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Manila Food Tour: Introduction to Philippine Street Food

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Overview

Available languages

Filipino
English

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.

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Private transportation

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Manila Food Tour: Introduction to Philippine Street Food

Reviews

4.95

476 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • Excellent experience!

    W7824DEhaydens,Apr 27, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    We had a great tour with Chloe, who was so friendly and knowledgeable and made this tour a highlight of our stay in Manila. Everything was arranged so well and the food absolutely delicious - you won’t go hungry!

  • Delicious delve into Chinatown.

    Daniel d,Apr 26, 2026

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    It is a great immersion into the blend of Filipino and other cultures cuisine. Come hungry and dress cool to enjoy the experience. Thoroughly recommended.

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  • Filipino food tour

    garrettc802,Apr 26, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Chloe was our guide and we couldn’t have been happier with our experience. No one else booked the same time as we did so we got a personal tour. She was very polite, funny, informative and caring. She knew the history behind all the food stops and was able to answer all of our questions. My favourite spot was the second stop, the bbq skewers. Chloe made a game of guess what animal and what part of the animal. I won’t spoil the answers but it was really fun and delicious. Overall it was a really good tour and I highly recommended experiencing it. Hopefully with Chloe.

  • Come with empty bellies because there is A LOT of food!

    Betty W,Apr 24, 2026

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    Really fun and exciting tour lead by Chloe, who lead us through a local neighborhood to try Filipino food. Without another tourist in sight she took us to various stalls and shops and explained all the food we were trying and how we should order it if we were on our own. I really enjoyed the experience and would definitely recommend it to anyone else who wanted a chance to eat local food without feeling overwhelmed by the choices!

  • Excellent experience

    alex1619,Apr 22, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Excellent experience. Tasty and unusual food. Lots of interesting information about local food and culture.

  • Foodie Heaven!

    Andrew Y,Apr 20, 2026

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    Fantastic knowledge of food and culture! The bites were plentiful and every dish was exciting and adventurous. Can not recommend enough.

  • Great food tour experience!

    Michael A,Apr 18, 2026

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    Great experience! I recommend this tour! Our guide, Chloe, was very nice and very knowledgeable. There is so much food included, make sure you arrive hungry. I also really like the Jeepney and side-by-side ride on the way to the different food venues.

  • Excellent street food tour near Manila

    jlzajac,Apr 15, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Excellent tour! Chloe was made to lead this food tour - such a fabulous guide sharing cultural info along with an excellent variety of food and drink options. Definitely show up hungry! I highly recommend taking this tour .

  • A must do treat

    StephanieBinHI,Apr 14, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Chloe led an amazing tour through sweet, savory, and mystery - great food, knowledgeable guide, excellent English speaker. We had fun with food trivia and Pokémon trivia throughout. Cannot recommend the tour highly enough. Come very, very hungry and leave very, very full. There is a dearth of restrooms over the three hours, but it was manageable.

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  • Phili street food 101....

    585mattn,Apr 14, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Chloe was so hospitable and was very engaging with the group. It was a great way to learn more about the Filipino culture and try traditional flavours and delicacies. It was a very personal experience where we met some new interesting people along the food trail.

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