Manila: Community Life & the Legacy of Smokey Mountain
ID: GYG1245283-1908656
Category:
Country: Philippines
Duration:
03:00 hours
Description
Explore Manila's neighborhoods on a guided tour with a local guide. Visit Baseco, Tondo, and Smokey Mountain to learn about everyday life, culture, and history.
Join a 3-hour community-based urban tour in Manila, visiting Baseco, Tondo, and Smokey Mountain. Guided by local community members, this experience offers a deeper understanding of everyday life, culture, and the history of these neighborhoods.
Rather than simply observing from the outside, learn directly from the people who live here. Hear personal stories, local knowledge, and the historical background that shaped these communities.
This tour aims to create respectful cultural exchange while supporting community-led initiatives. The areas visited during this tour are coordinated with local authorities and community leaders, and safety considerations are carefully planned. However, as in any busy urban environment, remain mindful of your personal belongings at all times.
During the tour, use local transportation such as jeepneys and tricycles. For safety reasons, avoid using your phone openly while riding, as theft can occasionally occur in crowded areas. Stay aware and enjoy the experience safely.
Restroom access is limited during the tour, so participants are kindly asked to use restroom facilities before the tour begins. To avoid unintended disruption, please refrain from giving money, food, or goods directly to residents. If you would like to support the community, donations can be made through organized projects, which ensure that support reaches the community in a fair and structured way.
Highlights
- Immerse yourself in the local culture and history of Manila's neighborhoods
- Learn about the history and culture of the area from your local guide
- Visit Baseco, Tondo, and Smokey Mountain to see everyday life in Manila
- Travel like a local using local transportation such as jeepneys and tricycles
- Join one of the few tours run by a government-recognized NGO
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Safety measures are carefully planned for this tour.
Please keep an eye on your personal belongings at all times.
Photography is restricted in most areas. Please ask your guide before taking photos.
Please use restroom facilities before the tour begins.
Do not give money, food, or goods directly to residents.
If you wish to support the community, donations can be made through our organized projects.
-Meeting Point-
Please meet us at KFC (Intramuros).
-Address-
Unit A & B, Shipping Center Condo Bldg., Soriano Ave, Brgy. 656 Zone 069,
Intramuros, Manila, 1006 Metro Manila
-Google Maps-
https://maps.google.com/?q=KFC+Intramuros+Manila
When you arrive at KFC, your guide will be waiting nearby holding a Walky Smokey NPO Inc. business card.
This will make it easy for you to recognize our staff.
INCLUDED
- 3-hour community-based urban tour
- Guided by local community members
- Visit to Baseco, Tondo, and Smokey Mountain
- Public transportation during the tour (Jeepney, Tricycle)
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
