VISITORS' GUIDELINES

The most important information for tour participants.

Time Table:

 

-Morning Tour (9AM-12NOON)-

Time Action
09:00 Meet at the meeting point (Show up 15 minutes before)
09:30 Arrival at BASECO
Guided tour
11:30 Leave BASECO
12:00 Arrival at Intramuros

 

-or, Afternoon tour (2PM-5PM)-

Time Action
14:00 Meet at the meeting point (Show up 15 minutes before)
14:30 Arrival at BASECO
Guided tour
16:30 Leave BASECO
17:00 Arrival at Intramuros

Meeting Point:

McDonald's at Good Earth Plaza, Rizal Avenue. Near LRT Carriedo Station

Show up at the McDonald’s. You will easily spot your guide wearing the T-shirt with the logo “Walky Smokey”.

Google Map


Must haves:

Water
Comfortable clothes and shoes
Sunscreen


Inclusions:

Guide
Public transportation during the tour (Jeepney, Tricycle)


Fee:

Type Detail Price
Group Tour It would be ok if you choose this type in general. 30$ / 1 guest
Private Guide This type will be better if you prefer to enjoy the tour without strangers in the same group. (maximum 6 people including you) 100$ / 1 group

We will accept customized requests, such as discounts for students, large groups, and so on. Please contact us directly.

The guide staff earns the average income in the Philippines for one tour. Of course, it is up to you to tip them directly if you feel they deserve it.

And the rest budget is going to be used for The Two Goals. Your participation is the tour will make a difference here, thank you.


The precautions to take and policies during tour:

The purpose of the tour is to give you a better understanding of life in the slums. There is no need to worry because there are police officers in the areas we visit and we have permission from the district to go there. But you should still be careful with your things.

・We have a strict no camera policy so I'm afraid that you won't be able to take any photos during the tour, except in selected areas using only smartphones. We have this policy to respect the residents. Just ask your guide when you want to take some pictures.

・Also, please do not take photos when on public transportation to avoid theft. The route between the meeting point and Baseco involves using Jeepneys and Tricycles. Enjoy the local transportation safely.

・There are not many possibilities to go to the toilet on the tour, so please use the restroom beforehand.

・Please don't give anything, like sweets, food or money to the people during the tour so that we don't get unwanted attention. For those who wish to donate, you can contribute through the feeding project, support locals, donate dog food, or make other requests. We will responsibly allocate your warm hearts to benefit the community. There is a donation page on this website, so please consider contributing there if you are willing.


Cancellation Policy:

We regret to inform you that no refunds can be issued for cancellations made after the booking has been confirmed. Your payment will be considered a donation. Please proceed with your reservation with this understanding.


Request the guided tour:

-[NOTICE] Reservations for this tour must be made at least 5 days in advance-

- First time in Manila?
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- The number of people (including you)
- Preferred time
- Preferred date
- Would you like a guide in English?
- If you need a guide in not English, please indicate your preferred language(We can accommodate multiple languages with an AI translation device.)
- Have you read everything on this page? (Please be sure to read the information on this page)
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