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Eric_M, Jul 2026
Awesome Food Tour with Chloe
Chloe was charismatic, fun and very informative. Her tour is a well curated cross section of local Filipino foods and culture. Definitely not a “cookie cutter” tour. She created a personal, hospitable and friendly experience that gives you a real glimpse into local Manila culture through food in a vibrant neighborhood. Even if you know Filipino food there are some nice surprises. Also the food choices were delicious and you will definitely not leave hungry! Real portions with real local food. Highly recommend. Salamat po Chloe!
Julpha_M, Jul 2026
Great Tour
We had a fantastic time on our tour! Pearl, our guide, was so knowledgeable and kind. She took care to help my mom (who is elderly but still active), and she made the past come alive at Intramuros. There was rain all day that day, so she brought umbrellas for everyone in our party, but it turned out we didn’t need them. All in all, totally worth it! I’d love to have Pearl be our guide to everything in Manila. 🤗
Norman_N, Jun 2026
Excellent day tour from Manila, well-organized
We are 5 adults from the USA and wanted a "nature day tour" from Manila. This tour is very well organized, and we got responses quickly through Whatsapp. Our guide/driver Edwin was very professional; he explained what to expect during the Pagsanjan River activity. We also wanted to buy fruits along the way and he made sure we got them at the most reasonable price (since some food vendors sometimes overcharge tourists). The river itself starts calm and then the adventure starts when you hit the 1st of "16 rapids" ... we were lucky the Boatmen we had were professional and so we gave them reasonable tips. After the waterfall tour, we were hungry and we ate an excellent restaurant just beside the place where we boarded the boats...our guide Edwin already had us pick from the menu before we rode the boats. "Russel" had the our table ready by the time we were done with activity. On top of it all, we had a brand new BYD SUV and it ran smoothly and very comfy inside. We were picked up from hotel promptly at 530 AM and the back our hotel by 445 PM. Overall, highly recommend this excellent tour to enjoy the Pagsanjan waterfall, for those wanting to see the Taal Volcano along with the river activity.
Philip_H, Jun 2026
Fun and educational bike ride
Excellent information. Guide was very friendly and knowledgeable. We biked safely in the rain and sunshine. Christian was very good at explaining the history of Manila and the Philippines. We felt safe and well cared for. He went above and beyond. We enjoyed ice cream at the end, and he led us to a great Cafe for a beer and lunch after the experience.
Lisa_R, Jun 2026
Lovely half day tour!
Our tour guide, Mark was a rock star!! He was so kind, funny and super informative. He made our trip comfortable and fun for all. We were blessed with perfect weather. We enjoyed stops at Buko shop, local fruit vendors, a local meat market and many other items for sale here as well. We visited the countryside of Tagaytay and viewed the Taal volcano site. It was a beautiful and peaceful place. There were also souvenirs for purchase at reasonable prices. If you want to get out of the city and visit another province… this tour with Mark is a must do experience!
arianarox08, Jun 2026
Highly recommend
Carlo was such a great guide! I didn’t know what to expect when I booked this and I was so shocked. Such a beautiful, serene place tucked away. The food was sooo good! We still talk about it! Two family members didn’t swim but there’s plenty of smaller, shallow areas that they managed to spend time in. we were so happy they were also able to enjoy!!
Robert_B, May 2026
Manila with help
Our gude Perl and driver Francis were great. We had a medical emergency during our tour and they helped us through it. They stayed with us the whole time and still were able to show us a good tour. Really thankful for the driver and guide that we were lucky enough to have. Recommend these two to anyone looking for an interesting tour of Manila
Danilo_M, May 2026
Old Manila and Tagaytay Experience
I used to live, study and work in Manila 35 years ago. This tour refreshed my memory and updated my knowledge of Manila and its development all the way to Tagaytay area. Our tour guide (Zee) is very friendly and we’ve learned lots from her knowledge of Philippine history, Intramuros, Rizal and Paco Park! This is not just scenic tour onboard the air-conditioned mini-bus, but including lots walking tour and a little bit of street food/local delicacies tasting experience! Can also buy exotic fruits along the way! Very good driver and on time pickup service at the hotel as well. Value for money and highly recommendable!
Donna_J, Apr 2026
Precise Pickup.
The company forwarded the directions to the airport pickup location the day before, which provided time to review them. I was surprised to receive another text from the company after arrival offering further assistance to the pickup location. The initial instructions were precise and clear so further assistance was not necessary. The driver arrived on time and was pleasant and helpful. Very smooth pickup and drop off at the hotel.
MARY_B, Mar 2026
I enjoyed the walking...
Our Guide (Bernardo) was great!! He shared plenty of historical information but also inquired about the guests & where they were from. I really appreciated seeing the Manila American Cemetery and Memorial Site. I enjoyed the walking tour (Fort Santiago)
but it seemed others did not anticipate the amount of walking.
Not sure if it was displayed in the tour information.
Lance_B, Mar 2026
Just do it...
Highly recommend… this was my most expensive excursion I booked while in the Philippines but you get what you pay for, as they say. Mark and Miel tag teamed as the driver and tour guide… Miel got us to and from safely in the crazy Manila traffic, while Mark kept the conversation going with Filipino history, highlights… along with a few tips and tricks to get around in Manila. You’ll be able to recognize Miel… he’s the better looking of the two. But honestly, nothing can describe the sheer beauty of area they’ll take you to… the crystal clear turquoise water, rainbow of colors of fish, not to mention the reef life. I’ll be coming back next year with my youngest son, and I’m going diving this time. If you’re on the fence, do it and ask for Mark and Miel you won’t regret it.
Sarah_B, Nov 2025
Really enjoyed our tour...
Really enjoyed our tour our guides were very informative and our driver was very good. On our trip to the volcano Ken our guide was very helpful he told us alot about the volcano and the area and the driver of the boat was very good. I would highly recommend the tour
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Located in Luzon, the largest island in the Philippines' 7,000-island archipelago, Manila is within easy reach of a wealth of natural wonders. Guided Manila day trips make escaping the hustle and bustle of the metropolis so much easier, bringing you to active volcanoes, coconut estates, crater lakes, refreshing waterfalls, and more—all without spending hours on end researching, planning, and arranging. And letting someone else take the wheel means you can skip the stress of traffic jams and sit back and soak up the scenery instead.
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