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 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
main
Local Food Favorites
dessert
Cool and Creamy Local Dessert
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
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Manila Food Tour: Introduction to Philippine Street Food
Reviews
407 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fabulous street food experience
Stay52065132645,,Dec 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The street food tour was great, we got to taste lots of different dishes that we definitely would not have tried had we not done the food tour. If you are food fans like we are then that would have been a real miss! Our guide, Chloe, was also great, she explained a lot about the foods, which were both sweet and savoury and we also got to learn more about the culture and the history of the Philippines. As part of the tour, we got two short rides in a tricycle and a Jeepney (local bus) and it was good to travel in this common mode of transport used by many in the Philippines. All in all, a great tour. Choke was exceptional and nothing was too much trouble, she even assisted in helping us get a taxi back to our hotel.
Amazing food, amazing guide, wonderful cultural experience!
W9793NIstephenc,,Dec 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was an INCREDIBLE tour! Jian was very friendly and knowledgeable about his country and the food. I happened to be the only one on this tour, but I don't doubt that you would get a similarly excellent experience even in a large group. This tour is in a neighborhood which isn't in a touristy area. The food vendors there aren't catering to tourist tastes; these are authentic Filipino foods. Of course, you might think that you could just go and do this sort of tour on your own, right? After all, there are plenty of pictures of the food on here, right? Well, if your only objective is to fill your stomach with tasty food, then sure. Go and order all of those things on your own, and you'll pay a fraction of what the tour costs. But you'll miss out on all of the wonderful insights of the tour guide. This tour wasn't just about eating food. It was about getting to know Filipino culture through food. The various dishes are just the starting point for all of the facts and stories, and that's what makes this tour truly special. One other thing that I'll address is the slightly odd hour of the tour. It's squarely in the middle of the afternoon. That is so that you don't need to wait in lines near the dinner rush. I would recommend that you just skip lunch if you are able, and maybe even breakfast! You'll certainly eat your fill on this tour, and it's all good food, even the things which are a bit more "adventurous." If you're deciding between this tour and another one, just do this.
So worth doing and you won’t need to eat anything else for ages!
JoW2235,,Dec 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Chloe was an amazing tour leader. The amount and variety of food was awesome. The pace of the tour was perfect and it was great to have an experience of local transport. An excellent experience in every way.
Experienced guide Chloe gave us an amazing experience of local cuisine and transport types. Lots of fun.
Carojaper,,Dec 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Tasted many local delicacies with the benefit of an excellent guide and small group. Trying out a couple of local transport options was fun too!
Amazing!
Carissa S,,Dec 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was an amazing way to start traveling in the Philippines. Chloe was absolutely the best guide and explained so much information! She also has great energy and made my experience even better!!!
Must do street food experience, better for non vegetarians
Utham,,Dec 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Interesting local street food experience. So well curated, for the first time trying Filipino food it was amazing. Excellent tour guide too, Chloe keep shining.
A Must Do!
harrisonk543,,Dec 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A brilliant thing to do! Chloe was amazing, looked after me when we were moving around, always making sure i was happy & safe. The food she selected for me was perfect and can’t praise her enough. The added bonus of travelling in a sidecar bike & in a jeep was amazing! It was everything I wanted & more.
Amazing food tour with Chloe
Matthew K,,Dec 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00One of the best food tour with Chloe. She was funny, informative and shared a lot of knowledge with us. Had a blast eating lots of food.
Beyond Expectations
Brad O,,Dec 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Beyond expectations, we really booked this without knowing much about the food we would experience, or the amazing hospitality that would be offered. Chloe was such a pleasure knowledgeable entertaining a most gracious host. There were many fun things along the way. I highly recommend. I would add photos but I think that going into this tour one should and just let any thoughts slide to the side and go with the flow and you will enjoy it. Just a thought to make like easier .... Manila traffic can be fun so grant yourself extra time to get to and from the tour, remember that it is also part of the experience.
Chloe was amazing !
A5591VIjacobf,,Dec 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My experience was amazing ! Chloe was great and very kind, i had a great time trying lots of new food! I had fun taking new ways of transportation Filipino style !
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