Twin City Tour (Cebu City & Lapulapu)

8 hours Private tour

MAGELLAN'S CROSS — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

MACTAN SHRINE — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Explore the famous landmarks of these two híghly urbanized cities in Central Visayas Region and discover why Cebu City was declared as the “Queen City of the South” and Lapu-Lapu City as a “Historic Resort City”.

Fort San Pedro / Plaza Independencia *
Basilica Minore Del Santo Niño
Yap - San Diego Ancestral House
Heritage of Cebu Monument
Taoist Temple *
Magellan’s Cross
Cebu Museum (Museo Sugbo)
Mactan Shrine
Alegre Guitar

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At a glance

Duration: 8 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: CTPH TOUR

Ages: Children (0–3 years) · Adults (4–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Entrance Fees
Included: Transportation during the Tour & Local Driver Guide
Included: Bottled water
Included: Free Pick-up & Drop Off from any Hotel within Tri Cities (Mandaue, Lapu-Lapu, Cebu)

Not included

Not included: Accredited Tour Guide (optional / add on)
Not included: Meals

Itinerary

Stop 1

one hour Admission not included

The Magellan Shrine is a large memorial tower erected in 1866 in honor of the Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan on the Mactan Island of Cebu, the Philippines. The spot is believed to be the site where Magellan was killed in the 1521 Battle of Mactan.
Basilica del Santo Nino

one hour Admission not included

The Minor Basilica of the Holy Child, locally known as the Basílica Minore del Santo Niño de Cebú and commonly known as Santo Niño Basilica, is a minor 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.
Taoist Temple

one hour Admission not included

The Taoist Temple is the center of worship for Taoism, the religion which follows the teachings of the ancient Chinese philosopher, Lao Zi. In the temple, devotees perform rituals. One ritual is where one prays to the gods to grant one's wish.
Heritage Of Cebu Monument

one hour Admission not included

The Heritage of Cebu Monument is a representation and illustration of sculptures depicting significant and symbolic events in the history of Cebu back from the time of Rajah Humabon to the recent beatification of the Cebuano martyr, Pedro Calungsod. The monument was built by the local artist, Eduardo Castrillo.
Yap Sandiego Ancestral House

one hour Admission included

The Yap Sandiego Ancestral House is a museum that sheds light on the Chinese settlements of the city. It is said to be among the first Chinese houses to be built outside of the country.
Magellan's Cross

one hour Admission included

The Magellan's Cross Pavilion which houses the tindalo cross was built sometime in the 1800s. The structure is octagonal kiosk made of coral stone
Museo Sugbo

one hour Admission included

Museo Sugbo is housed in what was once called Cárcel de Cebú, the provincial jail of Cebu.

Designed in 1869 by Domingo de Escondrillas, the lone architect in Cebu at the time, the Cárcel de Cebú was originally proposed as the Cárcel del Distrito, the main prison for the Visayas District.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

RedDoorz @ El Cuarto SRP Talisay
Serenity Farm and Resort Busay
Cargotel Travel Inn
OYO 491 J & H Apartments
Seacoast Hotel and Resort
RedDoorz @ Humayhumay Road Lapulapu
RedDoorz Plus Near Mango Avenue
Travelbee Business Inn
Hotel One
Griffin Hotel and Suites
Alemar Budgetel
RedDoorz @ Bonifacio St Cebu

and 183 more pickup points

Free Pick Up & Drop Off from any hotel within Tri-Cities (Mandaue, Lapu-Lapu, Cebu)

7:00 - 9:00 am hotel pick up

Cancellation

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.