Mactan Shrine, Cebu City Churches and Historical Sites Tour Cebu City Churches and Historical Sites Tour

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ID: GYG498182-880045
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Country: Philippines

Duration: 04:30 hours


Description

Experience a Twin City tour! Explore Mactan Shrine (located on another island of Cebu) and some of Cebu City's historical and most visited places while having a taste of Cebu's delicacy.
Explore the home of the original and oldest religious relic in the Philippines in honor to the Holy Child Jesus, the Basilica Minore del Santo Niño. Experience getting a Sinulog from the candle vendors who sells candles to be lit for the Santo Niño, offering it to the Child God in a dance. Travel back centuries ago through the historical feels of Fort San Pedro. Enjoy a Filipino delicacy.

See up close the Magellan's Cross, a Christian cross planted by the Portuguese and Spanish explorers headed by Ferdinand Magellan.

Visit another one of the first churches in the Philippines, the Cebu Metropolitan Cathedral just a walking distance from the Basilica.

Explore the oldest and smallest fort in the Philippines and is one of the city's pride, Fort San Pedro. It is a military defense structure in Cebu, Philippines, built by the Spaniards.

Discover one of the highlights of the town, the Heritage of Cebu Monument, a tableau showcasing the important events in Cebu City's history.

Visit and learn more about Yap-Sandiego Ancestral House, a historic residence constructed in the 17th century featuring hand-carved furniture, art & a garden.

On the other island of Cebu, explore and learn more about Mactan Shrine, a memorial park on the island of Mactan in Lapu-Lapu City, Philippines, where the site is believed to be the approximate location of the historic Battle of Mactan which saw the defeat of the Spaniards led by explorer Ferdinand Magellan against Lapu-Lapu the datu of Mactan and his forces.

Highlights

  • Visit Santo Niño Basilica, Magellan's Cross, Cebu Metropolitan Cathedral
  • Visit Fort San Pedro, Yap-Sandiego Ancestral House, Heritage of Cebu Monument
  • Learn more about Cebu City's historic churches
  • Savor the delicacies of Cebu
  • Admire the old structures of Cebu up close and at your own pace

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Please wait in the hotel lobby 10 minutes before your scheduled pickup time. The driver will message you once near the area of pickup.
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When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.