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Hidden Gems in Manila

Bay sunsets, jeepney rides, a city that opens its kitchens to strangers. The lesser-known corners of Manila most tourists miss — offbeat tours and local-favorite experiences, bookable on the spot.

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2h to 6h

Munich Private Tour with a Local – Highlights & Hidden Gems

More than just a tour, this is your personalized journey through Munich.

  • Top-rated · 4.9★
  • Free cancellation
From $110 a person
2h to 7h

Private Tokyo Tour: Local Guide, Custom Stops & Hidden Gems

This experience is designed around you — not a fixed route or a highlights checklist.

  • Top-rated · 4.9★
  • Free cancellation
From $105 a person
4h

Manila Historical Highlights Private Half Day Tour

Experience the rich history and vibrant culture of Manila in just half a day!

  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
From $90 a person
3h to 6h

Mexico City Custom Private Tour with a Local, Highlights & Hidden Gems

Go beyond sightseeing with a fully immersive experience led by a passionate local host.

  • Top-rated · 4.9★
  • Free cancellation
From $76 a person
2h to 8h

Bangkok Private Custom Tour with a Local Highlights & Hidden Gems

Discover the authentic heart of Bangkok with a private, fully personalized walking tour designed around your unique interests.

  • Top-rated · 4.9★
  • Free cancellation
From $46 a person
8h to 10h

Spectacular Manila to Tagaytay: Full-Day Sightseeing Tour

this tour is all you need to see the colorful city of Manila and the nature city of tagaytay.

  • Top-rated · 4.8★
  • Free cancellation
From $105 a person
2h 30m

Little Havana Like a Local: Food, Culture & Hidden Gems

Immerse yourself in the culture, art and music of the picturesque neighborhood of Cuban exiles.

  • Top-rated · 5.0★
  • Free cancellation
From $69 a person
2h to 8h

Madrid Icons & Hidden Gems: Private Custom Tour with a Local

This isn’t a scripted sightseeing tour.

  • 4.7★ · 99 reviews
  • Free cancellation
From $65 a person
2h to 8h

Nagasaki Private Tour with a Local – Highlights & Hidden Gems

Nagasaki is a city shaped by exchange, faith, conflict, and rebuilding.

  • 4.9★ · 53 reviews
  • Free cancellation
From $63 a person
2h

Manila Hidden Gems with local guide

Tondo is one of the oldest districts in Manila and has undergone various developments over the years.

  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
From $55 a person
3h to 4h

Experience Manila's Heritage: Intramuros & More in Half a Day!

this tour offers multiple sightseeing spots of manila.

  • 4.8★ · 87 reviews
  • Free cancellation
From $75 a person
30 min

Manila: MNL Airport Private Transfer to/from Manila City Center

Enjoy a comfortable and convenient private transfer from the MNL airport to your accommodation in Manila.

  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
From $15 a person
3h

Porto PRIVATE TOUR With Locals: Highlights & Hidden Gems

This is not just another city tour; this is the best of Porto with hidden gems that only a local can show you.

  • Top-rated · 4.8★
  • Free cancellation
From $93 a person
2h to 6h

Seoul Highlights & Hidden Gems Tours by Locals: Private + Custom

Discover Seoul beyond the typical tourist spots with a private, customized walking tour designed just for you.

  • Top-rated · 4.8★
  • Free cancellation
From $75 a person
3h

Manila: Intramuros, Chinatown, and Old Manila Half-Day Tour

Our 3-hour tour explores the historic walls of Intramuros, where you will see Spanish-era architecture and learn about colonial history.

  • 4.9★ · 77 reviews
  • Free cancellation
From $75 a person
2h to 24h

Discover the hidden gems of Tokyo:Private Tour with a Local Guide

A tour around the traditional East Tokyo area with a local guide.

  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
From $51 a person
4h

Manila Old and New: Sightseeing Tour Including Intramuros and Fort Santiago

Immerse yourself in Manila’s past and present as you travel by comfortable air-conditioned vehicle through the City of Makati and on to Old Manila.

  • 4.5★ · 412 reviews
  • Free cancellation
From $70 a person
8h

A private Historical Intramuros & highlights in Manila

Discover Manila’s rich history on a private city tour featuring iconic landmarks such as Rizal Park, Fort Santiago, and the historic walled city of Intramuros.

  • Instant confirmation
  • Private tour
From $168 a person
2h to 5h

Taipei Private Custom Tour with a Local: Highlights & Hidden Gems

Taipei is a city of contrasts—where spiritual calm coexists with urban dynamism, and centuries-old traditions thrive in ever-evolving neighborhoods.

  • 4.8★ · 79 reviews
  • Free cancellation
From $60 a person
3h

Bangkok Experiences Bike Tours-Backstreets and Hidden Gems

• Explore Hidden Bangkok Unlike typical tourist routes, this tour takes you deep into Thonburi’s quiet neighborhoods, canals, and back alleys — where real Bangkok life unfolds. •...

  • Top-rated · 4.9★
  • Free cancellation
From $23 a person
8h to 10h

Wonderful snorkelling spot from Manila 2 hours from Manila

This trip will take you to the province of Batangas specifically San Luis which usually takes 2-2.5 hour drive from Manila.

  • Free cancellation
  • Full-day
From $125 a person
3h

Hong Kong's Tin Hau Hidden Gems Food Tour with 7+ Local Tastings

On our Secret Food Tour: Hong Kong, our food experts will take you on an adventurous culinary journey with mouth-watering local delicacies, cultural insights, and hidden...

  • Top-rated · 4.9★
  • Free cancellation
From $107 a person
4h

Highlights & Hidden Gems With Locals: Best of Kuala Lumpur Private Tour

This is not just another city tour; this is the best of Kuala Lumpur from a unique perspective!

  • Top-rated · 4.7★
  • Free cancellation
From $78 a person
3h

Highlights & Hidden Gems With Locals: Best of Hanoi Private Tour

This is not just another city tour; this is the best of Hanoi from a unique perspective!

  • Top-rated · 4.9★
  • Free cancellation
From $66 a person

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