



AI Picks
Tours & activities worldwide.
This 3-hour community tour takes you through Baseco, Tondo and Smokey Mountain in Manila with a guide who is a member of the local community. Rather than just observing from the outside, you learn about daily life, culture and local history directly from the people who live here. You travel like a local on public transportation such as jeepneys and tricycles. The tour is run by a government-recognized NGO and is held in small groups of up to 6 people.
Meet your guide in front of KFC in Intramuros to start the tour. Your guide is a member of the community who shares personal stories, local knowledge and the historical background that shaped these neighborhoods. The areas visited are decided in consultation with local authorities and community leaders, and safety measures are planned in advance.
After about 10 minutes on public transportation, arrive in the Baseco area near the Port of Manila. For about 70 minutes, walk through the neighborhood with your guide and learn about residents' lives and culture.
Travel about 15 minutes to the Tondo area. Spend about 80 minutes exploring Tondo and the Smokey Mountain area while learning about local daily life and history.
During the tour, you travel on local public transportation such as jeepneys and tricycles. Finally, a 5-minute ride takes you to Deca Mall in Tondo, where the tour ends.
※ The itinerary is for reference only and may change depending on local conditions.
※ Photography is restricted in most areas. Please ask your guide before taking photos.
Meeting point:
KFC (Intramuros)
Unit A & B, Shipping Center Condo Bldg Soriano Ave, Brgy. 656 Zone069, Intramuros, Manila, 1006 Metro Manila, Philippines
How to find the meeting point:
When you arrive at KFC, your guide will be waiting nearby holding a Walky Smokey NPO Inc. card. The tour ends at Deca Mall in Tondo.
Unit A & B, Shipping Center Condo Bldg Soriano Ave, Brgy. 656 Zone069, Intramuros, Manila, 1006 Metro Manila, Philippines