Explore Cebu in One Day

The idea of spending just one day in a place where you haven’t been before sounds quite challenging. Even worse is when you are visiting a place like Cebu, which is teeming with activities, and things to do and to explore. But if you have just one day to explore the city of Cebu, the best thing to do is to book yourself one of Cebu organized tours. This ensures you know exactly what all you are going to cover in these precious 24 hours, and that you travel from one destination to another as quickly as possible, without having to worry about the transportation. Since there are plenty of these tours available, ensure you do little bit of homework before settling for one.

Among the most famous day tours in and around the city of Cebu is one that takes you around the historical places near the city center. This includes checking out old houses, museums, churches and so on.

However, if you are looking for some adventure, you can consider taking a tour in Oslob, which is famous for its whale watching activity. The tour lasts for about an hour, which means you still have enough time to do other things around the city. Another recommended activity that you can add to your itinerary is a visit to the Sumilon Island sandbar, which is located only few minutes from Oslob. Sumilon Island sandbar is known as one of the gems of Oslob thanks to its crystal clear water and own sandbar.

The adventure lovers can also choose to include a canyoneering package in their To-Do list as this involves jumping and swimming in the Cebu waters. You can also take a dip in the Kawasan Falls, which is one of the most popular waterfalls in the city, and is one of the top things to do. It is possible to combine both Oslob and the canyoneering tour in one day, if you leave Cebu city early enough in the morning. The combined tour would take roughly 9 hours to complete.

For those who are interested in historical places, Magellan’s Cross should be on your To Do list. Magellan’s Cross, a Christian cross planted by Spanish explorers, is nested in a chapel that is located next to the city hall. It is the city’s one of the most popular landmark, and the cross is wrapped in wood.

Basilica Minore Del Sto., which is located next to the cross, is a church in the city that dates to Magellan time. It is known as one of the oldest Roman Catholic churches in the country. And then there is Yap Sandiego Ancestral House, which is considered to be one of the oldest houses in the country. If you are one of those who are looking to experience the glorious past of Cebu, Yap Sandiego House should be included in your wish-list. Apart from its aesthetic beauty, this house is also popular because of its cultural significance .

Another one that could be added to the One-day itinerary is the Cebu Taoist temple, which was built by Cebu’s Chinese community. The temple comprises of two temples – Phu Sian which is built by another Chinese community and not open to public, and then there is the main temple that is situated around 270 meters above sea level. The main temple is open to public and its entrance is a true replica of the Great Wall of China. The Taoist temple is a place of worship for Taoism – the religion that follows the teachings of Lao Zi, an ancient Chinese philosopher. Among various other rituals, the devotees normally climb 181 steps of the temple, which represent the 81 chapters of Taoism.

Museo Sugbo, which is located in the former Cebu Provincial Detention and Rehabilitation Center, was once the provincial jail of Cebu and today, Cebu Provincial Museum. Originally the main prison during the Spanish period, today it stands as a symbol of love, good fortune and wisdom. Since it is located near the National Museum, it will complete the one-day Cebu itinerary very well. 

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