

Things to do in Cebu
Quick answer
What are the best things to do in Cebu?
Outty ranks 354 bookable experiences in Cebu, Philippines. The highest scoring is Whale Watching in Sumilon Island with Ocean View Resort Tour at 87 out of 100, followed by Whale Shark & Tumalog Falls & Sumilon Sandbar & Pescador Island with Sardines, From Cebu: Oslob Whale Shark Swimming & Moalboal Sardine Run Tour, Cebu Walking Tour — History, Culture & Local Food Experience. Prices start at $8 per person and 0 experiences score 90 or above, putting them in the Outty 90+ Club.
- Ranked experiences
- 354
- In the 90+ Club
- 0
- From
- $8 per person
- Bookable today
- 120
Top tour operators in Cebu
The companies behind the experiences, ranked by how much of Cebu they cover.
Book Taxi Barcelona
3508 experiences across 241 cities
taxiGo Limo Airport Service
1250 experiences across 304 cities
Localgrapher
330 experiences across 185 cities
City Game
188 experiences across 109 cities
SmartRyde
131 experiences across 67 cities
Cebu Tours
25 experiences
Island Escape Adventure
25 experiences
Blue Horizons Travel and Tours, Inc
23 experiences across 2 cities
Most Popular in Cebu
The experiences travelers book most right now.


Whale Shark, Canyoneering, Sardines Run and Turtles with Transpo
Most Highly Reviewed in Cebu
Highest traveler sentiment with enough reviews to trust it.
Last Minute in Cebu
Confirmed availability today or tomorrow.

Whale Watching in Sumilon Island with Ocean View Resort Tour

Whale Shark & Tumalog Falls & Sumilon Sandbar & Pescador Island with Sardines

From Cebu: Oslob Whale Shark Swimming & Moalboal Sardine Run Tour

Cebu Walking Tour — History, Culture & Local Food Experience

Oslob Whale Shark & Tumalog Falls & Kawasan Falls Canyoneering

Whale Shark Encounter and Sumilon Sandbar with Kawasan Falls
Family Friendly in Cebu
Works with children in tow, by age policy and pacing.

Whale Watching in Sumilon Island with Ocean View Resort Tour

Canyoneering in Kawasan Falls with Lunch (from Moalboal)

Oslob Whale Shark & Tumalog Waterfalls & Sumilon Sandbar

Open Water Course (PADI)

Cebu: Moalboal Sardines, Turtle Snorkeling & Kawasan Canyoneering

Full Day Shark Watching and Canyoneering in Cebu
Food & Drink in Cebu
Food tours, tastings, markets and dinner experiences.

Cebu Walking Tour — History, Culture & Local Food Experience

Canyoneering in Kawasan Falls with Lunch (from Moalboal)

Cebu Highlands Tour (Tops,Taoist temple, Leah and sirao garden)

The Original Cebu City Historical and Food Walking Tour

Cebu Steet food, historical and mountain tour

Small Group Cebu City And Uphill Mountain Tour
Culture & History in Cebu
Museums, landmarks and stories behind the streets.

From Cebu: Oslob Whale Shark Swimming & Moalboal Sardine Run Tour

Cebu Walking Tour — History, Culture & Local Food Experience

Oslob Whale Shark & Tumalog Falls & Kawasan Falls Canyoneering

Bohol Countryside Tour from Cebu Loboc River Cruise with Lunch

From Cebu: Island Hopping to 3 islands with BBQ lunch

Oslob Whale Shark & Tumalog Waterfalls & Sumilon Sandbar
Outdoors in Cebu
Fresh air, water, trails and skyline views.

Whale Watching in Sumilon Island with Ocean View Resort Tour

Bohol Countryside Tour from Cebu Loboc River Cruise with Lunch

From Cebu: Island Hopping to 3 islands with BBQ lunch

Cebu: Scuba Diving Experience beach entry in Mactan

Oslob Whale Shark & Tumalog Waterfalls & Sumilon Sandbar

Cebu City and Highlands Tour Pickup Dropoff from Hotel
Nightlife in Cebu
After dark: bars, shows and evening cruises.

Whale Shark & Tumalog Falls & Sumilon Sandbar & Pescador Island with Sardines

From Cebu: Oslob Whale Shark Swimming & Moalboal Sardine Run Tour

Whale Shark Encounter and Sumilon Sandbar with Kawasan Falls

Oslob Whale Shark & Tumalog Waterfalls & Sumilon Sandbar

Whale Shark Encounter & Sumilon Sandbar & Canyoneering in Kawasan Falls

Whale Shark Watching and Sumilon Sandbar Private Tour Package
Highest rated in Cebu
The top of the Outty Ranking across 354 local experiences
- 1Whale Watching in Sumilon Island with Ocean View Resort Tour11h • from $12486.9
- 2Whale Shark & Tumalog Falls & Sumilon Sandbar & Pescador Island with Sardines16h • from $16486.1
- 3From Cebu: Oslob Whale Shark Swimming & Moalboal Sardine Run Tour14h • from $12284.5
- 4Cebu Walking Tour — History, Culture & Local Food Experience3h • from $2984.1
- 5Oslob Whale Shark & Tumalog Falls & Kawasan Falls Canyoneering16h • from $19781.5
- 6Whale Shark Encounter and Sumilon Sandbar with Kawasan Falls14h • from $16081.4
- 7Bohol Countryside Tour from Cebu Loboc River Cruise with Lunch14h • from $13980.6
- 8From Cebu: Island Hopping to 3 islands with BBQ lunch7h • from $10580.4
- 9Canyoneering in Kawasan Falls with Lunch (from Moalboal)3h • from $5579.4
- 10Private Cebu & Lapu-Lapu City Tour with Uphill Spots & Lunch at House of Lechon9h • from $7578.0
- 11Cebu: Scuba Diving Experience beach entry in Mactan2h • from $4576.9
- 12Oslob Whale Shark & Tumalog Waterfalls & Sumilon Sandbar15h • from $13276.8
People also ask
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Planning questions about Cebu
- What are the best things to do in Cebu?
- Whale Watching in Sumilon Island with Ocean View Resort Tour is the highest ranked experience in Cebu, scoring 87 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking from 119 traveler reviews. Whale Shark & Tumalog Falls & Sumilon Sandbar & Pescador Island with Sardines, From Cebu: Oslob Whale Shark Swimming & Moalboal Sardine Run Tour, Cebu Walking Tour — History, Culture & Local Food Experience, Oslob Whale Shark & Tumalog Falls & Kawasan Falls Canyoneering round out the top five. Outty ranks 354 bookable experiences in Cebu, Philippines, and 0 of them score 90 or above.
- How much do activities in Cebu cost?
- The median price across everything we rank in Cebu is $130 per person, and the cheapest starting price is $8 on Motorbike and Bicycle Rentals Bantayan Island. Guided, small-group and skip-the-line versions sit above the median, and peak weekends price higher than midweek mornings.
- Can I book something in Cebu for today?
- Yes. 120 of the top 120 experiences we rank in Cebu currently show same-day availability. Same-day slots are limited, so book early in the day where you can.
- Is Cebu good for families?
- Yes. 9 of the experiences we rank in Cebu are family friendly, covering short, low-cost activities as well as full-day outings. Check the minimum age on each experience page before booking.
- How many days do you need in Cebu?
- Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting: one anchor experience each morning, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
- When is the best time to visit Cebu?
- Prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
- Can I cancel a booking in Cebu?
- 114 of the 120 experiences we rank in Cebu offer free cancellation, usually up to 24 hours before the start time. The exact window is shown on each experience page before you book.
- How does the Outty Ranking work?
- Every experience in Cebu gets a single 0 to 100 score built from traveler sentiment, the depth of review evidence, recent booking momentum, price fairness against comparable options in the same city, operator standing and cancellation flexibility. Scores are benchmarked within Cebu so a strong local option is not buried by global volume, and anything at 90 or above joins the Outty 90+ Club.