Manila Food Tour: 10 Dishes in Chinatown & Quiapo

Walk the oldest Chinatown in the world and eat your way through Manila's street markets

A 3-hour food tour of Manila's Chinatown and Quiapo where you sample roughly 10 Filipino dishes at different restaurants and street stalls, with an English-speaking guide and free pickup from hotels in Makati, Taguig, Ermita, Malate, Muntinlupa or Pasay. The menu changes by season, so each tour tastes different dishes depending on what's fresh and available.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Manila's food and markets

• Visit oldest Chinatown
• Explore Quiapo local produce
• Sample about 10 Filipino dishes
• Walk through Manila streets
• Enjoy various restaurant foods

The experience

You'll start in the oldest Chinatown in the world, then move into the streets of Quiapo to see the local produce and taste what makes Manila a food destination. The guide takes you to different restaurants and stalls where you sample various foods along the way: roughly 10 dishes total. Because the menu shifts with the season, no two tours taste the same. What's on offer depends on what's in the market that day.

The walking is real: Manila's streets are narrow and congested, so expect to move between stops on foot rather than by vehicle for most of the experience. An air-conditioned vehicle is included for transport between neighborhoods, but the eating happens on the ground, moving through the markets and into small restaurants. The guide speaks English and knows where to find the food that locals actually eat, not what's packaged for tourists.

Free pickup and drop-off is included from hotels in Makati, Taguig, Ermita, Malate, Muntinlupa or Pasay. If you're staying outside those areas, additional charges apply. Solo travelers are welcome, and the pace suits all fitness levels, though the combination of walking and traffic means you'll be on your feet for stretches of the three hours.

What’s included

• All fees and taxes.
• air-conditioned vehicle between neighborhoods.
• English-speaking guide.
• free hotel pickup and drop-off from Makati, Taguig, Ermita, Malate, Muntinlupa or Pasay.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 12:30

Book up to12h before

AgesUp to age 80

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Yolo Travel Philippines

Is this one for you?Free pickup from central Manila hotels means you don't need a car or a ride-hailing app to reach Chinatown and Quiapo. The guide handles the navigation through the congested streets, so you can focus on eating.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How much walking is involved on this Manila food tour?

The streets of Chinatown and Quiapo are small and congested, so you'll walk between stops on foot for most of the experience. An air-conditioned vehicle moves you between neighborhoods, but the eating and exploring happens by walking through the markets and into restaurants.

What kind of food will I taste on this tour?

You'll sample roughly 10 Filipino dishes at different restaurants and stalls throughout Chinatown and Quiapo. The menu changes by season depending on what's available in the market, so each tour tastes different foods.

Does the tour include hotel pickup?

Free pickup and drop-off is included from hotels in Makati, Taguig, Ermita, Malate, Muntinlupa or Pasay. If you're staying outside those areas, additional charges will apply.

Is this tour suitable for solo travelers?

Yes, solo travelers are welcome on this tour. The experience suits all fitness levels, though you should be prepared for walking through narrow, congested streets.

How long does the tour last?

The tour runs for 3 hours, including transport between Chinatown and Quiapo, walking through the markets, and eating at different restaurants and stalls.