THE PHILIPPINES · MANILA TOURS
Manila rewards an early start and somebody who knows which street to turn down. Build a first visit from these 15: Intramuros on foot or on a bamboo bike, the Binondo food crawl, and the Tagaytay ridge over Taal when you want out of the city.
Review of Intramuros’ bamboo bike tour, with historic sights, guide quality, route details, costs, practical tips, and who should book.
“This is a great tour! the bikes are beautiful and easy to use, the route is safe and not too arduous, the sites are super interesting and our guides Josh and Jenjie were super informed and helpful! highly recommend this tour.”
Explore Manila’s Intramuros by bamboo bike, with Fort Santiago, old gates, city walls, local snacks, and a thoughtful history guide.
“This is a sightseeing and historical tour. The bike part is flat and easy, although the streets can be crowded with pedestrians.”
Explore Tondo Market, Binondo Chinatown, and Intramuros by foot, jeepney, tuk-tuk, and tricycle on this lively Manila history tour.
“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!”
See Manila’s modern Makati, American Cemetery, Rizal Park, Intramuros, San Agustin Church, and Fort Santiago in one guided half-day tour.
“Weather was not good, but we still enjoyed the tour. Norie, our guide was excellent, as well as our driver, Paul.”
Taste 10+ Filipino street foods, ride local transport, and explore Manila with a guide for $60 on this lively three-hour food tour.
“What a great way to be introduced to Philippine food. We definitely tried food and went to local places that I’m sure we wouldn’t have if we weren’t on the food tour. Our tour guide Jian was fantastic and very knowledgeable too! Definitely recommend it!!”
See Makati, Intramuros, San Agustin Church, Fort Santiago, and the American Cemetery on a practical four-hour Manila tour.
“Be aware that travelling around Manila takes time. We thoroughly enjoyed our day out visiting both the new and old parts of Manila. I would add a visit to the HQ of General Douglas Macarthur.”
See Tagaytay’s volcano views and Manila’s Intramuros landmarks on a small-group day tour with hotel pickup and an air-conditioned van.
“I had a wonderful experience on the Tagaytay tour! My guide, Ken, was extremely knowledgeable and shared many interesting facts and stories throughout the day, making the trip both informative and enjoyable. The excursion was very well planned, with a smooth itinerary that covered not only Tagaytay’s highlights but also some of the main sights in Manila, giving a great overall impression of the area. Everything was perfectly organized, and I really appreciated Ken’s professionalism and enthusiasm. I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone visiting Manila!”
A practical review of Makati’s $24 nightlife crawl, with rooftop views, VIP club entry, street food, live music, and key dress-code tips.
“Amazing!!! Thx for organizing and patience, and nice places 🥂”
Review of Tagaytay’s half-day tour from Manila, with Taal Volcano views, local fruit tasting, countryside stops, jeepney rides, and practical tips.
“This was an excellent tour and great value for the price. Andrew was my guide, and was very enthusiastic, entertaining and knowledgeable. I booked this group tour less than 24 hours in advance, and received confirmation right away. I paid extra for pick up at my hotel, and Andrei and our driver were right on time. I was surprised to find that although I booked a group tour, I was the only person on this trip, and rather than cancel, the company honored my reservation and treated me as a private tour! Andrei is extremely knowledgeable and very enthusiastic and entertaining. The stops were all well planned with excellent food…”
Escape Manila for Tagaytay views, Taal Volcano, local fruit tasting, pineapple fields, and People’s Park in the Sky in five easy hours.
“Good tour, Claudine was very helpful and informative, good to see the sights of Tagaytay!”
Taste Binondo’s Chinese-Filipino classics on a three-hour Manila food tour with eight dishes, local stories, and small-group value.
“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.”
Review of the 8-hour Manila and Tagaytay tour, with Taal Volcano views, Intramuros, Fort Santiago, lunch, price, and practical tips.
“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.”
Review of a private MNL airport transfer to Metro Manila, with air-conditioned vehicles, driver updates, luggage rules, costs, and booking tips.
“My driver, Ken, was very kind and professional. Being in a new country and by myself, he provided a nice welcoming and made me feel at ease.”
Review the Tagaytay Ridge tour from Manila, with Taal views, Gourmet Farm, Filipino lunch, Palace in the Sky, and Museo Orlina.
“The guide was extremely knowledgeable about Philippine history. He was able to answer all my questions with a whole story. Super interesting. Pitty the boat trip was not included.”
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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