If you find yourself in Metro Manila and want to experience the city beyond its bustle, this tour offers an authentic snapshot of Manila street food as locals know it. The atmosphere is lively and gritty rather than polished: loud, warm and full of sizzling aromas. A local guide will lead the way and share insights into the role of street food in everyday Filipino life.
You’ll dive into a hands-on introduction to Philippine street food, sampling skewered barbecue, deep-fried snacks, hearty stews and soups, and sweet Filipino desserts as you move through busy streets and market corners. Along the way, your guide will explain flavours, ingredients and eating customs, and you may spot vendors working at makeshift stalls or cooking over open grills. If you’re lucky, a tricycle may be your ride and the smoky scent of grilled pork your guide through the neighbourhood. An open mind and an empty stomach will help you get the most from this lively, unfiltered taste of Manila.
Why Visit
- Local guide leading a crash course in Philippine street food
- Selection of skewered barbecue, deep-fried snacks, stews, soups and Filipino desserts
- Authentic street-food settings, not staged night market scenes
- Travelers visiting Metro Manila for a day or two
What's included
- One local beer or one fruit juice
- Bottled water
- 10+ street food items pork chicken fish
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Private transportation
Accessibility
- Accessible to strollers
- Service animals welcome
- Public transit links nearby
- Infants must sit on an adult's lap
Tour available in your selected language
Additional information
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