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15 Cebu Tours & Day Trips Worth Booking

122 tours  ·  from $15

Almost every headline Cebu day is a long drive south of the city. The 15 below sort the whale shark runs, the canyoneering, the sardine wall at Moalboal and the falls, with prices, pickup times and how early each minibus really leaves.

Cebu City: Whale Shark Swimming & Kawasan Falls Canyoneering - What the Oslob whale shark stop is really like
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Cebu City: Whale Shark Swimming & Kawasan Falls Canyoneering

1.Whale Shark Swimming & Kawasan Falls Canyoneering

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 665 reviews · 16 hours · from $124Our pick

Start before dawn for whale shark swimming in Oslob, then head to Badian for lunch and a three-hour Kawasan Falls canyoneering run. You will climb, swim, slide, and jump from cliffs up to 30 feet with local guides who often take photos and videos. Expect long drives, possible whale shark queues, and an energetic day.

“The canyoneering was a night light. I booked the tour for the whale sharks but the zip line is a must. Thanks so much”

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Canyoneering Experience in Kawasan Falls with Lunch - Kawasan Falls is the finish line, not the whole show
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Canyoneering Experience in Kawasan Falls with Lunch

2.Canyoneering Experience in Kawasan Falls with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 440 reviews · from $55Top rated

Spend three to four hours moving down Cebu’s Matutinao River by swimming, climbing, sliding, jumping, and using a Tarzan swing. PH Kawasan Canyoneering provides guides, safety gear, transport, shoes, photos, and a homemade Filipino lunch. Guides such as Sanjet, Brian, Destiny, and Owen are known for patient help and creative photos. Optional ziplining costs extra.

“Great experience getting to walk, climb, swim and jump down the river. Fantastic views and lots of fun along the way. There is also an optional zip line at the beginning of the activity and you can stop for drinks and snacks along the way. AlRead more”

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Cebu: Whale Shark Swim and Kawasan Canyoneering Tour - Meeting the whale sharks at Oslob
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Cebu: Whale Shark Swim and Kawasan Canyoneering Tour

3.Whale Shark Swim and Kawasan Canyoneering Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 318 reviews · 1 day · from $106

Start with an early Oslob whale shark swim, then head to Badian for a guided Kawasan Falls canyoneering route. Guides such as Oslan, Arnick, Nil, and Ronaldo are praised for safety help and camera work. Expect a long day, crowded whale shark queues, a demanding water trek, optional jumps, and lunch by the sea.

“The only bad part are the long lines and waiting times , but that’s unavoidable with so much people, the whale sharks are incredible, a must on your bucket list, the canyon adventure is incredible but demanding, my guide practically showed me every single place to put my feet or where to grab on to, he took excellent care of me every single second”

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Cebu: Kawasan Falls Canyoneering Tour with Ziplining & Lunch - The zipline gives you a fast start
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Cebu: Kawasan Falls Canyoneering Tour with Ziplining & Lunch

4.Kawasan Falls Canyoneering Tour with Ziplining & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 259 reviews · 1 day · from $97

Start with a jungle zipline, then follow local guides through Kawasan Falls by swimming, sliding, climbing, and optional cliff jumping. Your guide can film on your phone, and lunch at Ambak Base Camp comes with a sea view. Pickup is available from Cebu, Mactan, Mandaue, Talisay, and Moalboal.

“Departure around 5:00 AM from Cebu City. Drive approximately 4 hours. Canyoning approximately 3 hours. Lunch. Return approximately 4-5 hours. You can speed up the return by crossing the bridge. The fee is 107 pesos per small car. Ask the driver. I would take my own wather shoes case the one they give you may be faulty with no grip.”

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Private Cebu & Lapu-Lapu City Tour with Uphill Spots & Lunch at House of Lechon - Fort San Pedro and the old city center
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Private Cebu & Lapu-Lapu City Tour with Uphill Spots & Lunch at House of Lechon

5.Private Cebu & Lapu-Lapu City Tour with Uphill Spots & Lunch at House of Lechon

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 168 reviews · from $75

Spend about nine hours touring Cebu and Lapu-Lapu in a private vehicle, from Magellan’s Cross and Fort San Pedro to Tops Lookout, Sirao Flower Garden, Mactan Island, and a lechon lunch at House of Lechon. Your included driver handles the roads and photos. Add a DOT-accredited guide for P2,500 if you want detailed commentary at each stop.

“I had so wonderful experience he was good driver love have him agaoam. Al was goo had fun and safe I input my day and my gily. Too we had him gay. Ynsmld to tag”

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Mactan Cebu Island Hopping with Lunch - Gilutungan, Caohagan, Nalusuan - Hilutungan is the main fish-viewing stop
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Mactan Cebu Island Hopping with Lunch – Gilutungan, Caohagan, Nalusuan

6.Mactan Cebu Island Hopping with Lunch – Gilutungan, Caohagan, Nalusuan

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 132 reviews · from $85

Spend about six hours around Mactan’s reef on a private boat, visiting Caohagan, Hilutungan, and Nalusuan. Snorkeling gear, boat crew, hotel transfers, and lunch are included. Expect clear water and fish, but limited beach time at some stops, a loud motor, and basic facilities.

“The outcome is what we expected. Hope to have a little more introductions and guides to the islands.”

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Cebu: Beach Scuba Diving Experience - What happens before you enter the water
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Cebu: Beach Scuba Diving Experience

7.Beach Scuba Diving Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 130 reviews · 2 - 4 hours · from $47

Learn basic scuba skills with Nalu Dive beside the beach, then spend about 45 minutes underwater with an instructor such as Kenji, Oniel, or Romeo. Look for sardines, turtles, lionfish, coral, and tropical fish. Equipment, photos, videos, showers, lockers, and Mactan Island hotel transport are included.

“Very happy My friends first time diving and loved it ❤️”

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Cebu: Kawasan Falls Canyoneering & Cliff Jump Private Tour - The Badian River route, one challenge at a time
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Cebu: Kawasan Falls Canyoneering & Cliff Jump Private Tour

8.Kawasan Falls Canyoneering & Cliff Jump Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 117 reviews · 10 - 11 hours · from $132

Travel from your Cebu hotel to Badian for a guided canyoneering run through creeks, caves, waterfalls, and cliff jumps, followed by lunch at Kawasan Falls. Guides such as Jerome, James, Dave, and Mac are praised for safety help and taking photos. The $132 private tour lasts 10 to 11 hours and includes transport, gear, entrance fees, and lunch.

“Felix was an excellent and reliable driver and Benji was an attentive and knowledgeable guide.”

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Cebu City: City and Mountain Highlights Tour - Temple of Leah, a grand symbol of devotion
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Cebu City: City and Mountain Highlights Tour

9.City and Mountain Highlights Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 85 reviews · 8 hours · from $87

Spend a private day with a Cebu driver-guide such as Raul, Jave, or Sunny, combining Magellan’s Cross, Santo Niño Basilica, Fort San Pedro, Taoist Temple, Sirao Flower Farm, Little Kyoto, Temple of Leah, and 10,000 Roses. Hotel pickup, entrance fees, air-conditioned transport, and photo help are included.

“The guide was great and loved the tour. Would recommend for any solo travelers.”

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Cebu Island Hopping with Lunch - Gilutungan Marine Sanctuary and the first swim
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Cebu Island Hopping with Lunch

10.Cebu Island Hopping with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 82 reviews · 6 hours · from $145

Spend six hours island hopping from Mactan with an English-speaking guide such as Liz, Mario, or Feb. Snorkel at Gilutungan Marine Sanctuary, eat a local buffet lunch on Nalusuan, and meet residents on Caohagan. Hotel pickup, boat transport, guide, lunch, and masks are included, but fins and drinking water may not be.

“it was wondwrful, price is totaly iver rated, not even drinking water include? if we didnt bring our own water we would got dehydrated...”

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The Original Cebu City Historical and Food Walking Tour - Yap-Sandiego Ancestral House brings history indoors
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The Original Cebu City Historical and Food Walking Tour

11.The Original Cebu City Historical and Food Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 81 reviews · from $69

Start at Ayala Terraces at 4 pm and walk through Cebu’s historic core with a local guide such as Kyle, Lorelie, Phillip, or Necian. Visit ancestral homes, churches, Magellan’s Cross, and Carbon Market, with street food stops and a possible jeepney ride. The tour ends at Freedom Park and does not include your ride back.

“Kyle is a lovely guide, his enthusiasm helped me try new foods. You feel safe navigating the city with him.”

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From Cebu: Island Hopping to 3 islands with BBQ lunch - Hilutungan Marine Sanctuary: The Best Stop for Fish
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From Cebu: Island Hopping to 3 islands with BBQ lunch

12.Island Hopping to 3 islands with BBQ lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 72 reviews · 7 hours · from $113

Spend seven hours island hopping from Cebu to Hilutungan Marine Sanctuary, Nalusuan Island, and Caohagan Island. You’ll snorkel among clear water and plentiful fish, walk a long pier, swim from white sand, and eat a Filipino BBQ lunch on the boat. Pickup covers Cebu City and Mactan Island. Guides such as Mae, Farrah, Liz, and Norvira have been praised for warm, careful service.

“We were lucky enough that nobody else had booked, so we ended up with a private island hopping tour. Our guide, Farrah, tailored our experience to our preferences and made it very special.”

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Cebu: Island Hopping 3 Islands + San Vicente Fish + Lunch - San Vicente gives you an easy first swim
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Cebu: Island Hopping 3 Islands + San Vicente Fish + Lunch

13.Island Hopping 3 Islands + San Vicente Fish + Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 69 reviews · 8 hours · from $121

Spend eight hours island hopping from Mactan with English-speaking guides such as Jimmy or Gina, snorkeling at San Vicente and Gilutungan, eating a buffet lunch at Nalusuan, and visiting Caohagan. Pickup, boat crew, gear, environmental fees, and GoPro footage are included. Confirm the final stop before booking, since Pandanon and San Vicente appear differently in the published details.

“Alemar & Vina were great guides. we loved snorkeling and jumping between the Islands great lunch and a nice relaxing day would highly recommend”

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Cebu: Exploring Cebu City's rich history and Uphill Tour - Lunch at House of Lechon
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Cebu: Exploring Cebu City’s rich history and Uphill Tour

14.Exploring Cebu City’s rich history and Uphill Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 68 reviews · 8 hours · from $75

Spend eight hours touring Cebu by private air-conditioned car, from Fort San Pedro and Magellan’s Cross to the Temple of Leah and Taoist Temple. Your English-speaking driver-guide handles the route, shares local history, and can take photos along the way. Pickup is available in Cebu City, Mandaue, Lahug, Mabolo, and Lapu-Lapu City.

“Perfect tour exploring Cebu city. Jay aka the tour guide did a fantastic job!”

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From Cebu: Island Hopping to 3 islands with BBQ lunch - Hilutungan Marine Sanctuary: The Best Stop for Fish
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From Cebu: Island Hopping to 3 islands with BBQ lunch

15.Island Hopping to 3 islands with BBQ lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 64 reviews · from $113

Spend 7 to 10 hours on a small-group boat trip from Cebu and Mactan. Visit Hilutungan’s fish-filled waters, Nalusuan’s long jetty and clear shallows, and Caohagan’s island community. Hotel pickup, boat transport, lunch, water, life jackets, towels, and snorkeling equipment rental are included. GoPro rental is available by request.

“Experience was superb! Specially stop at Nalusuan Island, we did swimming there. It’s almost like I went down to a big aquarium. It was really breathtaking experience. Our tour guide was Mae! She was super cool, made sure our tour goes smoothly. For those who seeking a chill & relaxing trip, definitely, you should go for island hopping.”

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