The Philippines · TUK-TUKS
Good tuk-tuk tours fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 8 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
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”
Spend two hours exploring Manila by tuk-tuk, tricycle, and jeepney with a local English-speaking guide. Floyd or Veronica may lead you through old downtown, Chinatown, Divisoria, Tutuban, markets, local residences, and less polished parts of the city. The small-group format keeps the ride personal, though the route may vary.
“Mycket bra. Det överträffade förväntningarna. Guiden Floyd var väldigt trevlig. Han ordnade med Tuktuk och Jeepney som vi färdades i till olika platser. Intressant att se en annan sida av Manila. Vi besökte China town, slumområden m.m.”
Spend two hours exploring Manila’s Chinatown after dark with an English-speaking local guide. Ride a tuk-tuk or tricycle through Binondo, walk Ongpin Street, see illuminated temples, cross Jones Bridge, and finish beside the Pasig River. Guides Floyd and Venus have been praised for food stops, local insight, and added jeepney rides.
“Floyd was a fantastic guide and felt very safe with him. I had a great night seeing various spots in Manila and the beautiful streets. It was fun to go on the tuktuk and experience the local jeepney. Great tour!”
Walk through Tondo’s local market and Manila’s old Chinatown with local guide Venus, taking in daily life, street scenes, and Filipino-Chinese culture. This two-hour tour runs in morning or afternoon, includes photography with photos sent afterward, and accepts up to 10 people. Transport details are not specified, so confirm how the tuktuk and jeepney portions operate.
“Great tour through tondo, divisoria and Chinatown. Venus is a local and knows so much. First time visit for my kids and they really enjoyed it. My parents joined us and even they, who grew up here found it to be unique and enjoyable .A must do!”
Ride an eco-friendly tuk-tuk through Manila with a local guide such as Mari, stopping in Binondo Chinatown, local markets, and selected street scenes. You’ll learn how Chinese merchants settled in the Philippines, take part in a walking tour, and receive bottled water. Food tastings and hotel pickup cost extra.
“Mari est une guide parfaite gaie cultivée et pleine de bonne énergie. Demandez la pour faire votre visite. Mari is a perfect guide, cheerful, cultured, and full of good energy. Ask her to help you with your tour.”
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!”
Spend five hours touring Panglao in a private TukTuk with an English-speaking driver-guide. Visit churches, Nova Shell Museum, Hinagdanan Cave, Bohol Bee Farm, and Modala Beach Resort. Hotel pickup, fuel, parking, and attraction admissions are included, but meals are not.
Travel through Manila by jeepney and tuk tuk with a local guide, then walk through Divisoria’s markets and nearby neighborhoods. You’ll see everyday trade, local transport, colorful housing areas, and street life. The two-hour tour starts and ends at 1919 Grand Cafe in Binondo, includes bottled water, and allows up to 10 people.
“It includes a lot of walking around and not suitable for mobility challenged guests. Not wheelchair friendly but the guide was good at making an alternative arrangement.”
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