Manila Food Tour: Explore World's Oldest Chinatown
Description
Step into the vibrant tapestry of flavors in Binondo, where every corner tells a tale of culinary richness. Dim sum, a term originating from southern China that translates to "snack," takes on new life as we delve into classic snacks meticulously curated from this historic district. Our culinary journey transcends the ordinary, as we explore not only dim sum but also an array of beloved local snacks. Immerse yourself in a diverse selection of both sweet and savory dishes, a harmonious fusion of Chinese and Filipino flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This experience is a culinary odyssey tailored just for you! Our destination is none other than CNN Travel's acclaimed "oldest Chinatown in the world" – Binondo Chinatown in Manila City. Brace yourself for an exploration of the labyrinthine side streets and enchanting alleyways, where hidden gems and hole-in-the-wall restaurants await, serving up cherished local delights that have stood the test of time.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Not suitable for vegans
Reviews(181)
Jian was a blast and offered an amazing experience. His knowledge and the taste he curated were top notch. We had such a great experience we recommended it to my company for future tours.
We really enjoyed this tour. Jian was very enthusiastic and was quite helpful with all of our questions. The variety of food was wonderful and everything was well paced. Plan on taking photos. We suggest pacing oneself on the food as you might explode if you eat everything. Plan on arriving hungry, with no need for dinner after!
Jian was an absolutely fantastic tour guide, but he’s much more than that - he’s a historian, cook, and foodie. I’ve done food tour in over a dozen countries and this tour was by far the best. Also, the food was amazing and there was so much of it. Jian even tailored what we tried based on what we were interested. Don’t hesitate, book your tour asap.
This was a great way to explore Chinatown while tasting the various treats it has to offer. My guide, Nel, was a wonderful host full of knowledge and personality! She was attentive to my needs and was so much fun with the various foods we ate.
This is a great option when you first arrive to sample the local foods. Definitely don’t eat before you go there was so much great tasting food. And some history along the way. Nel was a great guide 😎
We were the only ones on the tour, the guide was a little distracted, we were left alone waiting for her to return with food, food choice was good, was only 2.5hrs duration
Fantastic tour! Nel personalized the tour to my dietary preferences and was a wonderful guide. Would book again!
Not sure about all the potential tour guides available for this tour, but if you get Jian—expect to have an amazing experience! Jian was extremely knowledgeable about the food, culture, and history of the Philippines. We have taken “Foodie” tours around the world and Jian ranks among the best…highly recommend!!!
It was an Amazing food tour of Binondo Manila's Oldest Chinatown! Ivan Man Dy was Amazing throughout the whole entire tour! The food throughout the tour at the different places was Amazing as well!
Chloe was fantastic. She provided the perfect mix of history, sight seeing, and if course... food experience.
