The 15 Best Luzon Tours & Day Trips

1.Manila Old and New: Sightseeing Tour Including Intramuros and Fort Santiago

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 377 reviews · from $103Our pick

See Manila’s modern and colonial sides in about four hours, with hotel pickup, an English-speaking guide, and air-conditioned transport. You’ll visit Makati, Rizal Park, the American Cemetery, Intramuros, San Agustin Church, and Fort Santiago. Guides such as Nori, Richard, Frank, and Stella have been praised for bringing the city’s history to life, though traffic can extend the day.

“Tour was in an air conditioned van, driver was impressive with knowledge of streets which was congested, but maintained comfort, Nori our tour guide was impressive with his knowledge of every part of the sites our tour covered. My family learned so much about history and culture of Filipinos in Manila”

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2.Manila’s Walled City: Intramuros Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 82 reviews · from $35Top rated

Walk Manila’s Intramuros with an English-speaking local guide, visiting Fort Santiago, the Rizal Shrine, Manila Cathedral, San Agustin Church, Memorare Manila, and Casa Manila. Ann, Anne, and Andre are among the guides praised for clear storytelling and humor. Expect a kalesa or Tranvia ride, snacks, bottled water, and about three and a half hours on foot.

“Learned so much, and the stories helped add meaning to the ruins and structures we saw. Pace was good, my teen and 6yo could keep up. An interesting way to learn about the city.”

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3.Manila Filipino Cooking Class: Meryenda Favorites

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 80 reviews · from $60

In central Makati, host Chyl guides you through a two-hour Filipino cooking class focused on meryenda, the country’s much-loved snack tradition. You’ll prepare a noodle dish, savory spring rolls, and sweet treats at an individual station, then enjoy the food with a nonalcoholic drink. The class is limited to four people.

“This cooking experience was amazing! I try to make it a tradition to book a cooking class in every country I travel to and this one has to be top 5 for sure. Our host Chyl was very kind and welcoming for this class and she made sure we knew Read more”

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4.Batad Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 78 reviews

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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5.Manila Super Saver: Manila Sightseeing plus Tagaytay Tour with Taal Volcano

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 75 reviews · from $160

You’ll leave Manila at 8:30 am for Tagaytay’s Taal Lake views and People’s Park in the Sky, enjoy Filipino lunch, then return for Manila sights including the American Cemetery, Rizal Park, San Agustin Church, and Fort Santiago. Air-conditioned transport, a local English-speaking guide, lunch, and selected hotel pickup are included.

“if in Manila the tour is a must to see the sights of Manila and the Taal Volcano. The guide was good and gave us enough time for all the components of the visit. Lunch was ok. The van was comfortable. I found the fellow passengers made the day even better: two from Melbourne and four from San Francisco. Highly recommend it.”

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6.Express Bamboo Bike Tour inside Intramuros

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 66 reviews · from $22Best value

Start at Bambike HQ in Casa Manila, choose a bamboo bike, and pedal through Intramuros with a local guide such as Anj or Josh. Expect compact history stops, Spanish-era gates, a Japanese cannon, Manila Cathedral, sunscreen or rain gear when needed, and a small group capped at 15 people.

“Great tour with Anj. She was very informative and friendly. Nice to go the cafe and for the ice cream”

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7.PanoramicTagaytay Ridge Tour from Manila

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 52 reviews · from $150

Travel from Manila to Tagaytay Ridge for views of Taal Lake and Volcano, a Filipino lunch, a Gourmet Farms visit, Museo Orlina, and People’s Park in the Sky. A local guide such as Omar, Nori, Neil, or Rolando may lead the small group. Hotel pickup is offered in selected Manila and Makati areas.

“OUr tour guides and drivers were excellent on this tour. I felt that we saw many great places with Richard. He gave us a mountain of information about Manila and the local areas we were exploring. I would think this tour is a must. The views from Palace in the Sky were amazing and when we stopped for lunch a group were singing in the resturant. The views to Taal Volcano and lake incredible. Then we moved on to San Ferdinand and interacted in the museum and church where the Las Pinas Bamboo organ are housed. A lovely lady played the organ for us which was very special. I loved…”

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8.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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9.Intramuros, Chinatown, and Old Manila Half-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 37 reviews · from $75

See Manila in three focused hours, starting in Tondo and Divisoria Market, continuing through Binondo, the world’s oldest Chinatown, and ending at Fort Santiago in Intramuros. Your guide may be Felix or Floyd, both praised for clear English, local insight, and an easygoing style. Expect walking, tuk-tuk and jeepney travel, market crowds, and a close look at Manila’s layered past.

“You will go off the beaten path and enjoy a unique experience. Something you wouldn't experience on your own.”

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10.Pagsanjan Falls Adventure from Manila

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 37 reviews · from $103

Leave Manila or Makati at 8:30 am for Pagsanjan Gorge National Park. Ride a dugout banca through narrow rapids with local boatmen, swim beneath the falls, visit a cave by raft, and return for lunch with live music. The tour lasts about eight hours, includes hotel transport, and carries up to six people.

“I went on this tour as a typhoon was moving in, and I would still recommend it. The views as you go up river are stunning, and so much fun to go under the falls.”

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11.Music Clubs, Rooftops, and Go Go Bars Nightlife Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · from $23

Spend about four and a half hours moving through Makati’s nightlife with a bilingual guide. Visit Antidote rooftop, Hott Asia Bazaar, the Filling Station, Bourbon New Orleans, Octopus, and Neon Nights. You get skip-the-line access, free entry, and a final shot, while food, drinks, and transport cost extra.

“I had a great experience bar hopping and finding hidden gems. I recommend this to expaxs that want know a little more about the night life in Makati.”

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12.Intramuros Sunset Tours by Bambike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 33 reviews · from $37

Start at Bambike HQ in Casa Manila at 4:30 pm, choose a comfortable bamboo bike, and follow a local guide through Intramuros. Visit its gates, plazas, Manila Cathedral, and Fort Santiago, then finish with a complimentary drink at Bayleaf Hotel’s Sky Deck. Russell is one guide praised for his engaging storytelling.

“long to try the bamboo bike before. plus seeing the beautiful sunset with a provided drink at an extremely good-view restaurant was really an excellent exprience.”

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13.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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14.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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15.Intramuros & Chinatown Manila Tour – Walking, Food & Culture

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 32 reviews · from $62

Spend five hours discovering Manila with a guide such as Mike, Fred, George, or Jen. Visit Quiapo Market, taste Filipino food in Binondo, explore Intramuros by bike, and experience local transport along the way. The group is limited to 18 people, with food tastings, transport, entrance fees, and bike rental included.

“Our guide Fred was very knowledgable and created a fun experience! He also recommended things to do that we tried afterwards such as the Barbara’s Heritage Dinner/Show and drinks at the penthouse bar at Bayleaf Hotel- both were excellent!”

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