Cebu City walking tour & city guide
The oldest city in the Philippines.
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Cebu City is the oldest city in the Philippines and the place where Ferdinand Magellan arrived in 1521. Today it is a busy port and the gateway to the beaches, waterfalls and islands of the Visayas.
History
Magellan's Cross, planted in 1521, is housed in a small chapel next to the Basilica del Santo Niño, which holds the oldest Christian relic in the country. Fort San Pedro is the oldest Spanish fort in the Philippines.
Around Cebu
Day trips lead to the Kawasan Falls for canyoneering, to Oslob and Moalboal for snorkeling with sardine runs, and to the nearby islands of Mactan and Bantayan. The Sinulog festival in January is one of the biggest in the country.
Top sights in Cebu City
- 1
Magellan's Cross
A cross planted in 1521.
- 2
Basilica del Santo Niño
The oldest Catholic church in the country.
- 3
Fort San Pedro
A Spanish fort.
- 4
Temple of Leah
A Roman-style temple in the hills.
- 5
Kawasan Falls
Turquoise waterfalls south of the city.
Food markets & where to eat in Cebu City
Carbon Market
The oldest and largest market in the city.
Larsian barbecue area
Grilled skewers late at night.
IT Park
A modern area of restaurants.
Food to try in Cebu City
Cebu lechon
Roast pig, famous across the country.
Puso
Rice cooked in woven coconut leaves.
Dried mangoes
Cebu's famous sweet souvenir.
Opening hours and prices change often. Please check with each place before you visit.
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