Manila Food Tour: Introduction to Philippine Street Food
Overview
Available languages
3 hours
Mobile ticket
When you find yourself in Metro Manila for a day or two, heading out to explore can feel daunting. The chaos, the heat, the noise—it’s enough to make even seasoned travelers pause. But that’s exactly where the real adventure begins.
This isn’t just any curated food crawl. It’s not a staged night market built for Instagram feeds. No. This is a Manila street food tour as it truly is—alive, gritty, sizzling, and unapologetic. Loud. Sweaty. Deliciously chaotic. If you’re lucky, a tricycle will be your ride and the smoky aroma of grilled pork your guide.
For travelers looking for authentic things to do in Manila, this experience is the perfect mix of culture and cuisine. Guided by a local, you’ll dive into a crash course in Philippine street food—from skewered barbecue and deep-fried snacks to hearty stews, soups, and sweet Filipino desserts.
Bring an open mind and an empty stomach, and get ready for one of the most flavorful food experiences in Manila.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
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
Not recommended for vegans and vegetarians
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
1 Local Beer, 1 Fruit Juice or combination
1 Bottled Water
Up to 10+ different local street food, from pork, chicken and fish flavored dishes. Mostly Grilled, Deep Fried or Roasted.
Gratuities
Private transportation
What To Expect
Join us on a flavorful journey through a local neighborhood with an authentic Manila street food tour, where we’ll sample dishes from local restaurants and food vendors beloved by true locals. This is the perfect experience for travelers looking for the best food tours in Manila and a genuine taste of everyday Filipino life. After a quick orientation at our meeting point, we’ll hop on a traditional tricycle ride—a uniquely local way to travel—to reach the starting point of our food adventure. Along the way, we’ll try a wide selection of Filipino street food classics: steamed dumplings, skewered grilled meats, deep-fried savory snacks, sweet and chewy pastries and much more. To wash it all down, enjoy refreshing local juices and an ice-cold beer. Fair warning—this is a more adventurous kind of street food tour in Manila, perfect for curious foodies! We’ll end the experience with a refreshing sweet treat before heading back to our starting point, full, satisfied, and with a deeper appreciation of Manila’s vibrant food culture.
Sample Menu
starter
Assorted Grilled Meats (Pork/Chicken)
starter
Assorted Savory Deep Fried Dishes
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Local Food Favorites
dessert
Cool and Creamy Local Dessert
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Manila Food Tour: Introduction to Philippine Street Food
Reviews
392 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Must Book!!
Dajana R,
Nov 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Chloe was AMAZING! She made the experience super fun and welcoming! We loved being able to walk around the local streets & try all sorts of different foods. Make sure you come hungry!
Amazing afternoon
mcO5375KD,
Nov 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing afternoon, spent with good people. Chloe is an amazing guide always concerned about our wellbeing. Cannot recomend this tour enough. If you are in Manila dont think twice and book this tour. Come hungry🤣
This was a fun food tour! Well organized our guide Chloe was amazing. Highly recommend!
theon867,
Nov 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A fun well organized professional tour and a great introduction to Manila and street food. Certainly some dishes I had not tried before. Amazing overall & recommended.
A delicious adventure curated by a warm, welcoming, and expert guide!
brendamV8642AC,
Oct 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Chloe was a warm and welcoming — and expert — guide. She helped make my time in Manila so special by curating a delicious adventure. Highly, highly recommend this experience!
Book this tour!
bridgethS4260GK,
Oct 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour was an amazing opportunity to try some great foods that I normally wouldn't, as well as some that I'd order anytime. Jian was made for this job. He was friendly, funny, & informative. The rule is that you just have to take at least one bite of everything. We tried some foods that were somewhat out of the ordinary for what we usually eat, but my friend and I (both picky eaters in our own ways) both found new things that we really liked! I would definitely recommend this tour to try some great food, see the area, and have a fun time!
Great way to spend our layover in Manila
Maria A,
Oct 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a 24 hr layover and we didnt know how to spend it. We booked this tour and it was great. It started at 3pm from the pick up point. We were a group of 6, Chloe our tour guide was very nice, she arranged for us to ride in a jeepney and also one of those trikes. We visited multiple local vendors and tried some yummy food. It included a bottled water, a tea that I think was called Gulaman and a couple of local beers at the end of the tour. My husband and I really enjoyed it
I did not know you could eat that too!
Thomas L,
Oct 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Plenty of interesting food to try out. Too much food to be able to finish really, so do not eat it all up at the beginning. Chloe our guide was fantastic, warm and attentive throughout. Not everyday you get to walk through the local streets like this.
Best first activity to do upon arrival
Y4842DUcharlesk,
Oct 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Nel is a walking encyclopedia with a heart of gold and the vibe of your coolest friend. I learned a ton, laughed even more, and by the end, I was ready to beg her to adopt me. Just book the tour already—you’ll thank me later.
Bfast Buffet
asteriov2023,
Oct 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent service namely Kim, Kurt, Ruby, and Dexter, keep up the good work and keep up the great service, nice place, the food 😋😍❤️
Highly recommend!
595lakshmic,
Sep 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had a great time with Chloe. She made the whole experience amazing. I tried foods I would have never had while on the food tour. The tour was well paces with authentic experiences and places to sit and cool down. There was a great mix of sweet and savory foods and anything you didn't finish as a group they gave to the homeless or staff of the establishment so nothing went to waste. Would highly recommend.
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