13 Jeepney & Tricycle Tours in the Philippines to Build a Day Around

1.Jeepney Adventure Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 124 reviews · 8 hours · from $34Our pick

Spend eight social hours with local hosts on a music-filled jeepney ride from Frendz Hostel to Lio Beach, Bulalacao Waterfalls, a Filipino farm lunch, and Nacpan Beach. You’ll swim, hike, play volleyball, share a boodle fight, enjoy three drinks, and finish with pool time and karaoke. Guides may include Mark, Jade, Russell, or Christine.

“It was really nice experience. I met lots of new people also solo travelers. Super nice vibe”

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2.Guided Tuk Tuk Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 57 reviews · 2 hours · from $66

Start at Tutuban Center Mall for a small-group tour through Manila’s markets and neighborhoods. Ride a tuk tuk or tricycle, try a jeepney, sample local food, and walk through areas most sightseeing routes skip. Guides including Venus and Floyd offer friendly local context in English, with time for shopping and people-watching.

“I think we got lucky. Our tour was the 1st of January and to compensate for the lack of market life due to holidays, we had a detailed tour of Intramuos added on. It was amazing and the guides were knowledgeable and skilled. A good pick to see real life in Manilla for the working poor.”

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3.Manila Tuktuk and Jeepney Ride Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 16 reviews · 2 hours · from $65

Spend two hours exploring old Manila by TukTuk, tricycle, and jeepney with an English-speaking guide such as Floyd or Veronica. Visit Chinatown, Divisoria, Tutuban, local residences, markets, and lesser-known streets. The ride is small-group, informal, and focused on seeing Manila as locals move through it.

“The tour was great and Floyd was very knowledgeable! He showed us places in Manila we never would’ve been able to find on our own. Thank you for the great tour!”

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4.Chinatown Nighttime Tour by Tuk-Tuk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · 2 hours · from $65Top rated

Spend two hours exploring Binondo with an English-speaking local guide such as Floyd or Venus. Ride a tuk-tuk or tricycle through Chinatown, stroll Ongpin Street, see illuminated temples, cross Jones Bridge, and finish beside the Pasig River. Food is not listed as included, so bring extra cash for snacks and drinks.

“Floyd was a fantastic guide and felt very safe with him. I had a great night seeing various spots in Manila and the beautiful streets. It was fun to go on the tuktuk and experience the local jeepney. Great tour!”

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5.Discover the Real Manila with Tuktuk and Jeepney

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · from $85

Join local guide Venus for a two-hour look at Manila’s Tondo market and Binondo, the city’s oldest Chinatown. You’ll walk through market streets and alleys, see daily life in poorer districts, and receive photos after the tour. Morning and afternoon departures suit short stays and layovers.

“Great tour through tondo, divisoria and Chinatown. Venus is a local and knows so much. First time visit for my kids and they really enjoyed it. My parents joined us and even they, who grew up here found it to be unique and enjoyable .A must do!”

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6.Jeepney Island Tour with Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 8 reviews · 7 hours · from $86

Spend seven hours touring Siquijor in a private open jeepney with an English-speaking guide. Choose at least five stops, including Cambugahay Falls, Pitogo Cliff, the Balite century-old tree, Tulapos Sanctuary, and Paliton Beach. Lunch, entrance fees, hotel transfers, and snorkeling are included. Ask about the route before setting out.

“The tour was incredible! The guides were all very friendly and totally cool. Our driver was the best. We took great pictures and had a lot of fun. Thank you so much!”

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7.Manila Tuk-Tuk Adventure Hop-in and Hop-Off

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 6 reviews · 2 hours · from $63

Ride an eco-friendly tuk-tuk through Manila with a live local guide, stopping at Binondo’s Chinatown, local markets, and cultural sites. Guide Mari is especially noted for her humor, English, and personal stories. Water, admission fees, and a walking tour are included, while food tastings and hotel pickup cost extra.

“very nice way of discovering Manila ! Mari was very kind to the family and shared many anecdotes. to be discovered !”

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8.Manila Street Food and Drinks with Tuktuk Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 2 hours · from $61

Join Venus or another English and Tagalog-speaking guide for a two-hour Manila food walk starting at Tutuban Center Mall. Sample banana cue, kwek-kwek, siomai, grilled squid, palabok, halo-halo, and local drinks, then ride a jeepney or Lamborghini tricycle through streets and alleyways beyond Intramuros.

“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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9.Panglao Land Tour by TukTuk

★★★★★★★★★★3.2 · 4 reviews · 5 hours · from $50

Ride a private TukTuk around Panglao with an English-speaking driver-guide, stopping at St. Augustine Parish Church, Nova Shell Museum, Bohol Bee Farm, Hinagdanan Cave, the Church of Our Lady of the Assumption, and Modala Beach Resort. Hotel pickup, entrance fees, fuel, and parking are included, while meals cost extra.

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10.The Jeepney & Tuk Tuk Adventure ride with Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4 reviews · from $50

Start at 1919 Grand Cafe in Binondo and spend about two hours using jeepneys, tricycles, and your feet to see Manila as locals do. Your guide leads you through Divisoria’s markets, neighborhood streets, food stops, and possible cultural sites. The group is capped at 10, with water included and snacks extra.

“It includes a lot of walking around and not suitable for mobility challenged guests. Not wheelchair friendly but the guide was good at making an alternative arrangement.”

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11.2-Hour Boracay Land Tour via Etrike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 2 hours · from $32Best value

Explore Boracay by private etrike in two hours, stopping at Newcoast, Puka Beach, Bolabog Beach, the Bakawan mangroves, and Lapus Lapus Keyhole when time allows. Your English-speaking guide handles the route, photo stops, and hotel pickup. Bring cash for optional kayak rental, sand-castle photos, food, and drinks.

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12.HISTORICAL KALESA RIDE TOUR EXPERIENCE IN INTRAMUROS

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 3 reviews · 4 hours

Spend four hours exploring Intramuros by private kalesa with an English-speaking guide and driver. Visit Fort Santiago, Plaza Roma, Manila Cathedral, San Agustin Church, Casa Manila, and Baluarte de San Diego. The ride adds old Manila charm, while the walking stops provide context and close views of the city’s colonial buildings.

“Riding in the kalesa was a great way to get around Intramuros. Our guide was very patient with me and my elderly mother. He was also knowledgeable about the history of the area. One opportunity for improvement is the addition of a microphone and speaker as it was difficult to hear him as he faced forward and the traffic buzzed around us. But overall, loved the experience and would do it again and recommend it to anyone considering it.”

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13.Taal Volcano Tagaytay Private Tour w/Jeepney Ride

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 8 hours · from $243

Spend a full day around Tagaytay with a private English-speaking guide, hotel pickup, and a Taal Lake cruise. You’ll ride a jeepney to Palace in the Sky, see Museo Orlina’s glass sculpture, visit Guinness-recorded Puzzle Mansion, and learn to make buko pie. Guide Jhay-Ahr is specifically praised for careful, friendly service.

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