Philippines · MANILA
Manila rewards a guide more than most cities, mostly because the traffic will eat your day otherwise. These 15 tours cover Intramuros, the food streets and the bay sunset, with prices and pickup points.
Ride a handcrafted bamboo bike through Intramuros, Manila, with expert local guides, historic sites, cool towels, and ice cream for $27.
“Mica is awesome. She is knowledgeable and funny which made the tour very engaging. The bicyles are sturdy and a great way to see Intramuros. 3 hours is a perfect length of time for a guided tour. We we're able to do the rest with our group.”
Ride a bamboo bike through Intramuros, Manila, with a local guide, historic stops, Fort Santiago, old walls, snacks, and cold water.
“It was an amazing experience riding through the Intramuros area, a historical area in Manila. You can bring kids, but make sure they know how to ride well because you will be riding with cars and motorcycles at times on city roads. If they don't”
See Tondo Market, Binondo Chinatown, and Intramuros by jeepney, tricycle, and tuk-tuk on a lively three-hour Manila tour.
“Really enjoyed learning about the different areas of Manila. The local people are super friendly. The 2 guides we had were very informative as well. Overall a fantastic way to see parts of Manila!”
See Manila’s modern Makati and historic Intramuros, with Fort Santiago, San Agustin Church, and the American Cemetery in four guided hours.
“The tour was educational. We got to see different parts of Manila, from historical sites to modern financial District.”
Sample 10 or more Filipino street foods, ride a local tricycle, and learn where to eat in Manila on this lively three-hour tour.
“Jian was very knowledgeable and helpful. We had such a great time trying different food stands and we had a couple good beers as well.”
Review of Manila to Tagaytay day tour with People's Park, Intramuros, hotel pickup, guides, transport, costs, and practical tips.
“The tour was well organised and was fabulous. The whole team Mark, Sarah and Aiden were very super friendly at the same time very professional. Thank you guys. This tour is a mixture of understanding of history of the Philippines and scenic view under better weather.”
Escape Manila for Tagaytay views, Taal Volcano, fruit tasting, markets, and a jeepney ride on this practical half-day tour.
“Excellent tour with very good tour guides. I Will recommend this tour. Hannah, Ken and Noi were excellent.”
Taste eight Filipino-Chinese specialties on a three-hour Binondo food tour with local guides, historic streets, dumplings, mami, and hopia.
“Nel was an amazing guide, and we loved our tour! She took us to so many places we would not have found on our own, and everything was delicious! She is also just the sweetest person and taught us a lot about life in the Philippines.”
See Taal Lake from Tagaytay, then explore Manila’s cemetery, Rizal Park, Intramuros, San Agustin Church, and Fort Santiago.
“Great day out. The volcano lake was gorgeous and got a good overview of the city. saw a lot but didn't feel rushed. great of you don't have a lot of time in Manila.”
Review of Manila airport private transfers: clear pickup communication, clean vehicles, 60-minute airport wait, fees, luggage rules, and drawbacks.
“The company accepted my booking and then demanded more money to complete it a week later, just days before the trip. Do not book with this company.”
Review of the Tagaytay Ridge tour from Manila, with Taal views, Gourmet Farm, Filipino lunch, Palace in the Sky, and Museo Orlina.
“I didnt know that I will be solo traveller for the trip but turned out to be very nice. However, it was a bit cloudy at the top of the mountain but as we descended down, we can still see the volcano. The view was spectacular!! The tour guy was very friendly and able to explain a lot of things, which made the trip very enjoyable. The Gourmet Farm visit was great and the glass museum by the famous artist was something that you didnt expect but also enjoyable. A nice day trip not far from metro Manila. Worth the money!”
Ride a handmade bamboo bike through Intramuros, hear Manila’s wartime stories, and watch sunset from Bayleaf Hotel Skydeck.
“Interesting, good group size. we only had a layover and it was the perfect activity.”
Review of the Taal Volcano tour from Manila, with Tagaytay views, a bangka boat ride, local food stops, costs, timing, and practical tips.
“Kenji and Carlo were fantastic people to take you on tour We saw many things and enjoyed going to The Taal volcano Great day out”
See steaming Taal Volcano from Tagaytay, then ride rapids and swim beneath Pagsanjan Falls on a full-day tour from Manila.
“Amazing trip, so many unique memories and wonderful activities! Rafting/paddle boating was amazing and so exciting and energetic (not for us). A little bit pushy on tips when know going to at each event especially the boats. Volcano and views were great and lots of photo opportunities. Definitely recommend.”
Taste Manila street food in Binondo with local guides, jeepney or tricycle rides, 6 to 10 tastings, and a lively two-hour walk.
“We had a wonderful guided tour with a tasting of local specialties. The tasting was absolutely delicious. Our guide was extremely welcoming, energetic, and always smiling. She was very helpful and made the experience both fun and informative. We truly enjoyed every moment and would highly recommend this guide to anyone visiting the area.”
