Cebu, Philippines

A versatile island city known for beaches, island-hopping, and a warm café culture.

Cebu, Philippines

🏛️ Sights & Attractions in Cebu

  • Magellan’s Cross — A Christian cross planted by Magellan in 1521, housed in a pavilion near the basilica.
  • Basilica Minore del Santo Niño — The oldest Roman Catholic church in the and home to the Santo Niño statue.
  • Taoist Temple — A colourful hillside temple with dragon statues and sweeping views City.
  • Sirao Garden — A flower and photo garden on a hill with a heart-shaped viewing deck.
  • Tops Lookout — A popular viewpoint overlooking City, Mactan and the sea, especially at sunset.
  • Cebu Heritage Monument — A large sculptural tableau depicting the history from colonisation to revolution.
  • Yap-Sandiego Ancestral House — One of the oldest Chinese-Filipino houses, with antiques and period furniture.
  • Casa Gorordo Museum — A museum in a 19th-century ancestral home showing Cebuano lifestyle.
  • Fort San Pedro — A Spanish-era triangular fort with cannons, gardens and sea views.
  • Carbon Market — The oldest and largest public market, with produce, dry goods and street food.
  • +10 more sights & attractions

🥾 Trails & Hikes in Cebu

  • Sirao Garden viewpoint walk — A short walk among whimsical flower gardens and a heart-shaped viewing deck.
  • Tops lookout road — A winding uphill drive or ride to a panoramic viewpoint and the sea.
  • Cebu Heritage Monument walk — A short walk around the sculptural monument and nearby heritage houses.
  • Yap-Sandiego to Casa Gorordo walk — A heritage walk between two of the oldest ancestral homes.
  • Fort San Pedro ramparts walk — A walk along the old Spanish fort walls with views of the port.
  • Carbon Market alleys walk — A walk through the maze-like alleys of the largest market.
  • Lapu-Lapu shrine path — A path to the monument and beach where the historic battle took place.
  • Mactan beach walk — A beachfront walk on Mactan Island with resorts and fishing boats.
  • Temple of Leah viewpoint walk — A climb to the hilltop temple for views City.
  • Kawasan canyoneering trail — A thrilling trail with jumps, slides and swims through turquoise canyons.
  • +10 more trails & hikes

🏖️ Beaches in Cebu

  • Mactan Island beaches — Resort-lined white-sand beaches with calm water and water sports on Mactan.
  • Bantayan Island — A laid-back island known for powdery beaches and fresh seafood.
  • Malapascua Island — A small island famous for thresher shark diving and quiet white beaches.
  • Moalboal Beach — A beach town with a famous sardine run and access to Pescador Island.
  • Sumilon Island — A small private island with a sandbar, lagoon and exclusive resort.
  • Camotes Islands — A group of islands with caves, lakes and quiet beaches.
  • Olango Island — A bird sanctuary island with mangroves and a few beaches, near Mactan.
  • Tingo Beach — A local beach on Mactan with calm water and small seafood restaurants.
  • Lambug Beach — A quiet, long beach in Badian with soft sand and a relaxed vibe.
  • Basdaku Beach — A long, white-sand beach in Moalboal popular with locals and campers.
  • +10 more beaches

🍽️ Restaurants in Cebu

  • House of Lechon — A favourite serving slow-roasted lechon pork with crispy skin and spiced rice.
  • Abaseria — A charming café and deli known for Filipino comfort food and fresh baked goods.
  • Rico’s Lechon — A popular lechon chain known for spicy lechon and fast service.
  • Zubuchon — A lechon restaurant made famous by chef Anthony Bourdain’s praise.
  • Casa Verde — A casual restaurant known for large American-style ribs, burgers and milkshakes.
  • The Social — A lively bar and music venue IT Park with craft beer and live bands.
  • Ibiza Beach Club — A beachfront day-to-night club with cabanas, DJs and Mediterranean-Asian food.
  • Maya Mexican Restaurant — A Mexican restaurant and rooftop bar with margaritas and tacos.
  • Lantaw Native Restaurant — A seafood restaurant with open-air seating and views and sea.
  • Moe’s Authentic Smokehouse — An American barbecue restaurant with smoked meats and craft beer.
  • +9 more restaurants

🍸 Bars & Nightlife in Cebu

  • The Social — A lively bar and music venue IT Park with craft beer and live bands.
  • Ibiza Beach Club — A beachfront day-to-night club with cabanas, DJs and Mediterranean-Asian food.
  • Liv Superclub — One of the largest nightclubs with international DJs and events.
  • Distillery Cebu — A bar and restaurant with a wide range of spirits and cocktails.
  • The Roofdeck — A rooftop bar with city views and a relaxed atmosphere.
  • Lotus Bar — A bar in IT Park with cocktails, shisha and a nightlife crowd.
  • Sky Lounge at Azure — A rooftop lounge with panoramic views City.
  • Cebu City Sports Bar — A bar showing live sports with beers and bar food.
  • Rooftop bars in Lahug — Several rooftop bars in the Lahug area with city and sea views.
  • Mr. A Bar — A popular rooftop bar with views and live music.
  • +8 more bars & nightlife

🎯 Activities & Tours in Cebu

  • BEST OF CEBU: Cebu City Heritage with Uphill Tour | Joiners — Embark on an unforgettable journey through the enchanting wonders of Cebu City with Hillyland Tour's exclusive combination tour featuring the Temple of Leah and Sirao Flower Garden! Begin your adventure by immersing yourself in the timeless romance and breathtaking architecture o
  • Oslob Whale Sharks and Moalboal Sardine Run, Sea Turtles Tour — A tour for snorkeling lovers which contains snorkeling with Whale Sharks for a lifetime memory in Oslob, and swimming with a large school of sardines and sea turtles at the finest diving and snorkeling spot, Moalboal. We provide safe and secure tours with licensed and experience
  • Cebu: Moalboal Sardines, Turtle Snorkeling & Kawasan Canyoneering — The Moalboal Sardines and Turtle Snorkeling + Kawasan Canyoneering Tour is more than just another day trip — it’s a once-in-a-lifetime Cebu adventure that blends marine wonder and adrenaline-pumping fun in one seamless experience! Swim with wild sea turtles — not in a zoo or aqu
  • The Original Cebu City Historical and Food Walking Tour — Cebu is the country's oldest city and was the first Spanish settlement and the Capital of the Philippines. Guests will witness first-hand Filipino way of life and business by walking around downtown Cebu which is often called the oldest and shortest national road in the Philippin
  • Cebu: Oslob Whale Shark Swimming and Kawasan Falls Canyoneering — • Snorkel face-to-face with whale sharks in Oslob — sightings effectively guaranteed every operating day • Head to Oslob for a once in a lifetime chance to get up close to real whale sharks • Participate in shark feeding and explore surrounding coral reefs • Conquer Kawasan
  • Oslob Whale Shark Snorkeling & Pescador & Sardine Run & Turtle — Whale shark watching and Pescador island hopping with Tumalog Falls plus the Sardine run and Turtle day tour is now made possible. You can travel in the southern part of Cebu for one day and had fun with these beautiful sea creatures like the whale sharks, sardines, corals, turtl
  • Cebu Airport Transfer to / from Anywhere in Cebu — Jet-setter, looking for a smooth and hassle-free airport transfer experience? Book with us for an easy booking process, professional drivers, on-time pick-up and drop-off, a range of vehicle options, and 24/7 customer support. We'll take care of everything so you can sit back, re
  • Kawasan Falls Canyoneering w/ Lunch & Transfers from Cebu City — If you are into an adventure, this Canyoneering activity in Badian will be the best tour that you can book in Cebu. This activity includes water sliding, trekking, water jumping, water sliding, rappelling, and rope jumping. This package includes a FREE round trip transportation f
  • Cebu Highlands Tour (Tops,Taoist temple, Leah and sirao garden) — What makes this tour unique is that it’s designed by a local who truly knows the city. You’ll visit four of Cebu’s most iconic highland spots—the Taoist Temple, Temple of Leah, Sirao Flower Garden, and Tops Cebu—each offering a different perspective of Cebu’s culture, history, an
  • From Cebu: Island Hopping to 3 islands with BBQ lunch — This island hopping adventure will be a great day out involving snorkeling, exploring wildlife and taking in amazing views of the islands. This is a great activity for those looking to really experience nature and the vibrant wildlife of the islands. - Nalusuan Island: Its beaut
  • +16 more activities & tours

🏨 Hotels & Stays in Cebu

  • Shangri-La Mactan, Cebu — Beachfront luxury resort on Mactan Island with private beach, spa, hot tub, and multiple pools.
  • Crimson Resort and Spa Mactan — Luxury beachfront resort with private beach, five restaurants, Aum Spa, and tropical gardens.
  • Plantation Bay Resort and Spa — Colonial-style luxury resort with lagoon, private beach, Mogambo Springs spa, and four restaurants.
  • Sheraton Cebu Mactan Resort — Beachfront upscale resort near Magellan Monument with spa, two restaurants, and 24-hour gym.
  • Fairfield By Marriott Cebu Mactan — Upscale hotel near SM City Cebu with gym, restaurant, and free stocked minibars.
  • Mad Monkey Cebu City - Adults Only — Budget adults-only social hostel with rooftop infinity pool, bar, restaurant, and nightly events near Mango Square.
  • Cebu Backpackers Hostel — Budget backpacker hostel in Cebu City with dorms, social atmosphere and easy access to Colon Street and heritage sites.
  • Red Planet Cebu — Budget hotel in the business district with 9.1 location score, modern compact rooms near Ayala Mall.
  • Lex Hotel Cebu (Best Western Plus) — Mid-range hotel with rooftop infinity pool, fitness center and 8.6 location score near Cebu Business Park.
  • Noble Cebu Hotel — Mid-range hotel in Banilad with indoor pool, fitness center and restaurant, 8.8 rating for couples.
  • +15 more hotels & stays
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