The 15 Best Food Experiences in the Philippines

1.Manila Food Tour: Introduction to Philippine Street Food

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 417 reviews · from $60Our pick

Taste Manila street food with local guides Chloe, Nel, or Jian, from grilled meats and dumplings to halo-halo, beer, and tricycle rides.

“We had a 24 hr layover and we didnt know how to spend it. We booked this tour and it was great. It started at 3pm from the pick up point. We were a group of 6, Chloe our tour guide was very nice, she arranged for us to ride in a jeepney and also one of those trikes. We visited multiple local vendors and tried some yummy food. It included a bottled water, a tea that I think was called Gulaman and a couple of local beers at the end of the tour. My husband and I really enjoyed it”

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2.Boracay Sunset Cruise with Party DJ & Unlimited Food and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 211 reviews · from $70

Spend four hours on a Boracay party yacht with snorkeling, kayaking, rooftop jumps, unlimited drinks, food, and a sunset DJ set.

“Red Whale Hopping Tour with a friend, Thank you for making good memories I really liked the tour schedule, and the service of the staff is excellent They gave us precious memories Even if I go back to Boracay, I will definitely book the Red Whale Hopping Tour”

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

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

Taste eight Filipino-Chinese dishes on a three-hour Binondo food walk, with dumplings, mami, hopia, local stories, and small-group access.

“very good experience for tourist and locals..good food, informative tour guide, interesting place. The tour guide was very knowledgeable about the place history as well as the good ingredients. The tour was 3hours and the time was well managed. had tried about 7-8 different food ranging from snacky to filling all while covering the areas showing the rich legacy of the oldest chinatown.”

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4.Manila: Street Food and Drinks Walking Tour with Tastings

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

Taste Manila street food, ride local transport, and explore Binondo with an English-speaking guide in a lively two-hour food walk.

“Mari was an amazing guide, she took me all around Santa Cruz giving the history, best foods to try and her own personal flare. Highly recommend this tour”

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5.The Original Cebu City Historical and Food Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 81 reviews · from $69

Explore Cebu City’s landmarks, markets, jeepneys, and local food on a four-hour walking tour led by guides such as Kyle, Lorilie, and Philip.

“Kyle is a lovely guide, his enthusiasm helped me try new foods. You feel safe navigating the city with him.”

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6.Manila: Sightseeing and Food Walking Tour with Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 68 reviews · 6 hours · from $58Best value

Walk, eat, ride a jeepney, and cycle Intramuros on a six-hour Manila tour through Quiapo, Binondo, and the old walled city.

“An excellent well organized tour that enabled me to see Manila and experience many different modes of transport and food. I would not change anything about the tour. Jen was an awesome, very knowledgeable guide.”

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7.Manila’s Culinary Expedition: The Ultimate Food and Market Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 42 reviews · from $115

Explore Manila’s Binondo food scene on a small-group tour with 10 tastings, hotel pickup, local history, and plenty of walking.

“Make sure when you come on this tour you have to be very hungry because the food is very plentiful and make sure you have sturdy walking shoes . After the first four stops, we were so full we could hardly eat anything else, but the next six stops we just tasted a little bit of each type of food that was served, we love the street food in Manila”

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8.Manila: Guided Food Tour of Binondo with Tastings

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

Explore Binondo on a three-hour food walk with Filipino-Chinese dishes, handmade dumplings, mami, dimsum, and hopia for $60.

“The tourguide was very nice and knowledgeable. She did a great job :) My favorite food were the dumplings for sure!”

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9.Makati Street Food Experience end with a Rooftop Bar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 33 reviews · from $65

Explore Makati street food, Filipino specialties, a retro diner, and Antidote rooftop views on this intimate three-hour evening tour.

“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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10.Intramuros & Chinatown Manila Tour – Walking, Food & Culture

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 32 reviews · from $62

Explore Manila through Quiapo Market, Binondo food stops, and Intramuros history on a five-hour walking, tasting, biking, and culture tour.

“Eric - our guide was amazing! He was explaining different food and fruits and also culture and history of Philippines. We experienced different ways of transport in Manila including- boats, tuk tuk , buses and circling. I feel this tour is the best tRead more”

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11.Cebu City: Historical Street and Food Tour

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

Walk Cebu’s oldest streets, taste balut, and visit Spanish-era churches, ancestral homes, Carbon Market, and Magellan’s Cross.

“This tour was so awesome! We loved it. Our guide was amazing and had excellent English and great energy. We experienced riding in the local buses, awesome authentic street foods and historical sites and historical explanations in an exciting 3 hours. We couldn’t recommend enough.”

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12.Manila Street food and Night Market Tour

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

Taste Manila street food through Tutuban, Divisoria, Binondo, and Pasig with a local guide, short rides, market stops, and riverside views.

“Jenny was a wonderful host, giving us a great insight into the best spots in Manila and a great lesson on Phillipino food. I would highly recommend.”

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13.Makati Street Food Tour Experience

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

Taste Filipino street food in Makati with local guide Mari, enjoying dinner, drinks, culture, and live music in a small two-hour group.

“Mari was great. She is a fun and experienced guide with great energy. She knows how to read a situation and can adapt very well so everyone feels good.”

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14.Manila Chinatown Food Tour Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · from $65

Taste Manila’s Binondo Chinatown on a two-hour walking tour with 7 to 10 food samples, local history, transport, and guides who know the area.

“This tour was really unique and a true local experience. We had an excellent tour guide, Mari, that knew so much about the country’s history and food. She took us to 6 different spots and explained each of them to us and the food we were Read more”

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

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

Eat through Manila’s Tondo and Binondo on a two-hour street-food walk with local guides, market stops, Filipino classics, and local transport.

“I had a great tour! And would highly recommend! V was a great guide. who picked the best food options and took lots of photos so I don't have to worry about capturing the moment. She also gave me great tips on more things to do in Manila!”

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