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3 hours
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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.
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
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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.
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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
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
424 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Sarah M,,Feb 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
Chloe was absolutely amazing from the beginning. She was warm and welcoming and explained what would happen during the tour. It felt like spending an afternoon with a friend. We tried several different savory and sweet foods and she spent time explaining each. Would definitely recommend this tour to others.
Justin M,,Feb 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
Had a great time with Chloe on the food tour. Chloe was very nice, helpful and informative. Great tour and worth doing.
Stephen L,,Feb 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
Chloe is knowledgeable and friendly the foods we tried were interesting and tasty. I would highly recommend this tour.
Andy C,,Feb 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
This was the real deal. We loved the neighborhood and the wide-ranging foods we tried. Chloe was charming and kept it moving. We were stuffed afterwards.
Philip B,,Feb 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
Great personal experience and explanation including tasting of various food types and drinks. Can only be suggested
wesd794,,Feb 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
Great experience with Chloe. Made it very informative and worthwhile! We had a great selection of food and she made sure we knew what we were eating before we ate!
gillescG6256YJ,,Jan 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
Good experience with authentic Street food! The food was ok but not for Everyone. Our guide Nel was wonderful! Full of energy, always smiling and Insuring everyone was fine and also good at Karaoke…take Me Home Country Roads!!
andrewwG3308UX,,Jan 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
Chloe was an amazing host and guide. She is super friendly and knowledgeable, the experience was very smooth and definitely left with a full belly.
Michael M,,Jan 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
Great tour. Tour guide was very knowledgeable and engaging. Lots of food and drink across the stops. Good value for the price. Highly recommend.
Levon Y,,Jan 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
Excellent tour, Chloe was engaging and knowledgeable. We learned about street food through the lens of history in a fabulous neighborhood in Manila. Best lumpia and halo halo ever. Strongly recommend this tour!
Operated by Explore Manila Tours