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Top 3 tours in Manila
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1Highlights & Hidden Gems of Manila
3 hours • city highlight toursBook nowFrom €26.47 per person - Choose your local
2The 10 Tastings of Manila: Street Food
3 hours • food toursBook nowFrom €51.47 per person - Choose your local
3City Kickstart Tour: Manila
2 hours • city highlight toursBook nowFrom €14.71 per person
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Highlights & Hidden Gems of Manila
5.0 25 reviews3 hours • city highlight toursfrom €26.47 per person - Choose your local
The 10 Tastings of Manila: Street Food
5.0 24 reviews3 hours • food toursfrom €51.47 per person - Choose your local
City Kickstart Tour: Manila
5.0 25 reviews2 hours • city highlight toursfrom €14.71 per person - With Juliet
Classic and new Tagaytay tourist spots.
4.8 36 reviews24 hours • day tripsfrom €118 per person - With Juliet
Old & New Manila City Tour including entrance fees.
5.0 36 reviews9 hours • city highlight toursfrom €100 per person - With Juliet
Day Trip to Pagsanjan with Canoe Rafting
5.0 36 reviews24 hours • day tripsfrom €110 per person - With Juliet
Hacienda Escudero Plantation Tour
5.0 36 reviews12 hours • off the beaten trackfrom €135 per person - With Bernadette
Manila's Heritage Heartbeat: My Local Journey through Sta. Ana
5.0 10 reviews2.5 hours • off the beaten trackfrom €60 per person
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- 5.0
Food tasting with Rodolfo
"Thanks for recommending us a good Halal restaurant which suits our children's taste bud and also for showing us around various options for Halal food at Quaipo. I strongly recommend this tour with Rodolfo for his vast knowledge on local food. Thanks Rodolfo for the great service."
- 5.0
Rodolfo is the man
"My family members are happy with the way Rodolfo touring us around with different mode of transportation eg. Pasig River view by ferry from Guadalupe to Escolta, Jeepney, Tuktuk and tricycle rides. Recommended us for Intramuros tour by riding on Kalesa. Also good suggestion on visiting Bahay Tsinoy, Casa Manila, St Augustin Church and Fort Santiago. It's really a great informative culture and history tour experience. I strongly recommend this tour with Rodolfo for his flexibility in accommodating this tour to suit our interest. Thanks Rodolfo for making this tour a fruitful experience."
- 5.0
You must book this tour with Rodolfo!
"The walking tour with Rodolfo is a must! We had limited time in Mania and our tour was the perfect overview. He’s kind, patient, and knowledgeable and took us to the best parts of Manila. I would highly recommend!"
- 5.0
Great Shore Excursion Tour with Rodolfo
"Great city tour with Rodolfo. He picked us up from the cruise port and showed us the important sites of Manila. We adjusted the itinerary a bit as some of our travelers wanted to go shopping. He knew the perfect place to take us. Before we returned to our ship, we enjoyed a brief tasting tour of some of the Manila Street foods. Highly recommended, very knowledgeable and wonderful guide. Thank you so much Rodolfo! "
- 5.0
A true learning experience!
"Bernadette took me through Santa Ana and gave me the chance to see Manila as a local. I loved the experience and learned a lot. She is kind, warm, Knowledgeable, and knows how to make you feel comfortable as you are experiencing Manila. "
- 5.0
Thank you!
"Thank you for a fantastic tour of Intramuros. Rodolfo tailored the tour to our group and was very accommodating. He provided us with a useful historical overview and had taken his time to research information and activities that he thought would be of interest to us. He went above and beyond what would be expected. Thank you. Charlotte"
- 5.0
Very insightful historical Manila
"Greg is an excellent guide, living in Manila for more than 35 years. He provided a very insightful tour with a lot of historical perspective. He is very knowledgeable on every aspect (culture, food,…) of Philippines’ life. Highly recommended! "
- 5.0
Extraordinary Guide- A MUST HIRE
"Juliet is very knowledgeable, passionate, personable & organized tour guide in Manila. She is very diverse in her knowledge from history, culture, people, government & food. She speaks excellent English clearly. She is such a gem who truly goes over & beyond for his clients with an experience you won’t forget. She has an amazing driver Derek who is very safe in the crazy Manila traffic with new air-conditioned vehicle. You feel like family after a few short minutes with her & honestly at end it was hard to say good-bye. She can do any tour in & around Manila which is amazing as she will tailor it to your desires & needs. She is great with a flexible schedule & works with your schedule to provide the best experience you can have while in Manila exploring it. She provides beyond exceptional service for the price she charges as she is beyond worth it plus more. She is hands down the best in Manila & a must hire. I have exceptionally high expectations as Juliet exceeding them which is hard to do along with her driver Derek. "
- 5.0
Taal volcano : a must see
"Should you only do one tour while you are in Manila, then it has to be that one ! It is really amazing. Juliet will start the tour with some views of the volcano island before driving you near the lake where a boat will bring you to the island. From there, you can decide to walk or take a horse (at your own expenses) to the top. I would recommend to do as i did a horse back riding unless you are 100% fit as the path leading to the top (same for humans or horses) is a bit difficult on the last quarter. From the top, the view on the volcano inside lake is just amazing. A must see tour."
- 5.0
Canoe Rafting
"An experience to do. I never did rafting before and found it quite thrilling when passing through those little rapids"
Enjoy the Best of the Manila
Like a Local
Private & Personalized Tours in Manila with a Local
When you hit the road and land in a new city like Manila, there's an exciting way to dive into its soul: personalized local tours. Forget the typical touristy routes – these tours are like having a local friend show you around all the cool spots.
Imagine having someone who lives and breathes Manila spill its secrets. That's what local guides bring to the table. They know the hidden alleys, the best bites, and stories that never made it to the guidebooks. Whether you're into munching through food tours, wandering the city's streets, or going off the beaten path, a local guide hooks you up with a private tour that's authentically Manila.
The best part? These tours are all about you. No herding in big groups or rushing through places you're not interested in. With private tours, you're the boss. Whether it's snapping pics at iconic landmarks, diving into history, or checking out the art scene, the tour is tuned to your vibes at your tempo.
But it doesn't stop at city limits. Day trips let you escape the urban jungle and explore nearby wonders. And if you're just setting foot in Manila, kickstart tours give you a taste of everything. Think of it as a crash course in Manila awesomeness, guided by a local who knows the city like the back of their hand.
So, next time you're in Manila, ditch the ordinary. Grab a local tour and unlock the city's real magic – the stories, flavors, and places that make it uniquely Manila. Get ready to explore like a local!
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