The 12 Street Food Tours in the Philippines That Earn Their Price

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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2.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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3.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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4.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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5.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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6.⭐ 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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7.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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8.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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9.Makati Street food Tour, End with a Rooftop City View

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 9 reviews · 2 hours · from $72

Spend two hours tasting Filipino street food with guide Jenny in Makati, from savory skewers to bold local specialties and dessert. Your evening includes Filipino refreshments, local beer, photography, and a final stop at a 360-degree rooftop bar with city views. Tell the team about allergies or food restrictions before you go.

“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”

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10.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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11.Manila Food Tour: Introduction to Philippine Street Food

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 3 hours · from $60

Meet your English-speaking guide at Starbucks by California Garden Square in Mandaluyong, then ride a tricycle into a local neighborhood for more than 15 Filipino food and drink tastings. Expect dumplings, grilled meats, fried snacks, bakery treats, beer, juices, and dessert. Guides such as Chloe and Jian add local stories and can adjust some tastings to your preferences.

“Some amazing food around a very non-touristy neighbourhood. Our guide Chloe was warm, knowledgeable and entertaining. She even helped me find Balut which isn’t normally on the tour. Highly recommend to anyone wanting a taste of authentic Filipino food”

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12.Makati Street food walking tour with Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 2 hours · from $63

Join an English or Tagalog-speaking guide for two hours of Filipino street-food tasting in Makati. Expect open food halls, local dishes, dinner, drinks, Halo-Halo, live music, photos, and a rooftop-bar finale. Guides including Mare, Jeric, and Mari have led recent tours.

“Our guide Mare was very enthusiastic and provided us with lots of information on the night side of Makati. She introduced the hawker’s food in an interesting way to remove our worry or doubt in taking the street food. The four of us had indeed an interesting tour of the. Ight-life of Makati.”

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