14 Food Tours in Manila to Build a Day Around

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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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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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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4.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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5.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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6.⭐ 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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7.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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8.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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9.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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10.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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11.Binondo Chinatown Food Tour with Free Food Samples

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 3 hours · from $80

Meet guide Jane at Binondo Church for a three-hour private walking tour through Manila’s Chinatown. Taste Filipino-Chinese favorites, dim sum, street snacks, and traditional pastries while visiting Ongpin Street, Plaza San Lorenzo Ruiz, and other landmarks. Bring water and comfortable shoes, since the tour stays on foot.

“Tasting food we would never have tried. The siopan were amazing. Lots of different food, mad streets and a great meal. Jane was an excellent guide”

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12.Manila Street Food and Drinks with Tuktuk Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 2 hours · from $61

Join Venus, also called V, for a two-hour Manila street food walk with English and Tagalog guidance. Taste banana cue, kwek-kwek, siomai, palabok, grilled squid, halo-halo, and more, then ride a jeepney or colorful tricycle through streets and alleys beyond Intramuros. Come hungry, ask questions, and expect a rain-or-shine outing.

“V is an awesome guide! She's super friendly and helpful, and she even helps with photo shoots and crossing busy roads. The food is all amazing; I'm so full and happy. You should definitely join her tour!”

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13.Makati Street food walking tour with Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 2 hours · from $63

Join Mstar Tours for a two-hour Makati food walk through open stand halls with live music. Guides such as Mare, Jeric, and Mari introduce Filipino street food, drinks, dessert, and local eating habits, then take you to a famous rooftop bar for city views. Dinner, tastings, drinks, and photos are included.

“Our guide Mare was very enthusiastic and provided us with lots of information on the night side of Makati. She introduced the hawker’s food in an interesting way to remove our worry or doubt in taking the street food. The four of us had indeed an interesting tour of the. Ight-life of Makati.”

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14.Authentic Manila Chinatown Food Tour Exploration

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $160

Start with pickup at Manila airport, then walk through Binondo, Manila’s historic Chinatown, while tasting about 10 Filipino and Chinese-influenced dishes. Continue to a traditional dim sum stop and finish with hopia at a historic bakery. The 3 to 4-hour tour includes private transport, an English-speaking guide, and a mobile ticket.

“Such a great experience during Chinese New Year ! Made pick up- drop off super easy. Had some great food and ended stuffed!”

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