9 Market Tours in the Philippines to Build a Day Around

1.Guided Night Market Experience

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

Meet Floyd or Venus near the Bonifacio Monument at Tutuban Center, then explore Divisoria, Binondo, local food markets, and Manila streets by tuktuk, train, and jeepney. This two-hour small-group tour suits curious eaters and solo visitors who want help navigating the city after dark.

“It was fantastic! Our guide Venus was great. We felt we needed to eat a little bit earlier than scheduled. , but when we asked to have a snack it was no problem. Great evening and very worth doing .”

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

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

Meet at 12:30 pm for a three-hour food walk through Binondo, Manila’s Chinatown. With hotel pickup, a group of no more than 15, and around 10 tastings, guides such as Mark and Kyle help connect street food, local history, and Chinese-Filipino culture.

“Our guides were very good and tailored our food tastings according to what we wanted to experience. A very good view of Chinatown. I would recommend this trip to others. If you want a different cultural experience, then this is for you.”

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3.Explore Manila Slums and Hidden Market

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 41 reviews · 2 hours · from $65

Spend two hours exploring Tondo with local guides such as Venus or Floyd. Walk residential lanes and a wet market, visit Chinatown, sample local food, and ride a jeepney and tricycle in a small group of up to 10.

“The guided tour through the slums of Manila yesterday was incredibly authentic and left us with lasting impressions. Our guide was truly wonderful—knowledgeable, kind, and very attentive. At no point did we feel unsafe. Overall, it was a meaningful and well-led experience that we can highly recommend.”

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4.Manila Street food and Night Market Tour

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

Join Floyd or Venus for a two-hour Manila food walk through Tutuban, Divisoria, and Binondo. Try isaw, balut, kwek-kwek, taho, banana cue, siopao, and dumplings, with local tips, short rides, and photography included.

“It was super cool! I was super lucky to have Floyd as my guide. He didn’t disappoint with the history, stories and insights of Manila street food. Super chill and easy going. I suggest this tour to experience the essence of street food. Be open to the vibe, the organic chaos and super delicious foods. Lots of laughs and good memories.”

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5.Private Market Tour and Filipino Cooking Class in Manila with Isi

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 15 reviews · from $120

Meet Isi in Taguig for a private market visit and four-and-a-half-hour Filipino cooking experience. Choose hands-on cooking or watch her prepare family recipes, then eat together at her home with beer and a dessert such as calamansi pie.

“The whole experience was amazing : sourcing the ingredients from the market, the host and the food! Isi exceeded expectations!”

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6.Tagaytay Adventure: Volcano Views, Countryside, Market & Cruise!

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 14 reviews · from $160

Leave Manila at 7:30 a.m. in an air-conditioned vehicle for Tagaytay’s People’s Park in the Sky, Tagaytay Point, local produce stops, and a 30-minute Taal Lake boat ride. The tour welcomes up to 10 people and includes transfers, fees, and boat tickets.

“This 9 hour tour covers a large distance (up to 3 hours from Manila to reach Taal Island dock) so the visits to the Coconut shop, market and fruit stall were very rushed but there was adequate time at Tagaytay hill to see the view of the Read more”

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7.Manila Night Market with Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 12 reviews · 2 hours · from $54Best value

Join Mari of Mstar Tours for a two-hour evening through Binondo, Divisoria, and Tutuban Night Market. Ride a jeepney and tuk-tuk, sample Filipino street food, shop for bargains, learn local customs, and finish at a Manila rooftop bar.

“Für uns leider super langweilig, weil einfach nur Shopping und kommerziell. Im Prinzip nichts zu entdecken und kaum Bezug zur Region”

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8.Manila Night Market Experience with Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $68

Join local guide Venus from 6 pm for a small-group walk through Divisoria Market and Binondo. Shop for low-cost goods, try fish balls, kwek-kwek, and isaw, use local transport, take photos, and finish near the Pasig River Esplanade.

“Great guide, knew the locals, in-depth knowledge of the area, and fantastic connections with the market.”

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9.Manila Tour: Tondo Manila and Divisoria Market

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 6 reviews · 2 hours · from $54

Spend two hours in Tondo and Divisoria with a local English or Tagalog guide. Walk through markets and back streets, ride a jeepney and tuk-tuk, sample local coffee and food at your own cost, and see an everyday side of Manila.

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