Best Things To Do in Cebu Philippines 2026 4K

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1. 0:27

   Bantayan Island

   🚆 Day trip · Bantayan

   About an hour by ferry from mainland Cebu.

2. 0:41

   Moalboal

   🚆 Day trip · Moalboal

   Called a must-see when visiting Cebu, with a relaxed village and friendly locals.

3. 1:11

   Kawasan Canyoneering

   🚡 Activity · Badian

   Plan ahead with the tour company, since access to the falls is limited to level one.

4. 1:18

   Kawasan Falls

   🌳 Park · Badian

   Reopened after a closure, but access is currently limited to level one.

5. 1:39

   Sumilon Island

   🚆 Day trip · Oslob

   15-20 minutes by boat; pair it with the whale shark excursion on the same day.

6. 2:13

   Tumalog Falls

   🌳 Park · Oslob

   The water is freezing cold; a motorbike takes you about 5 minutes up from the main road.

7. 3:15

   Oslob Whale Shark Watching

   🚡 Activity · Tan-awan, Oslob

   1,000 pesos for tourists (about $20) and 500 pesos for locals; don't get too close to the sharks.

8. 3:56

   Temple of Leah

   🏢 Landmark · Busay

   Close enough to Tops Lookout to visit both on the same route.

9. 4:24

   Tops Lookout

   🏢 Landmark · Busay

10. 4:37

    Sirao Flower Garden

    🌳 Park · Sirao

    About a 30-minute drive from Tops Lookout.

11. 5:08

    Camotes Islands

    🚆 Day trip · Camotes

    1.5-2 hour ferry from Danao Port to Consuelo Port.

12. 5:42

    Malapascua Island

    🚆 Day trip · Daanbantayan

13. 6:11

    Kalanggaman Island Sandbar

    🚆 Day trip · Palompon, Leyte

    January to May offers the best conditions for visiting.

14. 6:33

    Yap-Sandiego Ancestral House

    🏛️ Historic site · Parian

    Knives were kept off the table in case an argument broke out, hence eating with a spoon.

15. 7:03

    Basilica Minore del Santo Niño

    🏛️ Historic site · Downtown Cebu

    The Sinulog parade takes place every third Sunday of January.

16. 7:32

    Fort San Pedro

    🏛️ Historic site · Downtown Cebu

    Allow 30-60 minutes; early morning or sunset is best.

17. 8:06

    Magellan's Cross

    🏛️ Historic site · Downtown Cebu

18. 8:28

    Cebu Ocean Park

    🌳 Park · South Road Properties

    About 550 pesos per person (varies on weekends and holidays); allow around 2 hours.

19. 9:02

    SM Seaside City Cebu

    🛍️ Shopping · South Road Properties

20. 9:40

    Simala Shrine

    ⛩️ Temple · Lindogon, Sibonga

    Located in the hills between Oslob and Cebu City.

21. 9:58

    Cebu Taoist Temple

    ⛩️ Temple · Beverly Hills, Lahug · brief mention

22. 10:30

    Mactan Island

    🚆 Day trip · Lapu-Lapu City

23. 11:24

    Lapu-Lapu Shrine

    🏛️ Historic site · Punta Engaño, Mactan

    Best as a quick pit stop for history buffs.