CEBU
Cebu’s best days out.
The 14 most popular historical tours in Cebu, from the big south-coast days out to the quiet island corners. What each one actually involves, what it costs, and the operator you book it through.
See Cebu City’s key heritage sites and eat your way through local street favorites on a guided walking tour with included entrances.
Most Popular“Visiting the local food shops and riding the public buses (owned by the locals) made us feel immerse in the culture. Our tour guide had great energy and explain everything!”
Cebu City in one day: Fort San Pedro, Magellan’s Cross, Santo Niño, then uphill views at Temple of Leah and Mt. Busay.
“Great day exploring the history of Cebu, Joey, our driver was very knowledgeable and guided use through the day. We learnt a lot about the history and culture.”
Cebu City street-food and history tour with balut, Yap Sandiego House, Magellan’s Cross, and 1565 church stops. Small group, 3 hours.
“Always best when there is more people but this experience was special being able to have the guides only attention. I was able to ask many questions about the history and the food. I also got to know the guide pretty well, Nescian is great at his job and a fun person.”
Cebu uphill heritage tour with English guide, A/C van, major landmarks and hilltop views plus Sirao Flower Farm. 4-5 hours.
“It's not often the tour guide outshines the tour (that is a awesome, btw). Not only did we get to see the best Cebu has to offer, we even got a show. Oliver is the ultimate guide you didn't know you must have. Professional, well updated and also has a great (singing) voice. He is…”
Private Cebu tour mixing Sto. Niño, Magellan’s Cross, museums, forts, temples, Sirao Gardens, Temple of Leah, and lunch.
“Excellent service from Regen, our driver, with the well known Filipino hospitality included with every stop 🇵🇭. All the stops are very unique from learing about Magellan's Cross to Leah's Temple overlooking Cebu. If you are in Cebu for a short time by all means book this tour. You'll experience most of the attractions that…”
Cebu City heritage plus an uphill tour: Magellan’s Cross, Fort San Pedro, Taoist Temple views, Sirao Garden, and the Temple of Leah. Pickup.
“Wonderful tour. Our guide and our driver were great. The tour was both informative but also conversational. Our guide was helpful and thoughtful at each location. We appreciated the thoughtfulness about photos and scenes. A nice an relaxing way to see the city. Our driver was so good at navigating the busy locations.”
Private Cebu city-and-hills tour with Magellan’s Cross, Simala Shrine, Temple of Leah, Fort San Pedro, and TOPS views.
“Leila went above and beyond for our tour. It ended up being just the two of who booked so we had a private tour. Leila was on time picking us up, explained things clearly, was knowledgeable about the places we visited, and answered all of Read more”
A 4-hour Cebu City tour mixing Spanish forts, Santo Niño churches, street snacks, and a mountain lunch with skyline views for $81.
“Trotz einer Buchung wurde ich vom Fahrer nicht abgeholt”
Cebu heritage tour with hotel pickup, A/C van, and English guide stops at Magellan’s Cross, Basilica del Santo Niño, Fort San Pedro, and more.
“this was not a guided Tour. this was just driving us to the stops and no conversation at all. it's not worth the money. we learned nothing about the places from our "Guide" who was basically just a taxi driver. there was one volunteer at the fort San Pedro who told us a bit -…”
Cebu City history, basilicas, forts, and hill gardens plus a skyline lunch at Chixboy—all with a private certified guide.
“Great value! We had a party of four and Ellet was very smart and a great driver. We learned quite a bit about Cebu.”
A full-day Cebu City tour hitting forts, churches, museums, a Taoist temple climb, and Sirao’s photo stops for about $75.
“An insight into cebu landmarks. Seeing all the famous cebu landmarks with a tour up to the beautiful flower gardens.”
A 5-hour Cebu and Mactan tour linking Magellan’s Cross, Fort San Pedro, two museums, a guitar factory, and Lapu-Lapu’s Liberty Shrine.
“Excellent grâce á la guide”
Half-day Cebu heritage tour with hotel pickup: Magellan’s Cross, Santo Niño Basilica, Fort San Pedro, Heritage Monument and Colon Street.
“Very good sights, rich history”
Visit Temple of Leah and Sirao Flower Garden in Cebu City on a guided 5-hour heritage tour with round-trip transport and included entrances.
“Very good! Ricks, our guide was very knowledgeable and passionate about sharing his knowledge of the places and history, Perhaps a good guide on how long each stop would be would help to manage the time. Guide tried to set it but it for some sites it seemed to long and some, it seemed short.…”
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