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Cebu Historic and Views Tour Pickup Dropoff and Lunch (private)

Recommended by 94% of travelers
Cebu, Philippines
Great choice
10+ bookings last month.
  • 6 to 7 hours (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Group discounts
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

4.8
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· Jacqui_M ·
Feb 2026
Our guide, Paul, was not only very knowledgeable but also friendly. He arrived on time, his car was clean and he went out of his way to make our day great. He dropped us off at each of the places we visited then joined us to provide us with more information. He took lots of photos for us. I would highly you take Paul’s tour!
· Larry_K ·
Feb 2026
This was a fantastic tour. Our guide, Paul, was friendly, helpful and very knowledgeable. He offered us flexibility and we were never rushed. He told us often to “take your time.” He even made some last minute adjustments, with our approval, due to inclement weather. We recommend this tour, with Paul, very highly.

Overview

    What's Included

    • Soda/Pop
    • Bottled water
    • Air-conditioned vehicle
    • Private transportation
    • All Fees and Taxes
    • Lunch
      Lunch place will be included but at your expense.

    Meeting and Pickup

    Pickup points

    Select a pickup point

    Pickup details

    The driver will message you for your preferred pickup location.

    Itinerary

    1

    Basilica Minore del Sto. Nino de Cebu

    45 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    2

    Magellan's Cross

    10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    3

    National Museum Of The Philippines - Cebu

    50 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

    4

    Fort San Pedro

    50 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

    5

    Taoist Temple

    30 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

    6

    Sirao Pictoral Garden

    40 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

    7

    Temple of Leah

    40 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Stroller accessible
    • Near public transportation
    • Infants must sit on laps
    • Most travelers can participate
    • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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    Reviews

    4.8
    based on 31 reviews
    Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

    Great day out

    Bev_H, Mar 2026
    I received a message from Paul our guide to give us a little information the evening prior to the trip which was useful In the morning Paul arrived promptly and we settled into a very comfortable and well air conditioned car Paul was courteous, helpful, knowledgeable and an excellent guide throughout All stops on the tour were interesting and Paul gave us more information than we would have had if we had just taken a taxi and gone by ourselves I did not feel rushed at any point but had plenty of time to see what I wanted to see We didn’t have lunch in the end but that was because we were not hungry and it was our choice - I hope you weren’t too hungry,Paul! This was our first full day in the Philippines and was a great way to start our trip If you want to learn a bit about the history and culture of the Philippines and see some great views, then this is a brilliant trip Thanks very much

    Great day!

    Elizabeth_M, Mar 2026
    Paul is an excellent tour guide and a joy to be around. With only one day to spend being a tourist for a work trip, Paul showed us a lot including cultural sites, historic sites, differing religious sites, a beautiful garden area with incredible views. A lovely day with great company. Someone who knows well how to navigate the traffic of the area.

    Response from Host, Mar 2026

    Thank you so much for letting me know you guys enjoyed the tour. Have a wonderful Vacation!

    Highly recommend this tour

    Nicola_E, Mar 2026
    We did a private historical tour with Angel. His knowledge of history and the places we visited was exceptional. He spoke really good English she was easy to understand. He didn’t rush us. We had enough time at each place. We stopped and had a great lunch of luchon. He went above and beyond showing us a few locations on the way home to have good food and get drinks in the evening. Would definitely recommend this tour.

    Response from Host, Mar 2026

    Thank you so much for letting me know you guys enjoyed the tour. Have a wonderful Vacation!

    Fantastic tour.

    Daniel_B, Feb 2026
    Paul our driver and tour guide was fantastic. Paul is passionate about local history and provided interesting information while driving around the various locations in an engaging manner. The tour covers a number of areas, we had a wonderful time, definitely well worth it.

    Response from Host, Mar 2026

    Thank you so much for letting me know you enjoyed the tour. Have a wonderful Vacation!

    A great way to spend a day in Cebu!

    Chris_M, Feb 2026
    Paul and Albert did a fantastic job with a large group. They were punctual at pickup, very informative at the sites, and flexible with complications due to weather. They get thumbs up from all of us! Cannot recommend them enough!

    Response from Host, Feb 2026

    I am very happy to hear this from you guys! I hope you guys enjoy the rest of your vacation here in Philippines! Happy diving!! - Paul & Albert

    A great overview of Cebu’s history and culture.

    Larry_K, Feb 2026
    This was a fantastic tour. Our guide, Paul, was friendly, helpful and very knowledgeable. He offered us flexibility and we were never rushed. He told us often to “take your time.” He even made some last minute adjustments, with our approval, due to inclement weather. We recommend this tour, with Paul, very highly.

    Our guide, Paul, was not...

    Jacqui_M, Feb 2026
    Our guide, Paul, was not only very knowledgeable but also friendly. He arrived on time, his car was clean and he went out of his way to make our day great. He dropped us off at each of the places we visited then joined us to provide us with more information. He took lots of photos for us. I would highly you take Paul’s tour!

    Response from Host, Feb 2026

    I am very pleased that you guys enjoyed our tour. More than happy to hear that you loved me service to you guys! Have a safe vacation for both and God Bless Always.

    Cebu City tour

    Jerome_F, Jan 2026
    Our driver / guide, Paul, was friendly and knowledgeable. We will definitely hire him the next time we visit with extended family.

    Great way to visit Cebu

    Christopher_D, Jan 2026
    Excellent trip overall. Paul - our guide and driver in one person - connected with us and introduced himself by WhatsApp a day before the trip. On the day of excursion he showed up promptly and turned out to be polite, friendly and in great command of English. In his comfortable and well air conditioned car, we covered all points of interest listed in the tour description, but did it in a flexible way, spending more or less time in different places, depending on our preferences. The tour included delicious lunch at a lechon restaurant. We appreciated the opportunity to ask questions and learn many important facts about Cebu history. The itinerary was designed well and our guide made sure we returned in good shape and spirits around 6:30pm. We would highly recommend this tour and would be glad to have Paul as our guide in the future.

    Excellent tour

    joel_d, Jan 2026
    I'm not always a huge fan of city tours, but this one was definitely worth it. It was incredibly educational and fun. The places we went to in the Itinerary were all worth it.

    Response from Host, Jan 2026

    Great hearing from you enjoying the tour sir! Hope to see you again. God Bless you always!

    Good tour

    Vincent_E, Dec 2025
    Albert is a pleasure. Fun, engaging. Interesting tour that shows you why Cebu is truly an historic area.

    Response from Host, Dec 2025

    We are pleased to hear you enjoyed the tour sir! Merry Christmas to you and God Bless!

    An amazing experience!

    Marc_A, Dec 2025
    We had a wonderful time! We really enjoyed the well curated itinerary. Our experience with our guide (Paul) felt personable. He is well informed and made us feel Cebuano. Highly recommended!

    Response from Host, Dec 2025

    Thank you so much for letting me host your tour here in Cebu! Merry Christmas to you guys and God bless!

    Wonderful experience.

    Chris_T, Nov 2025
    Our guide was friendly and knowledgeable about the history of the sites that we visited and was conscious of our wellbeing during the entire journey. We enjoyed interacting with Mr. Regen Paul Diaz and having small talk about various subjects. He was an excellent guide.

    Response from Host, Dec 2025

    I am honored to host your tour and show Cebu to you guys. Thank you so much for letting me. Merry Christmas and God bless!

    A delayed taxi service that than a 6 hour tour for tourists

    Roman_G, Nov 2025
    We were asked to start the tour earlier to beat the traffic. We agreed to be picked up at 8.30 am. at that time, we were informed that the pickup is pushed back to 9.00 am. We were picked up by someone who took us to the first stop Basilica Minora. At this point, we were not sure whether he is the driver or/and the tour guide. It turner out later that he is both, we never got an introduction, a welcome or anything. Writing this review. we still don't even know his name. The driver never communicated a full sentence during the entire trip, no information were given to a anything we visited. Hence the visits were done within 5 minutes and therefore, we were asked at 10.40 am already whether we want to have lunch (as a reminder, we were picked up at 9 am., arrived at the first Basilica at 9.40). We declined to have lunch at 10.40 and asked to be transported to the next sight where at this point, he did not even care to walk with us but parked his car. We shortened the trip as there is no point in spending hours in a car and being dropped off like a piece of luggage. We skipped lunch altogether and the Sirao Pictoral Garden. We paid more than USD 150 for essentially a taxi ride which would have cost us a tiny fraction of what we paid. This 'tour' felt like a big scam to us. We would advise any traveller to take a taxi to the first four sights Basilica Minore, Magellan Cross (just in front of the Basilica), the National Museum (just cross the street I'd the Basilica) and the Fort San Pedro (30 meter walk from the National Museum). and then grab a second taxi for the Taoist temple and Temple of Leah (both are beautiful, and worth a visit). We are also disappointed by Viator that such a company is approved on its platform. We never experienced anything this bad on Get Your Guide. Again. this tour is a scam. You pay big amount of money for a driver but not a tour or your guide.

    Response from Host, Dec 2025

    My name is Paul and i take full responsibility of my actions. I gave the tour to a friend rather than doing it on my own. We just got hit by a typhoon, I was injured and impossible for me to do the tour. I sincerely apologize for my actions. I offered a refund yet you refused, I also offered free tours yet you also refused. Anyways, I take full responsibility of the mistake. Thank you and God bless always!

    Cebu City Tour

    REGINALD_L, Jul 2025
    I enjoyed my private tour of the city, because I am a people person. I make connections better in a small group setting. I learned a lot about the history, city, people and culture of Cebu. I recommend learning basics knowledge about Cebu history and its people before exploring other areas of interest. Paul my tour guide receives a high rating for courtesy, knowledge, safe driving and being a good person.

    Response from Host, Sep 2025

    Thank you for your wonderful review! Paul is glad to hear you enjoyed the private tour and appreciated his knowledge and care. It’s great to know you connected well and learned so much about Cebu’s history and culture. We hope to welcome you back for more amazing experiences soon!

    Great tour of Cebu!

    Sara_S, Jul 2025
    Had a great time on this day tour of Cebu City and all its highlights. A great way to explore the city and learn about its culture and history

    Response from Host, Sep 2025

    Thank you for your kind words! I’m glad you had a great time exploring Cebu City and enjoyed learning about its culture and history. Hope to see you again for more adventures in Cebu!

    The service was excellent

    Billy_E, Jul 2025
    The service is very good!!Paul our tourist guide treated us very well like we are his parents. We did thetiur with our own phase, No rush

    Response from Host, Sep 2025

    Thank you so much for your lovely review! Paul is happy to hear you felt well cared for and enjoyed the relaxed pace of the tour. Treating guests like family is what we strive for. Hope to welcome you again soon!

    This was an excellent...

    Stewart_D, Jun 2025
    This was an excellent tour, and Paul was rhe perfect guide. Everything you need to see in Cebu, with a knowledgeable and helpful guide.

    Response from Host, Sep 2025

    Thank you for the wonderful review! Paul is glad you enjoyed the tour and appreciated his guidance. We’re happy you got to see the best of Cebu with us. Hope to see you again soon!

    Ned and Vangie’s review

    Edmond_C, Jun 2025
    We had an amazing time touring Cebu historical site. Our tour guide Paul was a very friendly, fun and knowledgeable about the history of the museum, temple of Leah and churches. We will definitely book him again on our next visit here in Cebu. Surely we will recommend him to our friends. From Ireland 🇮🇪 and Philippines 🇵🇭.

    Great local guide

    Michelle_G, Mar 2025
    100% great day Hi, we went out with a lovely young local private guide today Paul, I would definitely recommend, went to beautiful places he was courteous and also a careful driver, his number is ‪+63 918 565 2879‬, we booked through Viator but he would definitely provide a personal service, we had a great day and would definitely use his services again in cebu

    Fun trip with many unique spots in Cebu

    Mark_S, Mar 2025
    Excellent service from Regen, our driver, with the well known Filipino hospitality included with every stop 🇵🇭. All the stops are very unique from learing about Magellan's Cross to Leah's Temple overlooking Cebu. If you are in Cebu for a short time by all means book this tour. You'll experience most of the attractions that are common in Cebu along with great photo opportunities to make at every stop. Meals, drinks, and rest stops are also included with the tour so don't be intimidated by the time frame. Hope this review was helpful and that you'll have a great time exploring Cebu. Mabuhay 🇵🇭

    It was a wonderful tour...

    Miriam_P, Feb 2025
    It was a wonderful tour of Cebu! Our driver/guide Paul was excellent! He was very knowledgeable, kind and helpful and patient! He speaks English fluently.

    Paul is a very friendly...

    Aarron_W, Dec 2024
    Paul is a very friendly and accommodating guide. Showed up on time (impressive given the traffic), took lots of photos for us and is a wealth of information.

    Excellent

    MrSwetal_T, Oct 2024
    It was excellent experience. We had a really good time. Regan was very polite and friendly guide with impressive knowledge about Cebu , History and facts. I recommend this trip for everyone who is visiting Cebu.

    A Great Cebu Experience !!!!

    Arturo_Y, Oct 2024
    We had a great time with Paul our tour guide.He informed us about local customs and history. Lunch was great. Fish ,shrimp and pork delicacy. We loved seeing the Fort and the Temple of Leah. Paul is a fun tour guide time flew!

    Response from Host, Oct 2024

    I am more than happy to know that you enjoyed your vacation trip here in Cebu! Take care always to both of you!

    Best of Cebu highlights thanks to Paul

    Leanne_V, Apr 2024
    We had such a wonderful sightseeing tour of Cebu. Our driver/guide Paul was lovely, so accomodating.

    Response from Host, Oct 2024

    Very happy to know that you enjoyed this trip! Thank you and Take care always!

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