Downtown Cebu Travel Guide
Popular places to visit
Colon Street
Find out about Cebu’s rich history and Spanish colonial roots with a trip down possibly the oldest street in the Philippines.
Magellan's Cross
The first Catholic Filipinos were baptized on the site of this historic chapel, believed to contain the original cross planted by Ferdinand Magellan in 1521.
Cebu Metropolitan Cathedral
Learn the intriguing history and admire the whitewashed façade of this cathedral that is the heart of Catholic pride in Cebu.
Heritage of Cebu Monument
Pick out the portrayals of your favorite city sights and historical moments in this mesmerizing mixed-metal public artwork.
Minor Basilica of the Holy Child
Marvel at the sacred image of the Santo Niño and see the 16th-century cross in this beautiful Catholic church in the Philippines.
Yap Sandiego Ancestral House
Admire Chinese architecture and décor and learn about Cebu’s past in the museum housed in the city’s oldest residential home.
Things to do
Cebu City Historical Street and Food Tour
Cebu Day Tour with Pick-up, Drop-off and Lunch (private)
A Half-day Guided Pilgrimage Tour in Cebu CIty
Cebu to Bohol Day Trip with Loboc River Lunch
Cebu Simala and city historical tour
Cebu City famous historical tour
Top hotels in Downtown Cebu
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Cebu
Santa Cruz
While there might not be top attractions in Santa Cruz, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Osmeña Fountain Circle and Mango Square.
Capitol Site
While visiting Capitol Site, you might make a stop by sights like Osmeña Fountain Circle and Jose Rizal Memorial Library.
North Reclamation Area
While visiting North Reclamation Area, you might make a stop by sights like SM City Cebu and Pier 4 Cebu Port.
Mambaling
If you're spending some time in Mambaling, SM Seaside City Cebu and Cebu Ocean Park are top sights worth seeing.
Mabolo
While there might not be top attractions in Mabolo, you can explore the larger area and discover places like SM City Cebu and Ayala Center.
Basak San Nicolas
While Basak San Nicolas isn't home to many top sights, Cebu Ocean Park and SM Seaside City Cebu are some notable places to visit nearby.
- Colon Street
- Magellan's Cross
- University of San Carlos
- Cebu Metropolitan Cathedral
- Heritage of Cebu Monument
- Minor Basilica of the Holy Child
- Yap Sandiego Ancestral House
- Fort San Pedro
- SM Seaside City Cebu
- Mountain View Nature's Park
- Sirao Flower Garden
- Gaisano Grand Mall Mactan
- Cebu Taoist Temple
- Cebu Yacht Club
- Magellan Monument