Downtown Cebu Travel Guide
Tourist Guide





Visit Downtown Cebu
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.

Heritage of Cebu Monument
Pick out the portrayals of your favorite city sights and historical moments in this mesmerizing mixed-metal public artwork.

Santo Nino Church
You can find out about the history of Cebu City with a visit to Santo Nino Church. Stroll along the beaches in this relaxing area or seek out the snorkelling spots.

Cebu Metropolitan Cathedral
Learn the intriguing history and admire the whitewashed façade of this cathedral that is the heart of Catholic pride in Cebu.

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.
Activities

Food, Historical and Mountain Tour in Cebu City

Private Day Trip Cebu to Bohol w/ Chocolate Hills & Loboc Cruise

Private Cebu & Lapu-Lapu City Tour with Uphill Spots & Lunch at House of Lechon

Exploring Cebu City's rich history + Mountain Tour
Our pick of the best Downtown Cebu Hotel Deals

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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Cebu

Central
If you're spending some time in Central, Santo Nino Church and Magellan's Cross are top sights worth seeing.

San Roque
While visiting San Roque, you might make a stop by sights like Cebu Port and Colon Street.

Santa Cruz
While there might not be top attractions in Santa Cruz, you can explore the larger area and discover places like SM City Cebu and Mango Square.

Tejero
While visiting Tejero, you might make a stop by sights like Robinsons Galleria Cebu and Cebu Provincial Museum.

Zapatera
While Zapatera may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like SM City Cebu and Mango Square.

Cogon Ramos
While Cogon Ramos isn't home to many top sights, SM City Cebu and Mango Square are some notable places to visit nearby.
- Colon Street
- Magellan's Cross
- Heritage of Cebu Monument
- Cebu Metropolitan Cathedral
- Yap Sandiego Ancestral House
- Minor Basilica of the Holy Child
- Cebu Coliseum
- Carbon Market
- Jesuit House Museum
- Ayala Center
- SM Seaside City Cebu
- Cebu Ocean Park
- Cebu Yacht Club
- Cebu Taoist Temple
- Mactan Marina Mall
- Sirao Flower Garden