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
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
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Assorted Grilled Meats (Pork/Chicken)
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Assorted Savory Deep Fried Dishes
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Local Food Favorites
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Cool and Creamy Local Dessert
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Manila Food Tour: Introduction to Philippine Street Food
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
486 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Sarap!
Maps43512645019,Jun 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Chloe was an absolute joy! My husband and I had the best time getting to know her, the Filipino street food scene and befriending the other couple on our tour. Chloe was so friendly and went above and beyond! The jeepney and tricycle rides were so fun. We truly felt we were part of an Anthony Bourdain experience. The food had a mixture of sweet treats, meats, fried foods, drinks, and some adventurous foods to add some spice, but nothing too crazy. All delicious and would highly recommended to anyone visiting Manila to truly eat your way through Philippine local cuisine!
A Well-Crafted Tour and Even Better Guide
G8469HQcassandraa,May 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Chloe was an amazing guide! Besides her seamless way of connecting each food (a pleasant mixed order of savory and sweet) with ample background knowledge, Chloe is masterful at knowing when to facilitate conversation and when to let it flow amongst people in the tour group. She answered all questions with ease, and the 3-ish hour tour was crafted in a way that made you feel like a part of what was going on (ex. riding a jeep and tricycle!), rather than on the outside of it as a tourist. Our group was two couples, and we agreed that the tour felt like an Anthony Bourdain episode - well worth the ticket price! We would definitely recommend Chloe and this tour to any of our friends visiting Manila for the first time, Filipinos who have enjoyed some of these foods but might not know much about their background, or anyone curious about Philippine street food.
Happy and Full
Nelson W,May 29, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Had an amazing time with Chloe! Unlike some food tours where you get only tasting samples, you get the full size portions at the multiple stops on this tour. Good thing I had a light lunch on this day because I was definitely full by the end. The surprises along the way were also a nice touch. Definitely would recommend!
Make sure you come hungry to this tour
Pavel K,May 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Friendly guide, lots of food, pretty easy going. Very nice way to spend some time getting familiar with Filipino culture while eat some food.
Wonderful!
Ladona W,May 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Wonderful tour! So much food, we were stuffed! Make sure you show up hungry. Chloe and Nell were great tour operators! Highly recommend!
Nel was great and very...
Remy F,May 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Nel was great and very knowledgeable!! A very fun time, enjoyed using a tricycle and the jeepneys for the first time :)
Can't tell which was better, the guide or the food!
Shawn H,May 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Chloe was phenomenal! The curated experience was worth every penny, as simple as it gets from a tourist POV. 15 total food items, multiple modes of local transportation, and a fantastic guide providing conversational history and context. I plan on taking Chloe's Chinatown food tour next time I'm in Manilla. Thanks again for the experience, it won't soon be forgotten.
Fun Food Tour
Kris Y,May 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This tour is a great way to try several Filipino street foods. It's a lot of food so come hungry. I also enjoyed riding a tricycle and a jeepney.
Amazing experience!!
Autumn F,May 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Absolutely amazing!! Chloe was an absolute gem, very kind, funny and amazing at explaining the food and some little facts about the food as well. Almost had to roll back to the hotel, due to her ensuring we had enough of the foods to try. Would 100% recommend this to anyone who comes to the Philippines.
book it now!
LeishaW14,May 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Best thing we did in Manila. So glad we booked this tour. Chloe was the best food tour guide we have ever encountered- fun, knowledgeable and considerate of everyone. Don’t hesitate just book it - you won’t regret
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