• Private Tour
• Family Friendly
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• Carbon Neutral

Come along with me and uncover the soul of Manila in the historic district of Sta. Ana. I'll share with you the authentic heritage, the everyday life of Manileños, and the community spirit that thrives in our neighborhood.

Destination

Manila, Philippines

Category

Off The Beaten Track

Duration

3 horas

Transport mode

Public Transport

Available languages

English

Included

• Meals

Excluded

• Gratuities

What you can expect

This is the plan

Check out the plan below to see what you'll get up to with your local host. Feel free to personalize this offer with Bernadette.

1. Meeting point

   Meet at Santa Ana - Manila to start your journey

   View on Maps

2. Itinerary

   This is what our experience could look like, but it’s not set in stone! Once you book, you can chat directly with your host to make small tweaks to suit your preferences.

3. Heritage Zone

   Will introduce you to the famous landmarks in Santa Ana

4. Chill Walk

   Walk around the neighborhood with century old houses

5. Ride a Tricycle

   Experience riding a tricycle a local public transportation

6. Snack Attack

   Indulge in a local afternoon snack and a drink

7. Urban Streets

   Get to see and speak with the locals at an urban neighborhood and feel the warmth and vibrant community

8. Make it yours

   Want to tweak the itinerary? Book directly & chat afterwards with your host to adjust highlights, skip stops, or make small changes to fit your preferences.

   Book risk-free: Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund.

   Need something special? Personalize your experience for more time, alternative locations or a completely tailored plan.

I can personalize this tour for you

• Dime la fecha de tu viaje y el tamaño del grupo
• Dime tus preferencias y deseos para que pueda personalizar el tour para ti.
• Espera mi oferta personal en tu bandeja de entrada!

Contáctame

Flexible cancellation policy

• Feel confident booking

  Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund. Even up to 7 days before your experience, you’ll receive a refund, minus the service fee.

• Change of plans?

  Reschedule your experience to a date and time that works best for you.

• Loved by travelers worldwide

  Simple and flexible – your plans, your way.

Reviews from guests

Kat

22 abril 2025

Bernadette is incredibly kind, knowledgeable and helpful. She answered all of our questions, helped us navigate transportation and gave us a personal view of Sta Ana. It's an area of Manila we probably would have missed but incredibly grateful to have seen. A local perspective

Henry🇨🇳 China

5 enero 2024

Bernadette took me through Santa Ana and gave me the chance to see Manila as a local. I loved the experience and learned a lot. She is kind, warm, Knowledgeable, and knows how to make you feel comfortable as you are experiencing Manila. A true learning experience!

Abby🇺🇸 United States

12 junio 2025

During my layover, Bernadette took the time to tour me around Manila, taking me to wonderful local places and customizing our itinerary for spots I would enjoy. She was accommodating, thoughtful, and flexible. This experience was fun, safe, and meaningful to see the authentic Manila. I would highly recommend and am very grateful for Bernadette!10/10 Day in Manila

newadrian81

1 abril 2025

Our tour with Bernadette was without a doubt the highlight of our trip! Thanks to her, we were able to experience the real Manila – beyond the usual tourist spots, with authentic and eye-opening insights. With her knowledge, enthusiasm, and warm personality, she showed us the city in a way that goes far beyond what you’ll find in any travel guide. What impressed us the most was how she took us behind the scenes and introduced us to places that truly reflect the soul of Manila. This tour was not only informative but also deeply moving and inspiring. We are incredibly grateful for this experience and can highly recommend Bernadette to anyone looking for an authentic and memorable tour. A huge thank you!Experiencing the Real Manila – A Must-Do

Scott🇺🇸 United States

29 enero 2025

We loved the spontaneous nature of our food tour. We are both vegetarian and Bernadette helped us to explore Chinatown and find many veggie options. She was friendly and personable and we loved everything we tried.Bernadette was amazing!

Jamila

14 noviembre 2024

Bernadette was late even after pushing the original tour back 2 hours. Lack of information during the food tour and very nonchalant on the recommendations. Nothing seemed planned out beforehand. The food total was likely under $20 USD but the tour cost $70. Not worth it, save your money and book another tour.Lack Luster Food Tour

Dominik🇮🇹 Italy

20 noviembre 2023

I was able to discover the real Manila where there is no mass tourism and where real life takes place, it was an experience that I can recommend to everyone.The real Manila

Niya

6 noviembre 2023

Bernadette is a very thoughtful and kind person who crafted an unique experience where travelers might not be able or feel comfortable to visit but get the chance to explore with the local's guide. Enjoyed every moment and absolutely recommend for whoever wants to explore the local culture!Thoughtful

Jospeh

6 noviembre 2023

The tour with Bernadette was truly one of the best experiences of my life. It was magical to discover the life in Manila through such beautiful neighbourhoods and communities. And we would have never been able to discover such beautiful locations and people without Bernadette. I would recommend this tour to anyone.Recommended

Matthew

6 noviembre 2023

This was a great experience. Bernadette was a great guide and was easy to talk to and interesting to listen to. Very interesting to see these areas of Manilla and hearwhat their backstory is.Great experience

Nela

2 noviembre 2023

It was an amazing experience to learn a bit of the history and the life of Bernadette's upbringing everything was so well planned and organised. Enjoyed it very much.Amazing experience

William

31 octubre 2023

Het was een prachtige ervaring! Bernadette neemt je mee naar plekken waar je anders nooit zult komen. Ze is vriendelijk en beantwoord je vragen als je die hebt. Ik was maar 1 dag in Manilla en dankzi Bernadette heb ik toch lets van het leven van Manilla kunnen zien. Bernadette zorg er ook voor dat je veilig bent en wacht tot je weer terug in de taxi of ander vervoermiddel bent.1 dag in Manilla

Ryan

19 octubre 2023

This is exactly the kind of tour I look for on day one in a new city. A strong introduction to the culture and environment. Not much of history on this tour, but more like a current state of affairs. We saw a cool church that perfectly exemplified the juxtaposition of Spanish and Filipino Catholicism, a beautiful graveyard with people and roosters living in it, some varieties of neighborhoods, and more.Great intro

Zilvinas

12 octubre 2023

Great tour, especially for basketball lovers. Bernadette really knows the areas of the tour and has a great stories to tell. Highly recommended!Great tour

Olga

17 agosto 2023

Highly recommend this experience. I only had one day in Manila and am glad I chose to do this tour. Bernadette showed us locations a tourist wouldn't go to, and was a wonderful conversationalist and host. Thank you for everything!Great manilla tour