Philippines · CITY TOURS
Dry season eats availability fast. Below: the 15 city tours to lock in early, what each one includes and how they differ.
See Manila’s modern Makati and historic Intramuros, with Fort Santiago, San Agustin Church, and the American Cemetery in four guided hours.
“The tour was educational. We got to see different parts of Manila, from historical sites to modern financial District.”
Explore Cebu and Lapu-Lapu on a private day tour with historic sights, hilltop views, Sirao Garden, guitar-making, and a lechon lunch.
“We really enjoyed the full day experience. Our driver Joseph was amazing! Punctual, very knowledgeable, taking pictures of us / for us and having an umbrella at the ready when it was raining. Definitely recommend to others and if you’re fortunate to get Joseph, it will be a great day. All the best from Magda and Barry.”
See Puerto Princesa’s cathedral, WWII fort, crocodile center, ranch, weaving studio, and baywalk, with an optional full-body massage.
“The tour its self was great! I was by myself and got added to a a family who booked the tour. After talking with them, they told me they were from Manila. They were all older with a young girl maybe in her early teens. They were all so kind to me. The tour guide was so great making me feel included and taking pictures of me at every stop. The family had me join some of their pictures as well. When we went to the crocodile farm I got to hold a baby for a picture! It was so cool! Me and the teen girl rode the big slide…”
See Puerto Princesa’s cathedral, crocodile farm, WWII fort, weaving center, and hilltop views on an affordable half-day city tour.
“Raquel was a lovely tour guide keeping us all entertained with plenty of interesting facts. The hook up with the tour was easy and all the places visited were interesting. A very enjoyable half day and thanks to Raquel for making it a great tour.”
Review of Cebu’s 10-hour group tour, covering mountain views, temples, colonial landmarks, transport, value, and practical drawbacks.
“I was, like, a bit on the fence about booking this after seeing a review where someone's reservation got canceled. Super glad I took the chance though. I booked just a few hours before and headed to the meeting point. These folks are crazy”
See Intramuros, Rizal Park, Fort Santiago, and the American Cemetery on a guided four-hour Manila history tour.
“This is a great tour to learn about WW II at the American Cemetery, Jose Rizal at Rizal Park and the Spanish colonization in the walled city of Intramuros. A great introduction to Manila. Or tour guide was amazing. She was very knowledgeable and her English was impeccable.”
Explore Puerto Princesa in four hours with butterfly gardens, historic sites, bay views, local snacks, and hotel transfers for $14.
“Alles was goed, tour guide Mark kon erg leuk vertellen over de stad. Ook stopte je op elke plaatsen net lang genoeg waardoor de spanningsboog goed bleef. Denk aan 20 tot 30 minuten elke stop.”
Explore Cebu and Mactan in seven hours, from Magellan's Cross and Fort San Pedro to Taoist Temple, lunch, and a guitar factory.
“Had a fantastic tour with knowledgeable Miss Belle and skilled driver Carlo. Miss Belle had a lot of knowledge about history. She shared in a fun friendly way. Carlo was great at maneuvering through the crazy traffic. In all a great day!”
Review of Puerto Princesa’s $35 half-day city tour, with heritage sites, Baker’s Hill, Mitra Farm, hotel pickup, and practical tips.
“A disaster from the beginning unfortunately the tour guide never showed and we sat on the bus for half an hour while the driver tried to find him or her. Then we were told they were waiting for us at the first stop and they really weren’t so t”
Review of Cebu City’s private 3-hour tour, covering Taoist Temple, Magellan’s Cross, Santo Niño Basilica, and Cebu’s colonial past.
“This tour was a wonderful and memorable eye-opening experience. I only took the half-day tour since I booked it for the day my flight arrived; it still felt like a full-day experience! I highly recommend taking the Department of Tourism option as”
Review of Cebu’s private city tour with Temple of Leah, Sirao Flower Farm, historic landmarks, lunch, and hotel pickup.
“We made 8 stops, (I had to request to add the Taoist temple). We only had a tour guide for the first two locations (guitar factory and Mactan shrine). I would have liked a guide for some of these other locations, as they were not listed on the iti”
See Manila’s old and new sides on a four-hour shore tour with Intramuros, San Agustin Church, Rizal Park, and the American Cemetery.
“Unfortunately, like most other people on the tour we booked a private tour but ended up on a coach with 15 others. MAJOR DISAPPOINTMENT! Having said that, the tour itself was pretty good and Frank the guide was very good. Unfortunately when you pay for”
Review of Cebu’s 9-hour private city tour, covering heritage sites, hilltop views, transport, value, timing, and practical booking tips.
“À fuir, j’avais mon tours avec eux le début était prévu pour 08h00am. Je reçois un message du guide à 08h00 en disant que son arrivé allait être 09h30. Entre temps j’ai contacté l’agence que soit disant à trouver un nouveau guide et qu’il était en chemin, alors que rien du tout c’était le même guide et il n’est pas arrivé avant 09h20.”
Explore Cebu’s oldest landmarks, churches, ancestral homes, Fort San Pedro, and Taoist Temple on a guided three-hour city tour.
“The views are interesting, but it also depends a lot on the driver.”
Explore Cebu’s key heritage sites on a three-hour small-group tour with hotel pickup, an air-conditioned ride, and a guide.
“Excellent. .only short hours but covered all of it..CHEN is very polite and an excellent guide..plus photographer too..”
