Experience the best of Manila with Withlocals

"Thank you Joem for showing us Manila through your eyes, as your knowledge and passion for your city truly stands out in your guiding. With a senior in our group, you always had her comfort in mind by adjusting accordingly without compromise. I hope to return and say Hi to an old friend again, til then, continue to do what you do best!"

"Rodolfo was the perfect guide. His knowledge of the history and culture of the Philippines is extensive, and his graciousness, kindness, and generosity were touching. He had excellent communication with us before and after the tour, and easily accommodated the vegetarian of our family group. He even stayed with us until our ride share picked us up!"

"We booked a 3 hour food tour with Rodolfo for myself and my wife. He went above and beyond taking us first to Binondo Church and the back alleys of Binondo for food sampling - everything we sampled was delicious and we were so full after the tour. Rodolfo even bought us some fruits and snacks to take home with us. We then explored Escolata street and the historic buildings in the area. Our tour ended with a jeepney ride back to Makati as a special request we made. Rodolfo was very knowledgeable of the history and places we visited - we had a very memorable afternoon on our tour and would highly recommend booking a tour with him!"

"Our family of 5 - grandparents, mom and 2 grown kids spent a fun filled day eating through Binondo and Quiapo with Joem. We learned about the history of migration from all over southeast and Eastern Asia and its influence on the food and culture of the Philippines. He customized the tour so that we could walk throughQuiapo where grandpa spent his early childhood and then to a modern mall in Hinatown so that the kids could experience a really yummy Hal halo. Thank you Joem for a really great day."

"Joemarie was totally flexible. We were half hour late and he stayed a half hour longer and I’m sure would have stayed longer than that had way more things to see. He totally fulfilled the tour we wanted. And if you ever want the food, Tore he’s your guy. Even though we weren’t on the food tour we had the most incredible meals and snacks. He’s a lovely human being. There were only two of us so the price was a bit high"

"Son and father, touring the Philippines for 3 weeks, had the distinct pleasure to spend 3+ hours with Greg, on a Sunday in late January. Greg shared his great historical knowledge about Manila, the Philippines, and South-East Asia at large, from the 1500's till today. While walking around and inside San Agustin, and then driving both inside and outside the Intramuros, and even through China Town, Greg shared his wealth of historical knowledge with us. Greg goes out of his way to tell that (hi)story while also answering the many questions that this highly interesting history raises. In the end we identified some interesting parallels between us 3 going back to the Covid 19 pandemic. Greg will happily work with you to adapt it to meet your specific interests. I would recommend taking a tour with Greg to anyone! PS Regarding the price-value rating: this really was a lifetime memory for us, hence the 10/10."

"Juliet took us on a wonderful tour of Manila. She was well versed in the history and culture of the city. She moved at our pace and was very flexible as to what we wanted to see and do. We would highly recommend Juliet!"

"We had a three hour tour with Greg. He was knowledgeable, kind, and provided a thorough tour. I learned so much about the history of the area, local politics, culture. I always love withlocals tours, because we can ask about all of the normal life things of a city. Greg was just a pleasure to spend time with. I highly recommend him and this tour to learn about manila. "

"We had an excellent and very informative Santa Ana tour in Manila. The tour was well-organized and gave us a deeper understanding of the area’s history, culture, and importance within the city. Our guide, Bernadette, was incredibly sweet, knowledgeable, and accommodating throughout the entire experience. She was flexible with the itinerary and even added in all of the sites we specifically wanted to see, which made the tour feel much more special and personalized. Bernadette also made my family, who tend to be on the shy side..feel very comfortable asking questions and engaging throughout the tour. We truly appreciated the care and effort she put into everything and would highly recommend this experience to anyone visiting Manila. Definitely 10 stars for Bernadette and the tour!"

"I was so pleased and privileged to have spent a morning with Greg. Communications from the outset were helpful and clear. We had a wide-ranging conversation spanning the history, culture, politics and social issues facing the Philippines. As well as being knowledgeable, Greg is a very agreeable and interesting individual to spend a few hours with. He left me with many insights into how Manila and the country functions and the desire to learn more. I would highly recommend Greg as your guide. "