Highlights & Hidden Gems of Cebu in Cebu - Cebu_HHG1
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Highlights & Hidden Gems of Cebu

  • 3 hours
  • City Highlight Tours
  • Cebu
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Your local for this experience

Experience hosted by Jaeyhillia Abba

  • Private Tour
  • Carbon Neutral

Want to see the best of Cebu? We got you covered. But as you can expect from a Withlocals experience, the real excitement is its hidden gems. Join your favorite local and get a feeling of the city's real vibe on a tour that has it all, so you can say: I experienced the real Cebu!

Destination
Cebu, Philippines
Category
City Highlight Tours
Duration
3 hours
Transport mode
Walking tour
Available languages
English
Included
  • Private Guide
  • Local Snack or Drink
  • All Withlocals Tours are Carbon Neutral
Excluded
  • Entrance to Attractions

6 reasons to book this tour

  • Explore the best of the city in only 3 hours
  • Spot classics like Magellan's Cross & Minor Basilica
  • Discover hidden gems away from the tourist paths
  • Experience the city from a local’s perspective
  • Can be 100% personalized to your wishes
  • Privately guided by a local expert

What you can expect

Highlights & Hidden Gems of Cebu in Cebu - Cebu_HHG1

Cebu, is a magical place! And with the local host of your choice, you are going to experience it all. So get ready; culture, history, and local lifestyle await!

Dive into the origin of Cebu as you see the city’s main landmarks like Magellan's Cross, Minor Basilica, and Colon Street. And how about the hidden gems? Oh, you’re in for a surprise! Every host has its own story to tell, so pick your favorite, and you’ll discover the city through their eyes. Experience their Cebu to the max based on their passions and expertise. They’ll make sure you have fun enjoying a unique and local perspective of Cebu.

Want to take a break? Leave it up to your host! This is the perfect opportunity to visit that special eatery where only the locals come and your chance to enjoy a local treat hand-picked by your host. Feel free to ask your host more about their life in their city or get recommendations about the top things to do in Cebu. Remember, the locals know best.

The best part of any city tour is definitely the unique stories. Everybody has a story to tell, especially your host. Each one of the local hosts has a different background ranging from arts to history. They can’t wait to share their knowledge with you and exchange ideas and perspectives! Feel like changing the route a bit? No problem, the hosts will be happy to personalize the tour to your wishes and make their Cebu, your Cebu!

This is the plan

Check out the plan below to see what you'll get up to with your local host. Feel free to personalize this offer with the host of your choice.

  1. Meeting point

    Meet at the Entrance of Fort San Pedro - Cebu to start your journey

  2. Itinerary

    This is what our experience could look like, but it’s not set in stone! Once you book, you can chat directly with your host to make small tweaks to suit your preferences.

  3. City Highlights

    See from Magellan's Cross, Minor Basilica, Colon Street, and other landmarks and must-sees of the city. Your local host will take you to the main spots in town so you can get the perfect overview of what makes Cebu so unique
  4. Hidden Gems

    Along the way, your local host will show you treasures hidden in plain sight that only the locals know about. Get to know the city through a different perspective, the local way, and discover places and stories that not many tourists experience
  5. Magical Storytelling

    Behind every landmark and every stop, there’s a story, and your local host is ready to tell it all. Get ready to listen to incredible stories, one-of-a-kind insights, and fun facts only a knowledgeable local would know!
  6. Special Treat

    Follow your host to one of their favorite eateries for a snack or a drink beloved by the locals. Take a break and catch up with your new local friend and get the answers to all your travel questions
  7. Make it yours

    Want to tweak the itinerary? Book directly & chat afterwards with your host to adjust highlights, skip stops, or make small changes to fit your preferences.

    Book risk-free: Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund.

    Need something special? Personalize your experience for more time, alternative locations or a completely tailored plan.

Flexible cancellation policy

  • Feel confident booking

    Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund. Even up to 7 days before your experience, you’ll receive a refund, minus the service fee.

  • Change of plans?

    Reschedule your experience to a date and time that works best for you.

  • Loved by travelers worldwide

    Simple and flexible – your plans, your way.

Reviews from guests

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Unknown
(About local )
28 May 2025
Jae was a great guide. She was able to tell us all about the history of the places we visited as well as letting us experience the locals way of life from foods to riding in jeepneys!Great tour and guide
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Andre
(About local )
13 May 2025
Jae war sehr kenntnisreich, nett und zuvorkommend. Sie hat uns eine sehr lohnenswerte und authentische Tour präsentiert. Vielen Dank dafür, liebe Jae ! Andre Und Susanne Sehr gute Tour !
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Alex🇦🇺 Australia
(About local )
25 April 2025
Due to our limited time Jae was able to organise a customised tour at very late notice, and we really appreciated this. She guided us through some of the religious and historical sites in Cebu City, answering all our questions and keeping us engaged with her story telling. Our favourite was the Yap Sandiego Ancestral House and the tasty food from Doming's Ngohiong. Thanks again Jae!Knowledgeable, friendly, kind and flexible
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Louise🇬🇧 United Kingdom
(About local )
4 May 2025
My friend and I had a fantastic, tailored tour with Jae. We started the tour with some sites in Cebu and we were taken to different streets that we would never have been able to find on our own. The food tasting was also amazing. Jae is incredibly friendly and professional; it’s clear she really loves her job and she went above and beyond. I wish we had a Jae in every place we visit! Would 100% recommend- you’ll have a great time Amazing afternoon with Jae!
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Pantelis🇭🇰 Hong Kong
(About local )
3 May 2025
Last minute request, handled with care although she was busy .. Was on time and the tour was spot on Excellent and accommodating
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Emily
(About local )
14 April 2025
"Such a unique experience. There are so many foods that are native to Cebu and unavailable anywhere else in the world. Jaeyhillia showed me some of the local delicacies that I wouldn't have dared to try on my own. The tuslob buwa was so good we had seconds. The balut...my recommendation is to try it once, and never try it again. I Besides the food, Jaeyhillia was a pleasure to spend an evening with and she was able to accommodate me very last minute. Thank you again!"Local Experience review
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Nichita
(About local )
6 April 2025
"it was great food experience and safe possibility to go to local downtown and watch day and evening life of people in the streets and in the foodmarkets. Could recommend this tour for researching local cebuan cousine as a part of culture:"Exotic Food Experience
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Chef
(About local )
1 April 2025
Great toure, We were looking for a street food tour and came across Jaeyhillia, She responded within minutes and was very helpful to the point that she even came to meet us at the hotel as we only had wifi. Took us to some great spots that we woukd never of known about otherwise. overall great experience, we certainly recommend to friends that are coming over soon.Founded
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Nichita
(About local )
29 March 2025
it was great experience with Mary and Jay) we went from Cebu in 3AM and was in the shark point in the sunrise - it was not so hot in the morning, less people. All was perfect, we have fun and interesting trip, i could totally recommend this event!South tour
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Demeri
(About local )
19 March 2025
What a great food tour!! Host was relaxed and very accommodating. I got to see some of the real Cebu through the eyes of a local. Great food options for those with an open mind. Definitely recommend this great tourFood Tour
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Lin-Ya
(About local )
14 March 2025
This was the best way to spend an evening in Cebu! Jae is very knowledgeable about the area, food, history, and cultural influence. She even went above and beyond to help us arrange transportation after the tour was over. 10/10 would recommend it to everyone visiting Cebu."Local Street Food Experience
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Olga
(About local )
24 January 2025
Jae was very prompt at communicating and helped to adjust the itinerary as per my suggestions. This is as local experience as it gets! Cebu was not that easy to plan around as it is not that straightforward to hire a driver or figure out the transportation system yourself. I am so happy I connected with Jae and we had a great trip, very much recommended for solo travellers as she is a lovely companion, street smart charming girl:)Guest Experience
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Frank
(About local )
13 January 2025
Perfect to get a first impression of Cebu and the food option on the wet market. Lots of background information and very good care taking!Guest’s Take

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Private & personalizedNo strangers, just you. Fully customize your trip to your needs.
With a local expertFrom historical facts to the most up-to-date health regulations.
Without the crowdsExperiences designed to take you away from the crowds towards authentic local spots.
€18.38per person