All Manila Tours & Excursions in 2026

This walking food tour was one of the highlights of our trip! Our guide, Chloe, struck the perfect balance of being incredibly knowledgeable, genuinely funny, and wonderfully accommodating throughout the experience. What really set this tour apart was the way she brought every stop to life. She didn’t just hand us food. She shared the history behind each dish, explained the local ingredients and traditions, and gave us a deeper appreciation for what we were tasting. It was also clear that Chloe had built real relationships with the vendors we visited. The mutual respect and friendly rapport she shared with each of them made the experience feel authentic and welcoming, rather than like a typical tourist stop. If you’re looking for a tour that combines amazing food, local culture, and a guide who is passionate about what she does, I can’t recommend this experience highly enough. Come hungry and leave with a full stomach and a much greater appreciation for the local food scene!

Despite the rain, we had a fantastic time on the Historical Manila by Night tour! Pearl was an incredibly knowledgeable guide who brought Manila’s rich history to life with fascinating stories and insights, while Adrienne helped make everything run smoothly and not have to stand in the rain to wait for the car. We learned so much and never felt rushed, even with the weather. This tour is a must-do if you’re visiting Manila. If you’d like to explore more of the historic buildings from the inside, I’d recommend taking the daytime tour as well. But for a memorable evening filled with history, culture, and great guides, this tour is absolutely worth it!

Great little tour for a half day activity .. great team of friendly and knowledgeable staff. Very attentive and informative people. We also tried some different foods and fruits when we stopped at the different markets. I enjoyed hearing about the history of this country.

Enjoyed a nice walking tour of Intramuros with our tour guide, Arsen. He was very knowledgeable and informative. Speaks English well, so easy to understand. I requested him after reading a number of reviews giving him high marks and he did not disappoint. I highly recommend requesting Arsen if you book this tour.

We had half a day to kill between flights, 1.30 pick up from Grand Hotel, Mataki City & this tour filled the spot perfectly. Quick trip around some of the new & historical sites, with an exceptionally knowledgeable guide. Even paced, mostly driven, some easy walking.

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.

The drive is worth the experience! We had a wonderful time. Our guide Mark and our driver Carlo were awesome. Mark provided information and helpful context for us to learn about the culture, people and area. Carlo navigated the streets and traffic like a pro. The floating cottage was so cute and we especially loved snorkeling and seeing the starfish and fish. Food and hospitality were wonderful.

Jian was a wonderful guide. I ended up being the only guest that day, so I got a private tour with him, which was fantastic, personal, and allowed for a lot of detail. We toured the St Augustin Church, Casa Manila, and the Fort Santiago plaza. Weather rained us out for a longer stay at the Fort and Manila Cathedral, but that left room for a Tricycle ride through Intramuros and a deeper discussion over coffee, between locations. Highly recommend Jian and his company for this and the other tours they offer. If we're back in Manila I'll definitely look for more experiences with Jian!