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By Suroy Cebu Tour PH
Free cancellation available
Price is P 8,500 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 12h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

    • Visit the castle-like Simala Shrine, Cebu's famous pilgrimage site.
    • Explore Fort San Pedro, Magellan's Cross, and Santo Niño Basilica.
    • Discover Cebu's heritage at Yap-Sandiego House and Heritage Monument.
    • Drive across CCLEX and visit the iconic 10,000 Roses Café.
    • Enjoy a private tour with hotel pickup and a knowledgeable local driver.

Activity location

    • Cebu City
    • Cebu City, Central Visayas, Philippines

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Cebu City
    • Cebu City, Central Visayas, Philippines

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Cebu: Private City Tour with Simala Shrine & Hotel Pickup

  • Activity duration is 12 hours12h
    12h
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
P 8,500.00 x 1 AdultP 8,500.00
Total
Price is P 8,500.00
Until Sat, Aug 22

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Private air-conditioned vehicle
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    Hotel pickup and drop-off (Cebu City, Mandaue City, or Lapu-Lapu City)
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    Friendly English-speaking local driver
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    Driver-assisted sightseeing experience
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    Historical facts, local legends, and cultural insights shared during the tour
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    Photo assistance at each attraction
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    Bottled drinking water
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    Fuel surcharge
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    Parking fees
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    Government taxes
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    Flexible private tour exclusively for your group.
  • Inclusions
    Entrance fees
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    Meals and beverages
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    Optional breakfast at Carcar Public Market
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    Optional seaside dinner
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    Personal expenses
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    Souvenirs
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    Travel insurance
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    Tips and gratuities (optional)

Know before you book

    • Not allowed: Sleeveless shirts
    • Not suitable for: Wheelchair users

What you can expect

  • Experience the best of Cebu on this full-day private tour that combines faith, history, culture, local flavors, and breathtaking coastal scenery. Visit the majestic Simala Shrine, explore Cebu City's iconic heritage landmarks, and end your journey with stunning waterfront views at the famous 10,000 Roses Café.

    Your adventure begins with a convenient hotel pickup from Cebu City, Mandaue City, or Mactan Island in a comfortable private air-conditioned vehicle. Throughout the day, your friendly local driver will accompany you, sharing fascinating historical facts, local legends, cultural insights, and interesting stories about each destination while also helping you capture memorable photos along the way.

    Travel south to the historic city of Carcar, one of Cebu's oldest heritage towns. Enjoy an optional breakfast at the famous Carcar Public Market, where you can taste authentic Cebuano specialties such as the world-renowned Carcar Lechon, crispy chicharon, ampao, and other local delicacies (food at your own expense).

    Continue to the magnificent Simala Shrine (Monastery of the Holy Eucharist), a castle-inspired pilgrimage site nestled in the hills. Admire its impressive architecture, peaceful atmosphere, beautiful prayer halls, and inspiring displays of faith while learning about the shrine's remarkable history and stories of miracles that attract thousands of visitors each year.

    Return to Cebu City to discover its rich colonial heritage. Explore Fort San Pedro, the oldest Spanish fort in the Philippines, before visiting the iconic Magellan's Cross and the nearby Basilica Minore del Santo Niño, home to the country's oldest religious image and one of the nation's most important pilgrimage churches.

    Step back in time at the Yap-Sandiego Ancestral House, one of the oldest residential homes in the Philippines, where antique furniture, family heirlooms, and centuries-old architecture reveal the lifestyle of a wealthy Chinese-Filipino family during the Spanish colonial era.

    Just a short walk away, admire the Cebu Heritage Monument, whose life-sized sculptures beautifully depict Cebu's colorful history and the significant events that shaped the island.

    Later, enjoy a scenic drive across the iconic Cebu-Cordova Link Expressway (CCLEX), one of the longest sea bridges in the Philippines, before arriving at the famous 10,000 Roses Café. Stroll among thousands of glowing white LED roses while enjoying panoramic waterfront views, especially during sunset.

    You may also choose to enjoy an optional seaside dinner at a nearby restaurant (own expense) before ending your adventure.

    After a memorable day of sightseeing, culture, history, and local experiences, relax as your driver takes you back to your hotel or your preferred drop-off location within Cebu City, Mandaue City, or Lapu-Lapu City.

    This private tour is perfect for couples, families, friends, and small groups looking for a personalized, comfortable, and authentic Cebu experience.

Location

Activity location

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    • Cebu City
    • Cebu City, Central Visayas, Philippines

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Cebu City
    • Cebu City, Central Visayas, Philippines