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Cebu’s best days out.
The 15 most popular private 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.
Private full-day Cebu and Lapu-Lapu city tour with uphill stops, scenic viewpoints, and lunch at House of Lechon. Admissions included.
Most Popular“Friendly and well experienced Guide. We enjoyed the different places & learned lot about Philippines.”
Private Cebu tour to Kawasan Falls canyoneering in Badian: cliff jumps, rappels, swims, photos, and lunch with hotel pickup.
“Awesome. We added the snorkelling with sardines which was a highlight. Our personal driver was awesome. For the canyoning we had James and Dave who were fun and helpful throughout. Overall great experience”
Private Bohol day trip from Cebu with Chocolate Hills, Tarsiers, and a Loboc River buffet cruise, plus hotel pickup and ferry tickets.
“Really good trip, private tour so everything done at our pace. Drivers were really friendly, good amount of time at each stop”
Private Cebu tour mixing Sto. Niño, Magellan’s Cross, museums, forts, temples, Sirao Gardens, Temple of Leah, and lunch.
“Our guide was friendly and knowledgeable about the history of the sites that we visited and was conscious of our wellbeing during the entire journey. We enjoyed interacting with Mr. Regen Paul Diaz and having small talk about various subjects. He was an excellent guide.”
Private 1-hour snorkeling at Moalboal Sardine Run near Panagsama Beach. Gear and guide included, GoPro add-on, life jackets.
“We booked for 7am, but no one showed up before 7:10. Besides that it was amazing! Best guide taking the best videos and pictures! He was sooo good! And so nice views of turdles and sardines”
See millions of sardines swirl at Moalboal’s Panagsama Beach on a 1-hour private snorkeling tour with gear, guide, and insurance options.
“Our Sardine Run tour with Jonathan was absolutely incredible! His expertise, enthusiasm, and deep knowledge of the ocean made the entire experience unforgettable. He guided us to the best spots to witness the breathtaking spectacle Read more”
Private whale shark swim in Oslob plus Sumilon Sandbar relaxation from Cebu with food, boat, and hotel pickup included.
“The whale clearly felt like in captivity. They were swimming and chasing after the pieces of food/fish that a guy was throwing in the water and I felt guilty supporting this after I did it. It felt inhumane.”
Private Oslob whale shark snorkeling plus Sumilon Island and Tumalog Falls in Cebu, with pickup, gear, and a long early start day.
“All of it most memorable. Your guide accommodated our needs from showing where to go to, to making sure our belongings are in good order.”
Private Mactan island hopping from Cebu with 3 stops, snorkeling gear included, and island-style BBQ lunch plus a drink.
“Good communication prior to trip and car driver pleasant . Guide did not make himself known and we were unclear at each stop what was on offer. Language barrier was an issue. English very poor though advertised as English speaking.At the first stop a man who boarded boat as local and we presumed was the…”
Private Cebu to Bohol day trip with Chocolate Hills, tarsier encounters, and a Loboc River lunch cruise in one long but efficient circuit.
“We were very disappointed when we found out the ATV tour was an additional P1000. I had been online and the "live chat" told me that the ATV was included. They even advertise the ATVs in the pictures. Bohol was an interesting island but I would prefer to do water activities in Philippines”
Private Cebu day trip: whale shark snorkeling in Oslob, Tumalog Falls, then Moalboal sardines and turtles. Early start, hotel pickup.
“Great tour company. Did 2 excursions with them. Did the whale shark excursion and the Cebu city and uphill tour. Our driver Angelo was amazing for the whale shark tour. It's a long drive there and back - almost 9 hours of driving. But well Read more”
Private Cebu City + Mactan tour with Temple of Leah and Sirao Flower Farm, hotel pickup, lunch option, and optional Cebu Ocean Park.
“Great tour of Cebu, Matang & surrounds. Rio tour was very knowledgeable also our driver was good under some difficult circumstances. Would recommend this tour to all.”
A private 9-hour Cebu City tour covering Colon Street heritage, Magellan’s Cross, and hilltop viewpoints like Sirao Garden and Taoist Temple.
“À fuir, j’avais mon tours avec eux le début était prévu pour 08h00am. Je reçois un message du guide à 08h00 en disant que son arrivé allait être 09h30. Entre temps j’ai contacté l’agence que soit disant à trouver un nouveau guide et qu’il était en chemin, alors que rien du tout c’était le même…”
Private Sumilon Island day trip from Cebu with lagoon time and beaches, plus optional Oslob whale shark swim and optional resort access.
“- 15.5 hours for a 13 hour trip. - 8.5 hours in transit in a small bus that got a flat tire. Because of the replacement tire, the driver went slow the rest of the time. - 1 hour in the queue - don’t know why we needed to be there. Why didn't the guide…”
Private Bohol day trip from Cebu with Chocolate Hills, tarsiers, Loboc River lunch cruise, and Baclayon Church for $189 per person.
“Ramon was amazing. He had amazing positive energy. We really vibe with him. He was also very mindful when to talk and also when we needed to rest (nap).”
Every corner of the island, and every way to see it.
