The 8 Best Hidden Gems Things to do in Metro Manila, Luzon

December 4, 2021 Joeann Galban

Discover the best top things to do in Metro Manila, Philippines including Yolo Travel Philippines, Manila For A Day, Smokey Tours, Art in Island, Bank Bar, Santa Cruz Church, La Mesa Eco Park, Hidden Valley Tour (Manila).
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1. Yolo Travel Philippines

Excellent
89%
Good
9%
Satisfactory
1%
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5.0 based on 419 reviews

Yolo Travel Philippines

YOLO Travel Philippines is an exotic travel and tour company based in Manila. it offers different day trips in and around Manila plus packages around Philippines. So what are you waiting for? visit our website now and see the Philippines!

2. Manila For A Day

Excellent
97%
Good
2%
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0%
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1%
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5.0 based on 194 reviews

Manila For A Day

Manila For A Day connects the world to the Filipino soul. From guided tours to workshops and consulting services, we deliver cultural intelligence solutions by creating learning programs that take you on modern day voyages of discovery. Take a unique Manila For A Day experience today and find out why everyone is raving about us!

3. Smokey Tours

Excellent
86%
Good
11%
Satisfactory
2%
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5.0 based on 513 reviews

Smokey Tours

Smokey Tours are not just bricks and mortar tours. We offer a special experience, believing that deep experience equals deep insight. We train and develop talents of people from underprivileged communities to run eye-opening tours around Metro Manila. Our mission is to show "the other side of Manila" with safe, sustainable, genuine & eye-opening tours while aiding the local community. Visit one of the biggest slums in Manila, haggle and eat in Quiapo & see how people live among the dead. Experience Manila with us while supporting our local community work! Our Tours: 1) Slum Tour - our most popular tour that goes through the slums of Manila, wherein profits are donated to our current community projects. 2) Cemetery Tour showing you the lives of the people living in Cemetery North and introduces you to their beliefs and superstitions. 3). Family Tour, especially for families with kids, exploring Quiapo. 4) Market Tour, a food tasting experience through Quiapo & Binondo.

4. Art in Island

175 15th Ave. Cubao, Quezon City, Luzon 1109 Philippines +63 2 421 1356 http://www.facebook.com/artinisland
Excellent
52%
Good
41%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
1%
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1%
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4.5 based on 403 reviews

Art in Island

Reviewed By darrenbK493NG

This place is a lot of fun to visit with some great pictures to be had best shared with either friends or a loved one!

5. Bank Bar

312 26th Street G/F RCBC Savings Bank Corporate Center, Taguig City, Luzon 1630 Philippines +63 917 857 0852 https://www.facebook.com/bankbarmnl/
Excellent
62%
Good
29%
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9%
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4.5 based on 34 reviews

Bank Bar

Reviewed By Elena257 - Timisoara, Romania

It was my only hidden bar, so I may be biased, but it was an amazing experience. The entrance through the 7-11 store, the atmosphere, the drinks, all is perfect. Check the door handles at the bathroom :)

6. Santa Cruz Church

Plaza Santa Cruz, Manila, Luzon 2004 Philippines +63 2 733 0246
Excellent
37%
Good
37%
Satisfactory
21%
Poor
3%
Terrible
2%
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4.0 based on 73 reviews

Santa Cruz Church

7. La Mesa Eco Park

La Mesa Dam Compound Greater Lagro, Quezon City, Luzon 1118 Philippines +63 2 430 5207 https://www.facebook.com/pages/La-Mesa-Eco-Park/334461646643820?hc_location=timeline
Excellent
25%
Good
49%
Satisfactory
23%
Poor
3%
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0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 285 reviews

La Mesa Eco Park

Reviewed By Victorianlad - Melbourne, Australia

I caught a GRAB prebooked modern car from near GMA railway station at a weekday peak cost of P374. As there were no traffic jams at 0900 hours on a Thursday, in 25 minutes I was at the park. Entrance was P50. The aged in her 20s Filipina spoke excellent English. The park has a typical 1000 visitors on a weekend day but only 200 or so on most non-holiday weekdays. Bring water and a hat as even at 1000 hours it was humid and very warm. A lot of the park is in shade, but not all. I did not experience any mosquitoes but insect repellent may be another wise item to carry. I inspected the butterfly house at an extra cost of P60. There were about 30 flying of three species. In summer, from March, a larger aviary is opened. The park covers 73 hectares and has benefited hugely from thousands of trees and understorey planted since 2001. The forest trails were unsigned but terrific, with dense canopies. I saw some colourful birds including a yellow-bellied flycatcher. One really felt a million miles away from Metro Manila. There are two swimming pool complexes. The one that was open has about an eight lane, 50 metre pool that was very clean and looked inviting. Entrance was P80. There are refreshment kiosks with food prices as low as P15. A 330ml can of Coke was P40. The flower terraces have views of La Mesa dam. A lot of schoolchildren were visiting on this weekday and were noisy, but did not seem to walk into the forest. This is a great attraction. An oasis away from the traffic and congestion of the Metro Manila area. It is not open on Christmas Day and possibly not on Good Friday, but apart from that opens 363 days a year 0800 - 1700. Arriving early gives the best chance to see birds, particularly if one has binoculars. Some of the trees are 30 metres tall, at least. I walked to the bridge (where there was a friendly guard who spoke good English) and eventually found a tricycle to the Jollibee (and other restaurants) complex on Pearl Drive. The fare was P30. I then caught a taxi to my other Quezon City destination.

8. Hidden Valley Tour (Manila)

Excellent
47%
Good
34%
Satisfactory
13%
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0%
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6%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 32 reviews

Hidden Valley Tour (Manila)

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