Free tour
Discover the Heritage and Gentrified District of Makati Poblacion
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Guru: Ann Marie
Registered on 10 November 2025
Hi! I’m Ann Marie, a traveler and tour operator living in the heart of Poblacion, Makati. I love showing guests the real side of my neighborhood — the secret alleys, old houses, and tucked-away spots only locals know. I also run my own tours company, so this is my way of staying connected with travelers while helping train new local guides.
Welcome to our country. Welcome to Makati!
Free reservation and cancellation
Pay-what-you-want tour, no set price, reservation and cancellation are free
Tour description
Experience Makati’s oldest district through a dynamic walk that blends Filipino history, daily neighborhood life, creative spaces, and the culturally famous Poblacion nightlife. Guided by a local who actually lives in the neighborhood, this tour reveals the real Poblacion — its people, its stories, its transformation, and its spirit.
This is an immersive, insider’s look into how Poblacion evolved from a pre-colonial riverside community into today’s cultural and nightlife hub.
Tour Highlights
- Understand Filipino history from pre-colonial roots to Spanish & American colonial eras, and up to modern Manila
- Learn the essence of Filipino values and culture — hospitality, community, faith, resilience
- Walk through daily Filipino life scenes: sari-sari stores, street food, carinderias, neighborhood churches, tricycles
- See where art, youth culture, and small entrepreneurs helped transform the district
- Walk past Poblacion’s nightlife and red-light zone with respectful cultural context and safety guidance
- Discover hidden alleys, murals, and gentrified café/bar streets you won’t find on a typical tour
Highlights
What will we see on this tour?
Meeting point:
Punto de encuentro
I'll be wearing a green ID with green Lanyard with my Name: Nakie
1
Outside visit
Casa Hacienda Park
2
Outside visit
Sts. Peter and Paul Parish Church
3
Outside visit
Z Hostel
How much does this tour cost?
Free tours don't have a fixed price. At the end, each person contributes to the guide the amount they consider fair based on their satisfaction. As a guideline, Guruwalk recommends between €15 and $50 per participant.
Who is this tour for?
Accessibility
Not suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Does not accept large group bookings.
Pets
Not suitable for bringing pets.
What should I know?
Minimum attendees
Requires a minimum of 2 people to conduct the tour.
Additional costs
The tour does not require payment for entries or additional expenses.
Free cancellation
If you cannot attend the tour, please cancel the reservation, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Payment methods
Cash payment only.
Discover the Heritage and Gentrified District of Makati Poblacion
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