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The 15 Best Manila Tours & Day Trips

152 tours  ·  from $23

Manila rewards a guide and an early start, before the traffic sets. Build a first visit out of these 15: the walled city, the food streets around Binondo, and the day trips south to Tagaytay and the falls.

Intramuros, Manila: Historical Bamboo Bike Tour - Starting at Bambike Ecotours Intramuros
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Intramuros, Manila: Historical Bamboo Bike Tour

1.Intramuros, Manila: Historical Bamboo Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 583 reviews · 2 - 3 hours · from $27Our pick

Explore Intramuros by locally made bamboo bike on a 2 to 3 hour small-group tour led in English or Tagalog. Guides such as Josh, Paolo, Chi, Prime, and Anj explain the walled city’s past at Fort Santiago, San Agustin Church, Puerta Real, and more. The flat route includes helmets, entry fees, and a cool ice cream finish.

“First of all the organisation itself and our tourguide Paolo was very nice and amazing. I woke up a bit sick om the day of my booked tour and messaged them. They responded quickly and even though they have a cancellation policy. They were fine with a reschedule of my booking for the day after. The tour itself was very informative and chill. I did the extended tour l, and it was worth it! Would recommend to book the 9:30 one. So you won’t be in the middle of the heat of the day + you finish around lunchtime and can grab snacks at the foodstands around the corner or…”

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Experience Intramuros with Bamboo Bicycle - Ecotours - Muralla Street and the Japanese Cannon
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Experience Intramuros with Bamboo Bicycle – Ecotours

2.Experience Intramuros with Bamboo Bicycle – Ecotours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 508 reviews · from $39Top rated

Spend three easy hours cycling Intramuros on a hand-built bamboo bike with a guide such as Anj, Chi, Paolo, JD, or Josh. Visit Fort Santiago, Manila Cathedral, old gates, plazas, and the city walls, then cool down with Filipino refreshments. Bikes, helmets, water, ponchos, and a cold towel are included.

“This is a sightseeing and historical tour. The bike part is flat and easy, although the streets can be crowded with pedestrians.”

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Manila: Intramuros, Chinatown, and Old Manila Half-Day Tour - Starting at Tondo Market
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Manila: Intramuros, Chinatown, and Old Manila Half-Day Tour

3.Intramuros, Chinatown, and Old Manila Half-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 475 reviews · 3 hours · from $68

Join an English-speaking guide such as Floyd or Venus for a fast-moving three-hour look at Tondo Market, Binondo Chinatown, and Intramuros. Walk local streets, taste Chinatown snacks, ride jeepneys and tuk-tuks, and visit Fort Santiago, Manila Cathedral, and old churches.

“Very nice tour! It's good to see a side of Manila other than BGC/Makati. Local guide knows the area well. We never felt unwelcome anywhere we went on the tour. Taking public transit (trike, tuktuk, jeepney) was a highlight. Thank you Venus!”

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Manila: Old & New 4-Hour City Tour - Forbes Park and the American Cemetery
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Manila: Old & New 4-Hour City Tour

4.Old & New 4-Hour City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 458 reviews · 4 hours · from $60

This four-hour tour links Makati’s financial district with Manila’s Spanish-era Intramuros. You’ll ride an air-conditioned van, walk through Fort Santiago and San Agustin Church, and visit the American Cemetery. English-speaking guides such as Omar, Fernando, Richard, and Stella are known for clear historical storytelling.

“Fernando was an amazing guide who was very knowledgeable of the Philippine history. Oswald was the driver who knew how to navigate through the crazy streets of Manila. If you are seeking to learn about the history of this amazing, poetic country, this is the tour for you. Note- please plan your arrival to the meeting location in advance. We came from Quezon City, gave ourselves an hour and a half to get to the meeting location, but due to Manila’s insane traffic it took us 2+ hours to arrive. We were late but the incredible hosts of this tour allowed us to meet them at the first stop. We…”

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Manila Food Tour: Introduction to Philippine Street Food - A short tricycle ride into local Manila
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Manila Food Tour: Introduction to Philippine Street Food

5.Manila Food Tour: Introduction to Philippine Street Food

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

Start at 3 pm in Mandaluyong for a small-group food walk with local guides such as Chloe, Jian, or Nel. Sample 10-plus Filipino snacks, grilled meats, dumplings, desserts, juice, beer, and bottled water, with a tricycle ride and possible jeepney or motorbike trips along the way.

“Beyond expectations, we really booked this without knowing much about the food we would experience, or the amazing hospitality that would be offered. Chloe was such a pleasure knowledgeable entertaining a most gracious host. There wRead more”

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Spectacular Manila to Tagaytay: Full-Day Sightseeing Tour - What the Manila portion adds
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Spectacular Manila to Tagaytay: Full-Day Sightseeing Tour

6.Spectacular Manila to Tagaytay: Full-Day Sightseeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 349 reviews · from $105

Spend 8 to 10 hours traveling from Manila to cool, scenic Tagaytay, riding a jeepney to People’s Park in the Sky, then exploring Paco Park, Manila Cathedral, and Intramuros. Hotel pickup, air-conditioning, entrance fees, and groups of up to 15 are included.

“Ken was the consummate guide on our day tour of Manila and Tagaytay. Safely steering us through the history and interesting sites in Manila, Ken and driver, Noi ensured we thoroughly enjoyed this experience. Tasting some of the special traditional food was a treat and we loved the experiences in Tagaytay. We would certainly recommend this tour and our guides.”

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Makati Nightlife: VIP Access to Clubs, Rooftops & Go-Go Bars - Hott Asia Bazaar and the street-food break
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Makati Nightlife: VIP Access to Clubs, Rooftops & Go-Go Bars

7.Makati Nightlife: VIP Access to Clubs, Rooftops & Go-Go Bars

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 278 reviews · 4.5 hours · from $24Best value

Join a bilingual guide such as Jiesel or JJ for 4.5 hours across Makati rooftops, street-food spots, music bars, and clubs. The $24 ticket includes skip-the-line access, free entry, and a welcome shot at selected venues, while food, drinks, and transport cost extra.

“Started night at I’M hotel, spectacular views of the city… each place we visited offered a different scene from local foods and cheap beer to quirky games, to fun, tussle and laughter to photogenic Filling Station and then live music where you can sing your lungs off. Finish the night at a club that started off playing some good beats, definitely a younger crowd here… Our guides Jiesel & Rosalie did a good job of guiding and keeping the group, of 15 motivated”

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Discover Tagaytay's Countryside: Half-Day Sightseeing Tour - People’s Park in the Sky and the jeepney climb
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Discover Tagaytay’s Countryside: Half-Day Sightseeing Tour

8.Discover Tagaytay’s Countryside: Half-Day Sightseeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 207 reviews · from $85

Travel from Manila to cool-climate Tagaytay in a small group, with hotel pickup, a jeepney ride to People’s Park in the Sky, fruit tasting, local snacks, markets, and weather-dependent views of Taal Volcano. Guides such as Kenji, Hannah, Criz, and Mark add local context along the way.

“We had a day layover in Manila and decided to book this tour on a whim—what a great decision. Our guides, John and Nona, were friendly, energetic, and full of interesting facts that made the morning memorable. We joined the 7:00 a.m. triRead more”

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From Manila: Tagaytay Countryside Wonders: A Half-Day Tour - Hotel pickup across Manila’s main districts
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From Manila: Tagaytay Countryside Wonders: A Half-Day Tour

9.Tagaytay Countryside Wonders: A Half-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 187 reviews · 5 hours · from $72

You’ll leave Manila by air-conditioned van with an English-speaking guide such as Zee, John, or Rona, then sample local fruit, see a pineapple field, and visit People’s Park in the Sky. The half-day route offers Taal Volcano views, Filipino snacks, and hotel pickup from selected Manila districts.

“I joined a tour to Tagaytay today and would like to highlight our guide, Zee, in particular. We were a small group of three, which already created a pleasant and personal atmosphere, but what truly made the experience exceptional was Zee herself. Zee is an intelligent, open, and well-educated young woman who has a remarkable ability to present cultural, historical, and culinary insights in a clear, engaging, and meaningful way. She answered every question thoroughly, patiently, and with genuine enthusiasm for her country. Our conversations were warm and authentic — it felt not only like learning about the Philippines, but truly experiencing the people and the culture. We tried coconut…”

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Manila Food Tour: Explore World's Oldest Chinatown - Starting at Binondo Church and Carvajal Street
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Manila Food Tour: Explore World’s Oldest Chinatown

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

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

Meet your guide at Binondo Church for a three-hour walk through Manila’s Chinatown. Sample eight sweet and savory foods, including fresh lumpia, Kuchay Ah Pie, handmade dumplings, mami, dim sum, and hopia. Guides such as Nel, Jian, Chloe, and Rian add food and cultural context.

“Totally recommend this tour. For me, it was the 2nd food tour I did with Chloé and I was very happy (Did the Street Food Tour Introduction 2 days before). Especially since I got her all to myself! Same fun and energy as in the 1st tour and this time around, ALL the dishes were so tasty! I've never been a big fun of Chinese food but the Filipino version of it is nothing short of awesome! If you want to do ONE food tour in Manila, THIS IS THE ONE! Chloé gave me info not only about the food but also about the history of the Chinese neighborhood. She…”

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Full-Day Manila City, Tagaytay Taal Volcano and Lake Tour - Tagaytay Ridge and the unusual view of Taal
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Full-Day Manila City, Tagaytay Taal Volcano and Lake Tour

11.Full-Day Manila City, Tagaytay Taal Volcano and Lake Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 139 reviews · 8 hours · from $160

Travel from Makati or Manila Bay hotels to Tagaytay Ridge for Taal Lake views, lunch, and Palace in the Sky, then return through Makati to Intramuros, San Agustin Church, Rizal Park, and Fort Santiago with an English-speaking guide.

“The Crew from the Greyline Team was just excelent! Very good Service and never bored on the way, always entertainment. It was very interesting to know the details of Makati City.”

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Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport (MNL) Private Transfer to Manila City - Finding your driver at Ninoy Aquino International Airport
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Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport (MNL) Private Transfer to Manila City

12.Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport (MNL) Private Transfer to Manila City

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 128 reviews

Book a private, air-conditioned transfer between Ninoy Aquino International Airport and a Metro Manila accommodation. Your driver contacts you before pickup, waits up to 60 minutes at the airport, and helps with standard luggage. Drivers have included Harry, Jeffrey, Jobert, Bryant, and Joffre.

“Excellent service, great communication and arrived at designated time. Driver was courteous and helpful. Would highly recommend. Mike UK”

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From Manila: Panoramic Tagaytay Ridge Tour - The ride south and the value of a small group
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From Manila: Panoramic Tagaytay Ridge Tour

13.Panoramic Tagaytay Ridge Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 124 reviews · 6.5 hours · from $130

Ride from Makati or Manila’s Bay Area to cool, high Tagaytay for Taal Lake views, a farm visit, Filipino lunch, Palace in the Sky, and Museo Orlina. English-speaking guides such as Frank, Fernando, Omar, and Troy have led past outings, with sightseeing shaped by weather and traffic.

“The weather ruined part of the excursion, but our guide Omar was excellent and helped to make the remainder of the excursion bearable.”

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Manila: Guided Sunset Bamboo Bike Tour in Intramuros - Casa Manila sets the colonial scene
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Manila: Guided Sunset Bamboo Bike Tour in Intramuros

14.Guided Sunset Bamboo Bike Tour in Intramuros

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

Explore Intramuros by locally made bamboo bike with guides such as Paolo, JD, Chi, and Justine. Visit Casa Manila, Fort Santiago, Manila Cathedral, Puerta Real Gardens, and more, then watch sunset from the Bayleaf Hotel Skydeck. Expect a relaxed three-hour ride with history, a drink, and ice cream.

“Fantastic service with only the two of us in the session so very personalised. We arrived late due to traffic but they accommodated so we could still do 2 hours. Very informative and fun. Bikes worked really well.”

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Taal Volcano Experience: Scenic Countryside and Volcano Tour - The real attraction: seeing Taal from above and below
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Taal Volcano Experience: Scenic Countryside and Volcano Tour

15.Taal Volcano Experience: Scenic Countryside and Volcano Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 119 reviews · from $140

Leave Manila by air-conditioned vehicle for Tagaytay and Talisay, then cross Taal Lake by local bangka boat. Guides such as Mark, Bella, John, and Ken may add fruit stops, market visits, and local stories. Expect 6 to 8 hours, a group of up to 15, and no included lunch.

“We appreciate a lot the tour with boat on the lac to go very near the volcano . We are lucky to have to very nice and professional guides. Thank you very much to them .”

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