! 10/10!”

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Makati Street Food Tour Experience - Meeting Mari and Learning the Filipino Food Basics
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Makati Street Food tour Experience

13.Makati Street Food tour Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · from $73

Meet guide Mari at Filling Station Bar and Cafe in Makati at 7 p.m. for a two-hour Filipino street-food dinner. Move through local food stops, try unusual dishes, enjoy a beer or juice, finish with dessert and rooftop views, and return to the meeting point. The group is limited to 10 people.

“Mari is an excellent tour guide with expansive knowledge about national food and history. She is incredibly energetic and gave us a good insight into life in the Philippines. I enjoyed trying different dishes and walking through areas of Makati I had never seen before. Highly recommended.”

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Makati: Street Food Experience with a Local Guide - What the two-hour route actually gives you
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Makati: Street Food Experience with a Local Guide

14.Street Food Experience with a Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 14 reviews · 2 hours · from $63

Meet your English-speaking guide in Makati for a two-hour evening food walk, local beer, and Filipino street-food tasting. You will learn how to order without an English menu, see parts of the neighborhood, and finish at a 360-degree rooftop bar. Dinner and photography are included, while extra drinks are not.

“We had a thoroughly enjoyable tour and our guide Jenny was so kind and knowledgable about the food and culture. She introduced us to new foods and different parts of the city, areas that we would never known about without her local knowledge. We highly recommend this tour.”

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Manila: Intramuros and Chinatown Food Tour with Food Samples - Fort Santiago: Manila’s serious opening chapter
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Manila: Intramuros and Chinatown Food Tour with Food Samples

15.Intramuros and Chinatown Food Tour with Food Samples

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 12 reviews · 5 hours · from $80

Join an English or Tagalog speaking guide, often Jane, for a five-hour walk through Fort Santiago, Manila Cathedral, and San Agustin Church. Then ride a tuktuk to Binondo for seven Chinese Filipino food samples, from siopao and siomai to hopia and egg tart. The tour ends at Binondo Church and suits active visitors who enjoy history, food, and small groups.

“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…”

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