8-Hour Cebu City Heritage and Cultural Tour
Highlights
Cebu
cultural, photography, historical
Private Tour
5 Hours
Easy
English, Filipino
Description
Experience an eight hour heritage journey through Cebu City, exploring its most important historical and cultural sites. Discover centuries of devotion at Magellans Cross and the Basilica Minore del Santo Nino, and learn about early defences at Fort San Pedro. Explore the National Museum of the Philippines Cebu, the Heritage of Cebu Monument, and the Yap San Diego Ancestral House. Conclude with panoramic views from the Cebu Taoist Temple and a scenic running city tour across Cebu’s major landmarks.
Itinerary
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Full-Day Cebu City Heritage Tour
- Begin with a warm pick up and welcome drive from Cebu Hotel or Mactan Airport.
- Receive a short briefing before starting the cultural city journey.
- Visit Magellans Cross, the historic symbol of the arrival of Christianity in the Philippines.
- Admire the dome mural above Magellans Cross depicting the first baptism of Cebuano natives.
- Observe the traditional Sugat dance prayer performed by local candle vendors.
- Explore the Basilica Minore del Santo Nino, the oldest Catholic church in the Philippines.
- View the revered image of the Santo Nino housed within the basilica.
- Observe worshippers lighting candles and offering prayers in the basilica courtyard.
- Walk through Fort San Pedro, the oldest triangular fort in the Philippines.
- Discover the coral stone walls, cannons, and peaceful courtyards inside Fort San Pedro.
- Explore the National Museum of the Philippines Cebu and its pre colonial artefacts.
- See religious art, maritime displays, ceramics, and gold collections inside the museum.
- Visit the Heritage of Cebu Monument to view its detailed historical sculpture.
- Capture photos of scenes representing Cebuano history from the monument.
- Step into the Yap San Diego Ancestral House, one of the oldest preserved homes in the Philippines.
- Explore the traditional capiz windows, antique furniture, and family relics inside the house.
- Drive along Colon Street, the oldest street in the Philippines, during the running city tour.
- View Osmena Boulevard, Fuente Osmena Circle, and several historic city buildings from the vehicle.
- See the Provincial Capitol Building and its American era architectural design.
- Visit the Cebu Taoist Temple and walk through its peaceful pagodas and prayer halls.
- Enjoy panoramic city and sea views from the upper terraces of the Taoist Temple.
- Relax on the return drive to the hotel or airport at the end of the tour.
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Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
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