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The Original Cebu City Historical and Food Walking Tour

4.6(97)Cebu1 hour
VIATOR4.4(41)TRIPADVISOR4.7(56)

Description

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 Philippines. Cebu City has a deeper history compared to other islands in the Philippines since it was the first island that the Spanish colonized. Rich in Culture and Hispanic Old Buildings. It's breathtaking how the Philippines was back then. After the Historic Tour, Guests will have the unique chance to taste the most Authentic Cebuano Street Food! Lastly, guests will witness the busiest produce market in the Philippines. Where all of the farmers of Cebu gather and sell their harvest. There's so much more to explore in the City of Cebu! Join me and witness Filipino's everyday life and food through the Historical Street and Food Tour! P.S If you like to enter the Church ,Please wear pants and no sleeveless.

Tour Options

The Original Cebu City Historical and Food Walking Tour

Itinerary

Admission included30 min

The artwork is a tableau depicting several of Cebu's involvement in Philippine history including the Battle of Mactan, inauguration of Sergio Osmeña as President of the Philippines, and the canonization of Pedro Calungsod as saint by the Roman Catholic Church. It consist of a mixture of concrete, bronze, brass and steel sculptures.

Admission included30 min

The atmospheric Yap-Sandiego Ancestral House is among the country's oldest residential homes, built around 1680 from wood and coral stone, its design combining Spanish and Chinese architectural influences.

Admission included30 min

The Basílica Menor del Santo Niño de Cebú (Minor Basilica of the Holy Child of Cebú), commonly known as Santo Niño Basilica, is a basilica in Cebu City in the Philippines that was founded in 1565 by Fray Andrés de Urdaneta and Fray Diego de Herrera. It is the oldest Roman Catholic church in the country, allegedly built on the spot where the image of the Santo Niño de Cebú was found during the expedition of Miguel López de Legazpi. This image of the Child Jesus is the same one presented by Ferdinand Magellan to the chief consort of Rajah Humabon on the occasion of their royal Baptism to Roman Catholicism on 14 April 1521.

Admission included30 min

The name of the Carbon Market came from the word carbón, Spanish for coal, since the area was said to be close to a coal depot used for the trains of the old Cebu Railway that ran in Cebu from the 19th century up until World War II. It is right by the coast and close to the port of Cebu, which going back to the precolonial era,already had a reputation as a “major regional trading center" in the region now known as the Visayas. It is said that trade was already present during the Spanish occupation of Cebu, and the Carbon Market predates the American occupation of the Philippines.

Admission included30 min

Magellan's Cross Pavilion is a stone kiosk in Cebu City, Philippines. The structure is situated on Plaza Sugbo beside the Basilica del Santo Niño[1] It houses a Christian cross that was planted by explorers of the Spanish expedition of the first circumnavigation of the world, led by Ferdinand Magellan, upon arriving in Cebu in the Philippines on April 21, 1521.

Admission included30 min

The Cebu Metropolitan Cathedral, officially known as the Metropolitan Cathedral and Parish of Saint Vitalis and of the Immaculate Conception (during World War II, much of the cathedral was destroyed by Allied bombings of the city. Only the belfry (built-in 1835), the façade, and the walls remained. It was quickly rebuilt in the 1950s under the supervision of architect Jose Ma. Zaragosa, during the incumbency of Archbishop Gabriel Reyes. dedicated to Mary, under her title, Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception, and to Saint Vitalis of Milan)

Highlights

Grilled or Fried Chicken, Rice in Coconut Leaves, Famous Tuslob Buwa, Fried Spring Roll, Deep Fried Pork Intestine, Famous "Balot", Lechon ( Roast Pig) and other seafood.
Soda/Pop
Bottled water
Alcoholic Beverages

What's included

Included
Grilled or Fried Chicken, Rice in Coconut Leaves, Famous Tuslob Buwa, Fried Spring Roll, Deep Fried Pork Intestine, Famous "Balot", Lechon ( Roast Pig) and other seafood.
Soda/Pop
Bottled water
Alcoholic Beverages

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Reviews(97)

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aneesahsmith
July 18, 2026
such a great time exploring Cebu city

Such an amazing time with Nishaun showing us the city while learning of history and trying food.

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632claudined
June 29, 2026
Kyle is amazing!

Our guide, Kyle, was wonderful. He was knowledgeable, friendly, thoughtful and accommodating. The length was just the right amount of time. Mode of transit included a Jeepney, rideshare and walking. You get to eat street food, learn some history, and experience the night markets.

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CHRISTOPHER_H
June 23, 2026
This is a very average...

This is a very average walking tour with a simple meal at the end. I’ve done walking tours all over the world. I wouldn’t recommend this to anyone at the price they are charging.

Operator response

The tour we offer authentic Cebu City Local experience that has 3 food stops, View of the monument, covers museum entrance and many more local places that shows real Cebu City. We do our best to provide great value with your money. We apologies you’re not happy with the tour. Rest assured we will do our best with up coming guests.

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Mary_L
June 15, 2026
Authentic Experience Awaits

Outstanding combination of history & food! Learn to ride a Jeepney, see historic landmarks, eat like a local and explore the night market. Highly recommend doing this early in your vacation so you can use the skills gained.

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Mobile27676175788
May 8, 2026
Cebu Phillipines city tour

Kyle was our tour guy, and he was extremely friendly, knowledgeable, helpful, courteous, thoughtful, considerate,and professional.

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kaelyw2026
May 1, 2026
The Perfect Tour

Our tour guide was incredibly knowledgeable and friendly. We had a wonderful time and hit just about all our "bucket list" Cebu foodie items, saw tons we would never have seen otherwise, and learned a lot about the city on the way. Huge thank you, this was an ideal experience!

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Paul_M
April 8, 2026
Cebu City

Cian, local tour guide, displayed depth of his local Cebu knowledge, history of Spanish arrival, fight at Lapu- Lapu. Heritage monument ( 70 sq m ) in Parian contains all periods of Cebu history. Finishing at Carbon Markets, meal roasted pork + mango shake refreshed us on balmy Cebu night. Thanks Cian.

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Erin_S
March 31, 2026
The tour was great. Our...

The tour was great. Our guide Kyle was very good at explaining the history of the sites and the food we were eating.

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Kirsty_W
March 3, 2026
Great evening!

I had a fantastic time with Nescian! He was kind and friends and very knowledgable! Definitely would recommend!

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Spencer_S
February 28, 2026
Great tour with a great...

Great tour with a great guide! We learned a lot of Cebu history and got to eat unique dishes to Cebu!

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