The Cebu City Guides deal with what every visitor wonders: where to eat lechon before it sells out, how to see the old Spanish quarter in one cool morning, which hilltop gives the best view of the city lights and how far Moalboal, Oslob and the islands really are. Each guide is a short list with a point of view, giving the reason to go, what to order and one practical tip for every place, and it opens in your browser as soon as you pay.
About the Cebu City Guides
- 135 places
- 6 guides
- 13 languages
- Works offline
- Print or PDF
- Instant access
- Free updates
The six Cebu guides
Food guide
21 places
Lechon worth arriving early for, smoky grill stalls, the classic five-spice roll, markets for dried fish and mangoes, and seafood on Mactan.
Things to do guide
20 places
The Basilica and the old Spanish quarter in one morning, small museums that earn their fee, hill temples and the viewpoints above the city.
Family guide
21 places
Air-conditioned plans for hot or wet days, a butterfly garden, shady parks, resort pools and beaches on Mactan, and places to eat that welcome kids.
Nightlife guide
27 places
Sunset from the hills, cocktails around IT Park and Ayala, Mango Avenue after midnight, craft beer, live bands and beach bars on Mactan.
Day trips guide
23 places
Sardine shoals and turtles at Moalboal, canyons and waterfalls in the south, white sand on Bantayan and Malapascua, and heritage stops near the city.
Budget guide
23 places
Free heritage in the old centre, museums for a small fee, street food for pocket change and markets and viewpoints that cost little or nothing.
Why an interactive guide beats a list
Tick places off
Mark each place as done and watch your progress, so you always know what is left.
Your own notes
Write notes on any place and add your own finds. They stay on your phone.
One tap to Maps
Every place opens in Google Maps, and the day route puts your picks in a sensible order.
Open now, near me
Filter by what is open right now or what is closest to you.
Works offline
Open the guide once with a connection and it keeps working without data.
Print it or save as PDF
On a computer, print any guide or save it as a PDF to take with you.
Three places from the guides
Chinese Ngohiong
Junquera St, Cebu City
The shop locals hold up as the standard for ngohiong, the five-spice roll fried crisp and dipped in hot vinegar. Most people in the queue are residents buying a dozen to take home. From the food guide.
Cebu Metropolitan Cathedral
Mabini St, Parian
The seat of the archdiocese, founded in the 1500s and rebuilt after the war, and calmer than the Basilica down the road. A small museum keeps its relics, and in December the dawn Masses draw big crowds. From the things to do guide.
Panagsama Beach
Basdiot, Moalboal
Wade in from the shore and a vast shoal of sardines swirls just metres out, with turtles often close by. Swimming out on your own is free; pack reef shoes for the rocks and a long-sleeved top against jellyfish. From the day trips guide.
Plan your days in Cebu
Day one: the Basilica, the cathedral and Fort San Pedro on foot before the heat, lechon for lunch before 1pm, then an evening of grills and stalls at a night food market. Day two: Mactan, with the shrine, seafood and a pool or beach, and back for sunset in the Busay hills and a rooftop or Mango Avenue night. For a rainy or slow day, mix the small museums, the butterfly sanctuary and a mall with an arcade, or set off south to Moalboal and stay the night.
Common questions about the Cebu guides
What do I get with the Cebu City Guides?
Six guides covering 135 places: food, things to do, family, nightlife, day trips and budget. Every entry tells you why it is worth the trip, where it is, what to know about opening times and one practical tip.
How are the guides delivered?
The links show up on your order page the moment you pay, and again in your order email. Open them in any browser on a phone or laptop, with nothing to install and no login.
Will the guides work without data in Cebu?
Yes. Open each guide once online and it carries on working offline, with your ticks and notes saved. Only the links to maps need a connection.
What languages are the guides written in?
The guides open in English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Dutch, Portuguese, Greek, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean and Arabic. You can switch the language inside the guide at any time.
Can I buy only some of the guides?
Yes. One guide costs €4.99, two cost €8.99, four cost €15.99 and the full set of six costs €19.99.
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