Things to do in Central Visayas

Activities, attractions and tours

Wide panorama of Dumaluan Beach in Panglao Island, Bohol, Philippines.
Drone shot of Balicasag island
A fishing boat sits during low tide in a fishing village in Bohol, Philippines. #culture #sunset
Bring your tent and wait for the sunset or stay overnight and wait for the sunrise. Or just sit there and enjoy the view. Whatever you want. Whatever makes you happy. 😂 #cebu #philippines #beachday
Caohagan island is a small and remote island that is well known for the artistic quality of its handmade quilts. To prove, one quilt was preserved at the International Quilt Study Center & Museum in the United States. Interested in learning how to make a quilt? Then a visit to the island should satisfy a visitor.
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Cebu Group Tour: Best Cebu City Tour

Cebu Group Tour: Best Cebu City Tour

Activity duration is 10 hours
8.0 out of 10 with 30 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is P 4,636 per adult
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Mactan Cebu Island Hopping with Lunch - Gilutungan, Caohagan, Nalusuan

Mactan Cebu Island Hopping with Lunch - Gilutungan, Caohagan, Nalusuan

Activity duration is 6 hours
7.6 out of 10 with 60 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is P 5,125 per adult
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Wildlife & nature

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Cebu: Oslob Whale Sharks, Tumalog Falls & Sardine Snorkeling

Cebu: Oslob Whale Sharks, Tumalog Falls & Sardine Snorkeling

Activity duration is 10 hours
8.6 out of 10 with 105 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is P 5,900 per adult
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Cebu: Oslob Whale Sharks, Tumalog Falls & Sardine Snorkeling

Cebu: Oslob Whale Sharks, Tumalog Falls & Sardine Snorkeling

Activity duration is 10 hours
8.6 out of 10 with 105 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is P 5,900 per adult
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Cebu Vegetarian Cooking Class

Cebu Vegetarian Cooking Class

Activity duration is 4 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is P 5,499 per adult
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What to do in Central Visayas

Popular places to visit

Ayala Center featuring a park

Ayala Center

5/5(1 review)

Go to the cinema, peruse upmarket boutiques and wander along the paths of the landscaped gardens in this modern shopping compound.

Ayala Center
Coast of Cebu island, Moalboal, Philippines, top view. Philippine boats in a blue lagoon over coral reefs. Moalboal is a great place for diving and vacations.

Panagsama Beach

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Panagsama Beach during your travels in Moalboal? Stroll along the seaside or seek out the snorkeling spots.

Panagsama Beach
Cebu City, Philippines - SM Seaside, and the under construction SM Arena and Convention Center at night, as seen from the sea.

SM Seaside City Cebu

5/5(1 review)

During your visit to Cebu City, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at SM Seaside City Cebu. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants or seek out the local tours.

SM Seaside City Cebu
Colon Street which includes fashion

Colon Street

Find out about Cebu’s rich history and Spanish colonial roots with a trip down possibly the oldest street in the Philippines.

Colon Street
Cebu City, Philippines - May 17, 2024: The NUSTAR Resort and Casino, a premier 5-star integrated resort, and the mountains near the city.

Waterfront Cebu City Casino

Why not try your luck with a visit to Waterfront Cebu City Casino during your visit to Cebu City? Make time to visit the area's shops, or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Waterfront Cebu City Casino
Guests at the Imperial Palace Waterpark Resort and Spa. Philippines.

Jpark Island Waterpark

Bring the family to Jpark Island Waterpark and enjoy some excitement at this theme park in Lapu-Lapu.

Jpark Island Waterpark
Cebu Yacht Club featuring a bay or harbor and a sunset

Cebu Yacht Club

Enjoy the view of the Cebu skyline and watch ships light up the water at night from this sailing club.

Cebu Yacht Club
An eco-friendly haven for those who want to get away from the stress of city living. #LifeAtExpedia #Expediacare #Green #Philippines #Sumilonisland #Details

Sumilon Island

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Sumilon Island during your travels in Oslob. Stroll along the seaside or discover the waterfalls in this relaxing area.

Sumilon Island
Drone shot of white beach

White Beach Moalboal

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at White Beach Moalboal during your travels in Moalboal?

White Beach Moalboal

Areas of Central Visayas

Cebu City featuring a statue or sculpture

Downtown Cebu

4/5(18 area reviews)

Downtown Cebu is noteworthy for its churches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Magellan's Cross and Colon Street.

Downtown Cebu
Friendly staffs and very comfortable accommodation. #EslSchool #comfortablePlace

Maribago

While Maribago might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Jpark Island Waterpark and Magellan Monument.

Maribago
I got the chance to dance with the famous prison inmates at the Cebu prison. Yes it was very weird but also really cool. #Cebu #ThePhilippines

Lahug

4/5(57 area reviews)

Lahug is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Ayala Malls Central Bloc and Waterfront Cebu City Casino while you're in town.

Lahug
Tropical coastline with palm tree and blue sea in Cebu, Philippines. Coast side view of sand beach with a palmtree and white fence at the ocean in Basdiot Moalboal.

Basdiot

3.5/5(3 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Basdiot, Panagsama Beach and Naomi's Bottle Museum are top sights worth seeing.

Basdiot
Mandaue, Cebu Philippines - July 2019: View of Mandaue City and the main skyline of Cebu.

Mabolo

2.5/5(15 area reviews)

While visiting Mabolo, you might make a stop by sights like SM City Cebu and Carmelite Monastery.

Mabolo
If you are up for island hopping aroung Bohol, this beach is the starting point. ☺

Danao

4/5(9 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Danao, Alona Beach and Danao Beach are top sights worth seeing.

Danao
Cebu showing general coastal views and tropical scenes

Cebu City

Aerial view of the Dauis bridge between Bohol and Panglao Islands. Bridge over the sea Strait with traffic and cars. Bohol,Philippines.

Tagbilaran

Lapu Lapu featuring religious elements and heritage architecture

Lapu-Lapu

Spend a couple of nights on this tiny island for picturesque beaches and great snorkeling and diving. Only a small community of locals call this island home and once the late afternoon arrives, all of the tourists visiting on a day trip have left. You then have the island practically all to yourself! #philippines #tropicalparadise #tropicalisland #beautifulbeach

Dauin

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Panglao

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Badian

Arch of palm tree overlooking the ocean, Catmon, Cebu, Philippines

Catmon

Sogod featuring interior views, modern architecture and religious elements

Sogod