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The 15 Best Filipino Food & Street Food Tours

23 tours  ·  from $59 a head

Lechon, sisig, halo-halo and a Chinatown older than anyone expects. These 15 walk the markets, the carinderias and the bakeries, priced, timed and clear about exactly how hungry to turn up.

Manila Food Tour: Explore World's Oldest Chinatown - Handmade dumplings and the pleasure of a short queue
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Manila Food Tour: Explore World’s Oldest Chinatown

1.Manila Food Tour: Explore World’s Oldest Chinatown

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 158 reviews · from $60Our pick

Explore Binondo, Manila’s historic Chinatown, with guides such as Jian, Nel, Chloe, and Rian. Over about three hours, you’ll try eight sweet and savory specialties, including fresh lumpia, handmade dumplings, mami, dim sum, and hopia. The small-group format makes it easier to reach busy food stalls and lesser-known eateries.

“Lots of food. It was an awesome experience. If you do a morning tour, don’t eat breakfast. Our guide Jenelle was cheerful and bubbly. She loves people and cats.”

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Manila: Street Food and Drinks Walking Tour with Tastings - The first bites: sweet, salty, and fried
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Manila: Street Food and Drinks Walking Tour with Tastings

2.Street Food and Drinks Walking Tour with Tastings

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

Start at Grand Cafe 1919 in Binondo, then follow an English-speaking guide through local streets and food stalls for 6 to 10 tastings. Expect banana cue, kwek kwek, pancit, grilled seafood, halo-halo, drinks, and a ride by jeepney or tricycle. Guides such as Mari and Tess add local stories and practical help.

“A tour off the tourist areas to markets where locals shop and eat from stalls on the street The guide was fun and explained the area, and obviously the food as well We moved from place to place using the local means of transport, an added bonus”

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Manila: Guided Food Tour of Binondo with Tastings - Starting at Binondo Church and Carvajal Street
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Manila: Guided Food Tour of Binondo with Tastings

3.Guided Food Tour of Binondo with Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 38 reviews · 3 hours · from $60

Meet Chloe, Nel, Jian, or another English-speaking guide at Binondo Church for a three-hour walk through Manila’s historic Chinatown. You’ll sample fresh lumpia, handmade dumplings, mami, dim sum, and hopia at local eateries and a bakery. Come very hungry, wear comfortable shoes, and leave large bags behind.

“Huge quantities and incredible food- Chloe was a really wonderful guide, with great tips for Manila and history of the area. If you have the time this tour is so worth it it’s not funny!”

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Makati Street Food Experience end with a Rooftop Bar - Filling Station Bar and Cafe: a sharp change of mood
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Makati Street Food Experience end with a Rooftop Bar

4.Makati Street Food Experience end with a Rooftop Bar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 33 reviews · from $65

Join V of Manila Experience for a three-hour Makati food night with sisig, balut, kwek-kwek, grilled intestines, local beer, Filipino desserts, and photo stops. You will order without an English menu, visit the 1950s-style Filling Station, then end at Antidote rooftop bar in I'M Hotel.

“Great food tour in Manila! V had great communication with us pre tour and on the night she showed us places we might not have found ourselves in Manila. A mix of the street food market and a retro 1950s style diner for dessert! Make sure you leave plenty of room as there is so much food! Highly recommend if you're new to Manila.”

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Cebu City: Historical Street and Food Tour - Starting at Cebu Farmers Market
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Cebu City: Historical Street and Food Tour

5.Historical Street and Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 31 reviews · 3 hours · from $90

Meet an English-speaking guide for a three-hour walk through Cebu’s markets, churches, and old streets. Taste balut and other Filipino street foods, see the 1680 Yap Sandiego Ancestral House, visit Basilica Minore del Sto. Niño, Magellan’s Cross, and Carbon Market. Groups are limited to 10, with guides including Philip, Philipe, Nacien, and Kyle.

“Always best when there is more people but this experience was special being able to have the guides only attention. I was able to ask many questions about the history and the food. I also got to know the guide pretty well, Nescian is great at his job and a fun person.”

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Manila Street food and Night Market Tour - Tutuban Night Market: your first taste of Manila
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Manila Street food and Night Market Tour

6.Manila Street food and Night Market Tour

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

Join Floyd or Venus for a two-hour Manila street-food walk from Tutuban Night Market through Divisoria and Binondo to Pasig Esplanade. Try Filipino favorites such as isaw, balut, kwek-kwek, taho, banana cue, siopao, and dumplings, with short rides by tuk-tuk or jeepney and help ordering like a local.

“Venus is amazing, knowledgeable, very professional but more importantly very nice to be around. We were 3 people and what we experienced was the "real" Manila with its food, its people and how they live. I would recommend this tour to anyone who wants to experience something unique.”

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Makati Street Food Tour Experience - Meeting at P. Burgos and getting started
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Makati Street Food Tour Experience

7.Makati Street Food Tour Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · 2 hours · from $66

Meet Mari in front of Filling Station Cafe and Bar on P. Burgos in Makati for a two-hour Filipino street food dinner. You will try local favorites, learn about Filipino culture and history, enjoy water and local beer, and receive a souvenir photo. The tour is in English and Tagalog and suits adventurous eaters over age five.

“We Loved it. Can’t say enough about it. If we’d known Mari did other tours we would have booked Intramuros with her also.”

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Manila Chinatown Food Tour Experience - Walking through one of the world’s oldest Chinatowns
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Manila Chinatown Food Tour Experience

8.Manila Chinatown Food Tour Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · from $65

Explore Manila’s Binondo Chinatown with guides such as Mara, Tessie, and Mari, sampling 7 to 10 Chinese and Filipino-Chinese dishes at local food stalls. The two-hour walk also includes Chinatown history, souvenir stops, gold stalls, bottled water, local transport by jeepney or tuk tuk, and a photo opportunity.

“Mara was wonderful, she educated us not only on the food but also on the area, culture, and history. My belly is full, my heart is even fuller. She is a wonderful tour guide and wonderful human.”

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⭐ Manila Street Food Tour in the Downtown, Eat and Drink⭐ - Starting at Tutuban Center Mall
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⭐ Manila Street Food Tour in the Downtown, Eat and Drink⭐

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

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

Meet your English-speaking guide outside the Bonifacio Monument at Tutuban Center Mall for a two-hour walk through Tondo and Binondo. Expect 6 to 10 Filipino food tastings, local transport, bottled water, and a menu shaped by what is available that day. Guides have included Floyd and V.

“Very enjoyable - V was a great guide giving us a true sense of the Philippines and making the afternoon a memorable one. Niki & Gid”

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Makati Street Food Tour Experience - Meeting at P. Burgos and getting started
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Makati Street Food tour Experience

10.Makati Street Food tour Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · from $73

Meet Mari at Filling Station Bar and Cafe in Makati at 7:00 pm for a two-hour Filipino street-food dinner. She guides you through local ordering, market stops, rooftop drinks, dessert, and food cooked in Filipino tradition. Beer or juice, photos, and help finding your ride are included.

“A dream for adventurous eaters, Mari was a fantastic guide a lot of fun and very knowledgeable. You get a lot for how much you pay moving from street food markets to rooftop bars and dessert the size of my head”

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Makati: Street Food Experience with a Local Guide - Learning to order without an English menu
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Makati: Street Food Experience with a Local Guide

11.Street Food Experience with a Local Guide

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

Spend two evening hours sampling Filipino street food around Makati, learning how locals order without an English menu, and enjoying a local beer with guide Venus. The night ends at a 360 rooftop bar. Dinner, an English-speaking guide, and photography are included, but extra bar drinks, hotel pickup, and allergy-friendly arrangements are not.

“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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Manila: Intramuros and Chinatown Food Tour with Food Samples - Starting at Fort Santiago
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Manila: Intramuros and Chinatown Food Tour with Food Samples

12.Intramuros and Chinatown Food Tour with Food Samples

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 12 reviews · 5 hours · from $80

Spend five hours with an English or Tagalog guide, exploring Fort Santiago, Manila Cathedral, and San Agustin Church before a tuk-tuk ride to Binondo. Taste seven Chinese Filipino specialties, including siopao, siomai, lumpia, hopia, noodles, egg tart, and buchi. Small groups are limited to eight people.

“Jane was really good in touring us around Intramuros and Chinatown. She has managed to show my partner a glimpse of 'real' Manila and made sure we have treats across the Chinatown tour.”

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The Ultimate Cebu Food Tour: Local Tastes & Cultural Journey - Key points to know before booking
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The Ultimate Cebu Food Tour: Local Tastes & Cultural Journey

13.The Ultimate Cebu Food Tour: Local Tastes & Cultural Journey

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 10 reviews · from $69

Spend about three hours walking from Pusô Village through Colon Street and Carbon Market, tasting Cebuano dishes, street snacks, soda, and sweets. A private guide such as Cyrus, Shana, or Jesriel explains local food customs and helps you navigate the markets. Dinner, snacks, and bottled water are included.

“More sweet tastings than savory. Wear comfortable shoes. Cyrus and Shana (sp?) worked very hard to make sure we had a good experience.”

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Makati Street food Tour, End with a Rooftop City View - What you may taste along the way
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Makati Street food Tour, End with a Rooftop City View

14.Makati Street food Tour, End with a Rooftop City View

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 9 reviews · 2 hours · from $72

Meet guide Jenny at City Garden Grand Hotel for two hours of Filipino street food, dessert, refreshments, and local beer. Sample savory skewers, unusual local specialties, and sweet treats at street stalls and family-run eateries, then finish at a 360-degree rooftop bar with Makati views. Tell the team about allergies or food restrictions before you go.

“It was incredible! Jenny was an excellent guide and it was so good to be able to try so many authentic foods. Fully recommend”

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Manila Chinatown Food Tour with Local Guide - Meeting Mari and getting started inside the cafe
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Manila Chinatown Food Tour with Local Guide

15.Manila Chinatown Food Tour with Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 2 hours · from $68

Join Mari or Tessie for a two-hour food walk through Binondo, Manila's historic Chinatown. Expect Chinese street food, stops at local eateries, old buildings, and a ride on local transportation. Come hungry: one tour visited eight restaurants and crossed Binondo, Ongpin, and Quiapo. English and Tagalog are offered.

“A great tour that was able to be booked at the last minute. Our tour guide, Mari, was knowledgeable, fun, energetic and entertaining. She went out of her way to make sure everyone was enjoying the tour, and shows she cares about the area, vendors and local people too. She says 'come hungry' and I suggest you do, there was so much food, but it was all delicious and from truly local shops. I suggest getting in touch with Mari before booking if you have any questions, she responds quickly and very helpful. The walking part of the tour goes at a cracking fast pace, which is good to reduce…”

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