Manila Food Tour: Explore World's Oldest Chinatown

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5.0

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Overview

Available languages

Filipino

English

Step into the vibrant tapestry of flavors in Binondo, where every corner tells a tale of culinary richness. Dim sum, a term originating from southern China that translates to "snack," takes on new life as we delve into classic snacks meticulously curated from this historic district.

Our culinary journey transcends the ordinary, as we explore not only dim sum but also an array of beloved local snacks. Immerse yourself in a diverse selection of both sweet and savory dishes, a harmonious fusion of Chinese and Filipino flavors that will tantalize your taste buds.

This experience is a culinary odyssey tailored just for you! Our destination is none other than CNN Travel's acclaimed "oldest Chinatown in the world" – Binondo Chinatown in Manila City. Brace yourself for an exploration of the labyrinthine side streets and enchanting alleyways, where hidden gems and hole-in-the-wall restaurants await, serving up cherished local delights that have stood the test of time.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Bottled water

Soft drinks, Tea and Water

8 different food items ranging from sweet, savory and everything in between!

Gratuities

Private transportation

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Manila Food Tour: Explore World's Oldest Chinatown

Operated by Explore Manila Tours

Reviews

5.0

105 reviews

102

Recommend Food Tour
Beth B,
Nov 30, 2024
5.0
Jian and Nel were amazing guides. Jian is full of knowledge, fun facts, and amazing suggestions. There is a lot of food to sample, we sampled half the order at each stop and we were still stuffed by the end. All of the food, at each stop, was freshly made and absolutely delicious. If you get the option to try the pigeon, we recommend you give it a try. We ordered one pigeon and shared it amongst 7 people.
Dim sum tour with Chloe
Stan K,
Nov 15, 2024
5.0
The tour was superbly organized and very well paced. Chloe provided a lively commentary not just about the food, but also about the history and about the residents of Binondo, the world’s oldest China town. Every single item that we sampled was great. And there was A LOT of food to sample. None of the three people in our group was able to finish everything, but Chloe helped us get the leftovers from several different places carefully wrapped to take to the hotel. With the tour ending around 4 pm, I was stuffed to the gills, but those leftovers served as an excellent midnight snack.
A very tasty tour.
Sonja G,
Nov 8, 2024
5.0
We had a fabulous food tour with Rian. He not only takes you to taste a big variety of foods in various China Town restaurants but also gives you lots of history of China Town and Manila. Very knowledgeable and personable gentleman with amazing English.
A Chinatown Feast
ashley1alexandre,
Oct 26, 2024
5.0
This tour has a 5 star rating for a reason! I ended up being the only person on my Manila Chinatown food tour, but the guide Chloe made it feel like I was being taken around by a local friend. All of the stops are well thought out and feature hole in the wall spots that I wouldn’t have ever visited if not for this tour. Definitely book this tour and be sure to come hungry!
Amazing food tour!
Jake F,
Sep 23, 2024
5.0
My guide was Jian, the owner that started the tour. He was incredibly friendly and knowledgeable about the city and the shops/restaurants we visited. The food was lovely and the tour was well worth it! Highly recommend 👌