Tours in Philippines

8 hours – 10 hoursfrom AUD $239

Immerse in Culture: Villa Escudero Coconut Plantation Experience

When Sarah from our team visited Villa Escudero, we found ourselves on a working coconut plantation in Laguna province—the kind of place where tourism and genuine agricultural heritage actually coexist. The day centres on a buffalo-cart ride to Labasin Falls, where lunch happens at bamboo tables with water trickling past your feet, followed by a museum wander through the family's antique collection. It's eight to ten hours round-trip from Manila, and it feels properly removed from the city despite the smooth drive.

Cebu Walking Tour — History, Culture & Local Food Experience

★ 5.0 (59)

6 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $56

Cebu Walking Tour — History, Culture & Local Food Experience

When Lily from our Global Hobo crew ran this three-hour walking tour through Cebu, it felt less like ticking landmarks and more like having a knowledgeable local friend show you around. The tour moves through the city's colonial heart — from Magellan's Cross to Fort San Pedro — with a focus on stories and context rather than rushed pit stops. You'll hop on a colourful jeepney (the local public transport icon), taste food at Carbon Night Market, peek into the Basilica del Santo Niño, and visit the National Museum of the Philippines' Cebu branch. It's pitched as a blend of history, culture, and street food, with the guide's personal connection to the city shaping the whole vibe.

Cebu: Scuba Diving Experience beach entry in Mactan

When Alex from our team tried this Mactan dive, we were geared up and in the water within minutes of arriving at the beach—literally 10 seconds from shore. The whole experience runs about 2 hours and puts you face-to-face with schools of sardines, sea turtles, and a proper rainbow of reef fish. Mactan's a busy, built-up part of Cebu, but this particular spot delivers decent underwater visibility and enough marine life to make it worthwhile. The outfit includes a private pick-up anywhere on the island, all kit, and free underwater shots to prove you actually went down there.

Bohol Full Day Waterfall & Countryside Scooter Tour

When Sarah from our team did this Bohol scooter tour, we got a genuine taste of the island beyond the typical beach resort circuit. The 6–8 hour loop takes you to tucked-away waterfalls, rural villages, and local lunch spots, weaving between mountain roads and paddy fields. You can ride your own scooter, tag along with a guide, or upgrade to a private car if you'd rather not wrangle the bike. It's the kind of day that feels properly adventurous without needing extreme fitness or prior riding chops.

Viva Old Manila! : Intramuros Walking Tour

★ 5.0 (33)

Viva Old Manila! : Intramuros Walking Tour

When Tom from our Global Hobo crew walked the Viva Old Manila tour through Intramuros, he found himself threading through narrow cobblestone streets and past walls that have actually stood for centuries. The Walled City is a patchwork of Spanish colonial architecture, cramped laneways, and pockets of shade between ochre-coloured buildings. Your DOT-accredited guide steers you through Fort Santiago, San Agustin Church, and plazas that anchor Manila's oldest neighbourhood. It's three hours on foot with plenty of stops, best tackled in early morning before the heat piles on.

3 hoursfrom AUD $35

★ 5.0 (32)

Customize Private Morocco Tours

When Mia from our Global Hobo crew booked a private Morocco tour, she got exactly what she paid for: a driver, a guide, and a vehicle pointed wherever she wanted to go. Over two days, you're building your own itinerary rather than following a set route — hit Marrakech's souks one afternoon, head into the Atlas Mountains the next, skip the tourist traps entirely if you'd rather explore smaller towns. It's the kind of setup that works brilliantly if you know what you want to see, or if your guide's local knowledge helps you figure it out on the fly. The vehicle stays air-conditioned, water stays cold, and someone else handles the navigation.

2 daysfrom AUD $143

Dumaguete Tours in English | Private, Flexible Full Day Tours

★ 5.0 (32)

6 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $280

Dumaguete Tours in English | Private, Flexible Full Day Tours

When Ben from our team booked this private tour around Dumaguete, we got a relaxed full-day circuit tailored to our pace—no fixed route, no rushing. James, an American expat who's been in the Philippines since 2019, picks you up in an air-conditioned SUV and adapts the itinerary on the fly based on what you actually want to see, whether that's easy coastal walks, light hikes, or a dip in freshwater spots. It's pitched at first-timers and mixed-ability groups after a stress-free intro to the area, and at around 3,000 pesos per person for a group of four, it's good value for a private experience.

Home Cooked Meal with a Filipino Grandma

★ 5.0 (26)

5 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $345

Home Cooked Meal with a Filipino Grandma

When Ben from our team joined this Manila home-cooking experience, we stepped into a real kitchen—not a restaurant kitchen—where a Filipino grandma walked us through a multi-course lunch built on decades of family cooking. It's two-and-a-half hours of watching garlic sizzle, tasting dishes that shift across the country's regions, and hearing the stories behind each one. You eat what she makes, sit where her family sits, and leave with a feel for how Filipinos actually feed themselves, not how tourism boards package it.

Exclusive Super Ultimate tour for 2 pax

When Charlie from our Global Hobo crew booked the Super Ultimate Tour in Coron, we got a solid hit-list of the region's standout spots packed into a 5–8 hour run. The tour hits Kayangan Lake (gin-clear and stunning), Barracuda Lake, Twin Lagoon, a reef snorkel at Siete Pecados, and the Skeleton Wreck, finishing with lunch at Malwawey Beach. You're with a licensed guide on a local boat with mask and snorkel gear supplied, plus hotel transfer both ways. It's the kind of day where you'll see why Coron's reputation for tropical beauty holds up—though it's busy, and you'll need reasonable fitness and a decent stomach for boat time.

Beginner Freediving Course (with Bonus Session)

★ 5.0 (22)

🐠 Water Activities

Beginner Freediving Course (with Bonus Session)

When Mia from our Global Hobo crew did the Beginner Freediving Course at Freedive Academy Panglao, she discovered what it actually means to dive on a single breath. Over three days, you'll move through pool sessions, classroom theory, and open water work to hit depths around 20 metres safely. The academy runs AIDA, SSI, and Molchanovs certifications — all legit entry points into freediving. Panglao's a laid-back island vibe with decent infrastructure, and you'll be among other curious first-timers keen to learn the discipline behind breath-holding underwater.

Makati "Pub Crawl & Bar Hopping" Experience

When Alex from our Global Hobo crew hit Makati's bar scene, it was a properly social three-hour crawl through Downtown's drinking spots — some heritage-heavy, others just damn cool. You'll bounce between walking-distance bars, try local Filipino beers and wines, score crawl-exclusive drink deals and free entry, and actually chat to other travellers doing the same thing. It's pitched for everyone from solo drinkers to small groups, and the host knows how to keep the energy moving. This is Makati's nightlife distilled into one evening.

3 hoursfrom AUD $63

Banaue-Hapao Rice Terraces (Car Rental W/ Manila Tourist Driver)

★ 5.0 (18)

3 hours – 4 hoursfrom AUD $49

Banaue-Hapao Rice Terraces (Car Rental W/ Manila Tourist Driver)

When Mia from our Global Hobo crew hired a private car and driver for three days to the Banaue-Hapao rice terraces, we got a straightforward way to see the northern Philippines highlands without wrestling with public transport. You're looking at a self-driven itinerary (fuel and tolls on you) through mountain passes to those iconic stepped paddies that rise like geometric stairways across the valleys. The driver handles navigation and knows the region; you book your own beds and meals along the way. It's comfort-focused but requires decent fitness and a tolerance for long stretches in a vehicle—the roads aren't exactly smooth sailing.

Makati : Pubcrawl Midget boxing rooftop music and gogo clubs

When Alex from our team ran this Makati pub crawl, we hit rooftop bars, live music venues, and clubs across Manila's most electric district in 3–4 hours. The tour strings together admission to several spots — midget boxing rings, gogo clubs, and rooftop spots with city views — in a neighbourhood that doesn't sleep. It's loud, unapologetic, and pulls a mixed crowd of tourists and locals who want to see what Makati's nightlife actually looks like after dark.

Intramuros Walking Tour by Don't Skip Manila | Shore Excursion

★ 5.0 (17)

4 hours – 5 hoursfrom AUD $117

Intramuros Walking Tour by Don't Skip Manila | Shore Excursion

When Mia from our Global Hobo crew joined this walking tour through Intramuros, Manila's walled old city, she found a refreshingly narrative-driven take on the Philippines' colonial past. Rather than the usual sprint between landmarks with a camera, this half-day focuses on storytelling — weaving 400 years of history into less than four hours via a mix of walking, museum stops, and (if numbers allow) a horse-drawn carriage ride through narrow streets lined with Spanish-era architecture. It's the kind of tour that works if you want context, not just a tick-box sightseeing blur.

Full-Day Historical Heritage Guided Tour of Tacloban and Palo

★ 5.0 (16)

6 hours – 7 hoursfrom AUD $72

Full-Day Historical Heritage Guided Tour of Tacloban and Palo

When Sarah from our team ran this tour around Tacloban and Palo, it wound through three chapters of Leyte's story: the Pacific theatre in World War II, the aftermath of Typhoon Haiyan, and the everyday life of the Waraynon people. The region carries weight—bombed airfields, rebuilt communities, memorials—and the locals who guide you aren't selling nostalgia; they're sharing how their families endured and moved forward. Over six to seven hours (including drive time between sites), you'll move between open-air historical landmarks and town streets where recovery is still visible in the architecture. The group tends to be a mix of history buffs and visitors drawn to real stories rather than polished narratives.

Whale Shark Watching & Tumalog Falls & Kawasan Falls

★ 5.0 (16)

🌿 Nature & Wildlife

Whale Shark Watching & Tumalog Falls & Kawasan Falls

When Charlie from our team ran this 14-hour loop through south Cebu, it stacked three distinct experiences into one long day: whale shark snorkelling in Oslob, a quick dip at Tumalog Falls, then the main event—three-tiered Kawasan Falls accessible via canyoneering. The route feels properly constructed, with a private van and local guides handling logistics across the Badian region. You're looking at a full-on itinerary that rewards early starts and solid fitness, mixing open-water swimming with waterfall exploration in what's genuinely some of Cebu's most scenic territory.

14 hoursfrom AUD $762

Full Day Shark Watching and Canyoneering in Cebu

★ 5.0 (15)

🏔 Adventure & Sports

Full Day Shark Watching and Canyoneering in Cebu

When Sarah from our team booked this full-day adventure in southern Cebu, she got two thrills for one outing: shark watching and canyoneering, run by a local family who treat you like relatives rather than tourists. You're picked up in a private vehicle, taken to the spots, fed proper home-cooked lunch, and kitted out with snorkelling gear and safety equipment throughout. It's eight hours of genuine Philippine hospitality mixed with actual adrenaline — the kind of day that sticks because it doesn't feel like a polished tour operation.

Open Water Course (PADI)

When Mia from our Global Hobo crew did the PADI Open Water course in the Philippines, she went in a complete beginner and came out qualified to dive independently. Over two days, you'll learn the fundamentals in confined water, then head out for open-water dives where it actually counts. The Philippines is one of the world's top dive destinations — warm, clear, teeming with reef life — and you'll be surrounded by other keen learners and experienced instructors. By day two, you're underwater with your own certification card in hand.

2 daysfrom AUD $563

Ultimate Bangalore Full Day Private Tour Palaces Temples & Market

★ 5.0 (13)

7 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $99

Ultimate Bangalore Full Day Private Tour Palaces Temples & Market

When Tom from our team ran this private Bangalore tour, we covered the city's standout spots across seven to eight hours — Bangalore Palace, Bull Temple, the fort, Lalbagh gardens, Vidhana Soudha, and KR Market. It's a solid all-in-one hit for first-timers who want to see royal heritage, sacred spaces, and local markets without the noise of a big group. The private vehicle and local guide mean you're not herding with thirty strangers, and the pace is genuinely yours to set. Bangalore's a quirky mix of old palaces and modern sprawl, and this tour threads that needle well.

Manila Night Market Experience with Local Guide

★ 5.0 (12)

Manila Night Market Experience with Local Guide

When Noah from our team ran this Manila night market tour, we got the real pulse of Divisoria — one of the city's oldest and most chaotic commercial hubs. You start near the market itself, then wade through the dense stalls where vendors flog everything from knock-off electronics to homeware, before pivoting to the surrounding streets for street food. A tuk-tuk ride's included, which is essential given the compressed geography and foot traffic. Two hours feels snug but moves you through the key beats: market orientation, the sensory overload of the stalls, and tasting Filipino street classics like fish balls and isaw. It's peak Manila energy — loud, crowded, genuine.

Intramuros Walking Tour: Explore the Manila's Walled City|Private

When Mia from our Global Hobo crew ran the Intramuros walking tour, she got a crash course in four centuries of Philippine history packed into three and a half hours. Intramuros is Manila's walled old city—a neighbourhood of stone churches, Spanish colonial architecture, and layered stories. The tour threads from pre-colonial times through Spanish rule, American occupation, Japanese wartime presence, and into post-war Manila. It's the kind of dense historical narrative that works because you're moving through the actual places where these events unfolded, not sitting in a classroom.

Kawasan Canyoneering Adventure Package from Cebu

When Em from our team tackled the Kawasan canyoneering package, we found ourselves clambering through limestone canyons, rappelling down waterfalls, and jumping into emerald pools just outside Cebu city. It's a full-on 10-hour day that demands serious fitness and nerve—this isn't a gentle nature walk. The vibe is pure adrenaline: you're swimming through narrow gorges, scaling wet rock faces, and trusting your harness over dizzying drops. Hotel pickups bracket the day, and you'll get a solid lunch halfway through, but don't expect creature comforts. This is for people who genuinely want their heart rate up.

10 hoursfrom AUD $241

★ 5.0 (11)

5 hours – 6 hoursfrom AUD $138

Bohol Chocolate Making and Farm Tour

When Mia from our Global Hobo crew ran this tour in Bohol, she got the full cacao-to-chocolate rundown with her hands genuinely dirty. You're on a working farm learning how locals grow, harvest, and ferment cacao, tasting the raw fruit straight off the tree, then roasting and tempering your own block to take home. The operation feels genuine—no theme-park polish, just farmers showing you what they actually do. The 5–6 hour pace gives you time to absorb the process without feeling rushed, and the mix of education, taste, and making something tangible works well for families and anyone curious about where chocolate really comes from.

Makati's Top Rated Rooftop & Cocktail Bars

★ 5.0 (11)

🍹 Nightlife

Makati's Top Rated Rooftop & Cocktail Bars

When Em from our team hit this Makati rooftop and cocktail bar crawl, she found herself in the thick of Manila's buzzing nightlife scene. You'll kick off with a potent local welcome drink, then bar-hop through three of the district's most popular rooftop spots sampling local beers and craft cocktails. The vibe is loose and social—guides steer you through drinking games (optional, but there's a prize on offer) before wrapping up around midnight at a proper dance club. It's three hours of the kind of night Manila does well: warm hosts, good company, and no shortage of noise and movement.

Ulap Surf

When Lily from our team paddled out with Ulap Surf in the Philippines, she found a straightforward two-hour lesson that strips away the hype and focuses on getting beginners upright on a board. The vibe here is local and unpretentious—you're not paying for lifestyle branding, but for solid instruction, soft-top kit, and a safety rundown that actually matters. The crew keeps groups manageable and throws in photos and a completion certificate, which is a nice touch. It's a spot where the ocean does most of the talking, and your fitness level needs to match the commitment.

Manila Guided: Tondo Manila, Binondo and Intramuros Tour

When Lily from our team ran this three-hour Manila tour, she threaded through three drastically different neighbourhoods — the colonial fortress of Intramuros, the bustling Chinese markets of Binondo, and the gritty waterfront sprawl of Tondo. It's a proper crash course in Manila's layers: Spanish heritage, immigrant enterprise, and working-class reality all within a few kilometres. You'll hop on a jeepney and tuk-tuk, walk narrow alleys, and stop for street food (which you buy yourself). The guide does the heavy lifting on context; the city does the rest.

Puerto Princesa: 3D2N Tours + Hotel

When Jake from our team did this 3D2N Puerto Princesa package, it hit the sweet spot between activity and downtime. You're based in town for three days with two nights' accommodation sorted, airport transfers handled, and a guide steering you toward the headline act: the Underground River, a limestone cave system you explore by boat. The city itself is quiet, coastal, and feels properly removed from the usual tourist rush. This isn't a packed itinerary—it's structured enough that you're not left wondering what to do, but loose enough that you can actually breathe.

Manila Slum: Hidden Truths of the City

When Noah from our Global Hobo crew ran this tour through Tondo, it was a straight-up look at how people actually live in one of Manila's oldest neighbourhoods. You walk the tight alleys where families cook, kids play, and neighbours know each other by name. The tour swings through Divisoria's markets next — a proper sensory overload of haggling vendors, stacked goods, and the kind of controlled chaos that makes Manila tick. Two hours, public transport included, bottled water on hand. It's not a feel-good fantasy; it's Manila as locals see it.

El Nido Private Tour D with Lunch

When Mia from our Global Hobo crew ran Tour D in El Nido, we found ourselves on a genuinely quiet stretch of the Palawan coast. This seven-hour loop steers clear of the crowded island circuits — you're hitting Paradise Beach, Nat Nat, and paddling into Cadlao Lagoon instead of jostling with tour groups at the usual spots. It's a boat-and-snorkel day with lagoon kayaking mixed in, the kind of outing where you actually see the water clearly and can hear yourself think. Fewer tourists means more breathing room, though "peaceful" does depend on when you book.

Snorkeling at San Vicente with speed boat

When Ben from our Global Hobo crew hit San Vicente Point early, the speedboat kicked up spray as we headed into a marine sanctuary thick with coral and fish. Two hours of snorkeling in shallow, colourful reef—the kind where you're spotting parrotfish and anemones without needing to dive deep. It's a straightforward morning run from the Philippines, popular with day-trippers and cruise passengers, but the reef does hold its own if you go early and the light's right.

2 hoursfrom AUD $113

Private Half-Day Shore Excursion in Manila

Private Half-Day Shore Excursion in Manila

When Noah from our Global Hobo crew ran this half-day Manila tour, we got a solid primer on the city's colonial landmarks and wartime history. The private format meant we moved at our own pace through the American Cemetery, St Agustín Church, and other key spots that shaped the city's character. Four hours is tight but enough to hit the essentials without feeling rushed, though Manila's traffic and heat mean you'll spend some time in the car between stops. It's the kind of tour that works best if you're docking briefly or want a curator's overview rather than deep-dive exploration.

Oslob Whale Shark Watching + Kawasan Falls Day Tour

When Lily from our team did this Cebu combo, we kicked off before dawn at Oslob for whale shark encounters—swimming alongside these massive creatures in their natural feeding grounds. The morning's genuinely thrilling, though you're in a boat with plenty of other tourists doing the same thing. After lunch we headed inland to Kawasan Falls in Badian, trekking through jungle to a proper three-tiered waterfall with pools deep enough for a decent swim. The whole day's a solid 14 hours door-to-door, mixing water time with a bit of walking. Breakfast and lunch included, plus snorkel gear and private transport, so you're sorted logistics-wise.

14 hoursfrom AUD $191

🍹 Nightlife

3 hours – 4 hoursfrom AUD $83

Makati Rooftop Bar Hopping with Guided

When Lily from our Global Hobo crew ran this Makati rooftop crawl, she hit 3–4 bars across the city's skyline in three hours, each stop lasting about half an hour. You're moving between venues at night—taking in the sprawl of Manila's lights whilst the guide points out neighbourhoods, landmarks, and what makes each view tick. It's a solid way to clock Makati's nightlife geography without getting lost, and you get a welcome drink and some decent photo ops thrown in. Fair dinkum for a night out if you're after a guided take on the city's higher vantage points.

Binondo Bites Manila Food Tour with 15+ Tastings

When Charlie from our team hit Binondo, Manila's historic Chinatown, we found ourselves on a proper food-focused walking tour that hits 6–7 family-run spots in three to four hours. This isn't a museum-focused heritage walk — it's 15+ tastings of Filipino cooking at dim sum houses, noodle joints, and local institutions wedged between temples and old churches. Groups cap at eight people, which keeps things intimate on crowded streets. You're eating your way through the neighbourhood rather than sightseeing it, though the colonial and Chinese-Filipino bones of the district frame everything beautifully.

Cebu: Kawasan Falls Canyoneering and Cliff Jump Private Tour

🏔 Adventure & Sports

Cebu: Kawasan Falls Canyoneering and Cliff Jump Private Tour

When Alex from our team booked this private canyoneering run in Cebu, we knew we were in for something properly intense. You're roped up and moving through Kawasan Canyon—jumping off rocks, sliding down natural chutes, swimming through gorges—before finishing at the famous turquoise pools of Kawasan Falls itself. It's 9 hours all up, spread across pristine jungle terrain that feels genuinely untouched. The vibe attracts serious adventure seekers and confident swimmers; it's not a casual stroll, but operators pitch it to mixed fitness levels as long as you're genuinely ready.

9 hoursfrom AUD $189

Private Combo Tour to Pagsanjan Falls and Taal Volcano

10 hours – 12 hoursfrom AUD $178

Private Combo Tour to Pagsanjan Falls and Taal Volcano

When Alex from our Global Hobo crew booked this private combo, we got the full two-in-one treatment without the tour-bus crowd. You're picked up from your Manila hotel and driven into Tagaytay's cooler highlands to scope Taal Volcano—the world's tiniest active volcano, sitting in its own lake. The 2020 eruption gets a mention, and there's a choice to boat closer if you fancy it. Then it's down to Laguna for the real action: a paddle-raft ride through jungle, rapids, and cliff faces to Pagsanjan Falls. The whole thing runs 10–12 hours, and it's just you and your crew—no mixed groups, no strangers. Food's on you, but the van's air-con and the views do the heavy lifting.

Kawasan Falls Canyoneering Tour from Moalboal

★ 5.0 (8)

🏔 Adventure & Sports

4 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $105

Kawasan Falls Canyoneering Tour from Moalboal

When Ben from our team ran the Kawasan Falls canyoneering tour out of Moalboal, it was the kind of day that leaves you soaked, grinning, and genuinely knackered. You're based in a quiet coastal town, driven to Badian to suit up in helmet and life jacket, then walked straight into a river gorge flanked by three tiers of falls. The guide steers you through boulder-hopping, shallow pool swims, and water-slide moments carved into bedrock. Seven hours start-to-finish, with a local lunch break halfway. It's proper physical — not a stroll — but the payoff is wading through your own slice of Philippine jungle without the tourist crowds.

El Nido to Coron Group Palawan Expedition 3D2N all inclusive

When Jake from our team booked this 3-day, 2-night expedition between El Nido and Coron, he found himself on a proper island-hopping venture across Palawan's quieter corners. You're talking remote lagoons, fringing reefs, and beach huts with a hammock-friendly vibe — the kind of trip where you actually see stars at night because there's no light pollution for kilometres. The all-inclusive model means meals, snorkel gear, and drinks are sorted, so you're not hunting for cafés on tiny islands. It draws a mix of backpackers and couples after a slice of untouched Palawan without the El Nido crowds.

Dumaguete: Twin Lakes Balinsasayao nature adventure and city tour

When Ben from our team ran this Dumaguete tour, we hiked out to Balinsasayao's twin freshwater lakes tucked into Negros Oriental's forested interior. The 4–8 hour experience pairs a guided walk through lush pathways with time at the water's edge, where you can wade in and let small fish nibble your feet—a quirky highlight that breaks up the hiking. It's a slice of proper nature just outside the city's bustle, with native birds and quiet forest canopy the whole way. Moderate fitness is a genuine prerequisite; this isn't a casual stroll.

Manila Night Market and Street Food Experience

★ 5.0 (8)