Cebu City in 3 days

A 3-day plan built from the See, Do and Eat listings in Wikivoyage's Cebu City guide. The stops are in an order that keeps each day close together. Check the hours and prices before you go.

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Day 1

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Morning Basilica of Santo NiñoA large and venerable church that traces its history to the founding of the convent of the Santo Niño de Cebu in 1565. It contains a statue of the Santo Niño (Holy Child) that is regarded as the oldest religious relic in the Philippines. The statue was presented by Ferdinand Magellan to Queen…Directions —

Late morning Magellan's CrossAn octagonal building decorated with murals containing a large wooden cross that commemorates the Portuguese conquistador Ferdinand Magellan who planted a wooden cross upon converting the original inhabitants to Christianity. A plaque states that the visible wooden cross contains the original…Directions —

Lunch Elizabeth Mall Food CourtHours: 9AM-8PM.Directions —

Afternoon Cebu Metropolitan CathedralA church built in 1565 by the first Spanish missionaries in Cebu, seat of an Archbishop who has subordinate Bishops in many cities of the Visayas. It was mostly destroyed during World War II and had been rebuilt a bit differently. Behind the church is a cemetery where several prominent churchmen…Directions —

Day 2

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Morning Jose R. Gullas Halad MuseumA museum that pays homage to the musical heritage of Cebu. This museum is operated under the Tipiganan sa mga Handumanan sa Kanta ug Kinaiyang Sugbuanon (Treasury of Memories) Foundation. In the old building of The Freeman Newspaper.Directions —

Late morning Colon StBrave the cacophonous traffic to see the oldest street in the Philippines with some nice worn-out classical buildings dating back to the American Era. At night, this street transforms into a market with good buys everywhere. Be wary of pickpockets though.Directions —

Lunch Ipar's Restaurante Y Bar De TapasDirections —

Afternoon Casa Gorordo MuseumA well-preserved Spanish colonial mansion constructed largely of wood, set in a pleasant, manicured garden. The lower floor has a collection of old tools, and an A/C room that has changing displays such as art exhibitions. The more interesting upstairs level was the former living quarters of the…Directions —

Day 3

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Morning Cebu Provincial MuseumThe museum is housed in the former Cebu Provincial Detention and Rehabilitation Center, which was once the Carcel de Cebu. Its four Spanish-era buildings made of coral stone contain artifacts relating to the history of Cebu.Directions —

Late morning Fort San PedroThe smallest Spanish outpost in the Philippines during the colonial era. It has a small museum showcasing the wreckage and treasures from the sunken San Diego galleon from Mexico. The area is scenic with the newly renovated and open-air Plaza Independencia at the entrance. Price: Adults, ;…Directions —

Lunch Jo's Chicken InatoNative chicken. Price: Meals from. Hours: 6AM-9PM.Directions —

Afternoon The Chinese Taoist TempleThere are many people of Chinese ancestry in Cebu, and several Chinese temples; one is the Taoist Temple. From there you can see a nice view of the city because it is on a hill.Directions —

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