15 Guided Tours in the Philippines That Earn a Slot

Coron: Private Boat Hire with Guided Tour and Lunch on Beach - Kayangan Lake, the postcard stop with a real climb

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 658 reviews · 8 hours · from $142Pick of the list

Review of Coron’s private boat tour, with custom stops, snorkeling, island beaches, lunch, fees, timing, and practical booking advice.

“Amazing experience overall. I highly recommend the private tour as you can tailor the route and everything according to your preferences and how crowded each place is. Our tour guide Nori and the rest of the crew (John John and Tuto) were super kind, discreet and helpful. Nori even took us photos in most of the places. 10/10 overall and super grateful to everyone involved ☺️”

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1-Day Tours, Guided, Palawan Tours, Puerto Princesa Tours, Tour Reviews, Underground River Tours

From Puerto Princesa: Underground River Guided Day Trip

2.Underground River Guided Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 167 reviews · 9 hours · from $41

Explore Puerto Princesa’s UNESCO-listed Underground River with hotel transfers, boats, an audio guide, and time for optional Sabang activities.

“The river / cave is kind of a must see, and there is probably no better way to do it. But prepare for A LOT of waiting. We were picked up at 6.30 and dropped off at 18.00 - so nearly 12 hours for about 30 minutes on the river. Make sure to join as far north as possible; you will save at least an hour, probably more if you’re picked up last and dropped off first. We were the opposite. The minivan arrived 15 minutes BEFORE earliest agreed, so we rushed and ended up forgetting stuff. Zipline has questionable safety - main hook and backup / safety were attached…”

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Bohol Tours, Chocolate Hills & Bohol Countryside, Guided, Tarsier Sanctuary Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

Bohol: Guided Chocolate Hills & Tarsiers Tour

3.Guided Chocolate Hills & Tarsiers Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 158 reviews · 7 hours · from $37

Review of Bohol’s 7-hour Chocolate Hills and tarsier tour, with van transport, Loboc River cruise costs, stops, guides, and practical tips.

“The tour guides were amazing, so much fun and so easy to talk to. Honestly, the guides really went above and beyond to make this one of the best tours I’ve ever been on. The sites were beautiful and definitely a must see but the guides really made the tour an unforgettable experience.”

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Bohol Tours, Guided, Tour Reviews, Tours, Waterfall Tours

Bohol: Waterfall Hopping & Secret Jungle Trails Guided Tour

4.Waterfall Hopping & Secret Jungle Trails Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 158 reviews · 7 hours · from $42

Escape Bohol’s crowds on a seven-hour waterfall tour with jungle trails, clear pools, local guides, cliff jumps, and flexible pacing.

“This experience was spectacular! We were small grpup of 6 people and we were able to enjoy absolutely stunning waterfalls and swimming only for us ( I could not have believed, that there were nobody else). I really liked that it was a tour - I had to use my legs and I enjoyed the nature. I was part of a great group and the whole day was amazing.”

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Cycling Tours, Evening Experiences, Guided, Intramuros Tours, Manila Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

Manila: Guided Sunset Bamboo Bike Tour in Intramuros

5.Guided Sunset Bamboo Bike Tour in Intramuros

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

Explore Intramuros by bamboo bike at sunset, with local history, Fort Santiago, Manila Cathedral, rooftop views, drinks, and dessert.

“Paolo was a fantastic guide, very enthusiastic and knowledgeable - I learnt a lot about the history of Manila! He even included an extra stop on the tour because we had time. Would recommend to anyone who wants to see the key sites and learn more about Manila”

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Boracay Tours, Guided, Quad Bike Tours in Boracay, Quad Bikes, Tour Reviews, Tours

Boracay: Newcoast ATV Tour with Local Guide

6.Newcoast ATV Tour with Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 79 reviews · 1h 20m · from $32Most for the money

Review of Boracay Newcoast’s $32 electric ATV tour, with scenic stops at Keyhole Rock, a private beach, and the View Deck.

“It’s great magic places. The ATV was a little bit slow”

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Guided, Manila Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

Batad Guided Tour

7.Batad Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 78 reviews · from $70Highest scored

Review of the Batad Guided Tour in Banaue, with rice terrace hikes, rice wine tasting, local farming, costs, fitness advice, and itinerary details.

“It was a wonderful tour, our guide was fascinating, adapted herself to us, and showed us the hidden gems of the place. We even got to enter one of the traditional houses. An unforgettable experience!”

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Guided, Manila Tours, Tour Reviews, Tuk-Tuks

Manila: Guided Tuk Tuk Ride

8.Guided Tuk Tuk Ride

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

Review of Manila’s 2-hour tuk tuk tour through Divisoria, local markets, neighborhoods, street food, and Filipino daily life.

“amazing tour. very friendly tour guide. she makes you feel like a friend. very helpful and supportive. I would highly recommend anyone to do the tour.”

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Coron Tours, Guided, Island Hopping Tours, Island Hopping Tours in Palawan, Lunch Experiences, Palawan Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

Coron: Complete Island Hopping Guided Tour with Lunch

9.Complete Island Hopping Guided Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 54 reviews · 8 hours · from $53

Review of Coron's 8-hour island-hopping tour, with Kayangan Lake, lagoons, reefs, beaches, lunch, costs, crowds, and practical tips.

“Over priced rip off. Get my guide says starts at 8am but it was closer to 10am before we even set sail. Disgusting false advertising. Way more money than tours available in town. Price for the same tour everywhere is about 1000 peso cheaper. I asked many people who paid way less on my actual boat. This is a con. Get your ticket in Coron. Over crowded tour also. Starting at 8am would have beaten the crowds but everywhere was packed before we even set sail. It’s worth getting together some people and paying between you for a private tour. This is an over priced joke. I’ve traveled all over…”

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Evening Experiences, Guided, Manila Tours, Markets, Shopping Tours, Tour Reviews

Manila: Guided Night Market Experience

10.Guided Night Market Experience

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

Explore Manila’s Divisoria night market, Chinatown, street food, and local transport with a small-group English-speaking guide.

“Venus was amazing! Great guide and super informative - we appreciate her time and highly recommend the tour!”

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Guided, Manila Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

Manila: Hidden Gems Guided Tour

11.Hidden Gems Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 47 reviews · 2 hours · from $61

Explore Manila by jeepney, tricycle, and tuk tuk on a small-group market tour with local guides, street food, and lesser-seen city life.

“I can highly recommend the tour. I saw corners of the city that I wouldn't have seen on my own. Tasting different dishes and using the various means of transportation made the tour perfect.”

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The Hidden Gems of Manila Guided Tour

12.The Hidden Gems of Manila Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 42 reviews · from $60

Explore Manila by jeepney, market, church, and back streets on a small-group tour with local food, coffee, and English guidance.

“Our tour guide, Floyd, was exceptional—his deep knowledge and detailed explanations enriched every moment of the tour. He brought great personality to the experience, engaging us with fun mini karaoke sessions that created unforgettable memories. A truly five-star guide who made our trip extraordinary and filled with joy!”

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Binondo Chinatown Tours, Food, Food & Drink, Food Tours in Manila, Guided, Manila Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

Manila: Guided Food Tour of Binondo with Tastings

13.Guided Food Tour of Binondo with Tastings

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

Taste Binondo’s dumplings, mami, dim sum, lumpia, and hopia while exploring Manila’s historic Chinatown with a local guide.

“Nel was so fun and we enjoyed the tour around Binondo tasting the delights of Manila. Dumplings were amazing. Little alleyways you wouldn’t expect. Highly recommend, but please make sure you are hungry, so much food to taste and enjoy”

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Manila: Private Custom Tour with a Local Guide

14.Private Custom Tour with a Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 35 reviews · 2 - 8 hours · from $47

Review of Manila’s private custom walking tour, with local guides, flexible timing, hotel pickup, language options, value, and practical tips.

“That it is clearly communicated if/when whats app is a prerequisite for dialogue with the guide!”

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Guided, Intramuros Tours, Manila Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours, Walking Tours

Manila Intramuros Walking tour with Local Tour Guide

15.Manila Intramuros Walking tour with Local Tour Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 33 reviews · from $55

Explore Intramuros with a local guide, visiting Fort Santiago, Manila Cathedral, San Agustin Church, and Casa Manila in 2 to 3 hours.

“Amazing tour in the Intramuros area!! Mari was such a knowledgeable, funny host and we learned so much about Filipino history during our tour. Really enjoyed it and would highly recommend Mari!”

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