Top Manila Day Trips

What a fabulous tour with John and Kyle! It’s the best time to tour because it’s cooler, less crowded and the lights are spectacular! The water fountain show was fantastic. We loved the pictures John provided to show the before and after of the city. John showed us all the important spots! Highly recommend this tour!

We booked the Manila Old and New: Sightseeing Tour Including Intramuros and Fort Santiago, and it was the perfect way to see the city's contrasts in just a few hours. Coming from a cruise/port stop with limited time, we wanted an efficient yet immersive experience, and this delivered exactly that—no rushing, no crowds at the key spots. Our guide (huge shoutout to Honorio "Rodi"—he was outstanding!) was incredibly knowledgeable, passionate about Philippine history, and spoke excellent English. He shared fascinating stories about the Spanish colonial era, WWII impacts, and heroes like Dr. Jose Rizal, making every site come alive. The driver was prompt, the van clean and comfortable with AC, and pickup/drop-off from our close cruise ship hotel was seamless. We started from Manila Ermita and then in the bustling modern heart of Makati, Bay City, Pasay City and many other places like BGC and US Memorial cementery, then headed to historic Old Manila. The highlight was strolling through the walled city of Intramuros—UNESCO-listed San Agustin Church was stunning with its baroque beauty and peaceful atmosphere. We explored Fort Santiago (walked the grounds, saw the Rizal Shrine and dungeons—very moving), Plaza de Roma, Manila Cathedral, and soaked in the cobblestone streets and colonial architecture. Everything was well-paced, with plenty of photo ops and time to absorb the history. The tour blended old-world charm with glimpses of today's Manila perfectly. Our guide even pointed out local tips and fun facts we wouldn't have known otherwise. It felt informative, engaging, and not overwhelming—ideal for first-timers or short visits. Thanks again to Rodi and the team—you made our Manila day memorable!

What a fantastic experience! Chloe led us on a culinary adventure taking us through a vast array of Filipino treasures and exciting dishes. Savory, sweet, smoky, grilled, fried, fresh, cold, hot. All were experienced within a 3-hour tour. I've been on a number of food tours and this was one of the best. But please come hungry. There is a lot of food to sample, and I feel so much more knowledgeable about the history and pride of Filipino food, and I encourage you all to consider this tour. You won't be disappointed.