Chinatown Manila: Explore Binondo's Rich Culture

Discover Binondo’s rich history and diverse cuisine on a Manila Chinatown Food Tour. Savor traditional dishes and explore vibrant markets. Book your adventure today.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Binondo - The world’s oldest Chinatown, known for its delicious food stalls and rich Chinese cuisine and culture.
  • Chinatown - Explore various hidden gem food stalls, sampling famous street food and trying at least 7 to 10 different dishes.
  • Ongpin Street - A place to purchase Chinese souvenirs and then stroll to the gold stalls.
What's Included
  • Local tour guide
  • Local transportation (Jeepney or Tuk Tuk)
  • Snacks
  • Bottled water
  • Photo-op
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Chinatown in Manila, known as Binondo, is an old and lively district in the heart of the city. With its narrow streets, busy markets, and numerous historical sites, it offers a vibrant mix of traditional Chinese culture and the lively atmosphere of Manila.
Binondo is a paradise for food lovers, featuring a diverse culinary scene ranging from classic…

Location
1919 Grand Cafe
Juan Luna Street
Please be at the meeting point five to ten minutes before the start of our tour. Note: If you don't show up within 15 minutes, it will be considered an automatic no-show.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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L6526eeameliap
Jan 30, 2026
Must do tour for exploring Chinatown - An amazing must do tour to experience the oldest Chinatown in the World! Our guide Mari was funny, entertaining, knowledgeable and really made the experience exceptional 🫶. She took great care of us, teaching us local customs and even how to ride a jeepney. We walked all around the streets of Binodo to taste some amazing food, find hidden restaurants and learn about the cultural history of the Chinese peoples in Manila. The dumplings were my favourite of the day! Highly recommend if you want to experience the real Manila.
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Sarahhoepfinger
Dec 17, 2025
A delightful tour - Mari was an excellent tour guide. I learned so much about the history of Chinatown in the Philippines. It was a great walk, not too strenuous for a 56-year-old. The food was absolutely phenomenal and very plentiful.
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Jamie_g
Dec 13, 2025
Kind and Smart - Mara was wonderful, she educated us not only on the food but also on the area, culture, and history. My belly is full, my heart is even fuller. She is a wonderful tour guide and wonderful human.
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Samnw3182rn
Dec 4, 2025
Great tour - Great experience I’d recommend to anyone visiting Manila and Binondo. It was only because of this tour we were able to explore further than we ever would be able to alone. Pairing good food and history is always great!
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Surjo
Dec 3, 2025
Soulful Experience - Mari was very warm, knowledgeable and personalised. I would recommend her any time for not just this one but many others that she shared she has done/does. In fact, hope to come back to do more, with her.
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Dajana_r
Nov 11, 2025
So cool! - Very cool experience! Tessie our tour guide was very nice and knowledgeable! I advise booking this because Chinatown is busy and you get overwhelmed with the amount of food options. It’s also helpful to have a local explain stuff that you would never know if you visited alone!
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Rachelsj3537jc
Nov 2, 2025
Great dive into local favorites! - We had so much fun with Mari on our food tour! We booked for our honeymoon and would highly recommend. The dumplings were our favorite of everything we tried! Without Mari, we would’ve missed out on so much local food and history!
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Kingcaroline
Aug 19, 2025
A Delicious Dive into Filipino Flavors! - We had an amazing experience with this food tour! Mari was professional, friendly, and incredibly knowledgeable, with a genuine love for Filipino culture and cuisine. We definitely would have missed out on some delicious treats and appreciation of Manila and Filipino food if we had not booked this tour. Highly recommend!
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Miriam1974
Aug 3, 2025
Fantastic food and history experience with a true local - Mari is a delight ! Big smile and Filipino warmth the moment you meet her 😀 she takes you into her neighbourhood and shares the local history with great knowledge and charm . She is a true local and the food vendors know her so you get a fantastic insight in how people live and run their businesses. The food was delicious and the company even better . Thank you Mari for a wonderful experience !
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Curious29318262931
Jun 28, 2025
Great way to discover Manila’s Chinatown - Mari is very knowledgeable about the area and friendly. I enjoyed the tour and the stories that she shared. I recommend this tour if you’re visiting Manila!
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From $65
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).