The 9 Manila Street Food Tours That Earn Their Price

1.Manila Food Tour: Introduction to Philippine Street Food

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

Meet Chloe, Nel, Jian, or another local guide at California Garden Square for a three-hour Manila food walk. Ride a tricycle, and possibly a jeepney or motorbike, then sample 10 or more Filipino snacks, grilled meats, fried bites, sweets, juice, beer, and halo-halo before returning to the meeting point.

“Chloe was AMAZING! She made the experience super fun and welcoming! We loved being able to walk around the local streets & try all sorts of different foods. Make sure you come hungry!”

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2.Manila: Street Food and Drinks Walking Tour with Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 114 reviews · 2 hours · from $68

Meet your English and Tagalog-speaking guide at Grand Cafe 1919 in Binondo, then walk through local streets and food stalls for 6 to 10 Filipino tastings. Expect banana cue, kwek kwek, pancit, palabok, grilled seafood, mango with shrimp paste, halo-halo, drinks, and a ride by jeepney or Lamborghini tricycle.

“It was great. Mari is very kind , the best tour Gide in Manila. Highly recommended”

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3.Manila: Guided Night Market Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 54 reviews · 2 hours · from $68

Meet your English-speaking guide at Tutuban Center Mall and explore Divisoria after dark. With guides such as Floyd and Venus, you’ll visit market stalls, try Filipino food, and ride a tuk-tuk, train, or jeepney. The two-hour small-group tour also reaches parts of Binondo and may include a rooftop city view.

“Nice tour of the wet market, then travel via Tuktuk, LRT and Jeepney, just like the locals. Then we went to a street food plaza with live music, tasting Filipino street food. Finally we ended in a rooftop bar, with view over Manila. Really great to see and experience areas of Manila, which you wouldn't see otherwise.”

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4.Manila Street food and Night Market Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 21 reviews · 2 hours · from $68

In two hours, Floyd or Venus guides you through Tutuban Night Market, Divisoria’s Ilaya Street, Binondo Chinatown, and Pasig Esplanade. Expect Filipino bites such as isaw, balut, kwek-kwek, taho, banana cue, siopao, and dumplings, plus a tuktuk or jeepney ride and practical help ordering like a local.

“It was super cool! I was super lucky to have Floyd as my guide. He didn’t disappoint with the history, stories and insights of Manila street food. Super chill and easy going. I suggest this tour to experience the essence of street food. Be open to the vibe, the organic chaos and super delicious foods. Lots of laughs and good memories.”

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5.⭐ Manila Street Food Tour in the Downtown, Eat and Drink⭐

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 19 reviews · 2 hours · from $63

Meet your English-speaking guide outside Bonifacio Monument at Tutuban Center Mall for a two-hour food walk through downtown Manila, Tondo, and Binondo. Expect six to ten tastings, local transport, bottled water, and Filipino favorites such as kwek kwek, balut, puto bumbong, cassava cake, and halo-halo. Guides may include V or Floyd.

“I had a great tour! And would highly recommend! V was a great guide. who picked the best food options and took lots of photos so I don't have to worry about capturing the moment. She also gave me great tips on more things to do in Manila!”

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6.Makati: Street Food Experience with a Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 14 reviews · 2 hours · from $63

Meet Venus, or confirm whether Jenny is guiding, for a two-hour Makati food walk with Filipino street dishes, a local beer, photography, and a 360 rooftop bar stop. The group is limited to 10. Bring cash and ID, and confirm the meeting point before you go, as two locations are listed.

“Jenny was amazing and had fantastic knowledge about the local area and food. it was so much more than a food tour (which was excellent) but we got to see the local neighbourhood and shown some of the highlights of the area that we can come back and explore at our leisure. I can highly recommend Venus and Jenny doe the amazing tour and time spent with us.”

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7.Manila Night Market with Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 12 reviews · 2 hours · from $54Best value

Meet Mari inside Grand Cafe 1919 in Binondo for a two-hour evening walk through Divisoria and Tutuban. You’ll ride a jeepney and tuk-tuk, sample Filipino street food at your own cost, shop for clothing and goods, learn polite bargaining, and finish at a Manila rooftop bar.

“It was an amazing trip with Mari. She has shown us different parts of Manila and she definitely took our fear off. Manila is not so bad as many people say. Also not by night. We felt safe in every second. Especially the tasting of different kinds of street food was absolute fantastic. Also the ride with the jeepeny made a lot of fun and helped us to understand the typical life of the Filipinos. Mari is a very nice tour guide, more a friend than a guide. She kept us smiling everytime and we definitely recommend her tours. I hope we see you in the near future again. Kind…”

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8.Manila Street Food and Drinks with Tuktuk Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 2 hours · from $61

Join Venus for a two-hour Manila food walk through markets, side streets, and family-run food stops. Try banana cue, kwek-kwek, grilled squid, palabok, halo-halo, and local drinks, then ride a jeepney or colorful tricycle. Meet at Tutuban Center Mall Bonifacio Monument and come hungry.

“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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9.Manila Night market and Street Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $63

Spend 2.5 hours with Mstar Tours exploring Manila’s night market scene, riding a jeepney and tuk tuk, and sampling Filipino street food. Guide Mari can adapt the meal to dietary restrictions and explains how each dish is prepared. The small group is limited to 10 people, with drinks, photos, and a local dinner included.

“Mari was amazing! She was an absolute joy, couldn’t have asked for a better guide ! She was understanding or my dietary restrictions and managed to move around that, making sure I experienced authentic Filipino cuisine. Everything thing we ate she explained and walker us through the preparation and cooking processes. I definitely recommend booking this tour, you won’t regret it !”

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