Cebu City Historical and Street Food Walking Tour

4 hoursGuided in EnglishRated 4.6/5 · 99 reviews
From $65 per personRated 4.6/5 · 99 reviews
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About Cebu City Historical and Street Food Walking Tour

This walking tour explores downtown Cebu City, the oldest city in the Philippines and the first Spanish settlement in the country. You walk past old Spanish-era buildings and along Colon Street, often called the oldest and shortest national road in the Philippines. It has 99 reviews and a 4.6 rating.

The tour lasts about 4 hours, with prices from about $64.99 per person. It mixes local history with a long tasting of Cebuano street food.

Itinerary

  1. Heritage Of Cebu Monument (30 minutes)
  2. Yap Sandiego Ancestral House (30 minutes)
  3. Basilica Minore del Sto. Nino de Cebu (30 minutes)
  4. Cebu Carbon Market (30 minutes)
  5. Magellan's Cross (30 minutes)
  6. Cebu Metropolitan Cathedral (30 minutes)

What’s included

  • Grilled or Fried Chicken, Rice in Coconut Leaves, Famous Tuslob Buwa, Fried Spring Roll, Deep Fried Pork Intestine, Famous "Balot", Lechon ( Roast Pig) and other seafood.
  • Soda/Pop
  • Bottled water
  • Alcoholic Beverages

Meeting point

Meet up is in Coffee Bean -Ayala Terraces Biliran Road Cebu City

What to expect on the day

The first part is a history walk through the old downtown, where you see everyday Filipino life and business up close. Then you try authentic street food, including grilled or fried chicken, rice cooked in coconut leaves (puso), tuslob buwa, spring rolls, deep-fried pork intestine, balut, lechon (roast pig) and seafood. The tour ends at the busiest produce market in the country, where farmers from across Cebu sell their harvest.

Prices and extra costs

  • Included: The guided walk, street food tastings, soda, bottled water and alcoholic drinks.
  • Not included: Transport to and from the meeting point, and any extra food or shopping.

What to bring

  • Comfortable walking shoes.
  • Long pants and a shirt with sleeves if you want to enter the church.
  • An appetite and small change for extra snacks.

Tips for a better day

  • Meeting point: Meet at Coffee Bean, Ayala Terraces, Biliran Road, Cebu City. There is no hotel pickup.
  • Allow for traffic: Leave extra time if you are coming from Mactan, as the bridges into the city can be slow.
  • Food allergies: Tell the guide early about anything you cannot eat.

Who it’s best for

Best for: Food lovers and travelers curious about Cebu’s Spanish history and daily life.

Consider another option if: You want to see nature and wildlife. The Bohol countryside day trip visits the Chocolate Hills and the tarsiers.

Restrictions

The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels, and infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller. Public transportation is available nearby. It is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, poor cardiovascular health or who are pregnant.

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

FAQ about Cebu City Historical and Street Food Walking Tour

How long is the Cebu City food walking tour?

About 4 hours.

Where does the tour meet?

At Coffee Bean, Ayala Terraces, Biliran Road, Cebu City.

Is hotel pickup included?

No. You make your own way to the meeting point.

What food will I try?

Street food such as chicken, rice in coconut leaves, tuslob buwa, spring rolls, pork intestine, balut, lechon and seafood.

Are drinks included?

Yes. Soda, bottled water and alcoholic drinks are included.

Is there a dress code?

To enter the church, wear long pants and avoid sleeveless tops.

Is it suitable for children?

Yes. Small children can ride in a pram or stroller.

How much walking is involved?

It is a walking tour, but it is suitable for all fitness levels.

How much does it cost?

Prices start from about $64.99 per person.

Can I cancel for a refund?

No. All sales are final.