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Tour & Activity Scams in Manila, Philippines
Unlicensed guides, fake tickets, bait-and-switch excursions, and ticket scalping. Below are the tour & activities scams reported in Manila — how they work and how to avoid them.
For broader context, compare this scam type with nearby destinations like Lombok, Palawan, and Mandalay.
Last updated: April 2, 2026
1
Tour & Activities Scams
12
Total in Manila
How it works
Unofficial guides approach tourists at the entrance to Intramuros and offer cheap walking tours. They collect payment upfront, provide a superficial tour, and demand an additional "tip" at the end that is substantially more than the agreed fee — sometimes with social pressure from nearby associates.
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12 total warnings across all categories