Philippines · GUIDED
The good guided tours sell out first and the great ones sell out in the dry season. Below: the 15 to lock in early, what each includes, and how they differ once you are on the water.
Review of Coron’s private boat tour with custom stops, snorkeling, lagoons, beach lunch, guide, fees, and practical booking tips.
“it was really great experience! it's worth going early before other tourists arrived; we had pictorial and hired drone. all the boat staff are nice! we are going back there again by God's will”
Explore Palawan’s UNESCO-listed Underground River from Puerto Princesa with hotel pickup, boat rides, an audio guide, and forest views.
“It was great, the waits were very long but it was worth it”
See Bohol’s Chocolate Hills, gentle tarsiers, mahogany forest, and Loboc River on a guided seven-hour tour from $37.
“Our Guide Claire was amazing she always answered any questions we had about history of places we visited. It was all a very interesting and enjoyable trip. Thank you Claire 🙏”
Escape Bohol’s crowds on a small-group waterfall tour with jungle trails, clear pools, local guides, optional cliff jumps, and hotel pickup.
“We booked this activity extremely last minute, with no idea what to expect. It turned out to be the absolute highlight of our Bohol trip. We saw waterfalls that look like something out of a dream. Rope swings, cliff jumping, scrambling up rocks - this was an adrenaline filled adventure, be ready for it! Ajay is super knowledgeable and his timing is impeccable - we had waterfalls to ourselves as a small group of 7, no crowds. I also loved not knowing exactly what to expect and being surprised as the day unfolded, Ajay adjusted dependent on conditions on the day. If Kenneth is around, he'll help you if you're…”
Ride a bamboo bike through Intramuros, hear Manila’s past, visit Fort Santiago, and watch sunset from the Bayleaf Hotel Skydeck.
“I done the tour with guide Ang. I was the only one on the tour so it ended up been a private one. Ang is a fantastic tour guide & a fantastic person! She was super friendly, helpful and informative. She seems to have done a lot of research into the area and had historical pictures on her phone to give more context and history to each site we visited. She had excellent attention to detail, thinking of everything like mosquitos repellent, lights for the bike when it got dark, spare loo roll! The tour itself is a very leisurely cycle and is really cool way to see all of…”
Ride an electric ATV through Boracay Newcoast, stopping at Keyhole Rock, a private beach, and scenic viewpoints with a local guide.
“We thoroughly enjoyed the ride. It was very enjoyable and the views were lovely. This ride is a very laid back and relaxing ride so if you’re after lots of bumps & humps and mud this isn’t for you..everything from the pickup to the ride back to pick up point was very punctual. The staff were friendly and our guide was very nice offering to take pictures/videos of us riding. We had a lovely time!”
Hike Batad’s rice terraces with a local guide, taste rice wine, mill rice by hand, and learn Ifugao life on a flexible six-hour tour.
“our party of 3 had a great tour with Miller and his wife Bridgette. we had a fast tracked trip so we were only able to do a day tour with them, which they were very flexible on. Bridgette did most of the guiding for us, where Miller arranged transRead more”
See Manila beyond the usual sights on a tuk tuk, jeepney, market, street food, and neighborhood tour with a local guide.
“Floyd was the best Guide, we had since long. He looked after everybody and we felt always safe. We had a lot of fun”
Review of Coron’s 8-hour island-hopping tour, with Kayangan Lake, lagoons, reefs, beaches, lunch, costs, crowds, and practical tips.
“Over priced rip off. Get my guide says starts at 8am but it was closer to 10am before we even set sail. Disgusting false advertising. Way more money than tours available in town. Price for the same tour everywhere is about 1000 peso cheaper. I asked many people who paid way less on my actual boat. This is a con. Get your ticket in Coron. Over crowded tour also. Starting at 8am would have beaten the crowds but everywhere was packed before we even set sail. It’s worth getting together some people and paying between you for a private tour. This is an over priced joke. I’ve traveled all over…”
Explore Manila’s Divisoria Night Market, Binondo, street food, local transport, and rooftop views with a friendly English-speaking guide.
“The tour with Venus met my expectations exactly. If you want to get to know the other Manila, I recommend this tour. The care of the tour participants was very good and Venus always responded to the needs of the participants. Thanks Venus”
Explore Manila by jeepney, tricycle, and tuk tuk, with local markets, backstreets, food, and culture in a small guided group.
“The tour of Manila was enlightening and was wonderful to see the hustle of the Filipino people. Our tour guide V was amazing. She is so personable and knowledgeable. Highly recommend this tour.”
Explore Manila by jeepney, market, church, and back streets on a small-group tour with local food, coffee, and an English-speaking guide.
“Our tour guide, Floyd, was exceptional—his deep knowledge and detailed explanations enriched every moment of the tour. He brought great personality to the experience, engaging us with fun mini karaoke sessions that created unforgettable memories. A truly five-star guide who made our trip extraordinary and filled with joy!”
Taste Binondo’s Filipino-Chinese classics, from fresh lumpia and dumplings to mami and hopia, on a friendly three-hour Manila food walk.
“Our group of 4 did the food tour with Chloe yesterday. It was fantastic. Chloe is an excellent guide and we visited little restaurants that we would never have found on our own. Chloe took us down lots of little streets and alleys and showed us a very different side of Chinatown. She is very knowledgeable about the history of Chinatown and was so helpful with tips for our trips to some of the islands. If you’re in Manila I would highly recommend doing this tour with Chloe, you won’t be disappointed.”
Explore Manila your way on a private walking tour with a local guide, hotel pickup, flexible timing, cultural sights, and practical city advice.
“Andres, notre guide, a su nous transmettre sa passion pour la ville de Manille. Très professionnel et sympathique,”
Explore Intramuros with a local guide, from Manila Cathedral and Fort Santiago to Casa Manila, war stories, and Spanish-era life.
“Went through all the landmarks and got a good summary of each location. The guide was very kind and accommodating. He gave us umbrellas when it started raining and gave us water.”
