Philippines · CITY TOURS
Manila, Cebu City and Puerto Princesa all reward a guide who can explain what was rebuilt and when. These 15 compare the half-day loops and the full-day versions, with prices, walking distances and which ones include lunch.
Swim with Oslob whale sharks, then tackle Kawasan Falls canyoneering on a long, thrilling Cebu day tour with guides and transport.
“We loved it. Swimming with the Whale Sharks was such an amazing experience and the Canyoneering was spectacular scenery coupled with a lot of fun!”
Review of Cebu to Bohol’s 14-hour countryside tour, with Chocolate Hills, tarsiers, Loboc River lunch, ferry transfers, tips, and value advice.
“Great tour, all transportation went smoothly, the guide was informative and the places we saw were cool. The lunch was also delicious during the river cruise 👌”
See Manila’s modern Makati and Spanish-era Intramuros, with Fort Santiago, San Agustin Church, Rizal Park, and the American Cemetery.
“Omar was great! So much information, and the perfect amount of time exploring the old sites and walking, and driving over to the new part of town with tons of information in between!”
Review of Puerto Princesa’s Underground River day trip, with boat details, wait times, lunch, add-ons, costs, weather rules, and booking advice.
“The underground river was a very unique tour. Riding in a truly philippino boat paddled by ou Philippine guide was amazing. You are in a cave that has enough water to ride a boat. The cave is spectacular and my wife and I highly recommend this tour.”
See Cebu and Lapu-Lapu in one private day, with historic sights, hilltop views, Sirao Garden, and a lechon lunch.
“Great experience! Good tour and driver operator. Overall, fabulous tour of Cebu' important historical and cultural sites.”
Review of a 14-hour Bohol day trip from Cebu with ferry transfers, Chocolate Hills, tarsiers, Baclayon Church, and a Loboc River lunch cruise.
“Lovely river cruise. Beautiful views and good food. The stop to watch the dance was lovely. The view at the end was spectacular”
Explore Puerto Princesa’s cathedral, WWII fort, crocodile center, weaving studio, Baker’s Hill, and baywalk for $14.
“It was unexpectedly great trip! Due to the typhoon everyone had cancelled the trip except me and my partner so we had a private tour! Our tour guide was lovely and informative. We visited the crocodile farm which was great! And got to hold crocodiles which was exciting. The butterfly garden was beautiful and seeing the tribe people was very interesting. Within the butterfly park we got to hold scorpions and insects! Would definitely recommend doing to get away from boat trips”
See Tagaytay’s Taal Volcano views, Manila’s Intramuros, Fort Santiago, Rizal Park, and the American Cemetery in one full-day tour.
“Very nice guide, beautiful views and we got to see a lot of different places in Manila. Totally recommend!”
Review of Manila airport private transfer: clean vehicles, WhatsApp updates, 60-minute airport wait, clear tips, and honest drawbacks.
“Excellent service, great communication and arrived at designated time. Driver was courteous and helpful. Would highly recommend. Mike UK”
See Cebu’s churches, fortress, mountain views, Taoist Temple, Sirao Flower Garden, and Temple of Leah on a private eight-hour tour.
“Our guide Sunny was absolutely amazing ! He was so accommodating, his offered to take pictures of us - which all were incredible. He knew exactly where to take us to get great views and lunch was amazing. All in all it was a fantastic experience and we are so grateful for having had Sunny as our guide! Thanks you. Salamat.”
Explore Manila’s Intramuros with a local guide, visiting Fort Santiago, San Agustin Church, Casa Manila, and riding a kalesa.
“We found the tour informative and fun and would definitely recommend it if you want to understand more about Manila's history.”
Explore Cebu City’s landmarks, markets, jeepneys, and local food on a four-hour walking tour led by guides such as Kyle, Lorilie, and Philip.
“Kyle is a lovely guide, his enthusiasm helped me try new foods. You feel safe navigating the city with him.”
Explore Intramuros and Binondo after sunset on a guided Manila tour with hotel pickup, Fort Santiago, night lights, and local history.
“Glen was a great guide - very personable and knowledgeable. Had a lovely night tour, including the Christmas lights across various locations.”
See Puerto Princesa’s cathedral, WWII fort, crocodile center, weaving studio, and hilltop views on a useful 4 to 5 hour city tour.
“Great morning tour. Thoroughly enjoyed seeing the sights with Syong who was a great guide & most helpful with taking pics for us.”
Explore Cebu’s forts, churches, museums, hilltop viewpoints, and cultural landmarks on a private 8-hour city tour with hotel pickup.
“Great way to see Cebu's highlights and learn more about the country's history. Joey, the driver and your guide is very friendly, jovial and a great photographer as well. Ask him about motorbikes as he's really into that 😂”
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