The 8 Best Tricycle Tours in the Philippines

1.Guided Tuk Tuk Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 57 reviews · 2 hours · from $66Our pick

Meet Venus, Floyd, or another English-speaking local guide at Tutuban Center Mall for a close look at Divisoria, wet markets, street food, housing areas, and daily Filipino life. You may ride a tuk tuk, jeepney, or tricycle, with walking time through lively neighborhoods. The group is limited to 12.

“Excellent! We traveled on four different typical Manila vehicles; tasted foods and beverages and had walking tours of three different neighborhoods! The tour guide was local and very well informed. We had fun and learned a lot. Worth every penny!”

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2.Manila Tuktuk and Jeepney Ride Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 16 reviews · 2 hours · from $65

Spend two hours exploring Manila by tuk-tuk, jeepney, and tricycle with an English-speaking guide such as Floyd or Veronica. Visit old downtown, Chinatown, Divisoria, Tutuban, a major market, and local neighborhoods while learning about daily life and Philippine transport.

“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.”

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3.Chinatown Nighttime Tour by Tuk-Tuk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · 2 hours · from $65Top rated

Explore Binondo with an English-speaking guide such as Floyd or Venus on a two-hour nighttime tour. Ride a tuk-tuk through Ongpin Street, see illuminated temples and Jones Bridge, sample local foods if available, and finish beside the Pasig River.

“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!”

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4.Discover the Real Manila with Tuktuk and Jeepney

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · from $85

Join local guide Venus for a two-hour Manila tour through Tondo, Divisoria, and Binondo Chinatown. Expect market streets, narrow alleys, candid photography, and a direct look at daily life in some of the city’s poorest areas. The group is limited to 10 people.

“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!”

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5.Manila Tuk-Tuk Adventure Hop-in and Hop-Off

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 6 reviews · 2 hours · from $63

Ride an eco-friendly tuk-tuk through Manila with a local guide, stopping at Binondo Chinatown, local markets, and selected cultural sights. Guide Mari is praised for her English, humor, and personal stories. The two-hour tour includes water, admission, and walking, but not food tastings or hotel pickup.

“We had the best Manila experience with our guide Mari. She was kind, she showed us everything and on top of that, she was funny and talked perfect English. Thanks Mari for being our guide! We loved the tour!”

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6.Manila Street Food and Drinks with Tuktuk Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 2 hours · from $61

Join Venus of V.S Tour Services for a two-hour Manila food walk through markets, stalls, and side streets. Taste banana cue, kwek-kwek, grilled squid, palabok, halo-halo, and local drinks, then ride a jeepney or colorful tricycle. The meeting point is Tutuban Center Mall Bonifacio Monument.

“I had such a great time on this tour with Venus. We sampled several sweet & savoury foods & a couple of drinks, & I loved weaving through streets & alleyways with Venus, ones I wouldn’t have found or tackled alone! It was interesting to see & hear about the different areas of Manila, outside Intramuros & fun to get a Tricycle & Jeepney ride. I highly recommend this for an exciting experience in Manila.”

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7.Panglao Land Tour by TukTuk

★★★★★★★★★★3.2 · 4 reviews · 5 hours · from $50Best value

Ride a private tuk-tuk around Panglao with an English-speaking driver-guide, stopping at churches, Nova Shell Museum, Hinagdanan Cave, Bohol Bee Farm, and Modala Beach Resort. Hotel pickup, entrance fees, fuel, and parking are included, but meals are not.

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8.The Jeepney & Tuk Tuk Adventure ride with Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4 reviews · from $50

Travel through Binondo and Divisoria by jeepney, tuk-tuk, and on foot with a local guide. You’ll see wet markets, narrow streets, colorful housing areas, local shops, and everyday Manila life. The two-hour tour includes bottled water and returns to 1919 Grand Cafe.

“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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