Manila Food Tour: Introduction to Philippine Street Food

Name: Manila Food Tour: Introduction to Philippine Street Food
Price: 60 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.95 (414 reviews)

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.

Gratuities

Private transportation

Options

Manila Food Tour: Introduction to Philippine Street Food

Reviews

4.95

414 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

398

Jian was very...
Matt S,,Jan 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Jian was very knowledgeable and helpful. We had such a great time trying different food stands and we had a couple good beers as well.
10/10 food tour
A4214OKlaurah,,Jan 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Brilliant food tour with our knowledgeable guide, Chloe. We tried so many delicious Filipino delicacies and learnt a lot about the food culture in Manila, which gave us the insight to be more brave in our subsequent travels. A bonus was getting to ride in a tricycle and a jeepney! Highly recommend.
so much food!
afinetraveler,,Jan 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Loved this food tour! Led by Chloe, we went to maybe a half dozen or more places, and we ate SO MUCH FOOD! There were 9 of us in the group, and half the fun is just chitchatting with everyone. And Chloe was great fun, interesting and full of stories and facts about Philippine cuisine. The tour lasted around 3.5 hours, and there was just a little bit of walking. We took a motorbike ride as well as a jeepney ride, and those were experiences unto themselves. This will easily be the best thing we do in Manila.
Chloe was a fantastic...
Ammar B,,Jan 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Chloe was a fantastic tour guide on our Filipino street food tour. From the moment we met her, she was incredibly sweet, welcoming, and genuinely excited to share her love for local food and culture. The entire tour was thoughtfully organized — every stop flowed smoothly, and she made sure we were comfortable, informed, and never rushed. Chloe explained each dish with great detail and enthusiasm, and her recommendations were spot on. You can tell she truly cares about creating a memorable experience. We left full, happy, and grateful for such a wonderful guide. Highly recommend booking with Chloe!
So much fun! Highly recommended!
faye c,,Jan 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Outstanding! So much fun. Amazing tour with HUGE quantities of food and a really, really enthusiastic guide.
One of the best food tours you will experience
CubaSyd,,Dec 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had a great time. Our guide Chloe was very entertaining and informative of the local cuisine she had us eating. Would highly recommend this tour if any other food tour in Manila.
Great vibes and full bellies
T9366KYsamuelo,,Dec 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Make sure you are hungry. Really really make sure you are hungry. Chloe and Nel were great, alot of historical information about food, culture, and even some around karaoke. We tried a whole host of food, which are considered appetizers, but we're still filling, would suggest saving some room till the last part to enjoy the final meal. And if you have it in you, get your singing hat on! Would recommend to anyone visiting Manila.
Fabulous and Fun
Shauna G,,Dec 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
This tour was so much fun and our guide, Chloe, was wonderful. We are in our late 50s while our son is early 20s and we all had a really fun experience. We have travelled a lot all over the world and done many food tours. This was one of the best. Highly recommend.
Wonderful food tour, come hungry!
mattlS6595EE,,Dec 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Chloe is extremely knowledgeable and helpful. She is very communicative and always informing us of the next step. Just another example of her kindness.
Fabulous street food experience
Stay52065132645,,Dec 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The 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.