Manila Chinatown Discovery: Immersive Walking Experience with Local Cuisine Tasting
4.7
15 Ratings
Manila
Embark on a captivating walking tour through Manila Chinatown, where you'll discover the iconic history and culture of the Philippines while indulging in delicious local Chinese cuisine. Book now!
Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Chinatown - Known as Binondo, Manila’s Chinatown is a bustling enclave in the heart of the Philippines’ capital, renowned for being one of the world’s earliest Chinatowns with a deep-rooted cultural history. It’s a place where a variety of Chinese eateries, stores, and traditional festivities come together to create an immersive experience.

By accompanying a knowledgeable local guide, you will set off on a magical journey on foot, exploring the rich tapestry of Manila’s dynamic street food scene. As you meander through the streets, you’ll observe the seamless integration of Chinese and Filipino elements, giving rise to a distinctive blend of culinary delights.

P.S. This excursion is an invitation to indulge in the authentic flavors of Filipino Chinese street food. Don’t hesitate!

Arrive with an appetite and prepare to be enthralled by the marvels of Chinatown Manila!

Should my available dates not suit you, please feel free to contact me directly.

Looking forward to meeting you soon..

What's Included
  • Bottled water provided
  • Unique local transportation via Lamborghini tricycle
  • Expert local tour guide included
  • Accessible to most travelers
  • Shared 10-hour comprehensive tour
Additional Information

I’ll guide you through the vibrant history and culture of the Philippines in this tour, topped off with an iconic post from a unique angle. As your local guide, we’ll wrap up your journey in Manila as newfound friends.

This journey gives you an opportunity to relish the unique flavors of local Filipino Chinese street food. What’s holding you back?

Arrive with an appetite and prepare to be mesmerized by the charms of Chinatown.

During our expedition, be ready to:

-Wander through the quaint lanes of Chinatown
-Sample exquisite Filipino Chinese cuisine
-Discover historic sites, including the oldest buildings
-Delve into the intriguing culture of Filipino Chinese
-Pay a visit to the local Filipino market, loaded with souvenirs and a variety of wet and dry goods
-Experience the local means of transportation, adding a genuine touch to your adventure.

Embark on this tour and reserve your spot today!

Location
1919 Grand Cafe
Juan Luna Street
The old banking and now knows as a Grand cafe at binondo
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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91juliat
Mar 29, 2024
Go! - Fantastic tour, engaging host and great off the beaten path locations. We felt like locals! Super tasty food and able to customize to meet my dietary needs. Definitely worth it.
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Denise_v
Mar 24, 2024
Amazing, personalised food tour in China Town! - We had an amazing time during the food tour in China Town with Mari! Mari has a super energetic and bubbly personality and really thought of everything. She gave us a nice mix of the history of the place as well as all the best local food! It was highly personalised and she really showed us some hidden gems. It is very clear she has a passion for what she does and it is one of our favorite memories in Manila! Can highly recommend Mari 🙂
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A6920otbenr
Feb 25, 2024
Fact finding tour - I thoroughly enjoyed this tour with Mari. She met me on time in the Grand Cafe which is a wonderful venue. I recommend going early for a coffee before the tour. Mari is very knowledgeable and able to answer any questions you may have. The food was delicious. I very much recommend this tour.
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Foodie89010101
Feb 6, 2024
Mstar Tours - Chinatown (Binondo) - Mari is a hard working, personable and fun tour guide! She took us to some great food spots and taught us about the history of the area. In addition, she shared her knowledge of Filipino culture, which I found very interesting. She took some great photos and made sure the group was well looked after. I would highly recommend Mari's tours to anyone visiting the Philippines!
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Passport61242094550
Jan 31, 2024
Fantastic tour guide with Mari ! - Our tour to Binondo ( chinatown) was a great experience with Mari . She is very knowledgeable and down to earth kind of tour guide. Brought us to eateries that are tasty and delicious . I liked the lumpia & dumplings where she brought us to. There is no doubt you will enjoy the tour with Mari !! I’d say do it!!
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Josephlw6031gn
Jan 29, 2024
Awesome tour experience! - Mari was incredible! She was so knowledgeable and took us to some real hidden gems in terms of cultural sites and delicious food. She was also fun to explore the city with and we felt like we made a new friend in the process. Highly recommend and don’t miss this opportunity to see how wonderful Manila is from her!
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Marijub2019
Jan 29, 2024
Wonderful tour of Chinatown’s sights and food! - Mari was an excellent tour guide! She was easy to communicate with prior to our tour day, and gave clear directions on our meeting point at the start of our day. She was so knowledgeable about different parts of Chinatown and Manila history in general, pointed out all the great photo opportunities, and had wonderful choices in food for us to try. On top of all of this, she was so personable and easy to talk to and spend time with. Would definitely recommend her tours to friends and family!
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Tcavaldoro
Jan 12, 2024
Chinatown Uncovered - We visited Manila on a cruise and booked this tour having seen it on TripAdvisor We made our way up to Chinatown and met Mari in the excellent Cafe 1919. From there we went on a whirlwind tour of some of Mari's favourite Chinese eateries. These are places you'd not find yourself but all provide cheap, authentic, fresh food, that's quite unlike anything we ever tried before. Mari couldn't have been nicer, she spent ages with us, much longer than the two hour tour. We had a great time and loved discovering the streets and flavours of Manila and it was fun having a ride in one of the famous Manila tricycles.
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Rachel_g
Dec 25, 2023
Chinatown with a local, highly recommended - Mari was great, showing us around and giving us the right amount of background information. She also coped brilliantly with our different dietary needs and took lots of photos of us that she sent via WhatsApp. We visited lots of places that we wouldn’t have found on our own and she gave us confidence in talking to the local people, who are all lovely. Would certainly recommend to anyone.
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Kayla0980
Jan 6, 2024
Chinatown tour in Manila - This tour was okay. Binondo/china town not quite as clean or tourist friendly as expected. I would suggest that people with mobility issues or breathing issues not take this excursion as the sidewalks aren’t well suited for those with challenges and the air is quite a bit more polluted than other areas in Manila.
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