Philippines · LUZON
Rice terraces in the north, volcanoes south of Manila, and a lot of road in between. These 15 tours cover the island beyond the capital.
Explore Intramuros, Fort Santiago, San Agustin Church, and Casa Manila on a guided Manila walking tour with snacks and water.
“Interesting & informative. Our guide was very enthusiastic & had a sense of humour. Well worth doing.”
Learn Filipino meryenda favorites in Makati with Chyl, making noodles, spring rolls, and sweets in a small, family-friendly class.
“This cooking experience was amazing! I try to make it a tradition to book a cooking class in every country I travel to and this one has to be top 5 for sure. Our host Chyl was very kind and welcoming for this class and she made sure we knew”
Review of Batad’s six-hour rice terrace hike, with local guides, rice wine tasting, milling, costs, fitness tips, and itinerary advice.
“Miller was an amazing tour guide for our three day trek. He was so flexible to our needs - changing routes and our daily schedule based on how we felt each day. He always made sure we were safe, comfortable, and having fun. He knew so”
Ride a bamboo bike through Intramuros, Manila, with a local guide, historic gates, wartime sites, and a small-group format.
“1.5hrs Bambike tour with Josh our guide was fun and informative! Cracking Jokes through Josh’s trivia while learning about Philippine history was a great way of understanding it better. Highly recommend. There are longer tours as well. Ended off with a cool towel and non dairy ice cream. Perfect!”
See everyday Manila by jeepney, market, church, and side streets on a small-group tour with coffee, food, photos, and local insight.
“Our tour guide, Floyd, was exceptional—his deep knowledge and detailed explanations enriched every moment of the tour. He brought great personality to the experience, engaging us with fun mini karaoke sessions that created unforgettable memories. A truly five-star guide who made our trip extraordinary and filled with joy!”
Explore Manila in three hours, from Tondo Market and Binondo Chinatown to Intramuros, with local guides, street life, and colonial landmarks.
“Excellent Quick Look at parts of Manila. Floyd our guide was informative, honest and fun. Enjoyed the variety of walking, tuk tuks and jeepneys.”
Explore Makati nightlife with rooftop views, live music, street food, clubs, VIP entry, and a local guide for $23.99.
“I had a great experience bar hopping and finding hidden gems. I recommend this to expaxs that want know a little more about the night life in Makati.”
Ride a bamboo bike through Intramuros at sunset, then enjoy a rooftop drink and 360-degree views of Manila for $37.
“long to try the bamboo bike before. plus seeing the beautiful sunset with a provided drink at an extremely good-view restaurant was really an excellent exprience.”
Explore Intramuros with a local guide, from Manila Cathedral and Fort Santiago to Casa Manila, in a compact history-filled walking tour.
“Amazing tour in the Intramuros area!! Mari was such a knowledgeable, funny host and we learned so much about Filipino history during our tour. Really enjoyed it and would highly recommend Mari!”
Explore Makati street food, Filipino specialties, retro desserts, local beer, and a 360-degree rooftop bar in this three-hour evening tour.
“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.”
Explore Manila through Quiapo, Binondo, and Intramuros with street food, local transport, history, and a bike ride for $62.
“George and his coworkers were just amazing. Very interesting to learn about Philippine occupation over the last 500 years and experience some real Philippine cuisine. A real personal experience. Highly recommended.”
Review of the four-day Banaue hiking tour from Manila, with rice terraces, village stays, waterfalls, transport details, costs, and practical tips.
“It was such a great and unusual experience, and even better than I imagined. As a hiker, this was pretty moderate level of difficulty, but also a bit challenging due to some slippery parts because it rained when we were there. But the views ar”
Explore Binondo’s Chinese-Filipino food, history, markets, and local transport on a friendly two-hour Manila walking tour.
“We had an amazing time during the food tour in China Town with Mari! Mari has a super energetic and bubbly personality and really thought of everything. She gave us a nice mix of the history of the place as well as all the best local”
Cook Filipino family recipes with chef Isi in her Manila home, pick garden ingredients, and share a private meal with beer and local flavor.
“Isi was such an incredible, and inviting hostess!!! She let us do as much of the prep, and cooking as we wanted, and gave us an excellent lesson in Filipino history, and cuisine. She also makes delicious chili sauces that we bought at a local store to bring home to Texas!”
Walk Tondo and Chinatown with a local guide, ride a jeepney, visit markets, sample local life, and see Manila beyond the usual sights.
“This experience is AS ADVERTIZED. No sugar coating it ... many across the Philippines struggle daily; yet, they are happy, energetic and genuine to their core. On this tour we saw all of that condensed into a pleasant 2-hour stroll through the”
