Discover Tagaytay's Countryside: Half-Day Sightseeing Tour

Recommended by 92% of travelers

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Manila, Philippines

High interest

Booked 2 times today.

4 to 5 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

4.7

· Morag_L ·

Feb 2026

An eclectic tour of some interesting foods (delicious fruit!), a fascinating market, and the incredible views from the the People’s Park in the Sky. Travel times are over an hour, but I think worth it (bring a book). Friendly and knowledgeable guides. The only improvement I’d suggest is to time the People’s Park visit (the final stop) to include the sunset, since we left just before (afternoon tour).

· Frederick_V ·

Mar 2026

Very good guide Hanna and also the driver Francis. We recommand ! Thank you! The tour eas amazing. We taste some foods of the place!

Overview

Get out of Manila for the morning or afternoon and enjoy a healthy dose of nature on this half-day tour to Tagaytay. Admire the views as you drive in the mountainous area, renowned for its cool climate. Spot the perfect peak of Taal Volcano, visit the city’s fruit market to sample fruits you might never have seen before, and head to scenic lookout points.

Travel in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle
Choose from a morning or afternoon departure to suit your schedule
Receive personalized attention on a small-group tour
Includes transfers from many Manila-area hotels

What's Included

Air-conditioned vehicle
All Fees and Taxes

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

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Pickup details

if you do not see your hotel on the list chances are it is not part of our complimentary pick up and drop off zone charges may apply

Itinerary

Peoples Park In The Sky

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Tagaytay City Fruit Market

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Tagaytay Point

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Tagaytay Point

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 8 hours of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not wheelchair accessible
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Featured review

William_J

Perfect half day tour. Kenji, Hanna and Noi took excellent care of us. The view at Tagaytay is lovely. Short ride up to the highest point from the parking lot in a Jeepny was fun. Noi is a very safe driver. Working Rory, the YOLO tour guides Kenji and Hannah worked very well together as a team. They were lots of fun, helpful and well informed. If you don’t have a lot of time to spare, I do recommend this half day tour.

Reviews

4.7

based on 218 reviews

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What a tour

Ben_Y, Mar 2026

What a day we had, great staff, very friendly, and they know how to engage with the group. They turned up on time and looked after all of us. Highly recommended tour

Very good guide Hanna and...

Frederick_V, Mar 2026

Very good guide Hanna and also the driver Francis. We recommand ! Thank you! The tour eas amazing. We taste some foods of the place!

it was a traumatic...

vasilis_k, Feb 2026

it was a traumatic experience.the tour guide was from temu. Didnt learn much and we were more worried about his safety. Pretty boring and most of the time he wasnt sure what to do... Rip the money it will be missed.

Both tour guides are...

Elvy_H, Feb 2026

Both tour guides are approachable and informative. They are punctual, well-planned and quick-thinkers

Great View

Willie_M, Feb 2026

The View at this site is beautiful! I highly recommend this tour to see the beautiful views and the volcano.

Worst tour ever

jodie_b, Feb 2026

If I could leave a zero star i would. It's too much money for a cheap and lacking tour. The stops along the way are nothing to remember and our tour guide felt so genius with his inaccurate history. "President Reagan was supposed to come for an official visit in 1968" when he wasn't even president until 1980. And don't fall for the offer for the boat ride tour afterwards. You're going to be disappointed and soaking wet and probably seasick as a small crafter water/wind advisory is of no concern - they will risk your life for the scheme to just get your money. STAY AWAY!!

An eclectic tour of some...

Morag_L, Feb 2026

No worth it

Samantha_B, Jan 2026

It was cold at the destination which the guides were aware of . Between November to February very unlikely to see the volcano due to bad weather . Long day to see mist

Great tour, awesome guides!

Gina_L, Jan 2026

Our guides Zee and Einstein were very knowledgeable and they made the tour fun! The tour stops were great. Got to sample some local food. Great 1/2 day tour

Amazing tour!

Luis_C, Nov 2025

Amazing tour! Our guides Kenji and Charm were the best, very kind, friendly and happy Hope to have the chance to have another tour with them in the future

Unhappy

katharine_p, Nov 2025

Advised to meet at another hotel which we waited 15 mins. After being collected at 12.15 for the next 1.5 hours we spent time going collecting one pair of guests from one hotel and one male guest ftom airport hotel & then finally started journey in manila traffic outwards to volcano view. Soon after stopped at the suburb town for a toilet comfort break. Fed the Koi fish as an activity was an unnecessary stop at cafe being longer than 5mins the weather was still clear & good. Felt that time was being wasted about getting to Volcano. Then went to fruit market stall& pineapple field for 10 mins. Then carried on to the view point for the volcano & by this time the cloud was setting in. Before we knew it the rain cloud moved in and totally obscured the view of the volcano. Time was moving on & we set off for return journey after 5pm. We did not return until almost 8pm due to the standard conditions of manila traffic..we should have departed at the latest 4pm. We were tired from nothing but Manila traffic. .the 2 young people enlisted to escort us on the tour were inexperienced & young & extremely tired having already done this same trip at dawn starting st 5am. Was it really worth £63? NO. you are better off arranging a private taxi to go out at your own convenience.

Tagatay

Ian_W, Nov 2025

We had a lovely half day tour to Tahaytay. Our guides Claude and Bella were so friendly and helpful. They also offered a lot of information about the areas we went to. Thank you also to our driver Marlon. His skills were amazing while maintaining a cheerful attitude. Thank you once again. Ian and Leigh

Excellent half-day tour to Tagaytay

William_J, Nov 2025

Great Tour

Folasade_O, Nov 2025

Excellent tour with very good tour guides. I Will recommend this tour. Hannah, Ken and Noi were excellent.

Perfect Half-Day Escape from Manila

Kostas_A, Oct 2025

We had a day layover in Manila and decided to book this tour on a whim—what a great decision. Our guides, John and Nona, were friendly, energetic, and full of interesting facts that made the morning memorable. We joined the 7:00 a.m. trip and were back at the hotel by 1:00 p.m., which worked perfectly for our schedule. On the way to Tagaytay, we stopped to sample local favorites like buko (coconut) pie, fresh fruits from a roadside market, and even tried balut for the first time. It was the perfect half-day adventure to see more of the area and escape the city for a few hours. Highly recommend it to anyone with limited time in Manila.

Fantastic Experience

Dannielle_W, Sep 2025

I was worried it would be too short/rushed but it was perfect. The guides were knowledgeable and so helpful and friendly. We learnt a lot and got to try a variety of fruits and treats. The view from the top was beautiful!

We had a few days in...

loralynsarabia, Sep 2025

We had a few days in Manila and wanted to make the most of it. We chose this company because we loved the option of the half-day afternoon tour and that they pick you up from your hotel. We loved the stops along the way to try buko pie, lumpia, and different fruits. It was a rainy day, but we still lucked out with a view and it wasn’t crowded with people. Andrei was our guide and he was accommodating, knowledgeable, and made the experience very enjoyable. We had booked the same company the next day for the tour of Intramuros and requested him to be our guide again.

Greattt tour.

Rodney_W, Aug 2025

It was greattt. All three tour guide did a very good job and they knew all about it as well. Would like to have them again.

Great stops!

Meghan_T, Aug 2025

The actual view was underwhelming but the stops on the way made it worth the experience. It also allowed me to see outside the metro area. Via was the tour guide and she was awesome.

It was a great half day...

Sean_G, Jul 2025

It was a great half day trip with the additional option to take a boat ride. Hannah was helpful, knowledgeable and a friendly guide. Highly recommend

Experience was great and...

John_W, Jun 2025

Experience was great and tour team was excellent. Beautiful scenery. Recommend highly for visitors who want to see the centers outside of the city

Great Guide, Excellent Tour, Great Value!

Mary_A, Jun 2025

This was an excellent tour and great value for the price. Andrew was my guide, and was very enthusiastic, entertaining and knowledgeable. I booked this group tour less than 24 hours in advance, and received confirmation right away. I paid extra for pick up at my hotel, and Andrei and our driver were right on time. I was surprised to find that although I booked a group tour, I was the only person on this trip, and rather than cancel, the company honored my reservation and treated me as a private tour! Andrei is extremely knowledgeable and very enthusiastic and entertaining. The stops were all well planned with excellent food and sights. We drove approximately 90 minutes out of Manilla with stops along the way for a local tart, fresh fruit from a street vendor, an excellent spring roll from a local market and a cold drink in a plastic bag with a straw. We toured the local market and then visited Tagaytay. The drive showed the rural side of the Philippines and the views were breathtaking. So many great photo opps and plenty of stops to take pictures. Andrei shared so much information and answered every one of my questions. I highly recommend this tour and Andrei!

Fantastic Tour; Well Worth The Money

Hunter_P, Jun 2025

We had a fantastic experience on our tour. From hotel pickup to hotel dropoff, we were completely taken care of. It wasn't a long drive into the volcano area, and we took a few stops along the way to see some sights and try some local foods. Most of the fruits and snacks we had the chance to try were purchased for us by the tour agency, and we were grateful for that. We stopped at numerous photo spots and had the opportunity to ride in a Jeepney. All around, we got our money's worth and would do it again!

Not recommended at all

Nguyen_H, Jun 2025

Very boring, not recommended at all! The distance is about 60km, Manila has terrible traffic jams so it takes more than 2 hours to get there, including 3 unnecessary stops they made on the way. The driver is very reckless, especially the jeepney in climbing part. Most importantly, there is nothing to see! The volcano is invisible, the park is very ugly, the architecture is terrible. One of two tour guiders talked too much for nothing, made people upset. The tour price is very expensive, not worth it at all!

Excellent half day tour

Derrick_H, May 2025

Excellent half day tour. Guide Criz is great, knowledgeable, friendly and professional. She ensures all is taken care of, from meeting the itinerary to making sure you don't go hungry all within good time. We enjoyed ourselves very much and will be making plans to come back again in the near future.

A couple of constructive comments

JOSIE_B, Apr 2025

The experience in itself, was well done, the pick up from our hotel was delayed but we were duly advised. The tour guides ( Claude and Mark) were great. However, if I may suggest, small bottled water should be included in all your tours. Build it in the price or whatever, but that would be a great gesture if not a necessary one in this Philippine weather. Also, it was indicated in your pre-tour information to take along snacks and we took along sandwiches which was totally unnecessary because the tour took us to food shops, fruit stands and open markets.

Great overview of the volcano and Philippine countryside!

Heather_A, Mar 2025

Great visit away from the busy Metro. Learned a lot about the culture, food, way of life outside the city. The volcano sights were beautiful. Really enjoyed the tour guides and meeting other travelers from around the world.

Unique escape from the city hassle

Katerina_L, Mar 2025

Albert took us to the places we would never be able to discover on our own and gave us a context only locals can provide. He was also very kind and helpful and I enjoyed the trip very much.

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Colin_P, Feb 2025

Guide had great personality and knowledge. Driver is amazing and safe. What a team. No way could you do this tour by yourself

Taal Volcano tour

Daniele_L, Jan 2025

The tour stops in several places (fruit market, buko pie testing in a shop where there is a lot of nuts, chips ... The view of the volcano is besutiful but at the top it was very foggy with only glimpses of the lake and volcano on one side, and the city on the other side, when the fog dismissed for a few minutes.