Tour guide in Manila John Elton C.

Manila, Philippines

English, Tagalog

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Since May 10, 2011

65.0

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I'm John Elton C., your private tour guide in Manila

Guide #2718

5.0 (46)

Mabuhay! I'm John and I grew up in Manila and in the Visayas. I started taking people around the Philippines when I was in university, and have made lasting friendships with tourists both local and from abroad. I love traveling. I love taking pictures. I love nature, the environment, and everything that forms it, both living and non-living. And I love its Creator. Additional words from friends: "He's no shy guy. Soft-spoken yet highly credible, educator and photographer John Elton is 'The Manager'. He has this way of conversing with common folk such that they're exchanging smiles and contacts in no time. But hey, that's not flirting, just establishing connections. He is a walking directory of contacts--local guides, accommodation, tourism officers, caterers. Name it, he probably has it. And by the way, he loves puns and corny jokes. Expect a lot of sitcom moments. " This local guide is a licensed (national) tour guide; accredited trainer (tourism, caving, environmental protection); an environmental impact assessment system specialist; licensed scuba diver; trained UAV/drone pilot; trained cave explorer and mountaineer; university graduate and has taken a masters program at an international graduate school.

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  • Elsa M.
    November 2025

    Outstanding !!! We are very very happy with John for a wonderful time during our tour. We felt very safe and we were able to experience Manila as locals. THANK YOU !! --Dan & Elsa

  • Melissa G.
    May 2025

    John Elton provided a wonderful tour during my short stay in Manila. In order to provide the best and safest experience possible, he had a driver take us around the city and we stopped at various locations of interest while John provided the tour guiding. He has a vast knowledge of the history of the Philippines, its culture, its struggles, and the heart of the people. I...

  • Craig A.
    January 2025

    John is extraordinary !! We had a wonderful day. He is passionate about Manila, its traditions and its ambiance. From the glistening baby piggies to the solitude of the Chinese mausoleums our custom tour with John and Romeo, our driver, was absolute incredible. Both knowledgeable and kindly, John helped us to gain insight into the real Manila, his home.

  • Carl S.
    January 2025