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15 Guided Tours in the Philippines Worth Booking

24 tours  ·  from $32 a head

Good guided tours fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

Coron: Private Boat Hire with Guided Tour and Lunch on Beach - Choosing your seven stops around Coron Island
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Coron: Private Boat Hire with Guided Tour and Lunch on Beach

1.Private Boat Hire with Guided Tour and Lunch on Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 658 reviews · 8 hours Our pick

You’ll spend eight hours on a private boat around Coron Island, choosing from seven stops such as Kayangan Lake, Twin Lagoon, Barracuda Lake, beaches, caves, and coral gardens. English-speaking guides such as AJ, Hazel, Hector, and Norie adjust the route, help beat crowds, and take photos. Lunch is prepared for you, though site fees and equipment cost extra.

“I had Hazel as my private tour guide and she was so informative, friendly and accommodating throughout the whole thing from start to finish I enjoyed every minute. I don't normally leave reviews but I feel like this needed one”

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From Puerto Princesa: Underground River Guided Day Trip - The early van ride from Puerto Princesa
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From Puerto Princesa: Underground River Guided Day Trip

2.Underground River Guided Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 167 reviews · 9 hours · from $41

Travel from Puerto Princesa to Sabang for a guided boat ride through the UNESCO-listed Underground River. You’ll get hotel pickup, air-conditioned transport, boat transfers, an English audio guide, and a small group capped at 13. Guides such as Echo, Shy, and Mario are known for keeping the long day organized. Optional ziplining and mangrove trips can be added.

“Today we went on the Underground River Tour. What an experience! We were picked up on time , collected the other participants on the way and had a lot of fun . Echo, our guide, was absolutely outstanding. Not only was he able to tell us something about almost everything we passed, he was also a warm, very lively, courteous and funny guide. No matter what questions you had, if he could help you further, it was obvious to him. Price performance more than top. Highly recommended! Have fun and many thanks for the great day :) Übersetzt mit DeepL (https://www.deepl.com/app/?utm_source=ios&utm_medium=app&utm_campaign=share-translation)”

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Bohol: Guided Chocolate Hills & Tarsiers Tour - Pickup in Panglao, Tagbilaran, or near Loboc
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Bohol: Guided Chocolate Hills & Tarsiers Tour

3.Guided Chocolate Hills & Tarsiers Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 158 reviews · 7 hours · from $37

Spend seven hours seeing Bohol’s main countryside sights with an English-speaking guide and air-conditioned van. Visit the Man-Made Forest, tarsier sanctuary, and Chocolate Hills, then add the Loboc River buffet cruise for ₱950. Guides such as Claire, Fatt, Christine, and Dude are known for clear explanations and friendly help.

“We had an excellent trip, and our guide was outstanding! He was so friendly, helpful and we loved our complimentary souvenir. Thank you! Highlights were the river cruise and the chocolate hills.”

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Bohol: Waterfall Hopping & Secret Jungle Trails Guided Tour - The one-hour ride into rural Bohol
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Bohol: Waterfall Hopping & Secret Jungle Trails Guided Tour

4.Waterfall Hopping & Secret Jungle Trails Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 158 reviews · 7 hours · from $42

Spend seven hours exploring two to four jungle waterfalls near Bohol with local guides such as Keneth, Rjay, AJ, and Ryan. Walk rice-field paths, swim in clear pools, and choose between quiet nature time or optional cliff jumps. Hotel pickup from Panglao, transport, photos, and route planning are included.

“Keneth as a Tourguide was amazing and did a great job showing us all three beautiful waterfalls while taking care of us and making pictures.”

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Manila: Guided Sunset Bamboo Bike Tour in Intramuros - Puerta Real Gardens: a calm pause inside the walls
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Manila: Guided Sunset Bamboo Bike Tour in Intramuros

5.Guided Sunset Bamboo Bike Tour in Intramuros

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 119 reviews · 3 hours · from $40

Spend three hours cycling Intramuros on a locally made bamboo bike with an English or Tagalog guide. You will see Casa Manila, Fort Santiago, Manila Cathedral, Puerta Real Gardens, and other key sites, then watch sunset from Bayleaf Hotel Skydeck. Guides such as Paolo, JD, Chi, and Justine are known for lively history talks.

“I done the tour with guide Ang. I was the only one on the tour so it ended up been a private one. Ang is a fantastic tour guide & a fantastic person! She was super friendly, helpful and informative. She seems to have done a lot of research into the area and had historical pictures on her phone to give more context and history to each site we visited. She had excellent attention to detail, thinking of everything like mosquitos repellent, lights for the bike when it got dark, spare loo roll! The tour itself is a very leisurely cycle and is really cool way to see all of…”

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Boracay: Newcoast ATV Tour with Local Guide - Meeting at VIAJE Philippines
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Boracay: Newcoast ATV Tour with Local Guide

6.Newcoast ATV Tour with Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 79 reviews · 1h 20m · from $32Best value

Ride an electric ATV around Boracay Newcoast with an English-speaking local guide. The 80-minute route follows mostly smooth roads with a little off-road riding, stopping at Keyhole Rock, a private beach, and a View Deck. It suits first-time riders and anyone wanting views and photos rather than mud, jumps, or high speeds.

“We thoroughly enjoyed the ride. It was very enjoyable and the views were lovely. This ride is a very laid back and relaxing ride so if you’re after lots of bumps & humps and mud this isn’t for you..everything from the pickup to the ride back to pick up point was very punctual. The staff were friendly and our guide was very nice offering to take pictures/videos of us riding. We had a lovely time!”

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Batad Guided Tour - Rice wine, hand-milled grain, and daily work
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Batad Guided Tour

7.Batad Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 78 reviews Top rated

Spend about six hours hiking Batad’s rice terraces with local guide Miller Himmoldang or Bridgette. Choose a longer trek or an easier pace, meet farmers, taste homemade rice wine, and try hand-milling rice. The private tour costs $70 per group of up to 15, with pickup available.

“We have been traveling Southeast Asia for 4 months, and out of all our tour guides, Bridget and Miller are the best! Highlights: • Professional, communicative, flexible, always prepared • Prioritized safety and convenience • Competitive priRead more”

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Manila: Guided Tuk Tuk Ride - Divisoria markets, shopping, and the wet market
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Manila: Guided Tuk Tuk Ride

8.Guided Tuk Tuk Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 57 reviews · 2 hours · from $66

Start at Tutuban Center Mall and explore Manila with an English-speaking guide such as Venus or Floyd. Ride a tuk tuk, jeepney, or tricycle, walk through local neighborhoods and markets, sample Filipino food, and see daily life around Divisoria. The small group is limited to 12 people.

“Floyd was the best Guide, we had since long. He looked after everybody and we felt always safe. We had a lot of fun”

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Coron: Complete Island Hopping Guided Tour with Lunch - Kayangan Lake and the famous Coron viewpoint
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Coron: Complete Island Hopping Guided Tour with Lunch

9.Complete Island Hopping Guided Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 54 reviews · 8 hours · from $53

Join an English or Esperanto-speaking guide for an 8-hour shared boat trip around Coron. Swim at Kayangan Lake, Twin Lagoon, Sunset Beach, and CYC Beach, snorkel at Reef Garden and Skeleton Wreck, visit Barracuda Lake, and eat a Filipino buffet lunch in a traditional kubo. City-center pickup, permits, boat, and water are included.

“Over priced rip off. Get my guide says starts at 8am but it was closer to 10am before we even set sail. Disgusting false advertising. Way more money than tours available in town. Price for the same tour everywhere is about 1000 peso cheaper. I asked many people who paid way less on my actual boat. This is a con. Get your ticket in Coron. Over crowded tour also. Starting at 8am would have beaten the crowds but everywhere was packed before we even set sail. It’s worth getting together some people and paying between you for a private tour. This is an over priced joke. I’ve traveled all over…”

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Manila: Guided Night Market Experience - Divisoria at night: work, trade, and organized chaos
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Manila: Guided Night Market Experience

10.Guided Night Market Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 54 reviews · 2 hours · from $68

Meet your English-speaking guide at Tutuban Center Mall and explore Divisoria after dark. Guides Floyd and Venus lead small groups through market streets, food stops, Chinatown, and local transport rides by tuk-tuk, train, or jeepney. Bring comfortable shoes, an appetite, and extra cash for food and shopping.

“Nice tour of the wet market, then travel via Tuktuk, LRT and Jeepney, just like the locals. Then we went to a street food plaza with live music, tasting Filipino street food. Finally we ended in a rooftop bar, with view over Manila. Really great to see and experience areas of Manila, which you wouldn't see otherwise.”

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Manila: Hidden Gems Guided Tour - Tutuban Center Mall and the Divisoria shopping district
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Manila: Hidden Gems Guided Tour

11.Hidden Gems Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 47 reviews · 2 hours · from $61

Meet guides such as Venus, Floyd, or Jane at Tutuban Center Mall for a two-hour walk through Manila’s markets and backstreets. You’ll ride a jeepney, tuk tuk, and tricycle, visit a wet market, see local neighborhoods, and stop for Filipino food and coffee at your own cost. Expect an active, informal tour with up to 10 people.

“this was just an outstanding experience. we would not of seen so many hidden gems without this tour.10 out of 10.tour guide was amazing.th8s tour did not disappointment”

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The Hidden Gems of Manila Guided Tour - Riding a jeepney through Manila
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The Hidden Gems of Manila Guided Tour

12.The Hidden Gems of Manila Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 42 reviews · from $60

Spend about two hours seeing Manila beyond its polished center. Ride a jeepney, browse Divisoria Market, visit Binondo and Sto. Nino de Tondo Church, try Filipino coffee and food, and walk through older residential areas with an English-speaking guide. Floyd is one guide associated with the tour.

“Our tour guide, Floyd, was exceptional—his deep knowledge and detailed explanations enriched every moment of the tour. He brought great personality to the experience, engaging us with fun mini karaoke sessions that created unforgettable memories. A truly five-star guide who made our trip extraordinary and filled with joy!”

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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

13.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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Manila: Private Custom Tour with a Local Guide - What the Manila itinerary really includes
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Manila: Private Custom Tour with a Local Guide

14.Private Custom Tour with a Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 35 reviews · 2 - 8 hours · from $47

Build your Manila day around the places you care about, from historic monuments and museum exteriors to local food stops. Your private guide, such as Andres, Joem, or Bella, contacts you before pickup to shape the route. Choose 2 to 8 hours, with English, French, or Spanish guidance and public transport available on selected options.

“Joem was a pleasure to spend the day with. He was enthusiastic and knowledgeable and really made my day in Manila memorable.”

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Manila Intramuros Walking tour with Local Tour Guide - San Agustin Church and the Monday problem
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Manila Intramuros Walking tour with Local Tour Guide

15.Manila Intramuros Walking tour with Local Tour Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 33 reviews · from $55

Spend two to three hours walking Intramuros with a local guide such as Mari or Victor. Visit Manila Cathedral, San Agustin Church, Fort Santiago, the Dr. Jose Rizal Shrine, and Casa Manila while learning how Spanish rule and World War II shaped Manila. The small group has up to 10 people, with water included.

“The Intramuros tour was fantastic! I learned so much while enjoying the beautiful views. The tour guide was incredibly helpful, answered all our questions, and made the experience fun. Highly recommend this tour for both newcomers and those who have been to Intramuros before!”

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