Spectacular Manila to Tagaytay: Full-Day Sightseeing Tour
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Spectacular Manila to Tagaytay: Full-Day Sightseeing Tour

By Yolo Travel Philippines
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Ages 1-100, max of 15 per group
Duration: 8–10 hours
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Live guide: English
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  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Entry/Admission - Tagaytay Point
  • Entry/Admission - Peoples Park In The Sky
  • Entry/Admission - Paco Park
  • Entry/Admission - Manila Cathedral
  • Entry/Admission - Baluarte de San Diego
What's not included
  • Lunch
  • tips


Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
    Pickup details
    • * free pick up/drop off from your hotel in Makati, Taguig, Ermita (Manila), Malate(Manila), and Pasay. additional charges will incur outside these areas
    Hotel pickup offered
    During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.
      End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

        • Not wheelchair accessible
        If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 92087P10

        • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
        • Most travelers can participate
        • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
        • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
        • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

        • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

        If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 92087P10

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        • Yolo Travel Philippines
          1,282
          Manila, Philippines
        • Molly L
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Great night time tour
          Great tour even if it did rain a bit. John our tour guide was fantastic - very knowledgeable and friendly. Highly recommend to anyone wanting to learn more about the history of Manila
          Written February 11, 2025
        • 1stTimeinBarcelona
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Great tour while in Manila
          The tour was amazing! Our small group (6) allowed us to have more fun viewing experience interact with each other. We sampled the fruits along the way; viewed Taal volcano from another mountain and upclose by riding the bangka boat on the lake. Highly recommend this trip. Last, our guide and driver kept us entertained.
          Written February 1, 2025
        • Victor N
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Great experience, friendly guide
          Went on the tour as a solo traveler, and as there were no other travelers taking the tour on the same day it was just me. A VIP experience! Very friendly, knowledgeable and helpful guide (John). We went to a pineapple farm, where I got to try some fresh Filipino pineapple, then to a local market and last to People's park in the sky, with great views of the Taal volcano and the surrounding lake. A great tour for those who want a shorter excursion from Manila. Would highly recommend.
          Written January 27, 2025
        • Aggatita
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Nice trip
          Really nice views, Bella was very knowledgeable guide, tellung us many stories about the countryside and Philippines.
          Written January 26, 2025
        • Stevens C
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Great food great guide love Philippino food
          Gerald was simply the best! Best food tour we have ever done and we have done many. It truly was a good tour, not a masked one. All the food stops were great and the markets fabulous. Can’t say enough how much we enjoyed this
          Written January 25, 2025
        • RanyDanny
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Manila basics but worth it
          We only had one day in Manila post-cruise and wanted to know the most important highlights of the city. The tour picked us up in the airport hotel and two guides and the driver helped us make the most of our time. Be aware that traffic in Manila is extremely heavy. so will spend a lot of time in the car/van. but it is what it is. One of the guides was a history student, so we've got very interesting information of the three places we went to. Perhaps it will be a bit challenging if you have a large group but this time we were only two families, so it was easy to adapt to our interests.
          Written January 25, 2025
        • candacehN2452ON
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Relaxed day trip
          The driver tour guide and trainee very friendly organzied. The mini van is comfy with air condition. The pace is right. Lovely
          Written January 25, 2025
        • Global432950
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Amazing adventure
          What an amazing adventure this is!! My tour guides were Zee and Claudine and Victor did the driving. Both Zee & Claudine are knowledgeable and enjoyed sharing the history of the places we visited. I would recommend this tour whether you're traveling solo or with family. Thanks Zee & Claudine - you ROCK!
          Written January 24, 2025
        • Curious40962636526
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Great experience
          My tour team was K, John and Kyle. Excellent experience and lots learned. Both guides have a great knowledge about the history and culture of the Philippines. Stopped at scenic points for photos and shops to enjoy local fruits and foods. They gave us more than enough time to apprentice the beauty and always offered to take photos. Highly recommend.
          Written January 21, 2025
        • 428lawrencea
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Amazing time, driving through the jungle and mountains.
          Very grateful to have experienced such a great trip. Picked up and dropped off by Mark and his colleague who was able to inform me about Philippines history and culture song the journey, to which I thoroughly enjoyed. Then got onto the quad bikes and off roaded our way through the jungles and mountains which had spectacular views. Stopped off at a local cafe to have some water and look over the incredible view of the mountains. I had an amazing time, would highly recommend!
          Written January 19, 2025
        • shaenamaea
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          It's worth the experience!
          I had an amazing experience on the Pagsanjan Taal Tour! The guide, Andrei, was incredibly knowledgeable and made the whole tour enjoyable. He was also very accommodating and attentive to our needs throughout the trip. The pick-up was punctual, which made the entire day run smoothly. I highly recommend this tour, especially with Andrei as your guide his expertise truly enhanced the experience. A must-do for anyone visiting the area!
          Written January 19, 2025
        • samanthasF15UQ
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Great tour
          Yvonne and I had such a Great time! So chill and beautiful. At some unique and tasty local foods. Great guide (Yves) and driver (Lloyd) :)
          Written January 17, 2025
        • yvonnefF9519WA
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Great tour & guides
          The tour was so much fun, we got to see and do so much! The tour guides were amazing and very kind. Would highly recommend this tour for any considering.
          Written January 17, 2025
        • ejolesz001
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Interesting tour and great guide
          Jace was a great guide. Knowledge, interesting photos on his phone to illustrate the history of the area. He had clear excellent English and was friendly and courteous.
          Written January 16, 2025
        • sumedhad2022
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Very well organized tour
          The tour is very nice and provided lots of details about locations. On time. I recommend for anyone. The boat ride is fantastic and very nice meals arranged at our cost as agreed.
          Written January 15, 2025
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        Anj L
        3 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Dec 2023 • Family
        We had a wonderful and informational day with driver Malon and tour guide Eddie! We were transported to all the sights via a comfortable van. Eddie provided a lot of information throughout all the sights we saw, gave us ample time for each sighting, and he was incredibly fun. I would love to do another tour with Eddie and Malon!
        We visited multiple churches, Paco park and cemetery, and a worthy ride to Tagaytay where we saw the Taal volcano from the highest point. The lunch is not included in the package but they recommend an affordable and delicious family style Filipino restaurant. We were also able to taste multiple flavors of the Philippines like sweet pineapples and taho. It was a beautiful, delicious, and historical day.
        Written January 9, 2024
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        Karen L
        3 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Apr 2024 • Friends
        Overall an awesome day. We fitted a lot in, visiting some fantastic sites, experienced local transport and got to try some local delicacies too.

        Seana our lead guide was vibrant, knowledgable and informative about history and providing general information about the sites we visited. It was clear that she genuinely cares that you have the best experience and we love her for that. She was flexible - nothing was too much bother. Thank you Seana! We beat the heat by getting to intramuros late afternoon and that made for great light for photography too.

        Because we enjoyed the experience she provided so much we were hoping she’d be our guide for the tour we’d booked the next day (but we weren’t that lucky)!

        We felt really safe with Rhed our driver. He was careful and skilled in negotiating the traffic, he had the car waiting on time and with the air con going as soon as we got back!
        Written April 28, 2024
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        James F
        4 contributions
        4.0 of 5 bubbles
        Nov 2023 • Solo
        Short on time due to a busy work trip to BGC, I booked this trip hoping to get some insights into Manila and its surrounds. The trip did not disappoint.

        Mark was an approachable and engaging tour guide with patience for all sorts of questions from the group. So much history was presented at each location and this was exactly what I was looking for.

        From the view of the volcano to Fort Santiago, from museums to the stunning churches (and their Saturday weddings), all locations delivered.

        When one site was closed for an event, Mark and our driver quickly pivoted to another location (Museo ni Rizal - Intramuros) to ensure that we got our full day.

        The only negative is that the cost for a solo traveller is pretty close to the cost for a couple. I usually travel with my wife so this might be a normal thing with solo tour costs.

        Would still highly recommend and with any luck you will get the exceptional Mark.
        Written December 16, 2023
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        Anthony L
        5 contributions
        1.0 of 5 bubbles
        Dec 2023 • Family
        Let's kick off this review by acknowledging the fantastic employees (tour guides) that contribute to the positive reviews. However, it's essential to address reasons to reconsider this tour:

        1. **Communication Woes:** Anticipate delayed responses, strategically placed just hours before the tour, possibly to hinder cancellations. We experienced confusion with a sudden change in pickup time, leading to an unnecessary 30-minute lobby wait.

        2. **Van Troubles:** The van used for the tour posed safety concerns with broken drink holders, causing repeated knee injuries. The lunch is not free food, just a stop for linch with an insistence on their chosen restaurant, causing discomfort for those preferring other options. You would think $130.00 would come with lunch..

        3. **Tour Content Disappointment:** A significant portion of the 10-hour tour involves extended van rides or visits to street vendors were you can buy furniture, fruit or boiled duck fetus eggs. The Tagaytay visit includes a deteriorating government building, an aged Jesus statue, and a cloudy view. Historical sites, like Peco Park, are few due to World War Two impacts. For $130.00 USD per person, it's advised to reconsider and opt for a more cost-effective and flexible alternative, such as a Grab Taxi for Tagaytay for $20.00 USD round trip..
        Written December 20, 2023
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        MrIntrepidExplorer
        82 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Sep 2024 • Solo
        I really enjoyed the tour to Tagaytay and Manila with Nona and her team. They were so friendly, knowledgeable and helpful! They were also extremely accommodating when I spontaneously asked if I could join the boat tour on Lake Taal as well and were able to offer me a special price. I loved the various food tastings and the journey was smooth and comfortable. I would definitely go on another tour with them!
        Written September 10, 2024
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        Henry-Paul D
        Montreal, Canada1 contribution
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        This tour revealed itself to be a very pleasant day out with beautiful sights and interesting discoveries: the various viewpoints of Taal Lake and volcano, the boat ride, the lunch by the lakeside, the swim in the lake, the fruit markets, the interaction with locals, the pit stops at Nuvali Park and for Buko pie and the music and laughs in the van ;-) to name a few... The guides Seana & Yves and Rency the driver brought us on a tour that felt like a family day out of town. On top of that, they were very professionnal, knowlegeable and shared a lot about Philippines and their personal experience and perspective on things. The visit of Intramuros in late afternoon really made this tour feel like a complete experience worth the value. I hope to see more of this beautiful country and its kind people and surely hope to find more tours like this one. Totally recommend!
        Written March 14, 2024
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        Michael
        5 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        This tour exceeded our expectations. Sean (lead tour guide) and Pedro (driver) provided a well curated experience that gave us a taste of the local flavor away from the resort and introduced us to the Filipino culture. The stops we made along the way to Tagaytay (buko pie, fruit stands, etc) added to the quality of the tour and let us experience life outside the big city.

        Sean is very knowledgeable about Tagaytay and especially the sites around the Intramuros area of Manila. We were traveling with two young children, which can be difficult. The kids loved interacting with Sean and Pedro and they were very accommodating to their needs. The experience felt a little like we were being guided by family as the day progressed.

        This tour provides very high value for the cost. We appreciated thoroughly spending the day with Sean and Pedro and I’m confident others that book this tour will as well.
        Written January 3, 2024
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        Mark S
        Canada1 contribution
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Mar 2024 • Couples
        We had so much with this tour, see some different things in Manila was very interesting and have a local sightseeing as well. We been joined by our guide Seana who helped us to introduce some ideas, knowledge, and experience on this trip by her we know a new things about the Philippines, our trip was a very lucky day because of the weather condition that makes more beautiful to see the volcano.

        On this trip we got also additional trip in order to see the volcano which is to take a ride on the boat, to be honest it was fun and thrilling even thou their is a little wave that makes the trip more adventurous. Its not the boat that you expect but she explained to us about the expectation, so we decided to check and go for it and have boat ride. Its not expensive but if you want to try some new things and to see the volcano on its closer look, grab this trip also for the first timer.

        Thanks Seana our guide and the driver Pedro for having a smooth and good navigation drive, you team was very accommodating and very understandable, our trip had a lot of funny talks and jokes as well.

        Till we meet soon again,
        This tour is highly recommended, find this team Seana and Pedro
        Written March 1, 2024
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        Marc C
        4 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Feb 2023
        Thanks again to the amazing staff Sean (Lead Tour Guide), Dan (Trainee Tour Guide), and Marvin (Driver) for the wonderful day. We had limited amount of time in Manila and had wanted to do a day trip while seeing a bit of Manila and this trip gave us all of that and more!

        We started the day in Manila in Intramuros (historic walled area). Good amount of history if that's what you're after and it felt like we were in Europe with the architecture.

        We then drove to Tagaytay. Views were fantastic. Since we were a private tour Sean suggested we take a boat ride to Taal! Sean really cared and ensured we got the most out of our day. Although I wish this was a bit more organized and the itinerary of options were more clearly outlined, but this ended up being the best part of the tour. The water was very calm, the boat ride was scenic, and the feeling of being so close to a live volcano was incredible. The experience was enriched by the stories of the locals (boat driver) and how their lives were impacted by the volcanic eruptions and how resilient people needed to be while still remaining inhabitants of the surrounding area.

        Also kudos to our driver Marvin for getting us everywhere on time. We had strict time deadlines and we got back exactly on time. Very much appreciated.

        Overall, if you want a taste of the city and nature with panoramic views then this is your trip. Would definitely book something with YOLO tours next time we're back in the Philippines everyone was very professional and booking was seamless.
        Written March 10, 2023
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        Navigator308341
        Queenstown, New Zealand7 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Had a wonderful day with Eddy and Red. Considerate driving felt safe on very busy roads. Eddy was wonderful, informative and thoughtful, so knowledgable about the Philippines. We learned so much and recommend this tour 10 out of 10. Also had a yummy lunch and tried coconut pie(speciality) and yummy fruits. Thank you for a great day.
        Written March 17, 2024
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