Manila Street Food and Night Market: Tutuban after dark

Shop and eat your way through Manila's largest night bazaar

This two-hour activity takes you through Manila's Tutuban Night Market after dark, where you walk the vendor stalls, taste Filipino street food, ride local transport like Jeepneys and Tuktuks, and practice negotiating prices with shopkeepers. A live guide in English or Filipino leads the way. A welcome drink and souvenir photos are included.

The experience

The Tutuban Night Market fills the main roads after the neighboring malls close, turning into a sprawling evening bazaar where vendors sell everything from housewares and toys to jewelry, clothing and food. You move through the stalls on foot, stopping to sample street food cooked fresh at the stands and learning how locals haggle for better prices on bulk purchases. The market is clean and organized, so you can focus on the rhythm of the place rather than navigating chaos.

Your guide handles the logistics of getting around: you'll ride in a Jeepney or Tuk-tuk at some point during the evening, experiencing how Manilans move through the city. A welcome drink arrives at the start, and the guide arranges a photoshoot so you leave with images of the night. The whole experience runs two hours, which gives you time to eat without rushing and to actually talk to vendors instead of just passing through.

This is a street-level look at how Manila shops and eats after sunset, built around what locals actually do rather than what tourists usually see. You're not watching from a bus. You're walking the stalls, tasting the food, and handling the small negotiations that make the market work.

What’s included

• Filipino street food tastings.
• welcome drink.
• local transportation (Jeepney or Tuk-tuk rides).
• live guide in English or Filipino.
• souvenir photoshoot.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 18:00

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Youth (9 to 17 years) · Child (3 to 8 years) · Under 3: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 10

Live guideEnglish and Filipino

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 10 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for back problems

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Is this one for you?Pick this if you want a guided introduction to Manila's night market with a small group moving together through the stalls, rather than navigating and negotiating prices solo.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Filipino.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (9 to 17 years); Child (3 to 8 years). Under 3: they can't be included in the booking.

What kind of food will I eat at the Tutuban Night Market?

Filipino street food cooked at the market stalls. The guide takes you to vendors and you sample dishes as you walk. The experience centers on eating like a local rather than a formal meal. Note that vegan and vegetarian options are not available on this activity.

How do I get around the night market?

You walk through the stalls on foot, and at some point during the two hours you'll ride in a Jeepney or Tuk-tuk to experience local transportation. The guide leads the route and handles the logistics.

Will I have time to actually shop, or is this just a tour?

You have time to browse and buy. The market is designed for bulk purchases and discounts, and your guide teaches you negotiation techniques so you can secure better prices on items you want to take home.

What's included in the price?

Street food tastings, a welcome drink, local transportation fees, the guide, and a photoshoot for souvenirs. Shopping expenses and gratuities are separate.