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What to book before you travel to Cebu?

Most visits can be booked on the spot. A few sell out days ahead. Here they are, stop by stop, with what you can do without booking underneath. Keep the rest of your time free.

Trip length
WeekendOne weekTwo weeks

6 activities to book · about €200 per person

Cebu

Days 1-7
Days 1-7Fort San PedroA small triangular bastion fort begun in wood by Legazpi in 1565 and rebuilt in stone in the 18th century, two sides facing the sea.1,€50Book on GetYourGuide →
Days 1-7The Moalboal sardine runThree hours south-west, millions of sardines school year-round just off Panagsama in shallow water, close enough to swim among with a mask.€4Book on GetYourGuide →
Days 1-7Canyoneering to Kawasan FallsThree to four hours down the Kanlaob river canyon at Badian, jumping, sliding and swimming, ending at the turquoise pools of Kawasan Falls.€25Book on GetYourGuide →
Days 1-7Thresher sharks at MalapascuaOff this small island at Cebu's northern tip, thresher sharks rise from deep water most mornings to Monad Shoal to be cleaned by wrasse.€55Book on GetYourGuide →
Days 1-7Osmeña PeakThe island's highest point at 1,013 metres, above Dalaguete: a narrow ridge surrounded by dozens of sharp, conical karst hills.0,€50Book on GetYourGuide →
Days 1-7Whale sharks at OslobAt Tan-awan, fishermen have fed whale sharks with shrimp every morning since 2011; visitors watch from boats and snorkel for a timed half hour.€16Book on GetYourGuide →

No booking needed: Basilica of the Santo Niño · Magellan's Cross

All activities in Cebu on GetYourGuide

Indicative prices per person, checked when written. The button opens the GetYourGuide search for the activity and the town, on the days of the stop once your dates are known. Some links are affiliate links: we may earn a commission, at no extra cost to you.

Frequently asked questions

How much do the activities to book in Cebu cost?

€200 per person if you do them all, across 6 bookings. The most expensive is "Thresher sharks at Malapascua" at €55, the cheapest "The Moalboal sardine run" at €4. Prices checked when written: confirm them when you book.

What can you do in Cebu without booking anything?

2 visits on this itinerary need no ticket or time slot, starting with Basilica of the Santo Niño, Magellan's Cross. They make up most of your days: booking ahead only concerns a handful of sites with limited places.

The rest of the trip

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