Good food opens the right doors. This three-hour visit takes you into chef Isi’s Manila home, where you can pick calamansi and lemongrass from her garden, help prepare family recipes, and sit down to eat what you made. I like the private setting and the chance to learn about Filipino food from someone who grew … Read more
Come hungry, leave with a skyline view. This three-hour Makati evening tour pairs Filipino street food with a retro diner stop and a rooftop finish at Antidote bar. I like the broad food selection, from sisig and kwek-kwek to balut and grilled intestines, and I like the personal help with ordering when there is no … Read more
History moves better on two wheels. This Bambike tour gives you a quick, active way to see Intramuros, Manila’s old walled district, without spending half a day on foot. I like the included bamboo bicycle and helmet, and I like the local guide’s mix of stories, trivia, and practical care. Guides such as Anj and … Read more
Batad makes you earn the view. This six-hour private hike brings you into the Banaue rice terraces with a local guide whose family lives among the terraces. I like the personal connection to Batad and the chance to meet farmers, taste local rice wine, and see rice milled by hand. The main drawback is simple: … Read more
Good food makes Manila easier to understand. This two-hour class in Makati introduces you to Filipino meryenda, the snack-time tradition built around filling, savory, crunchy, and sweet dishes. I like the small group size, capped at four people, and the practical recipes made with basic ingredients you can use at home. I also like that … Read more
Manila opens up in its back streets. This two-hour tour takes you by jeepney, through an open wet market, into old residential areas, and along side streets far from the city’s polished face. I like the direct look at daily life, and I like the small maximum of 10 people, which gives the English-speaking guide … Read more
The past is under your feet. This 3.5-hour walk through Intramuros connects Manila’s Spanish walls, wartime scars, churches, museums, and national heroes in one well-planned outing. I like the local English-speaking guides, especially the lively Andre and Ann, who bring humor and clear explanations to a complicated past. I also like that the tour includes … Read more
