Manila: Inside the Slums A Guided Half-Day Community Tour

Explore Manila’s slums on a guided half-day tour, gaining insight into daily life, community resilience, and stories in an eye-opening and respectful cultural experience.
Discover a side of Manila rarely seen by visitors through this eye-opening and educational half-day slums tour. Guided by local community representatives, this experience offers a genuine look into everyday life in Manila’s informal settlements—highlighting not only the challenges residents face but also their resilience, creativity, and strong sense of community.

Your journey begins with a brief orientation on the history and development of Manila’s slum areas. As you walk through the neighborhood, you’ll meet locals, observe daily routines, and witness how families adapt and thrive despite limited resources. Your guide will share authentic stories, insights into livelihood practices, and the social efforts helping to improve living conditions.

This tour is designed to be respectful and socially responsible. We prioritize cultural sensitivity, avoid intrusive photography, and ensure that the experience benefits the community.

By the end of the tour, you will leave with a deeper understanding of Manila’s urban realities and a meaningful connection to the people who call these communities home.

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.

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.