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Top 15 Manila Tours & Day Trips

177 tours  ·  from $23

Manila rewards a plan and punishes the traffic. Build a stopover out of these 15: the walled city before the heat, the food streets after dark, and the day trips south that get you out before the expressway clogs.

Intramuros, Manila: Historical Bamboo Bike Tour - Starting with the Japanese cannon
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Intramuros, Manila: Historical Bamboo Bike Tour

1.Intramuros, Manila: Historical Bamboo Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 583 reviews · 2 - 3 hours · from $27Our pick

Explore Intramuros by locally made bamboo bike on a 2 to 3 hour small-group tour. Guides such as Josh, Paolo, Prime, Chi, and Anj explain Manila’s Spanish colonial and wartime past at Fort Santiago, San Agustin Church, Puerta Real Gardens, and more. The route is flat, gentle, and finishes with a cold towel and ice cream.

“I enjoyed riding the bikes, I feel it let us see a lot more than we would’ve on foot, also our guide Josh was awesome and SO knowledgeable. He shared so much with us while making it fun and interesting as well!”

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Experience Intramuros with Bamboo Bicycle - Ecotours - Japanese Cannon and the wartime story
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Experience Intramuros with Bamboo Bicycle – Ecotours

2.Experience Intramuros with Bamboo Bicycle – Ecotours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 508 reviews · from $39Top rated

You’ll choose your own bamboo bike at Bambike HQ, then ride through Intramuros with guides such as Anj, Chi, JD, or Paolo. Expect an easy pace, frequent history stops, Fort Santiago, old gates, church landmarks, bottled water, weather gear, and Filipino refreshments at the end.

“This is a sightseeing and historical tour. The bike part is flat and easy, although the streets can be crowded with pedestrians.”

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Manila: Intramuros, Chinatown, and Old Manila Half-Day Tour - Tondo Market: start with everyday Manila
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Manila: Intramuros, Chinatown, and Old Manila Half-Day Tour

3.Intramuros, Chinatown, and Old Manila Half-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 475 reviews · 3 hours · from $68

This three-hour Manila tour takes you through Tondo Market, Binondo Chinatown, and Intramuros with English-speaking guides such as Floyd, Venus, and Jane. You’ll sample local food, ride jeepneys, tuk-tuks, and tricycles, and visit Fort Santiago, Manila Cathedral, Binondo Church, and other historic sites. Expect plenty of walking, street life, and a close look at everyday Manila.

“This was a great tour. We had a fantastic time and enjoyed the walking tour a lot. Very interesting to go into parts of Manila that you would never have found on your own. The guides did a great job. Everyone should take this tour to familiarize themselves with Chinatown and Intramuros.”

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Manila: Old & New 4-Hour City Tour - Starting in Makati: Manila’s modern face
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Manila: Old & New 4-Hour City Tour

4.Old & New 4-Hour City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 458 reviews · 4 hours · from $60

This English-language tour connects Makati’s financial district with Manila’s Spanish-era Intramuros. Ride an air-conditioned van, walk through Fort Santiago and San Agustin Church, and visit the American Cemetery and Rizal Park. Guides such as Omar, Fernando, Richard, and Stella have led tours, with hotel pickup from Makati and the Bay Area.

“A good tour showing both sides of Manila With lots of good information given At the end of the tour we visited the American war graves and memorial ( which is very sobering) Are driver was very good and managed to get us around the insane Manila traffic I would recommend doing this tour while in Manila”

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

5.Manila Food Tour: Introduction to Philippine Street Food

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

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 Old and New: Sightseeing Tour Including Intramuros and Fort Santiago - The Manila American Cemetery and Memorial
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Manila Old and New: Sightseeing Tour Including Intramuros and Fort Santiago

6.Manila Old and New: Sightseeing Tour Including Intramuros and Fort Santiago

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 377 reviews · from $103

This four-hour Manila tour links Makati’s financial district with Rizal Park, the American Cemetery, Intramuros, San Agustin Church, and Fort Santiago. An English-speaking guide such as Nori, Richard, Frank, or Stella leads the visit, with hotel pickup, air-conditioned transport, and admission to key sites included.

“Our tour guide, Fernando, did a great job! Rainy season but he still managed to stop at multiple locations and was very informative.”

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Makati Nightlife: VIP Access to Clubs, Rooftops & Go-Go Bars - Hott Asia Bazaar and the local food angle
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Makati Nightlife: VIP Access to Clubs, Rooftops & Go-Go Bars

7.Makati Nightlife: VIP Access to Clubs, Rooftops & Go-Go Bars

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 278 reviews · 4.5 hours · from $24

Join guides such as Jiesel, JJ, Jeric, or Moises for 4.5 hours across Makati rooftops, food stops, live music venues, and clubs. You receive VIP entry, skip-the-line access, and a welcome shot at Octopus or Royal, with an optional go-go bar stop in Burgos. Bring ID, dress smartly, and expect venue changes.

“I loved the midget's fights and the live music Filipino Bon Jovi: great shows! Also nice to get to know some people if you are traveling alone. The guides were exceptionally nice and caring.”

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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

8.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 Ninoy Aquino Airport (MNL) Private Transfer to Manila City - Key details at a glance
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Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport (MNL) Private Transfer to Manila City

9.Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport (MNL) Private Transfer to Manila City

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 128 reviews

Book a private, air-conditioned ride between Ninoy Aquino International Airport and Metro Manila accommodation. Your driver, such as Harry, Jeffrey, Joey, or Bryant, receives your flight details and waits up to 60 minutes for airport pickup. Expect WhatsApp coordination, a vehicle matched to your group, and direct service for up to three people at the listed rate.

“Jobert was an amazing driver. He was prompt and picked my friend and I up from the airport. I had limited mobility with my knee due to injury and he so kindly helped me up the steps.”

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Manila: Guided Sunset Bamboo Bike Tour in Intramuros - Casa Manila begins the Spanish-era story
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Manila: Guided Sunset Bamboo Bike Tour in Intramuros

10.Guided Sunset Bamboo Bike Tour in Intramuros

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 119 reviews · 3 hours · from $40

Spend three hours cycling Intramuros on a locally made bamboo bike with an English or Tagalog guide. Visit Casa Manila, Fort Santiago, Manila Cathedral, Puerta Real Gardens, and other historic sites, then watch sunset from Bayleaf Hotel Skydeck. Guides such as Paolo, JD, and Justine add history, humor, and useful local context.

“Paolo was a great guide, he talked to us about history, current affairs, answered our questions and was very kind, without a doubt the best of the tour. This activity is ideal to learn a little about the history of the Philippines if you have little time, as you can visit several places quickly by bicycle.”

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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

11.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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Viva Old Manila: Intramuros Walking Tour - Meeting at the Fort Santiago entrance
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Viva Old Manila: Intramuros Walking Tour

12.Viva Old Manila: Intramuros Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 104 reviews · 3 hours · from $27

Spend three hours on foot in Intramuros with a DOT-accredited English-speaking guide such as Russell, Steven, or Jerome. Visit Fort Santiago, the Rizal Shrine, Manila Cathedral, San Agustin Church, and Casa Manila while hearing clear stories about Spanish rule, wartime Manila, and Philippine independence. Admissions, bottled water, sunscreen, and mosquito repellent are included.

“Steve was excellent! He is knowledgeable, patient and very informative!”

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From Manila: Pagsanjan Falls Day Tour - Meeting at Petron in Makati
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From Manila: Pagsanjan Falls Day Tour

13.Pagsanjan Falls Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 88 reviews · 10 hours · from $97

Leave Makati for Los Baños, where you ride an open-air wooden trolley and enjoy Laguna coconut pie. Then take a traditional bangka canoe through river gorges to Pagsanjan Falls, raft beneath the cascade, and swim in the basin. English-speaking guides such as Paul, Lea, Jayz, and Faith lead private or small-group departures.

“Really nice tour and tour guide Paul. Thanks for your amazing service”

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Manila's Walled City: Intramuros Walking Tour - Fort Santiago: one hour at Intramuros’ military heart
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Manila’s Walled City: Intramuros Walking Tour

14.Manila’s Walled City: Intramuros Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 82 reviews · from $35

Spend about three and a half hours exploring Intramuros with an English-speaking guide such as Andre or Ann. Visit Fort Santiago, the Rizal Shrine, Manila Cathedral, San Agustin Church, the Memorare Manila Monument, and Casa Manila, with a kalesa or Tranvia ride, snacks, and bottled water included.

“Very interesting tour to learn more about the history of the Philippines, excellent guide. Really enjoyed it.”

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Manila Filipino Cooking Class: Meryenda Favorites - From Noodles to Spring Rolls and Sweets
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Manila Filipino Cooking Class: Meryenda Favorites

15.Manila Filipino Cooking Class: Meryenda Favorites

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 80 reviews · from $60

In central Makati, Chyl guides a small group of up to four through a Filipino meryenda menu: a filling noodle dish, savory spring rolls, and sweet treats. You get your own cooking station, ingredients, equipment, and a nonalcoholic drink, then return to Somerset Olympia Makati after about two hours.

“Chyl was extremely friendly and helpful both guiding the class and talking about Manila and the Philippines.”

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